Re: my phone call

[Nancy DuPont <Htrails@Earthlink.net>]

>Date: Thu, 23 Dec 1999 22:03:32 -0800
>To: Funkytrails@aol.com
>From: Nancy DuPont <Htrails@Earthlink.net>
>Subject: Re: my phone call
>
>My apology, it was clearly misinterpreted....It was not the right time to
talk about anything with all that was going on. When I have a conversation
about stories with other editors, publishers, writers, newsletter folk, we
discuss content, interest and other such things.  It was merely my way of
starting a conversation to lead to common interests and goals.  I was quite
taken back that the first thing Doyle needed to say was "not to expect to
get published."  I really didn't care about the expectations to "get
published"  as I was not pushing my ego, rather establishing contact, common
goals and interests.  Then we could have considered whether or not what I
had to say or submit was even in line with the magazines interests.
>
>  For instance, as I told Doyle, I would be the last person to qualify to
write about a race, as I am not involved in the race.   His statement was as
simple as you said, "being limited to space and every article would be
impossible to run."  That is a fair observation and I am truly sorry I
brought it up.  Actually, this is why you qualify an article by discussing
it further in conversation.  
>
>I also need to clarify to you that I have no desire to "submit equine/trail
articles to a variety of equine/trail media WITH THE HOPES OF HAVING IT
PUBLISHED."  I am not looking for more stuff to do. I already cannot ride my
horse.  I was just feeling a sense of duty to my fellow trail riders in that
I am a source of information just as Connie Berto is a source of
information.  Thank God Connie is in there working - and I will let her
carry on. 
> 
>I did not start out challenging anyone, just offering to help.  I will not
do that again, but perhaps I will send out an email notice on the important
issues such as the closures of trails, the closures of group camp sites in
all national parks including Yosemite, the opportunity to make a difference
by going to Washington DC in March for five days, the $20 thousand dollar
grant money available from American Express to benefit the Anza Trail, and
the National Trails Symposium to be held in Redding (see below.) Thanks for
the note and hope to see you on my next trip up to Cool.
>
>INVITATION TO ATTEND
>
>AMERICAN TRAILS'
>15TH NATIONAL TRAILS SYMPOSIUM
>September 21-24, 2000
>
>ìTrails and the American Spirit - 2000 and Beyond!î
>
>Dear Trails Enthusiast,
>
>It is with a great deal of excitement that we invite you to attend the
>15th National Trails Symposium which will be held September 21-24, 2000
>in Redding, the little known jewel of northern California.  American
>Trails organizes a National Trails Symposium every two years to provide
>a forum for communication between trail advocates, trail user groups,
>government agency representatives, the outdoor industry, and elected
>officials.  It is anticipated that 900 of the leading trails
>professionals from throughout North America and beyond...are expected to
>attend!
>
>
>At 04:14 PM 12/23/99 EST, you wrote:
>>Hi Nancy,
>>
>>Yes, I got your phone message late last night.  I also received the copies of 
>>the emails you sent regarding the lack of cooperation, so to speak about 
>>submitting articles to EN with the possibility of them not getting published. 
>> I feel it is unfortunate that the conversation at dinner the other night, at 
>>Camp Virner,  got blown out of proportion and clearly misinterpreted.  The 
>>submitting of articles was never denied.  It was simply stated that every 
>>article submitted would be impossible to run, as is true with every magazine, 
>>newspaper or other news source.  As you know yourself, working with the 
>>newspaper, they are limited to space and must select a few articles from the 
>>vast number submitted.  It is not that they choose to deny.  I feel it would 
>>be a wise choice to submit equine/trail articles to a variety of equine/trail 
>>media with the hopes of having it published in one or several publications.  
>>All sources are of benefit to the cause we are all working for.......striving 
>>to protect and preserve trails, etc.  The more information we can get out to 
>>the public, the stronger our force in obtaining our mutual goals.  I believe 
>>we can all achieve our mutual goals working with cooperation and kindness 
>>rather than challenging one another and butting heads.  I think we all need 
>>to step back and take a look at where we are coming from.  Is it a space from 
>>the heart or from an argumentative and angry atmosphere?  Challenging one 
>>another is unnecessary.  Let's band together and work for the same cause in a 
>>more productive fashion.  We will only become stronger in force.
>>
>>It was great to see everyone last weekend.
>>
>>Take care and Happy Trails to All,
>>Debbee
>>
>>
>
Nancy DuPont, Executive Director
Heritage Trails
1350 Castle Rock Road
Walnut Creek, CA 94598

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