ANNUAL GATHERING AND AWARDS CELEBRATION
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2006

Make plans now to join Iowa Sierrans for our Annual Celebration and Awards Presentation on Sunday, October 15. This event will be held at Crown Point in Johnston, conveniently located north of Interstate 35/80.

Directions: Take the I-35/80 Johnston exit (#131) to Merle Hay Road. Go north about ½ mile on Merle Hay Road and then turn left (west) at Pioneer Parkway (a stoplight) for about 1/3 mile to the Crown Point drive.

Speaker and Special Guest

"Grizzly Dave" Readinger will share experiences of his Appalachian Trail adventure. A former state legislator, Dave began his Appalachian Trail adventure in March 2004 and completed the 2,174-mile hike in the summer of 2006. Dave's PowerPoint presentation will allow us to join him on his Georgia-to-Maine journey with memories of the scenery and people along the
trail.

There are trails on the grounds around Crown Point and nearby Saylorville Lake. Parks are nearby, including Jester Park--with some wonderful trails for a fall walk--and camping is also available at Saylorville Lake (Corps of Engineers) and at Jester Park (Polk County). Hotels are available in Johnston, Grimes and along Merle Hay Road in Des Moines.

Meal tickets are $35.00 per person.

For questions, please contact Jo at johudson@qwest.net or 515-276-6359. If you'd like to volunteer your time or assistance with any aspect of this year's Annual Celebration, or if you have items to donate to the silent auction, please let Jo know.

Schedule:

2:30 p.m. Arrival and check in
3 p.m. Food is served
4 p.m. Dave Readinger speaks
5 p.m. Awards presentations

RESERVATION
Annual Gathering and Awards Celebration
Crown Point in Johnston

Deadline - October 6

Name______________________________________

Address____________________________________

___________________________________________

Telephone number:___________________________

E-mail address:______________________________

Number of meals____ X $35.00 = $___________

*Make checks payable to Sierra Club, Iowa Chapter

Mail check and reservation before October 6 to:
Jane Clark, 9871 Lincoln Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50325

For questions, johudson@qwest.net or 515-276-6359.