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Archive for September, 2005

Chanting “Cheese”, Highpointers Name Wisconsin Site of 2007 Convention

Wednesday, September 7th, 2005

Jim Sutton Highpointers Club
Jim Sutton promising “cheese” bested the Flying Urbanski brothers buckeye push in the competition for the 2007 Convention in the Midwest.
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Jakk Longacre Award Winners

Monday, September 5th, 2005

The Jakk Longacre Award (the award was earlier named the “Highpointer Cum Laude Award”) is the highest award the club has. It is devoted to a lifetime of service to the club. The only two winners are:
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Vin Hoeman Award Winners

Sunday, September 4th, 2005


The Vin Hoeman Award named after the first person to complete the 50 state highpoints is bestowed “for service to the Club in the pursuit of highpoints.” Any member with paid dues can nominate a candidate. With the nomination, the submitter should include a short description of the service and contribution that the nominee has made to the Club. John V. “Vin” Hoeman. Hoeman perished in an avalanche on Dhaulagiri in 1969
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July 15 Deadline for Frank Ashley Nominations

Saturday, September 3rd, 2005


The Frank Ashley Award named after the author of the first state highpointing guidebook, is bestowed “in recognition for significant volunteer service to the Club in the year prir to the annual membership meeting.”
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