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Post by russ on Nov 18, 2010 11:43:53 GMT -5
UPDATE... GREAT meeting guys! I feel we got a lot accomplished in some ways. That's for sure! As gipsie's minutes will show, we did decide to form a new organization. The 14 people that attended declared themselves to be founding members. Four other people are assumed to be founding members: Chris C., Dave D., Jamie L., and Tom S.. We didn't establish a process for anyone else who would like to be a founding member, so I am open to suggestions. Maybe others would like to make the declaration at the next meeting: Wednesday, Dec. 15, same place, same time. I will create and maintain (for now, at least) a membership database, so I will need full names, addresses, phone numbers, email addresses, and the primary recreational activity that you want to identify with. You can email that info to me at russell@njconservation.org. Also, I have contacted Rob Auermueller, the WSF superintendent, in regards to our proposed projects that we discussed last night. I'll let everyone know how he responds. And...we need a name! New Jersey Outdoor Recreation Alliance? New Jersey Trail Lovers Coalition? Maybe a single word that could symbolize our mission? All suggestions are welcome. |
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Post by mudboy on Nov 18, 2010 12:31:15 GMT -5
David M. Demsey
2006 Deer Track Lane
Hammonton, NJ
08037
856-224 4344 (weekdays. 7am-3:30PM)
david.m.demsey@valero.com
4x4 vehicle use
I don't mind being labeled a founding member
all names are fine by me as long as it isn't anything"preservation"
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Post by russ on Nov 19, 2010 10:22:10 GMT -5
Relaying an email from Rob Auermuller, which he sent in response to my message telling him we have established the organization and are ready to start some projects--
"Congratulations. I have several ideas that your group can assist Forest staff with. I appreciate all of the help and the cleanup recently at Apple Pie Hill. We had another group out yesterday cleaning up a historic site and painting a bridge. I recommend that we meet after Thanksgiving to discuss and coordinate some of these ideas. As of this moment, I am available to meet Nov. 30, Dec 1, 2, 3, 7, 9, and 10. I typically work 8-4:30, but could accommodate an evening meeting with advance notice. Although, if we plan to conduct a field visit, we will want to plan for a daytime meeting. Let me know what works."
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Post by russ on Nov 21, 2010 10:42:58 GMT -5
Quoting Rob Auermuller: " I recommend that we meet after Thanksgiving to discuss and coordinate some of these ideas. As of this moment, I am available to meet Nov. 30, Dec 1, 2, 3, 7, 9, and 10. I typically work 8-4:30, but could accommodate an evening meeting with advance notice. Although, if we plan to conduct a field visit, we will want to plan for a daytime meeting. Let me know what works." In the interest of sooner rather than later, I would meet with him on Nov. 30. Since he offers to arrange an evening meeting, how many people would like to set it up for this date in the evening? |
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Post by gipsie on Nov 21, 2010 11:08:36 GMT -5
Sounds good to me Russ. Is this a solo meeting or will there be a few representatives? Need your secretary? ;D
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Post by B!lly Jones on Nov 21, 2010 14:43:21 GMT -5
I'd like to be a part of this. maybe just as a set of ears.
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Post by russ on Nov 21, 2010 18:34:29 GMT -5
Sounds good to me Russ. Is this a solo meeting or will there be a few representatives? Need your secretary? ;D Anyone who is available and wants to should come! Definitely want you there, gipsie! |
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Post by russ on Nov 21, 2010 18:36:16 GMT -5
I'd like to be a part of this. maybe just as a set of ears. Excellent! Who else? And shall we ask him what would be the most convenient location for him? |
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Post by gipsie on Nov 21, 2010 20:03:58 GMT -5
Count me in! Just let me know where and what time!
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Post by njjeepthing on Nov 21, 2010 21:36:38 GMT -5
Ya, I missed the meeting too, I got my nights mixed up.
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Post by gipsie on Nov 21, 2010 22:19:43 GMT -5
Russ, I just realized that the meeting is on a Tuesday night. I am in school Mondays, Tuesday and Thursdays... I can skip class if you really need me to, but by any chance is the 1st a possibility?
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Post by mudboy on Nov 22, 2010 6:58:39 GMT -5
I'd love to be there. but it is impossible for me to take off of work right now unless it's a famioly emergency, without getting fired
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Post by russ on Nov 22, 2010 7:49:13 GMT -5
Russ, I just realized that the meeting is on a Tuesday night. I am in school Mondays, Tuesday and Thursdays... I can skip class if you really need me to, but by any chance is the 1st a possibility? The first of December is fine with me, and remember, he is offering to meet us in the evening. Shall I set it up with him? |
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Post by mudboy on Nov 22, 2010 7:53:49 GMT -5
If December 1st is the date I will check with my sitter and see what the deal is.
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Post by gipsie on Nov 22, 2010 9:23:12 GMT -5
Russ, I just realized that the meeting is on a Tuesday night. I am in school Mondays, Tuesday and Thursdays... I can skip class if you really need me to, but by any chance is the 1st a possibility? The first of December is fine with me, and remember, he is offering to meet us in the evening. Shall I set it up with him? That would be perfect Russ. Thank you. I go to school at night until February. Any idea where we are going to do this? Red Lion again? |
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