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The Border Crossers held its inaugural Snails Walk on Wednesday May 6.  It was a soggy beginning for the group so only a few showed up.  With recent emphasis on the health aspects of walking, the club is trying to encourage people to walk just for the health of it.  A person's walking speed is not as important as taking the first step.  Because the weather was so wet and windy, the group walked only a short distance, and then went to a local restaurant for a healthy lunch.  One couple brought their dog Katrina, a hurricane dog adopted shortly after the hurrican of the same name in Louisiana.  The group will continue to meet every Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. at Hemlock and Kessler by the restrooms.  There will be someone there with a Snails Walk sign so anyone can find the group.  For more information, contact Sam Korff at korffs@wildblue.net or phone at 503-728-0400.  Everyone is welcome to participate at their own speed and level of fitness.

 


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Mary Roy

Thu, 14 May 2009 09:39:44

Longview Border Crossers
May 12, 2009 minutes

The meeting was called to order at 6:40 p.m. by President Sam Korff.
Present: Sam and Martha Korff, Melissa Hauser, Carl and Mary Roy, Pat Schauer, Jannice Hellyer, and Emily Carlton.
The minutes were approved as published.
Earth Day-April 18, 2009: Discussion of event and what may work better for next year. 20 people gave e-mail addresses for further information.
Marketing: Sam showed photos taken of various booths and what makes an impact for getting attention. He displayed a large banner to tell visitors what our group does and a better table placement for display. Sam said Ron suggested a walk on Earth Day for next year and Sam will work on getting that sanctioned after he knows the date for 2010. Discussion continued about promoting the walking on Earth Day.
Treasurer’s Report: April deposits not yet made.
Walk on May 27: The Wed. Walkers will meet at the Merk at 10:00a.m. This will conflict with the snail walk so Martha will lead that group and both will socialize with lunch at the Creekside Restaurant.
Snail report: 3 people showed to walk in the rain last Wed. to walk with umbrella’s in the rain.
Winlock Walk: The box will be placed at the grocery store and year round walks can begin on May 31st. Sam told us about Mapmywalk.com. Go to longviewbordercrossers with a password of sacajawea to print your map of walk.
X-mas walk will be a day and night walk with soup after the walk. Starting in Oct sign-up for soup so there is variety.
Adjourn: 7:10p.m.
Submitted by Mary Roy, secretary
Next meeting: June 9, 2009 at 6:30 p.m. at St. John’s Hospital cafeteria

 

Mary Roy

Mon, 15 Jun 2009 14:37:43

Longview Border Crossers
June 9, 2009 minutes

The meeting was called to order at 6:40 p.m. by President Sam Korff.
Present: Sam and Martha Korff, Mary and Carl Roy, Keith Ekstrom, Ron and Pat Schauer, Nancy Hellyer.
Minutes: Approved as published.
Treasurer’s report: No report; treasurer not present.
WOW walk: Sam reported the walk is easy directions from the school to the ferry and 2km to the Left turn and 2km to the right. Walkers will be able to qualify for Island challenges as well as 2 states and a river. The views of the mountains and the mill add to the beauty of the walk.
May 27th walk: Sam had reported it in Longview and it was St. Helens.
Snail Walk report: Very few walkers and no new ones since the first one. Martha reports people call and never show. Ron and Pat will lead the walk when Martha and Sam are at the convention in Texas. Mary will contact local radio and newspapers for community calendar notices of our walks and upcoming events. The snail walks will continue on Wed at 11:00 a.m. and the evening walks around Lk. Sacajawea will begin June 30 at 5:30 p.m. beginning at the Delaware entrance to the parking garage. The monthly meetings on July 14 and Aug 13 will follow the walk. Ron will also work on getting information out to the community he has.
Adjourn: 7:10 p.m.

Submitted by Mary Roy, secretary
Next meeting July 14 at 6:30 p.m. after the lake walk

 



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