! Volunteer Coordinator Needed!! By Karen Dye

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1 Newsletter of the Columbia Volksmarch Club May 2011 President s Column By Dye See you on the trail! Our first event of the year, the big Spring walk, has come and gone. Also, it was our first of the year in partnership with Howard County Recreation and Parks. Thanks to them we had a first-rate start point at the Roger Carter Recreation Center in downtown Ellicott City. Once again Trailmaster Tony did an outstanding job showing off both Ellicott City and Oella. Of course, it doesn t happen without the volunteer efforts of lotsa fine folk. Look for you names elsewhere in this newsletter. If your name isn t there, despair not. We will give you the opportunity during our Summer Series to achieve the high h o n o r o f O f f i c i a l P a t h w a y Recognition. And the numbers were good. Almost a hundred and a half participated. The details should also be contained in this newsletter. You know, of course, our Summer Series is title s in the Parks ; all three of which will be in Howard County Parks: (June 11 in Western Regional Park; July 9 in Schooley Mill Park and August 6 in Rockburn Branch Park.). And our Fall walk will be the first Saturday in November starting in the Howard County side of Patapsco State Park. A special thanks to our good friend and Freestate Trailmaster, Bill Brabant. He recently walked the Hickory Ridge YRE, which goes through the Howard Community College. I thought major construction was nearly done. HCC just started work at the main entrance for a new Health Science Building. Bill found out and report back that our current route was in the construction zone and not passable. Fortunately it was not an extremely difficult alteration. CVC Officers Dye (Pres): 6887 Garland Lane, Columbia, MD , Home Ph , johndye@comcast.net Paul Lubell (V-P): , paul.lubell@verizon.net Rich Long (Treasurer/Editor): , rglongret@verizon.net Karen Dye (Sect y): , karendye@comcast.net The Position of Volunteer Cordinator is presently vacant.! Volunteer Coordinator Needed!! By Karen Dye The Columbia Volksmarch Club is in need of a volunteer coordinator. We are looking for someone interested in performing work at no pay with extremely little recognition. The dope who volunteers to do this would be asked to coerce the membership to volunteer their time to man the start/ finish and checkpoints at club events, usually five a year. For further details or to show interest, please contact Karen Dye at karendye@comcast.net or Ellicott City/Oella Event Participation! Total: 149 5K - 53, 10K - 94, and 20K - 2 Free - 24, Credit Participants from: Maryland Virginia - 5 Pennsylvania - 3 Delaware - 1 Ellicott City/Oella Event Volunteers! Evalee Dumas & Karen Dye Alex Estrin Judy Estrin Sheridan Gladhill Vivian Gladhill Linda Jensen Rich Long Jim McDonald Mosely Kevin Theall CVC is a Member of the Maryland Volkssport Association page 1

2 Newsletter of the Columbia Volksmarch Club May 2011 LOOKING UP THE TRAIL TO 25 mi 39 mins (from s house in T H E M O N T H A H E A D Columbia) Hit-or-miss impressions/recommendations Start: 8 Noon; Trail Rating: 1+ Dye WARNING: Use at your own risk!! May 2011 "That's the best thing about walking, the journey itself. It doesn't matter much whether you get where you're going or not. You'll get there anyway. Every good hike brings you eventually back home." - Edward Abbey Enjoy the following. (For current information or more details, I always check mdvolks.org/new_walklist.php or Saturday May 7 Washington, DC - Shortcut to Europe Start Point is the European Union Delegation to the USA The trail will be mainly along city streets through embassy row. You will have the option to visit the EU embassy open houses along the trail for over 15 different countries. Special Classifications: Historic Churches, Museums. A Award 20 mi 38 mins (from Rich s house in Laurel) 27 mi 45 mins (from s house in Columbia) Start: 10 1; Trail Ratings: 1+ Saturday May 14 Chevy Chase - Warren Buffet History Trail Both the 10km & 5km are easy walks on sidewalks; suitable for strollers and wheelchairs. Special Classifications: Artistic Heritage, Firehouses, Forts of the United States, Historic Churches, and Honoring Law Enforcement Seneca Valley Sugarloafers 18 mi 36 mins (from Rich s house in Laurel) Saturday/Sunday May 14/15 Mt Gretna, PA The 10k trail, rated 3+ will explore the quaint village of Mt. Gretna, stroll on a portion of the Lebanon Valley Rail Trail, circle Lake Conewago and climb via mountain trails to the top of the Governor Dick Recreation Area. This will give you a tour of both beautiful Mt. Gretna proper and Governor Dick. A Award 126 mi 2 hrs 29 mins (from Rich s house in Laurel) 115 mi 2 hrs 14 mins (from s house in Columbia) Start: 8 1; Trail Rating: 3+ (The shorter trail, rated 2) Saturday May 21 Baltimore - Govans area 6K/10K starting in York Plaza The walk will be on sidewalks and pass the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen, 2 of Baltimore's private schools (Gilman and Roland Park Country School), St Mary's Seminary and the historic neighborhood of Homeland. Special Classifications: Artistic Heritage, Carnegie Libraries, Historic Churches, Hooray for Hollywood, Veteran Memorials 30 mi 48 mins (from Rich s house in Laurel) 30 mi 41 mins (from s house in Columbia) Start: 8 1; Trail Rating: Columbia River Gorge Biennial Classic From the Internet - Editor The web site for this event is: The Columbia Gorge is a beautiful area and the walk is well worth the trip. - Editor Check out the hottest website on the internet. TAW Deadlines The deadlines for upcoming issues of The American Wanderer (TAW) are as follows: Issue Deadline Aug/Sept 2011 Jun 25, 2011 Oct/Nov 2011 Aug 25, 2011 Dec/Jan 2012 Oct 25, 2011 Feb/Mar 2012 Dec 25, 2011 All articles and photographs should be submitted directly to: The American Wanderer, Laurel Parrott, Editor, 3526 Humbolt Ave. N., Minneapolis, MN 55412, or by (preferred) TAW@bhi.com. Be sure to include TAW in the subject line of the . Some folks continue to send these to AVA Headquarters and this causes delays in your information getting into the TAW. Group ing Schedule 05//15/11 06/20/11 5/15 - Severna Park, MD - YRE#0746 5/22 - Indian Head, MD - YRE#0129 6/20 - St. Mary s, MD - YRE#1620 CVC is a Member of the Maryland Volkssport Association page 2

3 December 10 Virginia Volkssport Association (VVA) meeting in Wil- Newsletter of the Columbia Volksmarch Club May CVC Year-Round Event Saturday, August 6 Rockburn liamsburg, VA at 1:30 pm. The host Participation as of 4/30/2011 Branch Park starting at West Entrance club is the Peninsula Pathfinders of Pavilion; Start 7:30am-9am; finish by Virginia. Event Start Point Total Noon Centennial Long Gate December 31 Maryland Volkssport Lake Sunoco 9 Fall Saturday, November 5 - Association (MVA) meeting in Columbia, Meadow Brook/ Long Gate Sunoco Patapsco State Park, Avalon Area; Start 7:30am-Noon; finish by 3pm. MD. The host club is the Freestate Happy Wanderers. Ellicott City North Hickory Ridge Feet First/ H i c k o r y Ridge Sunoco King Kings Contrivance Contrivance McDonalds 17 Harper s Choice Mall Feet First/ H i c k o r y Ridge Sunoco Starbucks at Columbia Mall Total Dates to Remember and Post on Your Calendar 2011 June 4 Virginia Volkssport Association (VVA) meeting at 1:30 pm. Host club is Loudoun ing and Volkssport Club. June American Volkssport Association s 17 th Biennial Convention, Des Moines, Iowa {s being held on the 18 th at Council Bluff/ Loess Hills, the 19 th at White Rock Resort, the 20 th at Clear Lake/Mason City, the 21 st at Living History Museum, the 22 nd at Winterset in Madison Co., the 23 rd at Ames, the 24 th at Cedar Rapids, and the 25 th at Davenport}. July 9 Maryland Volkssport Association (MVA) meeting in Highland, MD. The host club is the Columbia Volksmarch Club March Atlantic Region Conference in Fredericksburg, VA. A Friday night social, a Saturday banquet, and three walks are scheduled. (From This & That by Sam Tollett) List of candidates for AVA national offices: President Heinz son Vice president Becky Forsyth Marvin Stokes Secretary Treasurer Bonnie son Morrison Annette Tollett Ed Tod, Chair, AVA Nomination Committee (From This & That by Sam Tollett) Columbia Volksmarch Club Event Schedule * s in the Parks Summer Series in conjunction with Howard County Recreation & Parks: Saturday, June 11 Western Regional Park starting at Gary J. Arthur Community Center at Glenwood; Start 7:30am-9am; finish by Noon Saturday, July 9 Schooley Mill Park; Start 7:30am-9am; finish by Noon September 10 Virginia Volkssport Association (VVA) meeting in Fredericksburg, VA at 1:30 pm. Host club is the Germanna Volkssport Association. October 8th Maryland Volkssport Association (MVA) meeting in Laurel, MD. Meeting will be in conjunction with the Savage Mill YRE. November 26 Keystone State Volkssporting Association (KSVA) meeting in Hershey, PA Quote of the Day!! Life is a lot simpler when you plow around the stumps! Contributed by Bill Guion - Author unknown. Don t forget to Recycle! CVC is a Member of the Maryland Volkssport Association page 3

