The Blue Blazes Benefactor Award is presented in recognition of demonstrating vision and generosity through significant monetary or in-kind contribution(s) to the North Country Trail or the NCTA. Patsy (Pat) Allen Pat joined the NCTA in 1983 and she hasn’t missed an annual gift since. Her love for this trail has literally filled books: […]
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2022 Blue Blazes Benefactor Awards
NCTA Blue Blazes Benefactor Award recipients are individuals or households demonstrating vision and generosity through significant monetary or in-kind contribution(s) to the North Country National Scenic Trail or the North Country Trail Association. Loren Bach and Dave Martus. Loren and Dave joined the NCTA in 2005. Their love and dedication to the NCNST and […]
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 […]