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President's Message
December 2024 Dear CCHC:
As 2024 recedes into the past, I hope that everyone had a Happy Thanksgiving with family and friends. It's been an interesting past few weeks that may just continue to see the dismantling of important environmental protections in our country. Please remember to do your best to contribute to the CCHC Conservation Committee which supports a variety of significant environmental organizations. Or, you could donate directly to those organizations if you desire. The past year has been filled with many wonderful hikes, two outstanding Outings, two fun and delicious luncheons and a myriad of related activities. I want to thank those of you who have participated in 2024 as members of the board, members of committees, hike leaders, and anything else that has contributed to the success of our club. The world is fraught with what seems like a continuous loop of hate, violence, and destruction on so many levels. However, the human spirit endures and there is nothing like getting together on Thursday or Sunday with your fellow CCHC hikers or Mike Branning's Monday hikes, to gather the fortitude to refresh your soul and move forward to help you and the world stay positive and optimistic. I hope that everyone will have a most enjoyable Holiday Season and that 2025 will bring us peace and a renewed spirit, good health, and prosperity. Stay well... Respectfully Submitted by Stew Perlman ************************************ 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 2025 Board meeting dates are listed on the Board of Directors page.
Minutes of monthly Board Meetings: November 8, 2024 Board Meeting October 11, 2024 Board Meeting September 13, 2024 Board Meeting Minutes of earlier meetings are posted on the Board of Directors page. ************************************ Conservation Committee
Patwino Worrtla Kodoi Dihi Open Space Park is now open! Solano County may be a powerhouse for processing tomatoes, but it is also home to this beautiful park after many years in the making for necessary improvements to accommodate people of all ages with all kinds of abilities. It’s for hikers, bikers and equestrians who can roam deep into the property without disturbing each other. Its 1,500 acres with seasonal creeks and streams, many oaks at least 100 years old and views of the coastal range and rocky outcrops. If lucky, golden eagles can be seen flying. And if pronouncing the name of the park seems daunting, here’s a hint on how to do it: "Putt-win-oh War-klaw Kaw-doy De-he”. Best of all, your contributions to the CCHC Conservation Committee helped support the Solano Land Trust that worked to open the park.
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Announcements, Upcoming Events, and News
HOLIDAY LUNCHEON
The December 11, 2024 CCHC holiday luncheon at the Mona Lisa Mare E Monti restaurant in San Francisco was a huge success. Members are marking their calendars for the December 10, 2025 luncheon at the same restaurant. ********************************************* NEW MARKETING BROCHURE
Jo Anne Schultz has created a new document to promote the Club’s activities: an extensive account of the 2024 Mammoth Lakes Outing including hike write ups and stunning photos. It can be downloaded to share with your friends and prospective members.
********************************************* SAVE THE DATES!
PINECREST LAKE and the area around Hwy 108 June 1-5, 2025 A CCHC Overnight Outing Please see the Flyer for more information ******************************************** OTHER NEWS and INFORMATION
OPEN HIKE DATES
4th Quarter - October - December Open dates are: Sunday: 12/29 1st Quarter - January - March Sunday: 1/5, 2/2, 2/23 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). ********************************************* WELCOME To our new member!
Nori Hudson from Albany ********************************************* In Memoriam
Jo Anne Schultz has prepared a tribute to long-time Club member Sylvia Saunders who passed away in September 2024.
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Officers and Committees
2024-25 President
Stew Perlman Vice-President James Baranowski Treasurer Cameron Mitchell Recording Secretary Mindy Svorny-Moore Membership Secretary Connie Gee Corresponding Secretary Patricia Derickson Board of Directors Mike Branning Helen Johe Rosemary Johnson Suzy Mark Fran Ternus 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 Social Committee Lucy Perdichizzi, Chair Patricia Derickson Overnight Outings Committee Edwin Osada, Chair Bill Chen Steven Chun Helen Wong Johe Angela Toy Lynne Vogensen Conservation Committee Beryl Vonderheid, Chair Liz Howell Barbara Mow Jo Anne Schultz Lois Switzer Kate Steinel Audit Committee April McMahon Linda Margossian Herb Yonge Historian Yvonne Moss Website Group Lewis Conner Liz Howell Sue Lai Fred Mock |
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