4 Are you hooked on volkssports? I am, and why not? They are habit forming in a good way. What got me addicted could do the same for you (if it hasn t already). Fun to Do The fun made them addictive for me seeing new places, learning more about what I see, and meeting new people, all with no special equipment and little cost. As another avid volkssporter (initials NS) says, Volksmarching is taking a different path, going somewhere new, enjoying the unknown and the unexpected every now and then. The ease of volkssports made it fun too. What could be easier than putting one foot in front of the other subconsciously, leaving your mind time to think, wander, and have fun? Not having enough fun yet? Get into the people and places around you on IVV events. Good for You The documented health benefits of walking are numerous (see sidebar). Who could blame anyone for choosing such a healthy habit? I didn t start volkssporting for the health benefits, but I reason those have kept me coming back for 35+ years. If you know what s good for you, you ll make volkssporting a good habit too. Rewarding Too The rewards of more years to your life and more life to those years are significant in and of themselves. Not bad for having a healthy habit. And IVV Volkssport Achievement Awards are a great reward for recurring volkssport participation. I m not aware of a more far-reaching and robust awards program anywhere. Getting High ers can achieve the same high as runners. That s because endorphins Newsletter of the Columbia Volksmarch Club May 2011 Tips for Volkssporters are released during various forms of activity. Though running is often Warning: Volkssports Are Addictive cited, I ve experienced the same feeling during my volkswalks. Robert C. Wright, 2011 Haven t experienced it yet? Try walking a little farther and faster. That could trigger the endorphins. Caution: Some believe runner s high comes from prolonged strenuous exercise, in other words too much of a good thing. Don t you overdo it. Habit Forming The pursuit of IVV Volkssport Achievement Awards keeps many going, like me. One more event; one more IVV certification stamp. Each one puts you one step closer to your next recognition. For meticulous record keepers, the IVV program provides convenient structure. You or a walking friend hasn t caught the fever yet? Participate in IVV events regularly for a while. Keep IVV books if you don t have them, the New er s Packet with IVV event and distance books, and coupons for free IVV credit at 3 AVAsanctioned events, a $19 value, costs only $5. (If you have them, but your friends don t, gift them a New er Packet the $5 investment is worth the rewards.) See if this changes your outlook. Volkssports are an addiction I ve very happily lived with since For another avid volkssporter, initials LC, her disease began with her second volkssport event almost 15 years ago! I hope you are (or soon will be) addicted too! Have ideas you want to share with fellow TAW readers? Send them to me at Cardston Place, Leesburg, VA or rwright2@jhu.edu. SIDEBAR ing Volksmarching is Good For You! Helps you control and reduce Weight Blood pressure Blood sugar Improves cardiovascular (heart, lungs, and blood) circulation Builds muscle tone and stamina Strengthens the body s immune system against disease Improves good cholesterol levels Stimulates memory and thought Improves your ability to sleep Relieves seasonal affective disorder Helps hold the line on aging Relieves tension Improves mental outlook - (Editor s Note: The preceding article is from the April/May 2011 TAW and is printed here with the permission of the Author. Thanks!) A Message from the President of the Piedmont Pacers By Jerry Baugher (with input from Chuck Merkel) Spring has sprung, so I hope you have stepped up your walking and taken advantage of some of the great walks that have already past. I hope you were one of the 115 walkers that took advantage of the Pacers first ever Westminster Breakfast held on April 2 and didn t let the fret of a few little showers keep you away. Many walkers took in the fantastic all you could eat breakfast at the Ascension Episcopal Church which was the start point for the walk. One walker was heard to express their pleasure of the breakfast and stated this was just great to have the walk in conjunction with the breakfast and we should do it again. When informed the church held the breakfast the 1st Saturday of every month one walker suggested that we "have a walk every month there". It is always great to see and visit with friends at these special weekend events and we would like to thank the Ascension Episcopal Church for allowing us to host this very special event. Hopefully, we can do it again sometime in the future. We would like to take this opportunity to thank the volunteers who donated their time to make this event a suc- CVC is a Member of the Maryland Volkssport Association page 4

