[Cdt-l] CDT Tail Gate Party - Sept 20

Thu Apr 4 16:18:43 CDT 2013

You felt bad accepting the jacket so you had to say yes??  Kidding. OK -
talk more next week. Check out the CDT group that is thru-hiker scene in
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On Thu, Apr 4, 2013 at 3:14 PM, Kassia Randzio <krandzio at wildmontana.org>wrote:

> Perfect.  It's on my calendar.
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> On Thu, Apr 4, 2013 at 3:13 PM, Shannon Freix <sfreix at wildmontana.org>wrote:
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>> Sucker! :)
>>
>> I'd gladly accept the help. If I can get the bulk of things lined out now
>> in pre-season, that's easier. Then you can get away with just checking in;
>> hopefully not too much of a time commitment. Then as we enter Sept, more
>> coordination with other CDT staff and outside volunteers.
>>
>> Yes - how about talking next week on Thursday? 10am?
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>> On Thu, Apr 4, 2013 at 3:02 PM, Kassia Randzio <krandzio at wildmontana.org>wrote:
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>>> You got me, Shannon.  I'll co-plan with you.
>>>
>>> How about if you and I talk next week and put together a list of event
>>> tasks to take care of to make this a smashing success?
>>>
>>> -Kassia
>>>
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>>> On Thu, Apr 4, 2013 at 2:59 PM, Shannon Freix <sfreix at wildmontana.org>wrote:
>>>
>>>> Good suggestions and I'll prob connect with Glacier-Two Med group to
>>>> see if they have some interested volunteers since the area and timing are
>>>> good fits. But, I know working with the chapters takes time to direct and
>>>> check in with folks. Not sure I'm going to have that time with projects
>>>> around the corner. I'd entertain the idea, but need some quick decision
>>>> making and strong leaders to step up - I won't have a lot of time to manage
>>>> people and might be faster for me to just do it. ??? We can talk more.
>>>>
>>>> And I must be able to pay for what we need so budget will drive some of
>>>> this. If we can get sponsors and/or food, drink, music provided those
>>>> introductions would be most helpful.  If it's a success we can grow it next
>>>> year. I'd love to provide food, drink for free so inviting lots of people
>>>> might be hard on the budget. No one likes a party that runs out of beer or
>>>> food.
>>>>
>>>> Most importantly, I want this to be about the thru-hikers. They will
>>>> care more about the trail camaraderie versus our MWA campaigns. So, not
>>>> sure if chapters are good fit for that or not based on the "theme"? I
>>>> expect there will be a lot of dirt-bag hikers at this event so not a
>>>> typical MWA chapter function.
>>>>
>>>> I think you input and co-hosting would be great! Connecting with
>>>> thru-hikers could be a good donor base, too. Want to be my co-party
>>>> planner, Kassia?
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> On Thu, Apr 4, 2013 at 2:42 PM, Kassia Randzio <
>>>> krandzio at wildmontana.org> wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> Hey Shannon,
>>>>>
>>>>> This is a great idea.  Is it something that the Flathead-Kootenai and
>>>>> Island Range Chapters might want to help you plan?  They likely have the
>>>>> best local connections.  It seems like it's in their neck of the woods, and
>>>>> it might be a good opportunity for them to work on a project together.
>>>>> Flathead-Kootenai might benefit from partnering with the Island Range.
>>>>>
>>>>> Definitely get in touch with Kate Sako and Kendall Flint, who live in
>>>>> East Glacier.  They'll likely have some good local connections.  Also, we
>>>>> have a UMWA grad who's from East Glacier...maybe with a family ranch?  If
>>>>> you want me to look into that connection, I could, 'though I'm guessing
>>>>> that Kate and Kendall are probably a better place to start.
>>>>>
>>>>> This likely coincides with the end of the season for trail crews out
>>>>> of East Glacier, in the Great Bear, etc.  And I'm guessing that some of
>>>>> those crews do some work on the CDT.  Would we want to figure out how to
>>>>> extend an invitation to them?  Or would that get to be too large of an
>>>>> event?
>>>>>
>>>>> -Kassia
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> On Thu, Apr 4, 2013 at 1:00 PM, Shannon Freix <sfreix at wildmontana.org>wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>> I had no idea...dang I'm so smart it surprises me, too. :) Thanks for
>>>>>> the heads up, Laura.
>>>>>>
>>>>>>  Our party will definitely be dirt-bag hiker crowd to celebrate
>>>>>> their long trek, but if others want to join that'd be cool! Just want them
>>>>>> to be warned they are hanging out with borderline forest critters at this
>>>>>> late date in their journey. I don't want to scare anyone off.
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> On Thu, Apr 4, 2013 at 12:54 PM, Laura Parr <lparr at wildmontana.org>wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>>> This is good timing because the Glacier Two Medicine Alliance annual
>>>>>>> meeting is Sept. 21-22 in East Glacier.  Many MWA folks goto that meeting
>>>>>>> too.  Perhaps you already knew that and planned it that way or perhaps it
>>>>>>> was by chance.  Regardless,  might be good to reach out to Kendall Flint to
>>>>>>> see if there are any partner opportunities. I'll think about bands in the
>>>>>>> area.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Kendall Flint
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> *Glacier-Two Medicine Alliance*
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> PO Box 181
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> East Glacier Park, MT 59434
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Phone: home: 406-226-4699
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Toll-Free: cell: 406-450-8790
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> kendall at gtma-mt.org
