Our sport requires a specific
combination of Ride Managers, Veterinarians, Riders, Horses and . . .
Trails.
Like my favorite preacher who used to
remind us of our tithes only once a year, I'm only going to do this
once a year--remind you to add whatever you can afford to the Trails
Grants fund when you renew your membership this year. Be sure to
specify when you send in your check.
Your Trails and Land Management
Committee is responsible for Trail Master classes (coordinator Monica
Chapman), State Trails Advocates (coordinator Chris Eickleberry) and
Trails Grants (coordinator Lucy Bagot with Gail Williams to soon take
over).
Trail Masters go through training and
build and maintain our trails all across this country. Despite the
hassle of taking the class, I have never met anyone who regretted it.
Trail Masters also work hard to develop and maintain good working
relationships with land managers everywhere.
State Trails Advocates keep us
informed of trails problems and issues in each of the states where we
have rides.
The Trails Grants fund consists of
donations from you--AERC members. This money is provided to build
trails and trailhead facilities for our rides after a long selection
and screening process. The Trails Committee and the AERC Board of
Directors work hard to be good stewards of this money and make certain
that it goes only to worthwhile projects that will benefit AERC rides.
All of these activities are documented
in the Trails Post articles in Endurance News.
With the current recession, AERC has
cut its budget in all areas--including Trails. Please keep in mind
this essential aspect of our sport when you renew your membership.
Best to all,
Michael Campbell, Chair, Trails and
Land Management Committee, AERC
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