Dogwood Trailblazers
About
How does it work?
Year-Around Walks
The club has defined 10 Year-Round walks. Group walks are held the first Saturday of every month and the first and third Wednesday of every month.
There is a system for registering for walks which gives IVV credit for the event and/or the distance. Some folks may choose to participate without receiving credit. The registration materials are available at a public location - convenience store, etc. All walkers, members or guests, must register and sign the waiver form whether choosing credit or not.
The Year-Around Walks are also available to individuals at anytime that the registration materials are available. (Each walk will be credited only once in each half of the year.)
Most of the club sponsored walks are near Joplin and all are within 100 miles of Joplin.
One-Day Event Walks
The club sponsors one-day event walks at least twice/year. These are usually multi-walk events which may also be combined with an over-night stay and social activities.
These walks are varied from year-to-year using new locations but also including club favorite locations.
All walks must be sanctioned by the national organization to be used as IVV credit of participation for event records or distance records. A registration fee of $3 is charged to credit participation in these walks.
Who can join?
All ages are welcome. Family participation is encouraged. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
How much does it cost?
An individual can join for $12/year.
A family can join for the same price of $12/year.
How do I get started?
Option 1 - Attend the next monthly meeting for the group. They are held the second Thursday of each month at 5:30 pm at St. John's Mercy Regional Foundation, 3001 McClelland Blvd. Joplin; Entrance driveway #1; Building entry - south door.
Option 2 - Complete a membership application (see next column) and mail it to the club as indicated.
Option 3 - Call the club contact at 417-781-4474 or email at glendorisc@netzero.net