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Apr 1, 2007 5:34 pm
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Did you read Donna Seline¹s concern about the decline in AVA membership and event participation in the sheet that came with the January 2007 NEC highlights?...
Good questions, Bob. Here are some more measures: In the past 12 months I've added 797 people to the WalkOregon and WalkWashington weekly email groups, and...
Bob, Can we assume that, since you are ready to help, that you are ready to run for Atlantic Region Direction or VVA President? Annette Bob Wright...
Annette Tollett
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Apr 15, 2007 9:55 pm
2031
... Not a new topic but it hasn't been bounced around for awhile. From my informal, unofficial observations and discussions over the past many years, I offer...
Hi Friends, I recently attended an IVV Presidium meeting in Italy where there was a presentation from the Italian IVV association. Their new (from the last 2...
LClarkAVA@...
Apr 16, 2007 3:25 am
2033
Only if the trails are marked will we attract the runners. A lot of clubs are not marking trails. It is easier for them to provide written instructions...as...
Stenger, Nancy C.
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Apr 16, 2007 10:20 am
2034
In the Northwest, back when Jesse Miller was RD in the '90s he began insisting on marked trails for regular events. I believe that is still the standard as I...
Our club does mark trails for all regular events. One other thing that might need to be done to include runners, besides advertising as such, is to encourage...
Sam, I don't think we have to advertise our events as runs but simply as events where people can walk or run. But, clubs can make special efforts to attract ...
LClarkAVA@...
Apr 20, 2007 12:42 pm
2037
Most runners around here, whether they are on a training run or not, expect a timing system, chips, etc. and those are available for rent at a price. Liz _____...
California Volkssport Association (CVA) Convention May 4-6, 2007 San Diego and the Bernardo Winery are the backgrounds for this years California Volkssport...
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May 1, 2007 12:39 pm
2040
I enjoyed reading all the responses. As always, it's invigorating to see what fellow volkssporters think ail the AVA and what they suggest might reverse the...
If you get the chance, walk the Lyle, WA walk along the Klickitat River. Lyle is located about 76 miles east of Vancouver, WA along the Columbia River and is...
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Jun 1, 2007 11:31 am
2043
Is there a database or list somewhere that I can find out what walk was associated with a given stamp number? I usually write the place and date in my event...
Pat, I'm sure quite a few of the list readers have their own records. If you would tell us the stamp number in question, and perhaps the state or region walked...
Bill Guion
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Jun 7, 2007 10:06 pm
2045
I disagree. EVERY other convention I've been to requires a convention badge (obtained by registering for the convention) to gain access to the exhibit area...
Celiaminer@...
Jun 15, 2007 12:16 pm
2046
In 2005 I was able to obtain a CD of the workshops held at the convention. It was wonderful to have that info. Will someone do that for this upcoming ...
Nell Doyel
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Jun 15, 2007 4:41 pm
2047
Not out of touch with reality. I'm fully cognizant of the model used, but those who complain about the cost have valid concerns. The Atlantic region tried a...
Celiaminer@...
Jun 16, 2007 7:33 pm
2048
They ARE good ideas. Returning to something Bob said in an earlier post, we have had successes with regional meetings, because the costs are lower, the...
Celiaminer@...
Jun 19, 2007 4:47 pm
2049
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Jul 1, 2007 11:10 am
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Aug 1, 2007 11:11 am
2051
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Hello Friends and Walkers, Worldwide Volkssport Tours - AVA-0470, is sponsoring a cruise on the luxurious Holland America ms. Zuiderdam for 7 days out of Fort...
I was talking with my friend who had attended the convention workshop about making good club web sites. She mentioned that several folks also attending the...
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Sep 1, 2007 11:00 am
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Oct 1, 2007 11:16 am
2056
To all volkssporters, The Seasonal walk event in Kennebunk, Maine has had to close for the season. The video store that served as the Start Point has gone out...