With the New Year upon us, it’s time for our Chapter’s Annual Meeting, including; Food, Beverages, and Friends.
We meet on the third Thursday every month in the Trecker Lodge at Lapham Peak. Our meetings are free and open to the public. Join us!
NOTE > All events at Lapham Peak require a State Park Sticker or Day Pass.
Waukesha/Milwaukee County Chapter of the IATA Meeting
Introduction of the Leadership Team who are present
Welcoming of new members and guests
Submitted Minutes & Leadership Reports – Questions or comments
– Motion to approve
Trail Activities Report – Pat Witkowski, Trail Coordinator Boardwalks Initiative – Pat Witkowski
Hike Leaders Reports – Beth Bechtel, Mark Miner, Jeff Romagna, Aliza Schaefer, Mike Schroeder
Mammoth Hike Challenge Report – Jessica Woodward
Treasurer’s Report – Sanjay Shoney
Social Activities Report – Sherri Ritz
Presentations Report/Outreach Report/First Aid Training – Diana Matthews Old/New Business
Questions/comments
Future Chapter meeting and Events
December 14th – Holiday Gathering (5-9pm)
January 1 – First Day Hike
January 16 – Chapter Annual Meeting/ Election of officers/Potluck dinner February 20 – Chapter Meeting
March 20 – Chapter Meeting
April 10-13 – Annual Conference (Stevens Point)
Waukesha/Milwaukee County Chapter of the IATA Meeting, Beer, and Bonfire
Earn bonus miles by attending our Chapter meeting! Learn more about our Chapter’s projects and events. Have fun socializing with us around a bonfire! Beverages (beer, wine, soft drinks) and popcorn will be available.
Waukesha/Milwaukee County Chapter of the IATA
Meeting Agenda
WELCOME BY CHAPTER CO-COORDINATOR – Diana Matthews
➢ Introduction of Coordinating Team members who are present
➢ Welcoming of new members and guests
SUBMITTED MINUTES & LEADERSHIP REPORTS (motion to approve)
➢ Questions or comments
COORDINATOR REPORTS:
TRAIL ACTIVITIES REPORT – Pat Witkowski, Trail Coordinator
HIKE LEADERS’ REPORTS – Jeff Romagna, Mark Miner, Beth Bechtel
(Note: “Two For” Mammoth Hike Challenge Hike to follow below)
SOCIAL ACTIVITIES REPORT – Diana Matthews for Sherri Ritz, Social Coordinator
TREASURY UPDATE – Sanjay Shoney, Treasurer
TRAIL COMMUNITIES REPORTS –
PRESENTATIONS AND OUTREACH REPORT – Diana Matthews
MAMMOTH HIKE CHALLENGE – Diana Matthews for Jessica Woodward
➢ Registration, Trail Magic(!), Trail Community Partners
➢ “Two For” Mammoth Hike Challenge Hike
➢ Special MHC Events:
➢ Culver’s Fundraising – Mark Miner
➢ Midwest Hikes+Hops – Diana Matthews
OLD/NEW BUSINESS
➢ First Aid / CPR Training (survey of need for 2025 – sign up sheets at the door)
➢ Think Outside Program for 4th graders
➢ Boardwalk Fundraising Initiative – Mark Miner for Jessica Woodward
➢ Waukesha Freeman article
➢ Questions or comments
➢ Upcoming events and calendar items:
• September 13 – Kohl’s Cares Work Day
• September 21 – Outreach at Retzer Nature Center Apple Harvest Fest (9-4)
• September 22 – World Rivers Day along the Bark River
• September 24 – Twilight Hike, Scuppernong
• September 25 – Mid-week hike, Loew Lake
• October 2 – Culver’s Trail Magic Fundraiser in Hartland (5-8:00 p.m.)
• October 3 – Midwest Hikes+Hops, Delafield Brewhaus (6-8 p.m.)
• October 5 – “Two-for” Mammoth Hike Challenge Hike (8 a.m. start)
• October 5 – “Curious Hiker” presentation + family-friendly hike with the Delafield Library
• October 9 – Hartland Walking Club Hike – Hartland Segment
• October 17 – Chapter Meeting, Beer and Bonfire
• October 18 – Moonlight Hike, Hartland Marsh
• October 19 – Habitat Improvement Day, Hartland Marsh
• October 19 – IAT Presentation for Kettle Moraine Wild Ones
• October 23 – Mid-week hike, Holy Hill
• Boardwalk Fundraising – ongoing!
Help us reach the $15K match, and ultimate goal of $72,000.
Please help spread the word!
ADJOURNMENT/SOCIAL TIME
We welcome all to join us after the chapter meeting to meet and socialize with other
members. Feel free to bring a snack or beverage to share.
Waukesha/Milwaukee County Chapter of the IATA
August Meeting Agenda
As always, our Chapter Meetings are open to the public and Chapter membership is not required to attend.
>>>> A State Park sticker or Day Pass required for entry into the park.
