|
President's Message
July 2026 Although the President's Message is usually more relevant to the month for which it is written, I am going to focus more on the June 25 event.
I want to thank those of you who attended the Quarry Lakes/Fremont Picnic. It was a delight to see some 60 of you there as we enjoyed friendship, food, hellos, hugs and the walk through the park. I want to thank those of you who brought desserts to share and along with other edible items. Some of you stayed to help Frank, Jerry and me clean up and that is surely appreciated. And shout outs to the cooks: Frank, Jon and Steve Landon, who is Frank's son-in-law. Also, thank you to Anita Ford for her help coordinating the event along with Suzy Mark for selling a wonderful variety of CCHC clothing. And thank you to Audrey and Sets for the salads. I am always grateful to those of you who appreciate my apricot jam and donate to the club as the money goes to the social and conservation committees. This year, I want to thank Lucy P. and Helen J, for generously contributing to the cost of the Picnic. As for the nitty gritty that makes CCHC special, I am going to implore you once again as we truly need a member to join the Website Committee. Yes, it's a bit of a commitment, but if we do not have volunteers, we do not have a Club. And as I said, Liz, Lewis, Fred and Sue will be there to assist you in what you will need to know. AS for July, there are a number of interesting hikes this month, so get out there, enjoy the fresh air, the friendship, the location and the physical exercise. Your body and mind will thank you. Stay well and stay engaged, Stew *********************************** CCHC Board of Directors
The CCHC Board currently meets via Zoom on the second Friday of each month. CCHC members should contact Stew Perlman with any concerns so that they can be discussed at the meeting. The 2026 Board meeting dates are listed on the Board of Directors page.
Minutes of monthly Board Meetings: May 8, 2026 Board Meeting April 10, 2026 Board Meeting March 13, 2026 Board Meeting February 13, 2026 Board Meeting January 9, 2026 Board Meeting Minutes of earlier meetings are posted on the Board of Directors page. *********************************** Conservation Committee
To Tell the Truth
This article from the National Parks Conservation Association (on the list of recipients that CCHC donates to) is eloquent in pointing out what the current administration is doing with the whitewashing of the history of the USA, a country built by immigrants, people of color, women who had to fight for voting rights and more. The cleansing of the National Parks has begun. In this political climate where one can be fired or Federal funds for the recipient Organization be withheld for being the messenger, NPCA and the writer, Alan Spears have displayed great courage I think in publishing this. Please read this. CCHC also contributes to Save the Bay, a regional conservation organization that advocates for policy changes, restores wetlands, and provides education to ensure a clean and healthy bay for people and wildlife in the Bay Area. Save the Bay recently published an inspirational message about "Power" |
Announcements, Upcoming Events, and News
SAVE THESE DATES!!
MINDEN/GARDNERVILLE, NV
MULTI DAY OUTING October 4-8, 2026 Outing information here. Signups: June 1-13 ********************************************* 
Palm Springs & Joshua Tree National Park
Multi-day Outing February 21-25, 2027 Outing information here. Signups: October 2026 ********************************************* MONTHLY HARD COPY NEWSLETTER
Members may elect to receive a snail mailed newsletter and hike schedule at an additional cost. The most recent edition is available to download. The newsletter's content is based on information from this website and from the club's Groups.io social media site. ********************************************* OTHER NEWS and INFORMATION
OPEN HIKE DATES
3rd Quarter - July - September Thursdays - 9/3 Sundays - 7/5, 7/19, 8/2, 8/16, 8/23, 9/13, 9/27 The open dates above are updated periodically. To check real-time open dates or sign up to lead a hike, please refer to the sign-up spreadsheets under the Lead a Hike page and contact Marilyn Vihman (Sunday) or Jim Baranowski (Thursday). WE NEED HIKES FOR THE SUMMER!! There are plenty of great hikes to do over the summer months: - Lands End or anywhere along the coast - West Marin - Along the Bay, or the west side of the East Bay Hills - Carquinez Strait - City hikes in SF or around the Bay - Even shady hikes in the San Ramon Valley Check out past hikes here in the Website under Hikes, Outings > Hike Schedule Archive. Or check out the wealth of information in All Trails, or the many publications devoted to walks and hikes in our beautiful Bay Area. If you have an idea, or would like some help, please contact: Marilyn Vihman 510-708-3853 m.vihman@berkeley.edu (Sunday) Jim Branowski 925-577-1022 brnw_th@yahoo.com (Thursday) PLEASE SIGN UP!!!! ********************************************* WELCOME To our new members!
Irene Dunn Jin Kim Cathy Russo ********************************************* PAPER COOKIE BAGSPaper Cookie Bags, available at cost.
As a follow-up to Stew’s, the CCHC Conservation committee’s and our hikers’ support for using less plastic for optional hike treats, we now have environmentally friendly paper cookie bags at cost for cookies, trail mix, etc, These paper bags are made from natural Kraft paper stock and uses a chlorine-free manufacturing process and integrated soy blend eco-wax. There are no PFAs and are made in the US. Additional information here! |
Officers and Committees
2026-27 President
Stew Perlman Vice-President James Baranowski Treasurer Cameron Mitchell Recording Secretary Noël Siver Membership Secretary Connie Gee Corresponding Secretary Helen Wong Johe Board of Directors Mike Branning Roland Hebert Rosemary Johnson Suzy Mark Lucy Perdichizzi Hiking Schedule Marilyn Vihman, Sunday Chair Jim Baranowski, Thursday Chair Hiking Schedule Editor Noël Siver Newsletter Mailing Connie Gee Newsletter Printing Fred Mock Extracurricular Coordinator Lois Switzer Groups.io Coordinator Rosemary Johnson Nominating Committee Cameron Mitchell, Chair Harry Fong Lily Ho David Jadeson Sylvia Kwan Social Committee Lucy Perdichizzi, Chair Overnight Outings Committee Edwin Osada, Chair Steven Chun Helen Wong Johe Pam Littlejohn Angela Toy Lynne Vogensen Conservation Committee Beryl Vonderheid, Chair Liz Howell Sue Lai Barbara Mow Roberta O'Grady Jo Anne Schultz Kate Steinel Audit Committee April McMahon Linda Margossian Herb Yonge Historian Yvonne Moss Website Committee Lewis Conner Liz Howell Fred Mock |
Power belongs to all of us.
When voices rise together, the tide turns.
When thousands of hands dig in,
the shoreline grows.
When we don’t back down, the Bay thrives.
Power isn’t distant. It lives here… in every hand, every voice,
every act of persistence that says:
Not today, Not this Bay, Not on our watch.
Power multiplies.
One act sparks another.
One stand becomes a movement.
It’s grit. It’s persistence. It's standing firm
when walking away would be easier.
The Bay is powerful.
And this is the moment to stand with it
Thank you!
When voices rise together, the tide turns.
When thousands of hands dig in,
the shoreline grows.
When we don’t back down, the Bay thrives.
Power isn’t distant. It lives here… in every hand, every voice,
every act of persistence that says:
Not today, Not this Bay, Not on our watch.
Power multiplies.
One act sparks another.
One stand becomes a movement.
It’s grit. It’s persistence. It's standing firm
when walking away would be easier.
The Bay is powerful.
And this is the moment to stand with it
Thank you!