The Council voted on May 10 to contract for 2000 copies in black and white of the profile booklet that Walt Weber has been working on since last year. The contract will be with Alexander Books & WorldComm of Alexander, NC, and is for less than $5,000, with probable delivery in eight to twelve weeks after we sign the contract. The retail price is up to us, but they suggested that $12.95 would be reasonable.

Alexander Books will sell retail and distribute to retail stores, but we will soon need someone to take over our own retail sales and mailing of the booklets. I hope there is at least one person out of our almost 600 members that will do this. Please call me so we can get going on these sales.

– Howard 693-8258

Ed Smith has proposed that the CMC institute two annual awards, the President’s Award and the Club Award. Each would be limited to one per year and would not have to be awarded. The President’s Award would be for an individual or group who has made significant contributions to the operation of the club during the past twelve months, chosen by the President. The Club Award, chosen by the Council, would be for an individual or group who has made significant contributions over a period of time that help the club achieve its mission.

Let’s all think about this so we can discuss it at the next Council meeting. – Howard

The Georgia Appalachian Trail Club of Atlanta is host this year for Multi-Club. The meeting will be at Unicoi State Park near Helen, Georgia.

Camping, RV space (no hookups), and cabins are available. Call Neal Andreae 883-3098 or Howard McDonald 693-8258 for more details.

– Howard

The May 15 Saturday work day was a success with 9 people spending the day on the MTS Trail building waterbars, installing a sign, pruning, and generally learning what our full-time trail maintainers do every week. We plan to have a Saturday work day every quarter and want everyone who works during the week to have the opportunity to learn trail maintenance and possibly adopt a section of trail or help those who have one. Give some of your time back to the club for all you get out of it. The next work day will be August 21 at 8:30 a.m. with meeting place to be announced. Bring work gloves, appropriate clothing and your lunch. Call Les Love at 658-1489 to sign up.

– Les

Alan Barton, one of CMC’s most enthusiastic hikers, died March 6, after a long illness. Alan, a native of Selma, AL, and a graduate of the Univ. of Alabama, served as a 1st Lt. in the US Army in Korea and received a commendation. He moved to Asheville in 1958 and operated a clothing store in Waynesville until retiring in 1989. Active in many organizations, he had been president of both the Jewish Community Center and Asheville Toastmasters. He joined CMC in 1972 and served as Club president for 1976 and 1977. Alan developed a legendary knowledge of trails in the Southern Appalachians, and for many years was hiking coordinator for the all day Sunday hikes. Since 1992 he served also as a Park Service volunteer, advising visitors on hiking and touring along the Blue Ridge Parkway. A high spirited adventurer and thoughtful teacher of outdoor skills, Alan will be greatly missed. The Club offers its condolences to his wife Reba and family.

Dr. Ed Dunn was recently nominated for the J.C. Penny Golden Rule Award for the donation of his time to so many volunteer efforts. He received the Honorable Mention at the May 21 ceremony in Asheville. Good going, Ed!

Frank Hintz, Nancy Smith, Liza Sisk, Bob Chapman, Carol Morain, Bob Hurd, Peggy Howell, Gayle Kilcoin, Thomas Ascik, Martin Brumer, Henry and Dorothy Smart, William Wahlstrom, Clyde Boone, Theresa Gwynn, Jim Maurer, Juanita West, Maggie Schlubach, Gail Bernas, Kyle King.

This is a reminder to all hikers who have an allergic reaction to bee stings. Be sure to have your medication with you. This could mean the difference between life and death!

In past years the Club has occasionally offered canoeing trips and other specialties for interested members. Due to limited space, these are not featured in the hike schedule. They are as follows:

Call Sue Krall 665-0990 for more information and to make reservations.

Mountaineering Information

To lovers of mountain trails - both visitors and local residents - the Carolina Mountain Club dedicates this quarterly bulletin in the hope that it will open the way for new pleasures from the outdoors.

Western North Carolina is blessed with places of rare beauty, yet they are denied to many people because a practical means of visiting them is lacking. The Carolina Mountain Club exists to fill this need. Views, forests, rock formations, wild flowers, streams, and waterfalls are incorporated in the club's year-round hiking program.