5 Newsletter of the Columbia Volksmarch Club May 2011 cess: Helen Lewis and Linwood Van left much interpretation to the clubs. Horn doing the honors at the start, It was agreed that the clubs should Carl Frock, Ocie Sigley, Chuck Merkel, Jerry Baugher and Rich Lippy at height and slope of hills, type of trails, explain the differences in terrain, the the finish and Joanne Merkel assisted and other information volksmarchers when and where needed, which is needed to know so they might have a about everywhere. safe and enjoyable walk. This month I would like to highlight and highly recommend our YRE in Frederick, MD. As long time walkers know, the Frederick YRE is one of the premier town walks in the country. So much history has passed in the town of Frederick, and now Frederick has opened their brand new much enlarged Visitor Center which serves as our start point. Take time during your next visit to the Frederick YRE to take in the exhibits and 15 minute movie at the new Visitor s Center. Start time has also increased a half hour. The Visitor Center is now open 9:00 am to 5:30 PM daily seven days a week. Directions to the new Visitor Center along with parking information are as follows: From the East/West: via I-70, take Exit 54 north and go in direction of Downtown Frederick. Through the round-about and just past the traffic light at E. South St., the Visitor Center will be on the left, approx. 0.5 miles from I-70. Parking at the Visitor s Center is very limited so please pass the center by, pass Commerce St. and then turn left onto East All Saints St. and park in the parking garage a short distance ahead on the right. Take your parking ticket with you, return to the Visitor s Center to register for the walk and have your parking ticket validated for 3 hours of free parking (M-F) if you are not a resident of Frederick County. Weekend Parking in the garage on Saturday is $1 for all day, and parking on Sunday is $1 after 2 o clock pm, or you can park free all day on Sunday on the street at the meters. START BOX is located inside the Visitor Center at the counter. Ask an attendant. As you can see we are pretty excited about our new start location. The walk laid out by our illustrious Trailmaster, Chuck Merkel, certainly ranks as one of the best town walks anywhere in the country going past so much history along with a few surprises that you just don t expect on a town walk, like one of the oldest and largest ginkgo trees in the U.S. with a circumference of nearly 14 feet and a height of 93 feet and a spread of 92 feet. This particular tree sprouted around 1827, just a few short decades, I mean a century, before Chuck was born. Chuck is currently recuperating from his recent hip replacement and we wish him a speedy recovery to enjoy walking pain free in the future. Another fellow Piedmont Pacer and long time volksmarcher, Gale, of Chambersburg, PA has been hospitalized and is being treated for cancer of the liver. We ask all to keep and Chuck in your thoughts and prayers. Recent Achievements of Piedmont Pacers ers: Events: 10 - Elise & Jerry Geary 50 - Linda Felker David Pearson 1,300 - Anne Gale 2,100- Valerie Kirley Distance: 500 km - Linda Felker 3,500 km - David Pearson 2011 Atlantic Region Meeting By Sam Tollett The 2011 Atlantic Region Meeting was held on April 17 th at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville. There was a discussion of the new trail rating system. Many members in attendance were unsure exactly how to implement or utilize the elevation requirement. Consensus indicated most were against the elevation requirement being included in the rating system. It was indicated that the rating system was poorly worded and AVA President Dennis Michele presented the AVA Meritorious Service Awards to eighteen (18) members of the Atlantic Region. Both Dennis and I indicated it is the responsibility of club officers to recognize the hard work and dedication to our great sport by submitting them for awards. I presented AVA Certificate of Service to twenty-two (22) Atlantic Region members. Ten (10) AVA Certificate of Appreciation were presented to different organizations which supported our local clubs. Wright conducted the election portion of the meeting and certified that clubs were represented either by attendance or by proxy. Sam Tollett was the only individual who had formally announced he was a candidate for the office of Atlantic Region Director. There was a call for nominations from the floor and no names were offered. Sam Tollett was selected to be the Atlantic Region Director for He will part of the National Executive Council XVII. He will assume office the day after the National Convention is over. I wish to thank all the clubs in the Atlantic Region for allowing me to serve for a second term. Assistance and backing from the clubs and the membership is essential for me to successfully represent the Atlantic Region. Please remember that I will attempt to support the direction tendered by our clubs and membership, but my role and responsibility is to make decisions which are in the best interest of the American Volkssport Association. CVC is a Member of the Maryland Volkssport Association page 5

