Join WTA in completing the Westchester 100, a project inspired by the publication of the "Walkable Westchester" book by Jane and Walt Daniels. We compiled a list of 99 of the hiking areas and trails mentioned in the book (which you can see by clicking here), and have been sponsoring guided hikes to these locations since the fall of 2009. More information can be found on an informational flyer about the book and WTA's joint effort with the authors to encourage hiking on our local trails.

When the Westchester 100 project began, we promised that over this Columbus Day weekend we would reveal the identity of Hike No. 100 - one or more destinations not mentioned in the book as places to walk or hike. Of course, some trails (like those in Taxter Ridge Park Preserve) were not described because they were being developed around the time of the book’s publication; but we have discovered three areas (so far) that have been around for quite a while, and they have been incorporated into the hikes listed in our Fall schedule. So come out, hike with us, and learn the answers for yourself.

Election Results. Following WTA’s Annual Meeting and Election in June, our newly constituted Board consists of: Eileen West, President. Catharine Raffaele, Vice President. Toni Glikes, Secretary. Mike Doehring, Treasurer. Board Members are Carol Ann Benton, Marcia Cohen, Peter Hibbard, Herb Hochberg, Gloria Lewit and Stewart Manville. Committee Members are: Trails Chair - Herb Hochberg. Membership Co-Chairs - Herb Hochberg and Catharine Raffaele. Trail Conference Delegate - George A. O’Lear. Holiday Event Planners - Ellie Carren and Stewart Manville. Hike Schedule Production and Coordinating - Don Derr, Stewart Manville, Eileen West. Yahoo Group Moderator - Will Raffaele.

Membership News. Catharine Raffaele, co-chair of the membership committee, reported at the Annual Meeting that our membership grew from 210 last June to 242 in June of this year, with new members bringing us new leaders, new ideas, and new energy. There are also plenty of long term members, including 8 life members (people who have been members for over 25 years, are over 65 years of age, and have given extraordinary service to the club): Sam Acerbo, Ellie Carren, Don Derr, Marie Gleason, Linda Hellmann, Paula Levine, Stewart Manville and Larry Paul. 44 people have been with WTA for 25 years or more. And four people (Irving Blum, Linda Hellmann, Stewart Manville and Eva Paul) have been members for 50 years or more!

WTA Welcomes its New Members: John Carmody, Margaret Freifeld, Diane Gioia, Richard Isaac, Franklin Kaiman, Steve Klepner, Diona Koerner, Ronald Koerner, Bill Morris, Dale Piacquadio, Joaquin Suarez, Julie Testa.

Survey Results. We recently asked for input from our members about their hike preferences, what they liked about the club, and what we could do to make it better. Check out their answers here.

Have a most enjoyable fall. See you on the trail!