Special information on hiking and equipment is given below. The inside pages present a schedule of outings taking place every weekend and every Wednesday. Consult the trip leader or hike chairman for additional information regarding any particular hike. Trips are made regardless of weather.

Visitors are cordially welcome but should select trips within their endurance. When reservations are necessary, mention will be made in hike description. In this case, the leader will have to be called to reserve a space. Hikers usually carpool from the meeting places to trailheads and back. Passengers are expected to share operating expenses with the driver.

Clothing & Equipment, Etc.

Footwear comes first. Never start a mountain trip in brand new footwear. Lightweight hiking boots are recommended. Clothing of any substantial type will do. Carry a sweater, even in summer, and some kind of rain wear.

Equipment for all-daytrips should be a lunch, plenty of water, compass, first aid kit, matches in waterproof case, and flashlight. On overnight trips, carry tent, sleeping bag, foam pad, extra clothing, stove, fuel, mess kit, eating utensils, and food in addition to the above.

Maps are helpful when hiking on your own. U.S. Geological Survey and T.V.A. topographic quadrangle maps are for sale at $4.00 per sheet at local outfitting stores or by mail from Branch of Distribution, U.S. Geological Survey, Box 25286, Denver, CO 80255. State index maps for selecting quadrangles are free from the Denver office. U.S. Forest Service topographic maps (based on U.S. Geological Survey quadrangles) and maps of selected areas in Western North Carolina are available at the National Forest Service Office, 160 Zillicoa St., P.O. Box 2750, Asheville, NC 28802. Call (704) 275-4200 for further information.

Club Trip Regulations: From the start of the trip, both members and visitors are expected to abide absolutely by club regulations and by instructions of the leader. Visitors should make themselves known to the leader on arrival at assembly place announced for the trip. No one is to start ahead of the leader without definite permission, or lag unreasonably far behind the group. The party is pledged not to pick shrubs or wild flowers, damage property in any way, or endanger forests and property by smoking while walking.

Membership: Any person is eligible for membership by completing a Membership Application form and paying dues. Individual and Family memberships are $12.00 per year. Frequent non-member participants in club hikes are expected to join the Carolina Mountain Club. All members are encouraged to participate in one of the club’s many maintenance efforts. Contact a club officer for details.

Carolina Mountain Club Officers

Howard McDonald 693-8258 President

John Pawcio 299-8126 Vice President

Ellie Thrush 697-9743 Secretary

Greta Merrick 299-7113 Treasurer

Council Members: Don Walton - 298-5084, Neal Andreae - 883-3098, Jan Lounsbury - 689-5006, George Munoz -658-0606, Thomas Sanders - 252-6327.

Quarterly Council meetings are open to all Club members. Call any Council member for date, time and place.

Morgan Sommerville 254-3708 ATC Field Rep

THE APPALACHIAN TRAIL: The Carolina Mountain Club is a member of the Appalachian Trail Conference, PO. Box 807, Harpers Ferry, West Virginia 25245 Telephone (304) 535-6331. This association is made up of hiking clubs which laid out and now maintain the Appalachian Trail, a 2,160 mile footpath following the mountain crests from Mt. Katahdin, Maine, to Springer Mtn., Georgia. The association has assigned the Carolina Mountain Club the maintenance of some 92 miles along the North Carolina-Tennessee line of Spivey Gap to Davenport Gap. The National Scneic Trails Act was passed in 1968, which is when the A.T. was designated a National Scneic Trail. Guide books are available from A.T.C.: A.T. Guide to North Carolina-Georgia and A.T. Guide to Tennessee-North Carolina.

Responsibility For Safety

There are certain risks which are inherent in any hike or other Club activity. Each CMC member, guest or non-member hiker agrees to accept personal responsibility for his or her safety and the safety of minors accompanying such persons. The Club cannot ensure the safety of any participant on hikes. In participating in Club hikes, each such person agrees to hold harmless and free from blame the hike leaders, and the CMC, its officers and members, for any accident, injury or illness which might be sustained from participating in hikes or other Club activities.