SaddleBrooke Hiking Club fall picnic recap

SBHC Picnic Committee, left to right: Mary Jo Bellner Swartzberg, Mary Kopp, Lonnee Plattner, Becky Hilst, Pam Vassallo, Dan Plattner and LaVerne Kyriss; missing: Martha Hackworth and Lissa White; photo by Ken Wong

SBHC Picnic Committee, left to right: Mary Jo Bellner Swartzberg, Mary Kopp, Lonnee Plattner, Becky Hilst, Pam Vassallo, Dan Plattner and LaVerne Kyriss; missing: Martha Hackworth and Lissa White; photo by Ken Wong

Ken Wong

Over 90 members of the SaddleBrooke Hiking Club (SBHC) attended the fall picnic held at Catalina State Park on October 14. Prior to a business meeting, many members hiked either the Geology Walk guided by Karen Gray or the Dripping Springs hike guided by Tim Butler. The business meeting conducted by club President Randy Park focused on recognizing the extensive volunteer resources of the club. Dave Sorenson was singled out as an exceptional contributor to activities of the club. It was also noted that the club reached a new milestone with membership currently over 550 members strong. The menu was excellent and included catered fried chicken from Basha’s complemented by delicious side dishes, salads and desserts provided by club members.

The picnic committee comprised of LaVerne Kyriss, Martha Hackworth, Becky Hilst, Mary Kopp, Dan Plattner, Lonnee Plattner, Mary Jo Bellner Swartzberg, Pam Vassallo and Lissa White worked hard to make the day a special one that was enjoyed by all who attended.

If you are interested in joining the SaddleBrooke Hiking Club or obtaining more information regarding club activities, go to our website. Link is: http://saddlebrookehikingclub.com, where you can download a membership application form. Have any questions? Call our club President Randy Park at 825-6819 or email him at [email protected].