6 DIRECTIONS: To Western Regional Park (June 11) Gary J. Arthur Community Center at Glenwood 2400 Route 97, Cooksville, MD From Washington/Columbia: Take Route 29 North to Route 70 West. From Baltimore: Take 95 South towards Washington and exit on 695 towards Towson. Take Route 70 West. From Frederick: Take 70 East towards Baltimore Proceed and exit at Route 97 South. After crossing Frederick Road (Route 144) travel about a mile and you'll see the center on the right in close proximity to the Glenwood Library. From Olney: Take Route 97 North past Carrs Mill stop light. Make a left into the Glenwood Library and Gary J. Arthur Community Center parking lot. To Schooley Mill Park (July 9) Hall Shop Road, Highland, MD Take Route 108 West past Route 216 intersection (Highland) to first left onto Hall Shop Road. Follow Hall Shop Road to park entrance on right. Or, take Route 29 to Route 216 West. Follow Route 216 West to Hall Shop Road. Turn left onto Hall Shop Rd. Follow to park entrance on left. The Activity Room is located in the large Multi-Purpose building. To Rockburn Branch Park West Area (August 6) 6105 Rockburn Branch Park Road, Elkridge From Rte. 29, take Rte. 100 east to Md. 103 exit. Go around the circle and cross over Rte. 100; proceed through next circle. At the first signal light, make a right on Montgomery Road. Proceed to signal light and make a left to remain on Montgomery Road. Travel about a mile; make a left onto Rockburn Branch Park Road and proceed to park. AVA-264 In partnership with Howard County Recreation & Parks Presents Three Saturday Morning Summer s in the Parks 1. Western Regional Park June 11, 2011 AT2011/89649; 5km &10km 2. Schooley Mill Park July 9, 2011 AT2011/89650; 5km & 10km 3. Rockburn Branch Park August 6, 2011 AT2011/89651; 5km & 10km Trail Rated 2

7 SPONSORED BY: The Columbia Volksmarch Club (AVA 264). A proud member of the MmAaRrYyLlAaNnDd VvOoLlKkSsSsPpOoRrTt AaSsSsOoCcIiAaTtIiOoNn SANCTIONED BY: The American Volkssport Association (AVA), a member of the International Federation of Popular Sports (IVV), promoting leisure sports in the interest of family health, recreation, fun and companionship. COURSE DESCRIPTIONS: There is one event for each walk: 10km with a shorter 5km option. The trail for each event is mostly on natural park trails and road shoulders within Howard County Parks. Strollers will have difficulty with most trails. None of the trails are suitable for Wheelchairs. June 11: The 5km (suitable for strollers) will walk on asphalt paths and roadways in Western Regional Park. TR 2. The 10km will continue on natural surface trails and is not suited for strollers. TR 2+ July 9: in Schooley Mill Park on grass, asphalt and natural surface trails. TR 2 August 6: on natural surface trails in Rockburn Branch Park. TR 2. TR = Trail Rating on scale of 1 (easiest) to 5 (hardest) PROCEDURE: Each participant will be issued a start card. It must be carried on the walk and presented for validation at each checkpoint. Only one start card will be validated per participant. Start cards must be turned in at the Finish Table after completing the event. Only those participants with a properly validated start card will be eligible for the Event Award and/or IVV credit. The trail may be walked two times per start card on the same day at no additional cost. REGISTRATION: There will be no pre-registration for these events. The participation fee for IVV Credit Only is $3. (maximum $10 for families with minor children living together) There is no fee to walk the trail without receiving the IVV credit or award. START/FINISH (see directions on back cover): Start anytime from 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.; finish by Noon. Saturday June 11: Western Regional Park Gary J. Arthur Community Center at Glenwood 2400 Route 97, Cooksville, MD Trail Distances: 5km Trail Rating 2 & 10km Trail Rating 2+ Saturday July 9: Schooley Mill Park Hall Shop Road, Highland, MD Trail Distances: 5km & 10km; Trail Rating 2 Saturday August 6: Rockburn Branch Park West A rea 6105 Rockburn Branch Park Road, Elkridge. Trail Distances: 5km & 10km; Trail Rating 2 REFRESHMENTS: Restrooms will be located at the start points. Water and candy will be available at the checkpoints located along the trail. CONDITIONS: The events are open to all. The events will be held during all reasonable weather conditions, including rain. Littering along the trails is prohibited. Dogs are permitted on the trail but not inside buildings. DISCLAIMER: Neither the Columbia Volksmarch Club nor Howard County Recreation & Parks shall be liable for accidents, theft, or material damage. Every reasonable effort will be made to make this a safe, enjoyable, and memorable event. INFORMATION: call (410) or johndye@comcast.net C V C Web Page: http// AWARD: There are no awards for these walks.

