[pct-l] Southern Terminus / Business Solicitations

[Andrea Dinsmore]

I too agree with what Donna has stated. That definately sounds like the best
route. If there is a fundraising effort....please include us on the "help"
list. Anything we can do from up here (so far away) please let us know.

PCT MOM....& PCT DAD


On 11/1/07, Donna L-Rod Saufley <dsaufley at sprynet.com> wrote:
>
>  We anticipate seeing Suzanne Wilson from the PCTA this coming weekend,
> and have already emailed her on the topic.  She is the trail manager for the
> first 700+ miles of the trail.  IMHO, it is best to work through the PCTA's
> local channels, and from there to the organization and the board.  For all
> we know there may already be plans to replace the monument in process.  If
> not, and there is a grassroots desire to make improvements to the monument,
> it will be best to know in what forms and methods the PCTA would like to
> work with those interested in such a project.  The USFS agencies may also
> have a say in what is to be done (or not as the case may be).
>
> I think this is a great idea and one wonderful way to help the trail and
> the PCTA.  Let's see what they say and how we can help!
>
> L-Rod
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Jim Keener
> Sent: Oct 31, 2007 2:05 PM
> To: Andrea Dinsmore
> Cc: pct-l at backcountry.net
> Subject: Re: [pct-l] Southern Terminus / Business Solicitations
>
> Dear Andrea and others,
>
> Please reconsider before approaching businesses for donations. The PCTA
> does that very well, and it occurred to me that it might dilute the message
> if solicitations were to come from more than one group or for more than one
> purpose. I could be wrong about this, and if so, I will back away very
> quietly.
>
>
> If someone well known in our community were to volunteer to collect and
> disburse funds from hikers for the southern terminus work, I would send a
> pittance. There are email lists, similar to the PCT-L for several of the
> hiker groups from a given year.
>
>
> Best,
>  Jim Keener ( J J )
>
>
>  On Oct 31, 2007, at 2:43 PM, Andrea Dinsmore wrote:
>
>  We are willing to send a check. A few bucks from each hiker would add up
> fast. What's a good way to contact past and future hikers ? A business
> looking letter to all the gear suppliers might be an avenue to look at for
> support.  Maybe a hiker who is into welding and metals to make the new
> monument ??
>
> PCT MOM
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