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Saturday, August 7, 2010

2010 Ashland Conference, Friday

people in a workshop
Chapter Leadership workshop (photo by JHY)

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by JHY

This year's conference focused on hikes, tours and lots of good times outdoors. Yet, Friday morning was devoted to workshops to help volunteers build their skills to benefit the North Country Trail. Above, Bruce Matthews, NCTA Executive Director, leads a session on Chapter Leadership.
people hiking
hikers in the Chequamegon National Forest (photo by JHY)


A number of different hikes were offered for the afternoon. Here a group walks through the Chequamegon National Forest on the NCT, on the way to the Brunschweiller River.
auction offerings
auction items (photo by JHY)


The silent and live auctions are always a popular part of the conference. Here, Bobby Koepplin, Board of Directors President, and Matthews model the ever-popular animal hats.
Frida Waara
Polar Traveler Frida Waara (photo by JHY)


The evening concluded with a funny and inspirational talk by Frida Waara, who skied to the North Pole in 2001 with 12 other women. She inspired us to pursue our dreams and that everything is more fun with snow!

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