General Membership Minutes – July 26, 2014, Gatlinburg, Tennessee

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Below are the General Membership Minutes on July 26, 2014. They were prepared by John Mitchler.
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Tennessee to Host 2014 Highpointers Convention July 24-26


Tennessee convention host Todd Brown talks about plans for the 2014 convention during the 2013 convention in Maine.
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Email Upate: Geology of High Point, Clingmans Closures, Mitchell Update

Here is some important information about the upcoming Highpointers Konvention. Remember to add this to your “White List” if you have a spam filter so that you’ll be able to get more of the latest Highpointing updates. This is updated with a up more information about the New Jersey Highpoint.
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TN/NC Road Work and GSMNP Birthday…

Tennessee (GSMNP/Clingmans Dome):  A reminder from Highpointer Lee Price in Jamestown NC, US-441 (Newfound Gap Road) repaving between Collins Creek Picnic Area south to the boundary with Cherokee, NC is scheduled for March 16, 2009 through September 2010. 

Weather-related road and facility closures may change throughout the day. For updated road and weather information please call (865) 436-1200.  Once you hear a voice, dial extension 631 for road information or extension 630 for a weather forecast.  You may wish to write this number down when traveling to the area for handy reference for road and weather updates. 

Visit www.nps.gov/grsm/ for the latest information.  The webpage is updated 2-3 times a week.   This year is also the parks 75th Anniversary!  Go to the GSMNP Anniversary Website for more information.

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

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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Highpointers at Wildlife Wilderness Week – Pigeon Forge, Tennessee

January 12th 2008 started a new endeavor for The Highpointers Club with setting up a table representing The Highpointers Club and The Highpointers Foundation for it’s first three days. The table was manned by Jean Trousdale, Gary White, Craig & Mary Jane Noland.
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