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The purpose of our organization is to promote fellowship among those interested in outdoor activities such as hiking, camping and social activities. We belong to the Federation of Western Outdoor Clubs and promote interest in conservation of forests, waterways, wildlife and trails. The organization is governed by a Board of Directors consisting of eight members, one of whom is elected president for a one-year term. Four Board Members are elected each January to a two-year term.
Club activities consist of the following:
Hikes: Are usually scheduled year-round on Sundays and on Wednesday mornings (March through October) and are normally 6-8 miles long. We hike in rain, snow, sleet...etc. Shorter length options are also usually available. We meet on Sundays at Riverside and Lincoln and on Wednesdays at Fourth and Ash, unless otherwise specified. Carpooling is available at a nominal cost or you may drive if parking space at trailhead permits. We pack our own lunches (Sunday), water and other necessities.
The Club also participates in scheduled Volkswalks.
Overnight: There are usually several overnight trips planned as well as a one-week summer outing.
Social events: Are planned throughout the year. Social events include an Annual Banquet, Easter Breakfast, Sunvend, Summer Picnic, Fall Social, Pancake Feed and New Year's Eve Party.
A newsletter called Traildust contains a schedule of all hikes and Club activities along with other information. It is published every two months. We welcome guests! See the current hiking schedule below. Contact the leader to sign up for a hike. For a copy of Traildust call 487-7366 or email perfesser3@comcast.net.
HOBNAILERS HIKING CLUB
BOX 1256, SPOKANE WA 99210 509-534-1100
HIKES and SOCIALS – JANUARY – FEBRUARY, 2012
SUN, JAN 1 INDIAN BLUFF ROAD #4597 9:30 AM LINCOLN BUILDING $1.00
It has become a tradition to do this road hike from the Great Northern School on the first Sunday of the new year. Will it be bitterly cold,
icy, knee-deep in snow or a sunny, winter day?? Come and find out. Edie and Bill Wilson will furnish hot cider and cookies. Call Elnora
456-0250 or Sandy 924-7055.
THUR, JAN 5 ANNUAL MEETING #4598S 7:00 PM RIVERVIEW COMM. BLDG NC
The annual general membership meeting will be held at the Riverview Retirement Community Building. To get there: from the
Division/Ruby corridor or Hamilton St, go east on Mission Ave - north on Upriver Drive (at the Avista Bldg) - north (left) on Crestline -
right on North Crescent. Go straight on North Crescent about one block - turn left and go through the gate. The Community Bldg is
straight ahead. After the meeting "The Beaver Solution."
SAT, JAN 7 SPOKANE RIVER VOLKSWALK #4599 9:30 AM GONZAGA LOWER PKG. LOT NC
We'll join the Lilac City Volkspeople for the walk around the Spokane downtown and river vicinity. For Hobnailer credit call Carol J.
at 327-4097.
SUN, JAN 8 SOUTH HILL EXPLORATION #4600 9:00 AM THORNTON-MURPHY PARK NC
From the park at 27th & Ray, we will do a South Hill "explore" that will include Lincoln and Grant Parks and the Ben Burr Trail (weather
permitting) and other exotic locales TBD, for a total of about 6 miles. We can even visit Trader Joe's afterwards. Call Claudia 624-1848
or Elnora 456-0250.
SUN, JAN 15 LIBERTY LAKE #4601 9:00 AM LINCOLN BUILDING $3.00
The walk will start from the alternate meeting place, the Liberty Lake Safeway, at about 9:15 AM and will be about 6 miles to Liberty Lake
and the surrounding neighborhoods. After the walk we will go to Marilyn's condo for some hot chili and coffee. Bring snacks if you think
you will be hungrier. Call Marilyn S. 290-8043 or Elnora 456-0250.
