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First Volkswalk of 2011 in Oregon

1/8/2011

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January 1st started very cold but dry with CRVC bringing the first volkswalk of 2011 to Oregon.

The walk started at McMenamins Tavern and Pool at 1716 NW 23rd.     McMenamins manager, Jim Conroy, opened their business early to allow us to get set up at 9:30 and walkers to start before 10 am. Many thanks to Jim for coming early and letting us get a warm start.  I would also like to thank Starbucks at Pioneer Square for allowing us to use their facility for the checkpoint keeping the volunteers there warm as well.   

    The walk route (6 and 10 kms in length) was in the NW and downtown portions of Portland and incorporated all four of the new Oregon Challenges (Museums, Monuments, Mountains and Murals) and one new AVA challenge (Baseball). 

    A total of 213 walkers came out and braved the cold - 108 credit walkers and 103 non-credit walkers.  Thanks to Judy K. at the checkpoint we sold one new walker packet. Judy also reached out to a lot of non-walkers coming into Starbucks about volkssporting.   11 walkers signed up to receive Walk Oregon notification of upcoming walks so hopefully they will return. 

    As always, volunteers are what makes it happen.  I would like to thank our volunteers Ed H. and Joe K. for marking the trail;  Ed H., Leslie W., and Barbara B. for helping me set up the start area; Leslie W., Pat J. and Barbara B. (2 shifts) for manning the registration, start, and finish; Colleen D., Judy K. (2 shifts), and me at the checkpoint, Pat J. Barbara B. and Judy K. for packing up the start, finish, and Peggy W., and Michele D. for sweeping the trail.  Although I had my camera with me all day I forgot to take photos until the end.  Photos are of Barbara, Pat and Judy at the finish and Peggy and Michele taking down the last trail marking.

     Thank you again for those who braved the cold and walked with us and especially the CRVC volunteers.  Dick B.  Walk Chair 
2 Comments
meg
12/18/2011 10:42:55 am

Hi from Seattle! I will be staying in downtown Portland from Dec. 20 thru
Dec. 27, 2011 and would like to do group walks w/Volkswalk there! Anything scheduled for this time? Thank you!

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meg meyering
12/18/2011 10:45:25 am

Greetings from Seattle! I will be visiting Portland, staying downtown, from
Dec. 20 thru Dec. 27, 2011. What group Volkswalks are scheduled during
this time? Thank you!

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