Report From the 2024 AMC Annual Summit

Congratulations to John Allman, 2023 Appie of the Year!

The Appie of the Year award was presented by Advisory Committee Chair Kaspar Alexander at the New York-North Jersey Chapter’s Annual Meeting on November 29, 2023.

The Appie award is for an individual who gives selflessly of him/herself for the good of the Appalachian Mountain Club; one who works tirelessly, often behind the scenes, organizing, leading in fact and by example; someone who has served in this manner for several years, thus over time continuing this commitment; an active volunteer, rather than someone who served well in the past, or for a limited time. The Appie exemplifies what is best about the volunteer ethic that makes our Club, and particularly our Chapter, so special.

John Allman

 

John has served in many important roles in the Chapter and broader AMC community, including Chapter Treasurer, as a member of the Greater New York Committee, the AMC Volunteer Finance Committee, and the DEI Committee. He has been a dedicated steward of our Chapter’s finances ensuring our activities and programs run smoothly. This was particularly valuable as we navigated unprecedented turbulence during the pandemic.

Congratulations to the Winners of the 2023 Chapter Awards

Please congratulate the dedicated volunteers who were honored at the 2023 Annual Meeting:

INSPIRATION AWARD: Jim Om

For a member who embodies the spirit of our chapter and inspires others by leading, mentoring, or encouraging leadership or activity for AMC this year.

 

AMBASSADOR AWARD: Crystal Williams

For a member who encourages others to participate with AMC or promotes AMC and our Chapter by recruiting, advocating, and speaking for or representing AMC at events (including in office, outside venue or related to an activity), etc. this year.

 

UNSUNG HERO AWARD: Rene Ruel

Awarded to a member who supports the chapter ‘behind the scenes’ in less visible or celebrated ways such as conservation, trail maintenance, and including work on behalf of a chapter committee

 

 

 

2023 Annual Report

New York-North Jersey Chapter 2023 Annual Report

 

Chapter 2023 Annual Report

Schedule of Events for 2023 Chapter Picnic at Harriman!

Join us for our Annual NY-NoJ AMC Chapter Picnic Weekend! This year the Annual Picnic returns to the Corman AMC Harriman Outdoor Center! Come for just the Saturday Picnic, stay over Saturday night, or join us for a whole weekend (Friday-Sunday). It’s up to you!

 

We’ve lined up an entire weekend of fun outdoor activities, with the picnic highlight on Saturday at 4:30 pm. Full schedule is below, and click here for more info and tickets!

 

Appalachian Mountain Club
New York- North Jersey Chapter Picnic Weekend 

June 9 – 11, 2023

Schedule of the Event

Meeting Time Outing and Location  Leader(s)


FRIDAY, JUNE 9, 2023

3:00 p.m. onward Registration   CHOC staff
** greeters
6:00 p.m. Dinner @ Dining Hall 
8:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Sunset Paddle Eileen, Loretta,
Mary Ann
9:00 p.m. Campfire, Fire pit by shelters Scott Frank 
10:00 pm Quiet Hours Begin 


SATURDAY, JUNE 10, 2022

Registration CHOC staff
** greeters
7:15 a.m. – 8:15 a.m. Morning Yoga, The Swim Dock Martina Puchta
7:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Breakfast @ Dining Hall
9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Swags (Bandanas, Patches, Hats) to be sent out
greeter to guide on how to sign up activities
Greeters 
9:15 a.m. -12:15 p.m. A leisurely Bird-watching walk of a few miles
Please bring binoculars
Miriam Rakowski
9:15 a.m. Fishing seminar Jim Om
9:15 a.m.
– 2 p.m.
Trail Maintenance Hike –
hike a 1-mile stretch of the Suffern Bear Mountain Trail from CHOC to Big Hill Shelter
Eileen Yin
9:15 a.m.  Vigorous Hike – Northern Harriman – 10 miles
(Lake Kanawaukie in a loop).

Meet at Visitor Center, CHOC

Tim Watters
9:30 a.m. Laurel on Diamond Mountain – 6 miles
Meet at the Lake Sebago Parking Lot

Very hilly terrain at a moderate pace

Judy Kossover
10:30 a.m.  Moderate Hike – participants are invited to join in using iNaturalist and/or Seek apps for plant identification on this hike
Meet outside the Visitor Center
David Hartree
10:30 a.m. Paddling Demo 

By the Dock

Richard Dabal
10:45 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Fairly Easy Hike – 3 miles
Meet outside the Visitor Center
Don Kress
11:15 am to 12:15 p.m. Tour of Camp Baker, limited to 10 people
Meet outside the Visitor Center
Esther De Vito
Andrew Ricci
12:30 pm – 1:30 pm Scavenger Hunt by the Beach
with Prizes (limited to 16 ppl)
Cheryl and Len
1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Birding by Kayak
(experienced kayakers only)

Please bring binoculars

Miriam Rakowski
Loretta Brady
1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Hike by the Lake
Meet at the Boat Launch
Tamara Wrenn
2:00 p.m. – 2:45 p.m. First Aid Demo @ Pavilion
Simple first aid given out
Richard Dabal
2:15 p.m. – 3:15 p.m. Tour of Camp Baker, limited to 10 people
Meet outside the Visitor Center
Daria Mickowski

3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Leave No Trace Workshop @ Pavilion Anna Harrington and Frank Wortner
4:00 p.m.  A blind Chocolate tasting @ dining hall or Pavilion
with prizes
Cheryl and Len
4:30 p.m. Chapter Picnic and BBQ
Chair speech & prizes Dawn Riley
6:30 p.m.  Chocolate Fondue @ dining hall Cheryl and Len
8 p.m. Chocolate-related movie x 2 @ Rec Hall Cheryl and Len
8 – 8:30 p.m. Sunset Paddle
Meet at the boat launch
Eileen, Loretta,
Mary Ann
9:00 p.m. Campfire, Fire pit by shelters NEED A LEADER
(WOOD & S’MORES SUPPLIES FROM CAMP STORE)
10:00 pm Quiet Hours Begin


SUNDAY, JUNE 11, 2023

7:15 a.m. – 8:15 a.m. Morning Yoga, The Swim Dock Martina Puchta
7:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Breakfast @ Dining Hall
9:15 a.m. –

A leisurely Bird-watching walk of a few miles
Please bring binoculars
Meet outside the Visitor Center
Miriam Rakowski
10:00 a.m.

Easy Hike – 3 miles
Meet outside the Visitor Center
Don Kress

** Greeters

Friday, June 9

Registration desk: 

3-4 pm Miriam Rakowski  

4-5 pm Loretta Brady 

5-6 pm Mary Ann Hoag 

Saturday, June 10

Registration desk:

9-10 am Mary Ann Hoag  

10-11 am Rebecca Goldburg/Ed Spirko

11-12 pm Rebecca Goldburg/Ed Spirko

12-1 pm Martina Puchta