SUN, JAN 22 SPOKANE SOUTH HILL #4602 9:00 AM MANITO SHOPPING CENTER NC
Approximate 6-mile walk around the South Hill neighborhoods. Meet at Manito Shopping Center (29TH & Grand Blvd). Park next to
STCU in the NE corner. We will stop at Elnora's house for a warm place to eat lunch if you bring one. Coffee, hot cider and dessert will
be furnished. Call Elnora 456-0250 or Sandy 924-7055.
SAT, JAN 28 ANNUAL BANQUET #4603S 5:00 PM AIRPORT HOLIDAY INN $20.00
Make the check for dinner out to the Holiday Inn, not to the Hobnailers. The Holiday Inn is at 1616 South Windsor Dr. Windsor Drive
goes south from Sunset Highway across from Diamond Park'N Jet. It's just a short distance to the Holiday Inn. Social hour at 5, dinner
at 6. Register with Sherry Charneski, 534-5654, by Friday, January 13TH with your dinner preference of chicken parmesan or grilled
salmon.
SUN, JAN 29 FIVE MILE PRAIRIE #4604 9:00 AM ROSAUERS @ FIVE MILE NC
This will be a 6-mile walk, up to the prairie by one route, wandering around the top and then down by another route. Call Gardner
487-7366 or Elnora 456-0250.
SUN, FEB 5 COLUMBIA PLATEAU TRAIL #4605 9:00 AM LINCOLN BUILDING $2.00
We will take a walk from the Fish Lake trailhead towards Cheney for 3 or more miles, then back to the start. Will we see some of the
spectacular icicles on the rock cliffs along the trail? Only one way to find out – come along. Call Jim 327-1694 or Gardner 487-7366.
SAT, FEB 11 CLARKSTON VOLKSWALK #4606 9:30 AM FRED MEYERS @ 3RD & THOR $18.00
This will be a "Guided Walk" event, leaving the starting point at 11 AM for a modified version of the year-round walk in Clarkston. A
meal at a local restaurant will undoubtedly follow the walk. For Hobnailer miles call Gardner at 487-7366.
SUN, FEB 12 TURNBULL REFUGE #4607 9:00 AM LINCOLN BUILDING $4.00
Six mile hike at beautiful Turnbull. If too much snow then we'll do the auto route. If hardly any snow then alternate route in the wilds.
Alternate meeting place at Safeway in Cheney at 9:30 AM. Lunch after the walk at Gatto's Pizza at 1011 1st St., Cheney. Call Wendy
at 939-3717 or Gardner at 487-7366.
SUN, FEB 19 ANOTHER PARK-TO-PARK #4608 9:00 AM SHADLE PARK LIBRARY NC
Meet in the parking lot that serves the library and the Shadle Park pool. We will walk about 6 miles, visiting several north side parks.
Call Carol J. at 327-4097 or Barb at 327-8124.
SUN, FEB 26 CHENEY AREA #4609 9:00 AM LINCOLN BUILDING $3.00
Weather permitting we will investigate a new trail system near the Columbia Plateau Cheney trailhead. Weather not permitting it will
be a 6-mile walk around the city of Cheney. Call Peck at 838-4869 or Gardner at 487-7366.
SHORTER HIKES FOR SUNDAYS – CALL VIRGINIA at 534-1100 or DIANE at 245-3458
Members and guests are expected to follow the procedures listed below for Club hikes and outings:
Walk on the left shoulder of the road facing traffic. Stay behind the designated leader and follow her/his rules. Stay with the group at all times and do not purposely lag behind. Liquor, drugs, and firearms are prohibited.
Membership:
To qualify for an active membership, an applicant must:
Be at least 17 years of age.
Participate in three hikes and one social within a four-month period just prior to submitting application to the Membership Committee.
All required fees must accompany application. The current fee is a $4.00 admission fee plus annual dues of $15.00 for a total of $19.00. For members joining after October 1st, the dues portion will apply to the following year's dues.
Be sponsored by two unrelated members who have belonged to the Club for more than one year Membership will be granted upon the approval of the Board of Directors.
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