2020 Trail Protector Award Jim Bronson. As farm manager of the Michigan State University Kellogg Biological Station, Jim helped the Trail get onto that property, which relieved us of a lot of road walking. Now that he is retired, he has become even more active with the Chief Noonday Chapter, especially encouraging private landowners […]
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Category: Volunteer Stories
Cheryl and Mark Kreindler and Cecil Dobbins: Volunteer Spotlight
2020 Blue Blazes Benefactor Award Cheryl and Mark Kreindler. Cheryl and Mark are avid hikers who understand that it’s important to support the organizations that make trails a reality. As an NCTA Board member, Cheryl led the Association’s Executive Director search and helped establish an organizational governance structure. Presently, she has an active role […]
Volunteer Spotlight: American Hiking Society Volunteer Vacation, Border Route Trail
“The encouragement of cooperation and the show of respect for all participants, [U.S.] Forest service personnel, the Rockwood Lodge, local businesses, and campers serves as inspiration to participate in such opportunities.” (Sarah Eisenberg, trip participant) Matt Davis, NCTA Regional Trail Coordinator (North Dakota, Minnesota, Wisconsin) and Blair Sullivan of Wichita, Kan. recently led an […]