8 AVA TRAIL/ROUTE RATING SYSTEM The event brochure including the AVA electronic event listing (ing Events Event Details) must identify a trail rating for all events except swimming, boating and skating events. In addition, any route obstacles or special conditions must be explained to describe the level of difficulty of the event. Although any rating system is somewhat subjective the two-part numerical/alpha rating system will give event organizers a reliable tool so participants have an idea about what to expect on a route whether it is for walking, biking, cross-country skiing, or snowshoeing. They need to know about major elevation gains, heavy traffic, narrow road shoulders, construction detours, roaming dogs, cattle guards, and the like on the route. Also, this is a safety issue since an improperly/underrated event could have serious consequences for someone who is not physically prepared for more strenuous route conditions. The sponsoring club will decide this rating based on the scale given below. The Regional Director should work with chartered clubs to achieve uniformity in the assignment of all trail ratings. Part 1 INCLINE 1. Very small hills or very little stair climbing. Probably suitable for strollers and wheelchairs. Elevation gain from Starting Point: up to 500 feet. 2. Some moderate hills and stair climbing. Probably suitable for strollers. May not be suitable for wheelchairs. Elevation gain from Starting Point: feet. 3. Some significant hill or stair climbing. Not suitable for strollers or wheelchairs. Elevation gain from Starting Point: feet. 4. Lots of significant hills or stair climbing. Elevation gain from Starting Point: feet. 5. Many steep hills. Elevation gain from Starting Point: more than feet. Part 2 - TERRAIN A. Almost entirely on pavement. Probably suitable for strollers and Wheelchairs. B. A significant part of the route is on well-groomed trails with very few obstacles. Probably suitable for strollers but may not be suitable for wheelchairs. C. A significant part of the route is on somewhat difficult terrain (rocky/ rooted paths or soft sand). Not suitable for strollers and wheelchairs. D. A significant part of the route is on very difficult terrain. E. The majority of the route is on very difficult terrain. Examples: A route that is mostly on flat pavement would be rated 1A. A beach walk would be rated 1C. A route with moderate hills on well groomed trails would be rated 2B.

9 1 of 3 UPCOMING VOLKSSPORTING EVENTS May 2011 through October 2012 Day Mon Location Event* Description Contact 07 May Washington, DC 07 May Hellertown, PA 07 May Hampton, VA 09 May Fairfax Station, VA 14 May Washington, DC 14 May Huntington Valley, PA 14 May Norfolk, VA 14/15 May Mt Gretna, PA 6K/10K 10K 15 May Severna Park, MD Group Activity 21 May Baltimore, MD 22 May Indian Head, MD Group Activity 23 May Alexandria, VA 04 Jun Beltsville, MD 04 Jun Leesburg, VA 04 Jun Sterling, VA 04/05 Jun Boiling Springs, PA 04/05 Jun Gardner, PA 04/05 Jun Newville, PA 11 Jun Cooksville, MD 11 Jun Chesapeake, VA 13 Jun 20 Jun Fairfax Station, VA St. Mary\'s City, MD 09 Jul Highland, MD Group Activity Start between 1AM and 1PM at European Union Delegation to the USA, 2175 K Street, N.W. Finish by 4PM. Note:All embassies open at 10AM and 3PM. Start between 9AM and 1PM at Wagner Grist Mill, 150 Walnut Street. Finish by 4PM. Start between 9AM and Noon at York High School, 9300 George Washington Highway. Finish by 3PM. Evening walk. Start at Fairview Elementary School between 4:30pm and 6pm. Finish by 8:30pm. Start between 8AM and Noon at Geico Insurance HQ, 5260 Western Ave. Finish by 3PM. Start between 9AM and 1PM at Lorimer Park, 183 Moredon RD. Finish by 4PM. Start between 9AM and 1PM at the Lafayette Branch Library, 1610 Cromwell Road. Start between 8AM and 