AT Museum: AT Museum Volunteer Newsletter

March 2017

Brought to you by Nathaniel "Angry Bird" Shank, Appalachian Trail Museum Manager

The ramp is holding up to the snow just fine

Museum Cleanup Day//March 18

Help us clean the Museum on Saturday!!!

SignUp at: AT Museum Cleanup Day

All the snow has been shoveled and other outside work will be put off until winter weather is gone, but there is still plenty to do inside. We have merchandise that needs moved around, floors that need swept and mopped, displays that need cleaned, furniture to be moved and cheese and crackers to munch on as well.

The food alone is worth the trip!

Also, the lady bug population has sky rocketed in the museum this winter so there's that. At least the're not stink bugs.

AT Museum Greeter Sign Up 2017 & Docent Training//March 17...

Our first Docent training sessions for 2017 start this weekend and next!!!
March 17, 18, 19, 24 & 25

Click here to SignUp: Museum Greeter Orientation

If you can not sign up for shifts this weekend or next and really want to help just send us an email at manager@atmuseum.org.

The Docent/Greeter Schedule is Online!!!

To SignUp for shifts starting Next Saturday click here: Docent/Greeter SignUp

I have completed the entire seasons SignUp schedule from May 25th to October 29th. You will be notified by email 24 hours before each scheduled shift so that you can't forget. If you have to back out of a shift it is as easy as the click of a button and I will then be notified myself to cover these open shifts.

New Store Items

Named A Best Nonfiction Picture Book of 2016!

$18.00 @ AT Museum

In this genealogy of the Craighead family, the author explores the history and exploits of this famously nature-oriented clan.

$19.00 @ AT Museum

New Shirt Rack and Docent Stools

Road Scholar Hikes//April 3...May 8...

Our first Road scholar hike will be held on April 3rd starting from where the AT crosses Shippensburg Road @ 10:00 am. Meet at 9:20am at the AT Museum to shuttle up.

In partnership with the Road Scholars, we provide hiking guides to help with the 8.5 mile hike from Big Flat parking to the Museum, opening the museum for the group after the hike.

Monday Pennsylvania Hikes, Arendstville-Shippensburg Rd to Pine Grove Furnace

Click Here to SignUp: Road Scholar Hikes 2017

Renovations

These stairs look wonderful!

Volunteer Picnic (Rescheduled)//April 29

I have scheduled this year's Volunteer Appreciation Picnic for April 29th. This picnic is for volunteers and those interested in volunteering and will be held at the AT Museum around noon during our open hours.

If you are interested and/or hungry I have created a sign up at: Volunteer Picnic

Angry Bird Trail Stories

Coming out of Elm Switzerland!

There was a grocery store in the center of town. It was something like you would expect to see in a small not so well known town along the Appalachian Trail. When I approached the deli counter in the back I decided that I wanted some local cheese. So I asked the nice lady behind the glass,

//"Konnen Sie Englisch?"

//She then replied with, "No."

//So I said, "Kann ich haben ein bisschen alpe Kase Bitte?" ... "Auf hier?"

I knew what I had said was not totally correct but she understood that I was asking if I could have a little Swiss cheese. So she gave me a slice and I excitedly said,

//"Ja, gut." While using my hands to specify how much I wanted.

She then put the blade to the alp cheese as I hand signaled...more...more...good...

Then the cashier asked if I needed any help in prefect English!

On the way out of Elm...to Weisstannen

On the way out of town I stopped at the park. There was a little girl who was trying to talk to me. I understand only a little of what she was saying and told her,

//"Ich verstehe nur ein bisschen Deutsche" (I understand only a little)

So she tried harder...

After a minute or so I finally had to tell her,

//"Tut mir leid, Ich weiB night" (sorry, I don't know)

She wasn't very happy that I didn't understand her, but it was very impressive that she tried!