Newsletter 26Aug12
First off here are the new members for July and August:
Shaun Vernon Jason Robertson John Metzger Luca Chiarabini Michael Henkin Brian Farr Mike Cabourn John Shipley James Akers Todd’s Hiking Guide Richard Retz James May Alane Urban Chad Alber Rick Fetters Brandt Ball Ronald Hudson Jason Willis Ira Lewis Jim Bodoh Matthew Lowe Deanpaul Russell Kathy Sharp Mike Putiak Patricia Diaz Sharon Schierling Troy Ayres Jacen Wray
The board has been working on the organizational structure of American Canyoneers. ACES has been sub divided, Access-Rich, Conservation-Ram, Education-Sonny, Safety-Troy and Malia, Membership and communication-Jenny and Mike. Here are a few highlights: Access is being divided into regions with people that have expertise, representing local areas. It’s a large project and local knowledge is king. If you are interested in representing areas while we are in the development phase, it would be much appreciated, email address is: americancanyoneers@yahoo.com. We have a conference call scheduled this week with Outdoor Alliance, will keep you posted. Jenny has been working hard to make the web site more user friendly. Technical and creative expertise will be coming from Nick Wilkes and Brian Farr. Look for changes shortly. There is an updated membership list on the AC web site. If there are any errors, please email so we can make corrections ASAP. Troy is working on a logo with a local graphic designer. Merchandise is in the works. Building a strong organizational structure will be key to the success of American Cayoneers. This will be the focus for the coming weeks. As canyoneering becomes more popular a group voice will become even more evident. Just look at what is going on in Deer Creek and the Grand Canyon as an example. How about Death Valley and Arches? We need a “voice” to represent canyoneers, to protect the canyons for the present and the future. Join us and be heard… Web site: americancanyoneers.org Email: americancanyoneers@yahoo.com comments appreciated.
WOLF