RAIL TRAIL MEMBERSHIP

The message copied below was recently sent to members of the Lamoille Valley Rail Trail.  Andy Rudin sent it along to me and I thought there might be some interest in joining so there would be a more diverse group offering ideas as to how the trail is being developed.  I happened to talk with Ted Chase this week and he tells me he's not as involved as he once was because they are now in the permitting and fund-raising phase which Ted said could take at least two years.  If you'd like to talk to Ted about that you could e-mail him at tedchase@Vtlink.net  Another source of information is Sam Lewis on Sandy Beach Road who works for VTrans (Vermont Agency of Transportation).

October 2, 2007
>
> Dear Friend of the Lamoille Valley Rail Trail:
>
> Our records indicate that you may be interested in becoming a member or
> renewing your membership, and we need you to help our organization grow
> so that we can effectively represent the interests of non-motorized
> users of the Rail Trail.
>
> Imagine what it will be like to bike, walk, run, cross-country ski,
> hike, bird-watch, horseback ride or commute over a trail that does not
> have motor vehicles.  It’s quiet, serene and beautiful on the Lamoille
> Valley Rail Trail.
>
> We have a committed, diverse and knowledgeable Board that is devoting
> their time and energy to this project. In fact, we’d like to take this
> opportunity to recommend that you visit our new website at
> www.FriendsLVRT.org!  This is a great new way to see what our
> organization is doing, and why your membership is so vital!  Friends of
> the Lamoille Valley Rail Trail will not be successful without a growing
> and supportive membership.
>
> Please consider renewing your membership right away and asking your
> friends, neighbors and co-workers to also join our organization by
> clicking on the “Become A Member” logo on our Membership page at
> http://www.friendslvrt.org/membership_link.html.  Also, Friends of the
> Lamoille Valley Rail Trail, Inc. is now a 501(c)(3) organization.
>
> Please keep in mind that our annual meeting will be held at Hilary’s
> Restaurant in Morrisville at 10:00 A.M. on October 20, 2007.  All are
> welcome.
>
> Thank you.
>> Sincerely,
>> Heidi Krantz, President, Friends of the Lamoille Valley Rail Trail