Waukesha/Milwaukee County Chapter of the IATA Meeting
WELCOME BY CHAPTER CO-COORDINATOR – Barbara Johnson
➢ Introduction of the Leadership Team who are present
➢ Welcoming of new members and guests Guest Speaker, Eddee Daniel, Project Director for A Wealth of Nature: Parks and natural areas in SE Wisconsin
SUBMITTED MINUTES & LEADERSHIP REPORTS (motion to approve)
➢ Questions or comments
TRAIL ACTIVITIES REPORT, Pat Witkowski, Trail Coordinator
HIKE LEADERS REPORT, Beth Bechtel, Jeff Romagna, Mark Miner
SOCIAL ACTIVITIES REPORT, Sherri Ritz, Social Coordinator
PRESENTATIONS REPORT, Diana Matthews OUTREACH REPORT
OLD/NEW BUSINESS – Barb Johnson
➢ Questions or comments
➢ Balance of year meeting calendar July – no meeting – Chapter Picnic July 27th, 4pm, Mike Fort Shelter August 15th September 19th October 17th – Meeting and Harvest Gathering Potluck November 21 December – no meeting – holiday gathering (TBD)
As always, our Chapter Meetings are open to the public and Chapter membership is not required to attend. Watch for the yellow “ICE AGE TRAIL EVENT” signs after you enter the park (annual sticker or day pass required for admittance).
Waukesha/Milwaukee County Chapter of the IATA Meeting
CHAPTER MEETING AGENDA
WELCOME BY CHAPTER COORDINATOR – Barbara Johnson
➢ Introduction of the Leadership Team who are present
➢ Welcoming of new members and guests
Guest Speaker, Yolanda Deloach, Author of Squatter: One Woman’s Journey to Reclaim Her Spirit on the Ice Age Trail
SUBMITTED MINUTES & LEADERSHIP REPORTS (motion to approve)
➢ Questions or Comments
TRAIL ACTIVITIES REPORT, Pat Witkowski, Trail Coordinator
HIKE LEADERS REPORT, Beth Bechtel, Jeff Romagna, Mark Miner, Group Hike Coordinators
SOCIAL ACTIVITIES REPORT, Sherri Ritz, Social Coordinator
OLD/NEW BUSINESS
➢ Questions or Comments
➢ Buzz Builders Round 2/Volunteer Opportunities
➢ First Aid/CPR Survey
➢ Balance of year’s meeting calendar
June 20th
July – no meeting – Chapter Picnic July 27th, 4pm, Mike Fort Shelter
August 15th
September 19th
October 17th – Meeting and Harvest Gathering Potluck
November 21
December – no meeting – holiday gathering (TBD)
ADJOURNMENT/SOCIAL TIME
Ice Age Trail Alliance – Waukesha/Milwaukee County Chapter Meeting
Please note that this month’s meeting will be held in the Hausmann Nature Center at Lapham Peak
AGENDA
WELCOME BY CHAPTER COORDINATOR – Barbara Johnson
Guest Speaker – Author Martha Bergland, author of The Birdman of Koshkonong -The Life of
Naturalist Thure Kumlien – Introdution – Mark Miner
OPENING OF BUSINESS MEETING
➢ Introduction of the Leadership Team who are present
➢ Welcoming of new members and guests
SUBMITTED FEBRUARY MEETING MINUTES and LEADERSHIP REPORTS, (Included as a link, in
this meeting agenda/announcement)
➢ Questions/Comments
TRAIL ACTIVITIES REPORT, Pat Witkowski, Trail Coordinator
SOCIAL ACTIVITIES REPORT, Sherri Ritz, Social Coordinator
HIKE LEADER’S REPORT, Mark Miner, Jeff Romagna
PRESENTATIONS REPORT, Mary Cieslewicz for Diana Matthews, Presentations Coordinator
TREASURER’S REPORT, Sanjay Shoney, Treasurer
OLD/NEW BUSINESS
➢ 2024 Annual IATA Conference, April 18th – April 21st (Chapter DonaGon)
➢ Upcoming Special Events (Calendar Handout)
➢ Questions/Comments
ADJOURNMENT/SOCIAL TIME
WELCOME BY TRAIL COORDINATOR, Pat Witkowski
GUEST INTRODUCTION:
We are very excited that Riley Dupee, Field Operations Specialist at the Alliance, has offered to attend our Feb. 15th chapter meeting. Riley participates in Trail construction and maintenance projects as well as land stewardship projects.
Riley works collaboratively with staff, volunteers, government agencies, and private partners to increase the Alliance’s capacity to execute on-the-ground construction and maintenance of the Ice Age National Scenic Trail. As part of that
work, she provides leadership and training for volunteers and local chapters, helps coordinate local and statewide trail improvement projects (such as trail signage upgrades, tread improvements, trail structure construction and
maintenance, and invasive species control), and oversees and manages the Alliance’s tool and equipment inventory.
Riley also works closely with the Land program, expanding its stewardship capacity, helping to maintain Alliance-owned preserves, leading Habitat Management events and participating in property monitoring.
Her overview of what is coming up on the statewide level will be of much interest, and a great way to begin the new year! Welcome, Riley!
