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HIGHPOINTERS HOTLINE!!!

Starting out with 2009, as an added benefit for members to keep their counts up to date, we are testing out a “Highpointers Hotline.”

This number is to be used strictly for count updates and address changes or corrections.  If you have news about a highpoint that’ll work also.

You will be able to leave your count changes, as well as address changes on the voice mail, or send via text messaging.

***  (865) 660-0027 ***

This number WILL NOT be manned.  In the future, we hope to have highpoint information available also.

On January 17th, in Bellefontaine OH, “Summit For Soldiers” will be launching a Nationwide Awareness Campaign that will visit the highest points of all 50 States to bring attention to a silent killer known as “Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.”

The goals are to inform and educate veterans, families and communities on the facts about PTSD and the resources/treatments available to them. To work with military units along with the public to reduce the stigma associated with PTSD, encourage a safe, non-threatening environment for soldiers to seek attention, to promote programs and resources that provide “simplified” access for ALL of veterans and most importantly to make certain that all this information is reaching those who need it most, the troops.

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Just a reminder… “Wilderness Week in Pigeon Forge” begins its 19th year on January 10-17, 2009, with a series of outdoor themed activities designed to connect visitors with the outdoor world of the Great Smoky Mountains.

The Highpointers Club will be there with a table and some lectures.  A great time to had by many.  Come by and visit.  If you would like to volunteer for some time at our table, just let us know at membership@highpointers.org.

We may have some special Club rates at lodging in Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg as well.  Send me an email if interested in visiting this gathering.  I promise… you’ll really enjoy this event.

During Pigeon Forge Wilderness Week, nearly 100 experts on nature and the great outdoors will host walks, hikes, seminars and lectures on a wide variety of topics, including Smoky Mountain history and plant and animal life. A number of Wilderness Wildlife Week programs are designed for children.

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Highlights of the Fourth Quarter (Winter) issue #83 of Apex to Zenith which is available to members include:

Cover - Highpointing The Great One - Denali (Part 2), Kyle Atkins capturing a classic shot of the final summit ridge on Denali (Mount McKinley, Alaska).

2 - Photos of Highpointers on various State Highpoints.
3 - Editors note.
4 & 5 - 50 Completers Dave Baker and Mike Martinson: 20 Years to do 50 Highpoints and 3 years to prepare their writing.

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There is an article that was published in the Sunday, December 14th edition of The Watertown Daily Times, (Watertown New York) featuring Highpointers Jack and Joyce Parsell.  Just about everyone that has been in the Club for a while know them both as “Charter Members.”

This article, written by Chris Brock, is a very nice and interesting read.

“Mr. Parsell is one of the original Highpointers, a national group formed in 1987 whose members strive to reach all the natural highest points in each state. The Watertown resident completed all 50 in 1989 with a trek up the 13,804-foot Gannett Peak in Wyoming, becoming the 10th person to reach all 50.

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Sign up friends and family for a Highpointers Club Membership.

Just $20 (US) and $25 (Foreign) well send them their “Membership Packet.”

Simply click on the membership tab at the top of the Club Website, fill out the form and pay via PayPal.

In the comments form on the application just tell me it’s a gift, or a gift renewal for someone else, and who it’s from.

Do it today!!!

“2009 Highpointers Calendar”  on sale at The Merc now through January 2009.  Get them while they’re hot!

For just $15. + S&H (See at end of this post for ordering information…)  Get one for yourself, a family member or a friend.

Be sure to check out the other very popular items such as Books, Posters, Apparel and more at The Merc:  CLICK HERE!

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Eric Nelson at WCCO in Minneapolis interviewed Josh Spooner about the Highpointers Club following the New York Times article. Listen to the 12 minute interview here.

Highlights of the Third Quarter (Fall) issue #82 of Apex to Zenith which is available to members include:

Cover - Highpointing The Great One - Denali, Illinois Highpoint owner Jean Wuebels standing by the gate at the entrance and Sterler’s silo soaring above the Iowa Highpoint.

2 - Editors Note
3 - 50 Completer Richard Birrer
4 - 50 Completers Mike Haugen & Zach Price (50 in 45 days)
5 & 6 - Ben Lostracco bags Granite for 48 (Three’s a charm).  Adam McFarren Follows fate and finnishes 48
7 - Showcasing Osceola County (Photos)
8 thru 12  - Highpoint Updates

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Highpointing keeps making it’s rounds in the media and this time it makes it into the “Travel Section” of the Sunday New York Times.  The writer, Jane Margolies, interviewed several notable Highpointers about their thoughts and views on Highpointing.

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