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The Susquehanna Chapter meets once a month on the third Wednesday in the evening. Most meetings are held at the Elm Park United Methodist Church rooms at 401 Chestnut Street in Oneonta starting at 6 P.M.with a covered dish supper. For those not attending the supper, the program starts at 7 P.M. And it is followed by the business meeting. All interested persons may attend a meeting, both members and non-members. Your executive committee, wishing to reduce our carbon footprint, encourages members from outside Oneonta to carpool to meetings and activities.

WINTER & SPRING 2012 SCHEDULE


January 18, Risk Assessment for Natural Gas Extraction Dr. Ron Bishop, a nationally certified hazardous materials specialist, will present a program for the Susquehanna Chapter at our upcoming meeting, on Wednesday, January 18. Dr. Bishop has presented widely on technical aspects of the natural gas extraction industry, and is author of the report: "Chemical and Biological Risk Assessment for Natural Gas Extraction in New York", available at www.sustainableotsego.org. His research projects have focused on chemical carcinogenesis, cancer biology and biosafety, and he has recently attended symposiums on the subject of endocrine disruptors in our environment. He will speak about some of the possible chemical risks facing NY residents in connection with high-volume hydraulic fracturing. His talk will follow a pot luck dinner at 6 p.m. and a VERY brief annual business meeting.

February 15, Chili/Soup Night and "North Carolina in Spring" - Meeting at Elm Park United Methodist Church, 401 Chestnut Street, Oneonta, 6 p.m. potluck dinner followed by program at 7 p.m. North Carolina in Spring will be presented by Linda and Stef Seifried. Enjoy the beauty of wildflowers and mountain scenery along the Appalachian Trail. Photos and stories from their experience supporting their daughter on her through-hike from Georgia to Maine will be shared. Pictures will include the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Clingman’s Dome, Cades Cove, and the Blue Ridge Mountains. To all ADK Potluckers, For the February 15 ADK meeting, we have our annual Soup and Chili dinner. Please let Jean and Joe Seroka know what you will be bringing to this dinner. (Soup or Chili - or Bread - or Dessert) Don't forget to bring a soup bowl as well as your utensils and beverage cup. Thanks, Jean and Joe - 607 988 7007 - jjwilser3@yahoo.com

March 21, Building and Restoring Wooden Canoes by John Dropp. Through photos and detailed description John will take us through the process of building a 15 foot wood-canvas canoe in a week at the Wooden boat school. He will also show how his 1911, 16 foot Old Towne Charles River canoe was found and restored concluding with photos of it and 325 other wooden canoes being "shown off" at the Wooden Canoe Heritage Association assembly at Paul Smith College.

April 18, Headwaters Trails by Doug Murphy and Velga Kundzins. Through photos and explanations Doug and Velga will explain the many accomplishments of their organization, “Headwaters Trails”, including the availability of thirty miles of multi-use trails for public use in the Bald Mountain Recreation Area located at the headwaters of the West Branch of the Delaware River.

May 16, Trekking around Mount Blanc by Helena Garan. Come enjoy lively tales and photos by world traveler and veteran long-distance trekker, Helena Garan, this time about her September 2010 Tour du Mont Blanc adventure, a 120 mile trek over one of the most popular long distance hiking trails in Europe. It circumnavigates the Mont Blanc massif, passing through France, Italy and Switzerland.