Adirondack Peeks Winter 2024

CLUB NEWS 2024 President's Award Laurie Rankin, #5525WV I n brief, recipients of the award have demonstrated sig nificant, exemplary service to the Adirondack 46ers and its client community for a lengthy time, typically in more than one area of service. The following criteria should be met (and considered a minimum for being nom inated): • Volunteer service to the 46ers includes service not otherwise recognized, for example, by vol unteer service hours (VSH) • Service has been in support of, and compliant with, the vision and mission of the Adirondack 46ers • Service has been for an aggregate of at least five (5) years • Service has been rendered in two or more areas essential to the effective, efficient, and lawful operation of the organization, that is, non-tangi ble work such as elected position(s) and/or com mittee membership/leadership • Tangible contributions, e.g., VSH • Must have been an active member for ten (10) years and be an active member of the 46ers at the time of being nominated Additionally, nominees may also illustrate broader sup port of their communities in other volunteer roles (e.g., but not limited to, leadership in a local hiking or conservation group; this is illustrative only). Phil has been a longtime member of the organization, completing his climbs in 1962 at the age of 16. He has served as President of the organization from 1981 to 1984 and again from 1993 to 1994. Phil served for 49 years in the Outdoor Skills Workshop, as a cook/group leader and instructor as well as in a leadership role for many years. Phil took the reins as Treasurer in 2001, guiding the club's finances through a time of great expansion, allowing it to become a major benefactor for other organizations in the area. Over the course of time, Phil has provided leader ship, thoughtful and experienced perspectives, support, and guidance in various committee roles and with special events. Phil's leadership for more than 60 years is truly immeasurable. He continues to be a supportive, experi enced, and guiding force today. Phil continues to find time and energy to climb today. Phil also served the outdoor Phil Corell, #224WV

Becky Swem, #7306WV, Phil Corell, #224WV, Brian Hoody, #4410WV; Photo credit: Sherry Roulston, #12512

community through his affiliation with Camp Pok-O-Mac Cready for 50 years. The organization has benefited from Phil's exper tise and generosity of time for many, many years. While the Forty-Sixers provide recognition and acknowledg ment for the hours that our volunteers give to the orga nization, we would never be able to count the hours that Phil has given this organization. Phil has always selflessly stepped forward and given his time to benefit the Forty Sixers, never asking for recognition or rewards. If ever there were a person who exemplified what it means to be a Forty-Sixer, to give back to the mountains we love and the communities we recreate in, it would be Phil Corell. Becky completed her climbs in 2011 on Saddleback and her winter round in 2015. She quickly became a frequent contributor with the trail crew and as soon as the Trail head Steward program began, she signed up to assist fel low climbers as a Steward. She is completing her third year as a Director, always stepping forward to volunteer for committees—and is a busy mom, too! Becky is always thoughtful and brings interesting perspectives to dis cussions. She has been a Correspondent and attended Adopt-a-Highway outings. Becky has accumulated over 546 volunteer hours in addition to her work as a Director and participation on various committees. Becky has had an active role in our social media sites, including putting together volunteer stories about their work. Outside of the 46er organization, Becky has been involved in the ADK Winter Host program, she co-found ed and led monthly Pride hikes for the Green Mountain Club LGBTQ+ community, and organized the University of Vermont Venture Out Project in 2018, which “envisions a Becky Swem, #7306WV

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