OPENING OF CHAPTER MEETING
➢ Introduction of Leadership Team members who are present
➢ Welcoming of new members and guests
SUBMITTED MINUTES & LEADERSHIP REPORTS
➢ Questions or comments
COORDINATOR REPORTS:
TRAIL ACTIVITIES REPORT, Pat Witkowski, Trail Coordinator
SOCIAL ACTIVITIES REPORT, Sherri Ritz, Social Coordinator
TREASURY UPDATE, Sanjay Shoney, Treasurer
PRESENTATIONS AND OUTREACH REPORT, Diana Matthews
HIKE LEADERS’ REPORTS, Jeff Romagna
OLD/NEW BUSINESS
➢ Ice Age Trail Crew Events / Get Involved!
➢ new ”Safe Swamping Video” available (with other Safety and Training Resources)
➢ Dan Watson NPS Volunteers in Parks Program Updates session, on Zoom
➢ First Aid / CPR Training (survey of need)
➢ 2024 Annual IATA Conference, April 18th – April 21st
• Silent Auction Donations: https://www.iceagetrail.org/silent-auction-donation/
➢ Think Outside Program for 4th graders
➢ Mammoth Hike Challenge Coordinator for 2024
➢ Questions or comments
➢ Upcoming events and calendar items:
• Waterford Area School District – Presentation for teachers & staff, Feb. 23rd
• Waterford Area School District – Hikes for teachers & staff, Feb. 24th & 25th
• Monty visits – Urban Candlelight Hike, Feb 24th
• March 2 – Redecking Eagle Boardwalk (weather permitting)
• March 6 – Dan Watson NPS Volunteers in Parks Program Updates session
• March 11 – Tool Cleaning and Sharpening/Monday Mudder start up
• March 13 – Hartland Walking Club hike – Merton Segment
• March 16 – Segment Stewards Soiree, Training and Appreciation
• March 21 – Chapter Meeting – Lapham Peak, Trecker Lodge
• March 27 – Mid-week Hike – Downtown Delafield
• April 8 – Mower and Trimmer Training
• April 10 – Hartland Walking Club Hike – Lapham Peak Segment
• April 13 – Chapter Workday
• April 24 – Mid-week Hike – Downtown Waukesha
• May 4 – Chapter Workday
• May 8 – Hartland Walking Club Hike – Hartland Segment
• May 21 – Hartland Library Outreach
• May 22 – Mid-week Hike – Downtown Oconomowoc
• June 1 – Chapter Workday (National Trails Day)
• June 21 – Trailtessa “Be Mindful” – Hartland Marsh (Registration required)
• On deck – Delafield’s 4th of July parade
ADJOURNMENT/SOCIAL TIME
We welcome all to join us after the chapter meeting to meet and socialize with other members. Feel free to bring a snack or beverage to share.
Chili and Soup Potluck combined with a Chapter Meeting!
6:30 — Harvest Gathering Potluck 7:15 – Chapter Meeting
Bring a dish to pass, your own beverage(s), and a campfire chair. We will begin eating at 6:30 and start our chapter meeting at 7:15. Since this event is taking place in October, it qualifies for a Mammoth Hike Challenge bonus-miles event! A State park sticker is required.
WELCOME BY CHAPTER COORDINATOR, Pat Witkowski (for Barb Johnson/John Kolbe)
➢ Introduction of the Leadership Team who are present
➢ Welcoming of new members and guests
SUBMITTED MINUTES & LEADERSHIP REPORTS (motion to approve)
➢ Questions or comments
TRAIL ACTIVITIES REPORT, Pat Witkowski, Trail Coordinator
SOCIAL ACTIVITIES REPORT, Sherri Ritz, Social Coordinator
OLD/NEW BUSINESS
➢ Questions or comments
➢ Balance of year meeting calendar
Questions regarding the Potluck? Contact Sherri Ritz.
Questions regarding the Meeting? Contact Pat Witkowski.
WAUK/MILW COUNTY CHAPTER MEETING AGENDA
With the New Year upon us, it’s time for our Chapter’s Annual Meeting, including; Food, Beverages, and Friends (Brats and beverages provided, please bring a dish to pass).
WELCOME BY CHAPTER COORDINATORS – Barb Johnson and John Kolbe
OPENING OF BUSINESS MEETING
SUBMITTED NOVEMBER MEETING MINUTES and DECEMBER’S LEADERSHIP REPORTS
TRAIL ACTIVITIES REPORT – Pat Witkowski, Trail Coordinator
SOCIAL ACTIVITIES REPORT – Sherri Ritz, Social Coordinator
HIKE LEADER’S REPORT – Mark Miner, Jeff Romagna, Beth Bechtel and Peter Dargatz
PRESENTATIONS REPORT – Diana Matthews, Presentations/Outreach Coordinator
TREASURER’S REPORT – Russ Evans, Treasurer
OLD/NEW BUSINESS
ADJOURNMENT/SOCIAL TIME
We meet on the third Thursday every month in the Trecker Lodge at Lapham Peak. Our meetings are free and open to the public. Join us!
NOTE > All events at Lapham Peak require a State Park Sticker or Day Pass.
