Notes From the President
by Karen Simmons
Bill and I have volunteered, for several years, with The Joshua Project of Schoharie County, to coordinate a summer lunch program, serving free lunches in the communities of Middleburgh, Cobleskill, Richmondville and Central Bridge. It’s a challenging and time consuming endeavor which leaves us little time for outdoor activities during July and August.
One activity which we did manage to complete was acting as the safety boat for two of the three regattas held on the Mohawk River. Ed and Kim Greiner lead an ambitious and growing number of paddlers who paddle recreationally and competitively all summer. If you’ve never paddled before, they’ll set you up. If you’ve tried paddling but aren’t good at it, they’ll give you the pointers you need. If you have the competitive instinct, they’ll provide you with many opportunities to show your skill. I can’t say enough about the work they do and the fun everyone has.
Those who enjoy hiking with a group have an opportunity this Saturday and on August 24. There are so many trails near the Capital District Region and points to the North and South which are a peaceful way to enjoy the out of doors, whether solo or with a group.
Bike riding, of course, is another activity that is enjoyable alone or in a group which leads me to recommend every member to check out our website and make good use of the opportunity to post an activity that is of interest to you or perhaps look for one that someone else has posted. The format is “chat room” so members can message one another to car pool to Club events or be aware of what other members are doing. Getting together with other SWC members doesn’t always have to be a scheduled Club event.
Last thought…..as Don stated at the picnic, SWC is a Club with almost 900 active members, and less than 10 Board members doing a lot of work. Please give some thought to how much SWC means to you and how you may become involved for the good of this unique organization. Contact me Karen Simmons or 518 361 8836 so I can elaborate on the Board vacancies and how you might assist.
My best to you all,
Karen
