[Published in Apex to Zenith #52 – First Quarter 2001]
( ) Gene Elliott
- Employed with the local Parks System in Maryland for 33 years
- Considerable experience working with the general public
- Highpointing since 1995, 33 HP’s
- Advocate for Backbone Mtn. in Maryland since 1996, maintained trail, worked with private owners to allow public access
- Awarded Vin Hoeman Award in 1999, along with wife Lillian
- Caretaker of 2 miles of the A.T.
- Attended every convention since 1995. I would love to serve as a Board Member
( ) Robert Hyman
- Club Secretary, member for 9 years, Board the last 3 years, 44 HP’s
- Work with the board on important issues of our rapidly growing organization
- I also am currently a member of two other steering committees, including the Explorers Club
- My leadership ability, along with friendships with other members, will be valuable as we continue to grow and deal with issues as they arise
- Active in Exploratory Scientific Research Expeditions around the world
( ) George Johnson
- Highpointing since 1981 and being from Michigan, I helped organize the first Highpoint outing on Mt. Arvon April 1987
- Continued to serve the Club by organizing climbs and serving on the Board
- Finally finishing all 50 Highpoints on Denali after my third attempt, I hope to inspire all Highpointers that they too can overcome any adversity to complete their goals
- I would like to continue to serve the Club as an elected Board Members
( ) Mary Maurer
- First hike – Guadalupe Peak (1990)
- Attended every Convention since 1990 except one
- Helped host Convention Banquets 1993 and 1994
- Served on the Board for the past 3 years
- Coordinate the sale of the Club Newsletter Compendium
- The Highpointers Club is a unique organization which provides a wonderful opportunity for people of all ages and abilities to participate in a wonderful endeavor, and I would very much enjoy another term as a Director
( ) John Mitchler
- I Love Highpointing! And I like helping others enjoy Highpointing through my position as Editor of the Club newsletter (3rd year). To continue serving as a Director, I respectfully request your support.
- 48 highpoints since 1982
- 9 consecutive conventions
- Involved in most Club committees
- Maintain the Club’s working files, archives, checkbook, e-mail address, and a P0 box
- I will share Club responsibilities with other members who volunteer their time!!
( ) Roger Rowlett
- I have contact with the Club and Highpointers virtually every day as I maintain the Club’s website highpointers.org as well as americasroof.com and moderate the Highpointers Forum
- I have 43 highpoints and have attended two conventions
- As a board member I would like to focus on tightening up some loose ends to enhance our position as one of the world’s premiere outdoor organizations
( ) Penn Watson
- I am interested jn becoming a member of the Board
- I am a retired controller and have attended all but the first two conventions
- Involved with the Boy Scouts 30+ years, have led four contingents to the Philmont Scout Ranch. My own two boys and I have climbed~ many of the highpoints together
- Currently, I am working with the Liaison Committee to develop Advocates for the state highpoints
- My background would be of value.