Hello everybody,
The summer is almost over and it's time to think of the High Holidays and the new MOSAIC year. Our membership year is September to September. Membership dues are only $18 per year......quite a bargain!!!! Please send your dues to Dan Rose. His address is at the end of this newsletter.
The other new year event is our annual elections/membership meeting. The meeting date and location will appear in the September newsletter. Please consider running for an office for the 2010-2011 membership year. We will be electing the offices of President, VP/Activities Director, Secretary, Treasurer, and 2 member-at-large representatives. I'll provide more information on the duties of these positions in the September newsletter. All members who have paid their 2010-2011 dues are eligable to vote and/or run for office.
You have all received several e-mails about the MOSAIC International Event over Labor Day weekend. I hope many of you are able to attend. While I am unable to attend this year, I can tell you that I have attended a couple of previous International Evetns and have had a GREAT TIME!!!!! Several of our local members have plans to attend this year's event so you will not be alone in representing MOSAIC of NE Ohio. For more information on the Internaitonal Event, go to: www.mosaicoutdoor.org. Remember prices go up after August 14th.
Mindy Tumarkin
President
DAY ON THE RIVER AND LUNCH
WHEN: Sunday, August 15 at 11:00 a.m.
WHAT: A day on the Chagrin River. The Chagrin River offers a variety of scenery from a natural setting to an urban/suburban environment to access to Lake Erie. We'll rent kayaks, or canoes, or you can bring your own. Following our time afloat, we will adjourn to an area restaurant for lunch.
WHERE: Chagrin River Canoe and Kayak Livery is located at 201 Erie Road, Eastlake, OH. To get there, take Rt 91 (SOM Center Rd) North to Lake Shore Blvd (Rt 283). Turn right onto Lake Shore. The next traffic signal will be Erie Road. Turn left onto Erie. Look for the Eastlake Port Authority Boat Ramp sign on your right, across the street from the CEI gate. There is a playground out front. The livery is located in the brick building on the left.
COST: Solo Kayak $12. for 1 hour; $22, for 2 hours. Tandem Kayak $18/$34; Canoe $18/$34. Livery put-in (your own craft) $2.50. Those who aren't paid members of MOSAIC of NE Ohio will be charged the $2 non-member fee.
CARPOOL: We will meet at Panera at Golden Gate at 10:20 AM, and
leave at 10:30.
RSVP: To Brett Piccus at: 440-449-3281 or that morning at: 216-375-4425.
HIKE AND PICNIC AT THE LEDGES TRAIL IN THE CUYAHOGA VALLEY NATIONAL PARK
WHEN: Sunday August 22 2010 at 11:00 a.m.
WHAT: Join us for an easy-moderate hike on the Ledges Trail (formerly Virginia Kendall Park) in the Cuyahoga Valley Park. This is a very popular trail that winds around an outcropping that creates wonderful rockwalls all around. The trail is a little more than 2 miles long and makes a full circle around the rock platform. Highlights include Ice Box Cave and one of the best overlooks in the Cuyahoga Valley. After working up an appetite we will enjoy the picnic area at the overlook and enjoy a picnic lunch.
WHERE: We will meet at the Ledges Shelter, which is located at 481 Kendall Park Road, Peninsula, Ohio.
CARPOOL: If you want to carpool, meet at Starbucks at Village Square (Chagrin and I-271) at 10:15 a.m.
DIRECTIONS: From the Cleveland area, take I-271 South to Route 8. Take route 8 South (exit is on the left side). Go about 5 miles on Route 8 and after passing the construction at the turnpike take the Route 303 Hudson Peninsula exit. Go straight on Akron-Cleveland Road for approximately 1 mile. Turn right on Kendall Park Road and the entrance to the Ledges Shelter will be on the right 1 mile down. Go all the way to the parking lot.
COST: Hiking is free for MOSAIC of NE Ohio paid members. Non-members will be charged a $2 non-member fee.
RSVP: To Steve at 216 691-4692. Please let him know if you are meeting the group at the Ledges Shelter or the Carpool location.
BRING: Comfortable hiking shoes, bug spray, sun block, hat, water and lunch for the picnic. If you would like bring your camera, as there are some great photo opportunities.
HIKE AT STRAWBERRY LANE, NORTH CHAGRIN RESERVATION FOLLOWED BY DINNER
WHEN: Tuesday, August 24th, 2010 at 6:00 p.m.
WHAT: After taking a nice leisurely stroll from the Strawberry Lane Picnic Area and back, we will eat dinner at a nearby restaurant.
WHERE: Take SOM Center Road (SR 91) north from Mayfield Road. Pass Wilson Mills and Highland Roads, then turn right at Metroparks entrance (across from White Road). Turn left onto Buttermilk Falls Parkway, and follow to Strawberry Lane parking lot.
WEBSITE ADDRESS: http://www.clemetparks.com
COST: The dinner is on you. Plus, non-members will be charged $2.00.
EVENT HOST: Please RSVP to Dan Rose at (218) 751-7865 . On that day he can be reached on his cell phone at (216) 215-7813.
REMINDER: Please wear comfortable shoes, bring water, wear a hat, sunglasses and sunscreen.
Check back soon.
Please check out the Mosaic National Website for more national events and events from other clubs.