1PM at Mt. Gretna Fire Co., 41 Boulevard Avenue. Shorter trail will be available. Finish by 4PM. Group of Severna Park YRE #0746 Start between 8AM and 1PM at Giant Grocery Store, York Plaza, 6340 York Road. Finish by 4PM Group of YRE #0129 Start between 4:30PM and 5:30PM at Barrett Branch Library,717 Queen St. Finish by 830PM. Start between 8AM and noon at Agriculture Research Ctr., Baltimore Ave., Beltsville, MD. Start between 7:30AM and 10AM at Morven Park Equestrian Ctr. Finish by Noon. Start between 8AM and 1PM at Claude Moore Park, Old Vestals Gap Road. Finish by 4PM Start between 8AM and 2PM at Spring Meadows Park, 640 West First St. Finish by 5PM. Start between 8AM and 2PM at Furnace Stack Area, Pine Grove St Pk, 1100 Pine Grove Rd. Finish by 5PM Start at Newville Community Park, 1 Greenspring Dr. between 8AM and 1PM, Finish by 5PM Start between 7:30AM and 9:00AM at G. J. Arthur Comm Ctr, Glenwood/Western Regional Park, 2400 Rte 97 Start between 9AM and 1PM at Northwest River Park. Evening walk. Start at Fairview Elementary School between 4:30pm and 6pm. Finish by 8:30pm. Group of St. Marys City YRE #1620 Start between 7:30AM and 9AM at Schooley Mill Park, Hall Shop Rd 16 Jul Severna Park, MD 10K Start between 8AM and Noon at Severna Park and Ride. Must finish by 3PM. 25 Jul Alexandria, VA 06 Aug Elkridge, MD 20 Aug Greenbelt, MD 22 Aug Alexandria, VA 27 Aug Hagerstown, PA 10 Sep Lutherville, MD 11 Sep Laurel, MD 12 Sep Fairfax Station, VA 15 Sep Norfolk, VA 6K/10K Start between 4:30PM and 5:30PM at Barrett Branch Library,717 Queen St. Finish by 830PM. Start between 7:30AM and 9AM at Rockburn Branch Park-West Area, 6105 Rockburn Branch Park Rd Start between 6AM and noon at Greenbelt Lake on Crescent Rd Start between 4:30PM and 5:30PM at Barrett Branch Library,717 Queen St. Finish by 830PM. Start between 8AM and noon at Augustoberfest Tent Start between 8AM and 1PM at Michaels A and C, 30 West Ridgely Road. Finish by 4PM Start at Montpelier Arts Ctr, 9650 Muirkirk Rd Evening walk. Start at Fairview Elementary School between 4:30pm and 6pm. Finish by 8:30pm. Night. Start between 4PM and 6PM at the front porch at 402 Pembroke Avenue. Dolores Larry Sam Bonnie Paul Larry Ken Don Don Louise Louise Ken Barry Chuck Sue Phill Jim Ken

10 2 of 3 17 Sep Taneytown, MD 17 Sep Burke, VA 17/18 Sep East Berlin, PA 24 Sep Lovettsville, VA 5K/11K 26 Sep Alexandria, VA 01 Oct Bordertown, NJ 10K 01 Oct Williamsburg, VA 01/02 Oct Frederick, MD 01/02 Oct Alexandria, VA 02 Oct West Annapolis, MD 08 Oct Culpeper, VA 15 Oct Greenbelt, MD 21 Oct Arlington, VA 22 Oct Arlington, VA Start at the Taneytown Elementary School. Start between 8AM and 1PM at Accotink Unitarian Universalist CH. Start between 8AM and 1PM at East Berlin Comm Ctr Pavilion, 405 North Ave. Finish by 4PM. Start between 8AM and Noon at Game Protective Assoc, 16 S. Berlin Pike(Rte 287). Finish by 3PM. Start between 4:30PM and 5:30PM at Barrett Branch Library,717 Queen St. Finish by 8:30PM. Start between 8AM and 11AM at Devine Word Seminary Start TBD Start at Frederick Fairgrounds Start at Oktoberfest Event, Freemont Field Start at Ambler Booth, corner of Taylor Ave and Annapolis St Start at Civil War Museum Start at Shrom Hills Park Chuck Steve Sue Diane Annette Chuck Kristin Diane Paul /12/22 /32/42K Start at Residence Inn, 1401 N Adams St dolores K/12K Dolores Start at Holiday Inn - Rosslyn /21K/42K 22 Oct Lucketts, VA Start between 8AM and 1PM at Tarara Winery, Tarara Lane, Rt 662. Finish by 4PM. 22 Oct Portsmouth, VA 23 Oct Arlington, VA 29 Oct Mt. Airy, MD 05 Nov Elkridge, MD 05 Nov Newport News, VA Start TBD 6K/12K Dolores Start at Holiday Inn - Rosslyn /21K/32K 6K/10K Start at Linganore Winery Start at Patapsco Valley State Park, Avalon Area 11/13 Nov Gettysburg, PA Start at Days Inn Gettysburg 