So apparently I've been invited to a fancy gala. Call it a first in life to attend such a ritzy event. I hope a black dress with cowboy boots is acceptable. Anyone here happen to be going? Details are below:
I am delighted to invite you to be our guest at the Appalachian Trail Conservancy's 7th Annual Leaders in Conservation Awards Gala on the evening of Wednesday, May 11th, 2016 in Washington, DC.
The theme of this year's event is a celebration of thru-hiking the A.T. as the iconic American journey. We want to give the ATC’s supporters and sponsors, many of whom dream of the day they will thru-hike, a chance to spend an evening dreaming of the Trail with you.
The evening will be hosted by thru-hiker and ATC Board member, Jennifer Pharr Davis.
You are one of about 30 thru- and section hikers nominated by ATC staff to personally share your experiences and stories with our guest and supporters.
Your role during the gala would be to engage with other guests with your personal stories and experiences from the Trail. The evening begins with a cocktail reception followed by dinner and program. You'll be given an assigned seat and table where you'll be the host or co-host.
The Leaders in Conservation Awards Gala is the Appalachian Trail’s premier fundraising event. Funds raised this year will primarily support the Protecting the A.T. Hiking Experience program, the critical $1.3 million visitor use management project as well as ATC's other vital work to protect and preserve the A.T.
Here are a few additional details:
Thanks so much for considering,
I am delighted to invite you to be our guest at the Appalachian Trail Conservancy's 7th Annual Leaders in Conservation Awards Gala on the evening of Wednesday, May 11th, 2016 in Washington, DC.
The theme of this year's event is a celebration of thru-hiking the A.T. as the iconic American journey. We want to give the ATC’s supporters and sponsors, many of whom dream of the day they will thru-hike, a chance to spend an evening dreaming of the Trail with you.
The evening will be hosted by thru-hiker and ATC Board member, Jennifer Pharr Davis.
You are one of about 30 thru- and section hikers nominated by ATC staff to personally share your experiences and stories with our guest and supporters.
Your role during the gala would be to engage with other guests with your personal stories and experiences from the Trail. The evening begins with a cocktail reception followed by dinner and program. You'll be given an assigned seat and table where you'll be the host or co-host.
The Leaders in Conservation Awards Gala is the Appalachian Trail’s premier fundraising event. Funds raised this year will primarily support the Protecting the A.T. Hiking Experience program, the critical $1.3 million visitor use management project as well as ATC's other vital work to protect and preserve the A.T.
Here are a few additional details:
- The event is on the roof terrace of Jones Day, a law firm located on Capitol Hill at 300 New Jersey Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20001. It is within walking distance of the Union Station Metro.
- We ask you to arrive by 5:30 p.m., so you’ll be ready and comfortable when other guests arrive for cocktails at 6:00 p.m. A seated dinner and program follow after cocktails and everything should be over by 9:30 p.m.
- You are a guest of the ATC at the gala (no charge) and your guests are very welcome to purchase tickets at the discounted rate of $250 per ticket. (As this is a fundraising gala, regular ticket prices are $500.)
- Unfortunately, we cannot pay for lodging or transportation. However, we can assist with finding low-cost or free options. Please let me know if you would like more information.
Thanks so much for considering,
www.appalachiantrailclarity.com - Life on the A.T.
Sometimes you find yourself in the middle of nowhere, and sometimes in the middle of nowhere, you find yourself.
Sometimes you find yourself in the middle of nowhere, and sometimes in the middle of nowhere, you find yourself.