Walktober
2009
19th
Annual Walktober Celebration
The
Last Green Valley is now accepting proposals for the upcoming 19th
Annual Walktober
2009
Event. Last year’s event generated
more than 25,000 participants to the numerous Walks/Bikes/Paddles and
Events generously hosted and lead by many of you. Plus, the media coverage
was tremendous. In fact, Hartford Courant columnist, Peter Marteka,
was quoted as stating that Walktober was, “one of his favorite
fall events” (Jan. 30, 2009 edition).
We
invite you to submit a walk, bike, paddle or event again this year,
even
if
it has been
awhile since you last participated, or even
if it is for the first time. We would like you to think of catchy names
and to repeat your same offering no more than two times throughout
the month. Otherwise, re-formulate your previous Walk/Bike/Paddle or
Event to provide a fresh take on the original version. We would also
appreciate your flexibility in providing these opportunities during
the week, as well as on the weekends. For example, last year’s
Jewett City Vampire Walk boasted more than 80 attendees on a Thursday
morning. Please take into consideration that we may need to move your
offering to a different time or day during the month to balance and
coordinate it with others in close proximity to yours (we will contact
you well in advance to make arrangements).
All Walks/Bikes/Paddles must be free of charge, guided, and open
to the public. The Events portion of Walktober may charge an admission
fee if they choose to do so. Offerings should adhere to the mission
and goals of The Last Green Valley, which strives to interpret our
heritage, celebrate our agricultural and natural resources, and be
a fun and informative venue for our residents and visitors alike who
want to explore and learn more about our beautiful region.
All
Leaders must attend one of the “Kick-Off Parties” in
September (dates, times, and locations to be determined), in order
to receive your signs, brochures, informative packets, and to meet
and share past Walktober stories with one another (Events are also
invited to attend). It is imperative that each offering provide a Back-up
Leader/Person in charge, to be available should the Primary Leader/Person
in charge have an unexpected situation arise preventing them from leading
the walk, bike or paddle.
Please
return your signed and completed forms no later than May 8, 2009,
and please feel free
to make as many copies of the forms as needed.
You may also download the
Walktober 2009 Proposal Form by clicking here. We
truly appreciate your unwavering support and commitment to preserving,
celebrating,
and enhancing The Last Green Valley. Please call Michelle
Bourgeois at 860-774-3300 with any questions or concerns you may
have. Thank you for considering your
participation in Walktober 2009!
For
more information:
*
Call TLGV toll-free at (866) 363-7226,
* Write to TLGV, P.O. Box 29, 111 Main Street, Danielson,
CT 06239
or
* E-mail mail@tlgv.org.
Updated
February 2009