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Archive for September, 2008

Paul Zumwalt Award Winners are David Liaño, Tracey Barrett and Steve Koski…

Monday, September 29th, 2008

David LianoThis years selections for the “Paul Zumwalt Award” are David Liaño, Tracey Barrett and Steve Koski.

David volunteered to take Guru Jakk’s ashes to the top of Mount Everest at the request of one of our members Stuart Smith. He completed his mission and also completed havivg Jakk’s ashes scattered at all of the “World’s Seven Summits.”

While climbing Lhotse this spring, Stuart met David, who, after summiting Lhotse on May 21st, took some ashes from him and summited Mount Everest five days later, on May 26th!

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19th Annual Wildnerness Wildlife Week™ Pigeon Forge, Tennessee – January 10th-17th, 2009 (Updated)

Sunday, September 28th, 2008

While enjoying the 75th year of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park,  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 Smokies.  The Highpointers Club will be there for it’s second year as well.

Be sure to check out the Class Schedule to see just what this event has to offer.

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Tim Webb Receives the Vin Hoeman Award at the 2008 Konvention in Arizona…

Wednesday, September 24th, 2008

Tim Webb, Club President and longtime member, received the “Vin Hoeman Award” at this years convention held in Arizona.  Tim has been a huge club supporter and was one of the driving forces behind the “Jakk Longacre Highpointers Memorial” on Taun Sauk Ridge in Missouri.  He spent much of his own time and money talking to the right people in Missouri and taking his surveying crews there to finalize things.

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2009 Access Dates for Illinois

Friday, September 19th, 2008

The owners of Charles Mound (highpoint of Illinois) have announced the open access dates for 2009.

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2008-09 Highpointers Club Board of Directors

Friday, September 19th, 2008

The current ‘08 – ‘09 Board Members met at the “Snowbowl” prior to the convention on Saturday to pound out issues and make this Club even better.  Although most if the membership never see’s them, their work keeps this club moving in a positive direction.

There are no paid positions in the Club. All work (including newsletter, web, merc, etc…) are all unpaid volunteers.

Board members serve three-year terms and can hold office only for a maximum of two consecutive terms.

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Map of Highpointers 2009 Locations

Tuesday, September 16th, 2008


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Convention HQ – Best Western Inn at Hunt’s Landing
120 Route 6 and 209 Matamoras, PA 18336 (570) 491-2400 more info ”
120 Route 6 and 209
Matamoras, PA 18336
(570) 491-2400

Riverview Inn Inc (Camping)
400 Shay Ln Matamoras, PA 18336 (570) 491-2173 more info ”
400 Shay Ln
Matamoras, PA 18336
(570) 491-2173


High Point, NJ Summit
+41° 19′ 14.34″, -74° 39′ 41.59″
+41° 19′ 14.34″, -74° 39′ 41.59″

NY/NJ/PA Tri Point

Port Jervis Station – Jersey Transit to New York
60 Pike Street Port Jervis, NY 12771 more info ”
60 Pike Street
Port Jervis, NY 12771

Urbanksi Farms – Site of Picnic
Urbanksi Farms – Site of Picnic Nuangola, Pennsylvania Exit 159 on I-81 Go East on Church Road and South at First Road just east of interstate. Follow to end of road +41° 8′ 24.04″, -75° 57′ 29.08″ 41…
Urbanksi Farms – Site of Picnic
Nuangola, Pennsylvania
Exit 159 on I-81
Go East on Church Road and South at First Road just east of interstate. Follow to end of road
+41° 8′ 24.04″, -75° 57′ 29.08″
41.140011,-75.958078

Articles about the Highpointers 2009 Convention

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Photos from the Arizona 2008 Convention

Saturday, September 13th, 2008

 Some photos of the 2008 Arizona convention are now available. They’re not entirely sorted or labeled yet but they’re fun to look at. Have photos to share?  

Click here for the gallery

 

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New Highpoint Poster at the Merc

Tuesday, September 9th, 2008

The Merc has a new item in time for you early bird Christmas shoppers. Mike Bayer has designed a Summit Log Poster in full color which is suitable for framing in any size. (That’s Mike on the summit of Mt. Elbert) The Log is printed on a matt surface, so you can write in your completed highpoints. It is an attractive way to display your highpoints as a completed project, or, for most of us, a work-in-progress. Check the sizes and prices below under “Miscellaneous Stuff”.

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Issue #81 of Apex to Zenith

Sunday, September 7th, 2008

Highlights of the Second Quarter (summer) issue #81 of Apex to Zenith which is available to members include:

Cover – Dedication of new benchmark at Washington, DC, which includes the Highpointers name! – Opening of the BWAMM Museum in Golden, Colorado which includes Highpointers exhibit
2 – Editors Note
3 – 50 Completer Randy Peeters
4 – 50 Completer Dave Rotheroe

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