[Tennessee Trails News] SEFTC Conference - May 20-23, 2010

[The Tennessee Trails List]

From: Fount W Bertram <fwbertram at dtccom.net>

To Hiking Organization Leaders in the Southeast: The following
announcement, released in mid-February, may be published on your
website, in newsletter, and otherwise posted. While the registration
form for the May 20-23 SEFTC Biennial Conference is on the SEFTC
website, we will also be glad to send it to trail organization leaders
to post on their websites, newsletters, etc.

Thanks. --
George Owen,
Chair, SEFTC Conference Planning Committee

*Join Us at the SEFTC Regional **Trail Conference May 20-23*

You are invited to four days of learning, fun, and fellowship at the
Southeastern Foot Trails Coalition's (SEFTC) General Conference to be
held May 20-23 (Thursday -- Sunday) at the DuBose Conference Center in
Monteagle, Tennessee. Registration information is now available at the
SEFTC website and also on that of many trail clubs in the Southeast.

This grand, biennial event will feature daily workshops and hikes for
the Southeast's trail community. The DuBose Center is located about an
hour northwest of Chattanooga, a mile off Interstate 24. Perched high on
the Cumberland Plateau, it offers excellent housing options and numerous
nearby hiking opportunities. Daily workshops will provide leaders in
various fields present to educate the hiking community. Evenings will
feature special events, such as a speaker and/or entertainment.

Lodging options include the following: both motel and dormitory-style
rooms, a few group cabins, and camping on the premises. Attendees need
to sign up in advance with your registration for all meals you may
choose at the facility. Thursday's opening night individuals are on
their own to secure dinner at one of several nearby restaurants before
the general meeting at 7:00 p.m. Experienced leaders are being provided
for all hikes.

The DuBose Center prides itself in making arrangements for those with
vegetarian and vegan food needs; the registration form provides a place
to indicate either of these preferences.

Registration has begun, with all checks made out to SEFTC and mailed to
the registrar. There is a registration fee of $25, but those registering
before April 1 will only be charged $20. The complete workshops and
hikes list will be available in March, and posted to the SEFTC website
and hiking clubs.

So come join us for a great hiking and training event in late May.

*See SEFTC Conference registration form at **southeastfoottrails.org***