The President's Corner

A s I look back on 2024 I feel so blessed to be supported by the great team that

has worked so well to make this PHOC year a success. Our membership is growing and our opportunities for outings, hikes and fellowship have been outstanding.

I want to thank our Board for such great support. George Crouse has provided varied and interesting programs.....and tasty refreshments. Joan Heiss has kept us organized with accurate minutes and other support activities. Dave Johnson has kept the membership function running smoothly and Wayne Hale has kept us current with Trails Committee activities. Vance Barron has kept us solvent by guarding the coffers as our Treasurer. Tom Esker with IT and the web as well as Shari Altman handling Communications have served faithfully. Also Clare Strayhorn has kept me on time by reminding me regularly to produce this Prez Letter. Thank you, Clare.

A special thanks goes to co-chairs Beverly Grier and Susan Slocum who work all year with their committee members to provide the Cookout, Ice Cream social and fabulous Holiday Party. Thanks to you each and every one for making my term very rewarding.

I also commend our Outings Coordinators who organize our outings for the

Trailmarker 6 times during the year. If you have not performed this function I would encourage you to volunteer in 2025. It's a great way to meet new members and learn more about how the club operates. This year Ken Yates, Ruth Moss, Wes O'Brien, Lynne Mitchell, Mark and Connie Prill and Martha Uberseder did this work and we all benefited from the outings offered.

2024 has been a year of positive changes in my life and I am so thankful to be a part of this outstanding organization.

Please join us for the January 1 New Years Day hike at Hanging Rock to kick off 2025 the right way.

Thank you all for the opportunity to be your President.

Glenn Davis
PHOC President
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