<div dir="ltr">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 these places: <div><br></div><div>Added you to CDT group on FB</div>
<div>Subscribe to this list serve group. Seems to be one of the "older" places to exchange info. Be warned - it can get stupid and snarky, though. <a href="http://backcountry.net/">http://backcountry.net/</a><br>
<div><br></div><div><br></div></div></div><div class="gmail_extra"><br><br><div class="gmail_quote">On Thu, Apr 4, 2013 at 3:14 PM, Kassia Randzio <span dir="ltr"><<a href="mailto:krandzio@wildmontana.org" target="_blank">krandzio@wildmontana.org</a>></span> wrote:<br>
<blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0 0 0 .8ex;border-left:1px #ccc solid;padding-left:1ex">Perfect. It's on my calendar.<div class="HOEnZb"><div class="h5"><br><br><br><br><div class="gmail_quote">On Thu, Apr 4, 2013 at 3:13 PM, Shannon Freix <span dir="ltr"><<a href="mailto:sfreix@wildmontana.org" target="_blank">sfreix@wildmontana.org</a>></span> wrote:<br>
<blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0 0 0 .8ex;border-left:1px #ccc solid;padding-left:1ex"><div dir="ltr">Sucker! :) <div><br></div><div>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. </div>
<div><br></div><div>Yes - how about talking next week on Thursday? 10am? </div></div><div><div><div class="gmail_extra"><br><br><div class="gmail_quote">On Thu, Apr 4, 2013 at 3:02 PM, Kassia Randzio <span dir="ltr"><<a href="mailto:krandzio@wildmontana.org" target="_blank">krandzio@wildmontana.org</a>></span> wrote:<br>
<blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0 0 0 .8ex;border-left:1px #ccc solid;padding-left:1ex">You got me, Shannon. I'll co-plan with you. <br><br>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?<span><font color="#888888"><br>
<br>-Kassia</font></span><div><div><br><br><br><br><div class="gmail_quote">
On Thu, Apr 4, 2013 at 2:59 PM, Shannon Freix <span dir="ltr"><<a href="mailto:sfreix@wildmontana.org" target="_blank">sfreix@wildmontana.org</a>></span> wrote:<br><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0 0 0 .8ex;border-left:1px #ccc solid;padding-left:1ex">
<div dir="ltr">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. <div>
<div><br></div><div>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. <div>
<br></div><div>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. </div>
<div><br></div><div>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? </div><div><br></div><div><br></div></div></div>
</div><div><div><div class="gmail_extra"><br><br><div class="gmail_quote">On Thu, Apr 4, 2013 at 2:42 PM, Kassia Randzio <span dir="ltr"><<a href="mailto:krandzio@wildmontana.org" target="_blank">krandzio@wildmontana.org</a>></span> wrote:<br>
<blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0 0 0 .8ex;border-left:1px #ccc solid;padding-left:1ex">Hey Shannon,<br><br>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.<br>
<br>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.<br>
<br>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?<br>
<br>-Kassia<div><div><br><br><br><br><div class="gmail_quote">On Thu, Apr 4, 2013 at 1:00 PM, Shannon Freix <span dir="ltr"><<a href="mailto:sfreix@wildmontana.org" target="_blank">sfreix@wildmontana.org</a>></span> wrote:<br>
<blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0 0 0 .8ex;border-left:1px #ccc solid;padding-left:1ex"><div dir="ltr">I had no idea...dang I'm so smart it surprises me, too. :) Thanks for the heads up, Laura.<div><br>
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<div>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. </div>
</div><div><div><div class="gmail_extra"><br><br><div class="gmail_quote">On Thu, Apr 4, 2013 at 12:54 PM, Laura Parr <span dir="ltr"><<a href="mailto:lparr@wildmontana.org" target="_blank">lparr@wildmontana.org</a>></span> wrote:<br>
<blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0 0 0 .8ex;border-left:1px #ccc solid;padding-left:1ex"><div dir="ltr">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. <br>
<p>Kendall Flint</p><p><b>Glacier-Two Medicine Alliance</b></p><p>PO Box 181</p><p>East Glacier Park, MT 59434</p><p>Phone: home: <a href="tel:406-226-4699" value="+14062264699" target="_blank">406-226-4699</a> </p><p>Toll-Free: cell: <a href="tel:406-450-8790" value="+14064508790" target="_blank">406-450-8790</a></p>
<p><a href="mailto:kendall@gtma-mt.org" target="_blank">kendall@gtma-mt.org</a></p>
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<br><br><div class="gmail_quote">On Thu, Apr 4, 2013 at 12:46 PM, Shannon Freix <span dir="ltr"><<a href="mailto:sfreix@wildmontana.org" target="_blank">sfreix@wildmontana.org</a>></span> wrote:<br><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0 0 0 .8ex;border-left:1px #ccc solid;padding-left:1ex">
<div dir="ltr">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. <div><br></div><div>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. </div>
<div><br></div><div>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? </div>
<div><br></div><div>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! </div><div><br></div><div>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. </div>
<div><br></div><div>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. </div><div>
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