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> *Laura*
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Laura Parr
>>>>>>> Operations Associate
>>>>>>> Montana Wilderness Association
>>>>>>> lparr at wildmontana.org
>>>>>>> (406) 443-7350 ext. 110
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Learn more about the Montana Wilderness Association:
>>>>>>> www.wildmontana.org
>>>>>>> Find us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/wildmontana
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> *Working with communities to protect Montana's wilderness heritage,
>>>>>>> quiet beauty, and outdoor traditions, now and for future generations.
>>>>>>> *
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> On Thu, Apr 4, 2013 at 12:46 PM, Shannon Freix <
>>>>>>> sfreix at wildmontana.org> wrote:
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> OK - folks. Looks like we are going to put Friday, Sept 20th on the
>>>>>>>> books for a post-season CDT party in East Glacier somewhere.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> A CDT supporter, Ted Chase, has recently purchased the Summit
>>>>>>>> Station right near Marias Pass and he's open to the idea of celebrating on
>>>>>>>> his property. Folks can camp across the street at Summit Campground or
>>>>>>>> maybe on the Summit Station property.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> So...the wheels are already turning and I am hoping we can find
>>>>>>>> sponsors to help with beer, food and music. I got beer handled, but need
>>>>>>>> help working out food and music. Anyone have friends or businesses that
>>>>>>>> might want to help out?
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> There has never been a thru-hiker party on the CDT like this (but
>>>>>>>> they do it for other long trails) so I want to kick it off with a bang!
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Most thru-hikers will finish up in late Sept, early Oct. If they
>>>>>>>> are not in the area by then, most will hitch to the party locale and to
>>>>>>>> join us. I'm guessing we'll see about 50-70 people, but not really sure??
>>>>>>>> Also will be a cool press opportunity for us and we'll have a stronger
>>>>>>>> reason to connect with thru-hikers; which we've never really done before.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Got any ideas? Send them my way. I'll ask Meg and Eric to help with
>>>>>>>> the party-planning details before they hit the trail for the summer, but
>>>>>>>> anyone is welcome to help out, too.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Party on!
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> --
>>>>>>>> Shannon Freix
>>>>>>>> *Montana Wilderness Association
>>>>>>>> Continental Divide Trail Program Manager*
>>>>>>>> 912 2nd Ave W - Kalispell, MT,  59901
>>>>>>>> 406.781.0627
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> *www.cdtmontana.org*
>>>>>>>>
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>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> --
>>>>>> Shannon Freix
>>>>>> *Montana Wilderness Association
>>>>>> Continental Divide Trail Program Manager*
>>>>>> 912 2nd Ave W - Kalispell, MT,  59901
>>>>>> 406.781.0627
>>>>>>
>>>>>> *www.cdtmontana.org*
>>>>>>
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>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> --
>>>>> *Kassia Randzio
>>>>> *Development Officer
>>>>> Montana Wilderness Association
>>>>> 127 N. Higgins Ave. Suite 301
>>>>> Missoula, MT 59802
>>>>> 406.830.6035
>>>>> krandzio at wildmontana.org
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> Learn more about the Montana Wilderness Association:
>>>>> www.wildmontana.org
>>>>> Find us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/wildmontana
>>>>>
>>>>> *Working with communities to protect Montana's wilderness heritage,
>>>>> quiet beauty, and outdoor traditions, now and for future generations.*
>>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> --
>>>> Shannon Freix
>>>> *Montana Wilderness Association
>>>> Continental Divide Trail Program Manager*
>>>> 912 2nd Ave W - Kalispell, MT,  59901
>>>> 406.781.0627
>>>>
>>>> *www.cdtmontana.org*
>>>>
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>>>> Like us on Facebook <https://www.facebook.com/cdtmontana>*
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>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> --
>>> *Kassia Randzio
>>> *Development Officer
>>> Montana Wilderness Association
>>> 127 N. Higgins Ave. Suite 301
>>> Missoula, MT 59802
>>> 406.830.6035
>>> krandzio at wildmontana.org
>>>
>>> Learn more about the Montana Wilderness Association: www.wildmontana.org
>>> Find us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/wildmontana
>>>
>>> *Working with communities to protect Montana's wilderness heritage,
>>> quiet beauty, and outdoor traditions, now and for future generations.*
>>>
>>
>>
>>
>> --
>> Shannon Freix
>> *Montana Wilderness Association
>> Continental Divide Trail Program Manager*
>> 912 2nd Ave W - Kalispell, MT,  59901
>> 406.781.0627
>>
>> *www.cdtmontana.org*
>>
>> *Watch a short flick about CDT Montana <http://cdtmontana.org/pbs.html>
>> Like us on Facebook <https://www.facebook.com/cdtmontana>*
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> --
> *Kassia Randzio
> *Development Officer
> Montana Wilderness Association
> 127 N. Higgins Ave. Suite 301
> Missoula, MT 59802
> 406.830.6035
> krandzio at wildmontana.org
>
> Learn more about the Montana Wilderness Association: www.wildmontana.org
> Find us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/wildmontana
>
> *Working with communities to protect Montana's wilderness heritage, quiet
> beauty, and outdoor traditions, now and for future generations.*
>

-- 
Shannon Freix
*Montana Wilderness Association
Continental Divide Trail Program Manager*
912 2nd Ave W - Kalispell, MT,  59901
406.781.0627

*www.cdtmontana.org*

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