HIKE TIMES
Sunday afternoon hikes cover approximately five miles long and begin at 2:30 PM. Tuesday evening hikes are approximately three miles long and begin at 7:30 PM. The St. Paul Hiking Club does not assume liability for accidents or injury.
MEMBERSHIP
The fiscal year extends from April 1st to March 31st. Dues for the 2008-09 hike year are $10.00 per person. Make out your check to "The St. Paul Hiking Club" and mail it to Pat Hustings, our membership director, at 1647 E. Brooks Ave., St. Paul, MN 55109.
DUES ARE DUE!
According to the bylaws the dues are actually due March 1st! We’ve all been late for several years! Have you paid yours?
HIKE NEWS
Some of our hikes have recently been added to: events.twincities.com for the pioneer press. So-o-o-o Hike leaders - when coming up with an idea for hikes, if you can get an address for a park or restaurant to meet at, it will be easier to get more of the hikes listed at the site. Their website needs a venue such as a restaurant, park or building, something with an address, to enable us to list the hikes. Parks DO have addresses!
ANNUAL AWARDS BANQUET
Everyone is invited to our annual awards banquet as we recognize our members who have hiked the most miles, January-December, 2007.
| Date: | Tuesday, April 8, 2008 |
| Place: | Governors Restaurant (Arcade and Case) in St. Paul
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| Time: | 5:30 PM Social Hour, 6:30 PM Dinner |
| Cost: | $13.00 per person |
| Menu: | BBQ ribs, baked chicken, S.P.O. (Italian sausage, peppers & onions in marsala wine sauce), baked mostociolli, roasted rosemary red potatoes, tortellini salad, and garlic toast |
CLEARWATER FOREST TRIP
September 5-7, 2008
Another group received priority for the original dates in August, so the September dates seemed the best alternative. The weekend is inexpensive ($45.00 approx.) plus carpooling, and the hikers provide the meals, etc. Many of you have already been contacted and have indicated your approval, a minimum of 20 bodies are needed for success (guests are welcome). Please contact George Hunkins for further details 651-224-8933. Clearwater Forest is on scenic Clearwater Lake near Garrison on Mille Lacs. For over 12 years the Hiking Club has enjoyed this wonderful camp!
WALKING TIP
Walk FACING traffic when there are no sidewalks and you must use the street, (your left side of the street) so you can watch for cars!