marty621 Posted April 17, 2005 Share Posted April 17, 2005 I was invited to attend the NJDEP, Division of Parks and Forestry Volunteer Recognition Ceremony at McGuire Air Force Base, NJ. for some trail mapping I did at Allaire State Park. While reading the program I ran across an article about one of our fellow cachers, that is worth mentioning. Text from program as follows: BrianSnat New York-New Jersey Trail Conference Brian's basic volunteer mission is as the Trail Conference Area Supervisor in Ramapo Mountain State Forest, where he supervises eight trails as well as the activities of 15 trail maintainers. Beyond this, however, Brian has unstintingly volunteered much more of his time to special activities in state parks and forests throughout northeastern New Jersey. His contributions during 2004 included: participating in reblazing more than twenty miles of hiking and multi-use trails, including the Cannonball, Hewitt-Butler and Hoeferlin Memorial trails. In additon, Brian contributed a full day toward renovating a heavily-worn section of the Cannonball Trail; helping to build the new Hasenclever Iron Trail, including locating, flagging, GPS, blazing and clearing blowdowns from the trail; assisting in the establishment and upgrade of interconnecting trails between state lands and adjacent county, municipal and scout woodlands. Brian is also one of a group of volunteers working to upgrade our North Jersey maps. As a result of his personal dedication as well as his fine example to other volunteers, Brian, who contributed more than 20 volunteer hours during 2004, has helped to make the vast and beautiful backcountry of our state parks and forests much more accessible and enjoyable to the people of New Jersey. Congratulations Brian !!! Quote Link to comment
+JMBella Posted April 17, 2005 Share Posted April 17, 2005 Great job Brian. Inspiring work. Quote Link to comment
+lakelady Posted April 17, 2005 Share Posted April 17, 2005 Thanks for the good work Brian. Quote Link to comment
+Team Rampant Lion Posted April 17, 2005 Share Posted April 17, 2005 Very impressive! Kudos on the great work. Quote Link to comment
+JoiseyGirl Posted April 17, 2005 Share Posted April 17, 2005 GREAT JOB KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK Quote Link to comment
+Team Bam Bam Posted April 17, 2005 Share Posted April 17, 2005 ... all while leaving every single sticker-bush in place. Seriously, though, many thanks to a friend of the parks we all frequent. Quote Link to comment
+briansnat Posted April 17, 2005 Share Posted April 17, 2005 Geez, I don't know what to say - other than this is the first I heard of this . Anyway, thanks. Quote Link to comment
avroair Posted April 17, 2005 Share Posted April 17, 2005 Congrats Brian! Cool recognition. Quote Link to comment
+Squealy Posted April 17, 2005 Share Posted April 17, 2005 Big deal! Tell me when he gets his 47th award. (Congrats! That's awesome) Quote Link to comment
+Alan2 Posted April 17, 2005 Share Posted April 17, 2005 That's really great Brian doing all that volunteer work. No wonder you know those great, different and "new" areas for all your fine caches. Gotta get out to Jersey more often. Quote Link to comment
+Quoddy Posted April 17, 2005 Share Posted April 17, 2005 I'm sure, Brian, that you do all that you do just to benefit us trail walkers, not for the recognition. Thanks! Quote Link to comment
+Harry Dolphin Posted April 17, 2005 Share Posted April 17, 2005 That's one way to find new places to hide caches! Congratulations, Brian. Keep up the good work. Quote Link to comment
+nfa Posted April 17, 2005 Share Posted April 17, 2005 Congratulations and Thanks Brian!!! nfa-jamie Quote Link to comment
+Packanack Posted April 17, 2005 Share Posted April 17, 2005 In addition, you have introduced us to some great spots, thank you. Quote Link to comment
+Tiffany's Slaves Posted April 17, 2005 Share Posted April 17, 2005 Congratulations.... great job that benefits ALL OF US Quote Link to comment
+Team DEMP Posted April 17, 2005 Share Posted April 17, 2005 Always a pleasure to cache and hike with you!! You give a tremendous amount to caching and hiking among your other hobbies, and we could never thank you enough. Brian suggested I join the NY/NJ Trail Conference when I asked about local organizations to support. They provide a monthly (or so I think) newsletter which is like a mini newspaper that has a lot of information. In addition, the local stores such as Campmor, Ramsey Outdoor and EMS offer a 10% discount for members, so if you do any shopping there, you'd end up making out on the deal. It's inexpensive, and goes to a great cause. http://www.nynjtc.com/ is the site and it's only $25 for an individual membership. Quote Link to comment
+Rattlehead Posted April 17, 2005 Share Posted April 17, 2005 Awesome! Congratulations! Quote Link to comment
+Straatmaker 5 Posted April 18, 2005 Share Posted April 18, 2005 Very nice! Congrats! Quote Link to comment
+Natureboy44 Posted April 18, 2005 Share Posted April 18, 2005 Congrats Brian!!! You obviously giving to more than Geocaching. Quote Link to comment
+Capt.Picard Posted April 18, 2005 Share Posted April 18, 2005 Thats great Brian, you are so deserving of this award Keith Quote Link to comment
+Capt.Picard Posted April 18, 2005 Share Posted April 18, 2005 SPEECH-SPEECH-SPEECH Quote Link to comment
+Quest1962 Posted April 18, 2005 Share Posted April 18, 2005 I cannot think of anything to say but WOW! And Thank you, of course Quote Link to comment
+Team Shibby Posted April 18, 2005 Share Posted April 18, 2005 Way to go Brian Kar Quote Link to comment
+Anonymous' Posted April 18, 2005 Share Posted April 18, 2005 Awesome Brian. Good show. Quote Link to comment
+Mickey225 Posted April 18, 2005 Share Posted April 18, 2005 Wow... very cool! Way to go! Quote Link to comment
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