11/13 Nov Gettysburg, PA Start at Days Inn Gettysburg 12 Nov Gaithersburg, MD 12 Nov Gettysburg- Ortana, PA 03 Dec Alexandria, VA 09/10 Dec Williamsburg, VA 09/11 Dec Williamsburg, VA 10 Dec Eastport, MD Night Swim meters 10/11 Dec Williamsburg, VA 17 Dec Washington, DC 17 Dec Fredericksburg, VA 17/19 Dec Washington, DC 30 Dec Baltimore, MD 31 Dec Columbia, MD 31 Dec Columbia, MD Night Start between 9AM and Noon at Newport News Park, Shelter #17, Jefferson Ave (Rt 143). Finish by 3PM Start at Seneca Creek State Park Start at Adams County Winery Start at Barrett Branch Lib (Alexandria Holiday ) Night walk starts between 3PM and 6PM at Clarion Hotel, 351 York St. Finish by 9PM. PREREGISTRATION Required. Bring flashlight. Swim starts between 3PM and 6PM on Fri/Sat must finish by 9PM. Sunday swim starts between 10AM and 1PM, finish by 4PM. All at Clarion Hotel swimming pool, 351 York St. No preregistration. Start at Annapolis Athletic Club, 1031 Bay Ridge Ave Day walk starts between 8AM and 1PM at Clarion Hotel, 351 York St. Finish by 1PM. PREREGISTRATION required. Day : Start between 9AM and Noon at Old Post Office Bldg, 1100 Pennsylvania Ave. Finish by 3PM. Start between 3PM and 6PM at Fredericksburg Visitor Ctr, 706 Caroline St. Finish by 8PM. Start at Old Post Office Bldg, 1100 Pennsylvania Ave. Start between 4PM and 6PM at The Rotunda, 711 W. 40th Street. Finish by 9PM. Bring a Flashlight. Start at Owen Brown Comm Assoc, 6800 Cradlerock Way Start at Owen Brown Comm Assoc, 6800 Cradlerock Way or Suzanne Sam Jerry Diane Jone Annette Annette Marie Annette Annette Gary Annette Sue Linda Linda

11 3 of 3 31 Dec Smithfield, VA 01 Jan Columbia, MD 01 Jan Columbia, MD 01 Jan Smithfield, VA 07 Jan Newport News, VA 14 Jan Cabin, MD 17 Mar Baltimore, MD 14 Apr Farmville, VA 09 Jun Norfolk, VA 09 Jun Norfolk, VA 08 Sep Laurel, MD 13 Oct Hopewell, VA 19/21 Oct Arlington, VA 27 Oct Rockville, MD 6/12/22 /32/42 Start at the Smithfield Station Restaurant, 415 South Church Street. Start at Owen Brown Comm Assoc, 6800 Cradlerock Way Start at Owen Brown Comm Assoc, 6800 Cradlerock Way Start at the Smithfield Station Restaurant, 415 South Church Street. Start TBD Start at C&O Canal Towpath, Carderock Rec Area Start at Baltimore Conv Center Start at Heartland V.C., Highbridge Trail St Pk Start at the Van Wyck Branch Library, 1368 DeBree Avenue. Cosponsored by the Peninsula Pathfinders in conjunction with OPSAIL Start at Norfolk Public Library (Norfolk OPSAIL 2012) Start at Montpelier Art Center Start at Hardee\'s, City Point Rd Start at Residence Inn, 1401 N. Adams St. Start at TBD Ken Linda Linda Ken Sam Jone Marie or Frank Dee Ken Ron Phill Dee Dolores Jone * Short walk available GW - guided walk, GDW - Guided Day, GNW - Guided Night The above information is collected from event brochures and The American Wanderer. If your event is not here, or the description is not complete, contact Rich Long, Clarington Court, Laurel, MD or rglongret@verizon.net. Every effort is made to make this information as accurate as possible, but CVC can not be held responsible for any errors. The complete event list can also be found on line at

12 2011 CVC Meeting Schedule CVC Meetings are normally held on the 2nd Monday of the month at 7:00 pm at Owen Brown Community Center (OBCC), 6800 Cradlerock Way, Columbia, MD unless otherwise noted below. May 9th - 7:00 pm at the OBCC June 6th - 7:00 pm at the OBCC (Moved to be before our June 9th Event.) July 11th - 7:00 pm at the OBCC Happy Mother s Day!! And Enjoy Memorial Day! NEWSLETTER Editor Clarington Ct. Laurel, MD FIRST CLASS Upcoming CVC Events: Saturday, June 11, Cooksville - Western Regional Park, part of the CVC Summer s in the Parks Series Saturday, July 9th - Highland - Schooley Mill Park, part of the CVC Summer s in the Parks Series