SBHC Picnic Committee, front row: Lonnee Plattner, Mary Jo Bellner Swartzberg, Pam Vassallo, Martha Hackworth and Lissa White; middle row, LaVerne Kyriss, Becky Hilst and Mary Kopp; back row, Dan Plattner; photo by Ken Wong
Ken Wong
A record 103 members of the SaddleBrooke Hiking Club (SBHC) attended the fall picnic held at Catalina State Park on October 16. Prior to a business meeting, many members hiked either the 50 Year Trail Loop guided by Elisabeth Wheeler or the Sutherland Trail guided by Dave Sorenson. The business meeting conducted by club president Mike Wolters included the passing of a change to club by-laws allowing SaddleBrooke Ranch residents to be members of the club. The extensive volunteer resources of the club were also recognized for their significant contributions to the ongoing success of SBHC which is currently over five-hundred members strong. As a token of gratitude, all volunteers were invited to head up the long line for getting food. The menu was excellent and included catered Asian style chicken with delicious side dishes, salads and desserts provided by club members.
A successful event like the picnic doesn’t just happen. 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 and they achieved their goal.
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 Mike Wolters at 719-530-1039 or email him at [email protected].