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Judy,
"Massey, James L" <james-massey@tamu.edu>
"Judy Downs" <Jdowns@cstx.gov>
10/8/2003 10:53:45 AM
RE: Walk to School Day
Thanks again for all the work that was put in on this! It is always fun
to be with the students and to see their response to this important
program.
I guess I was expecting, in addition to the health/safety emphasis, to
highlight the City's part in this project & to celebrate the cooperation
between the City & School District. I know that Marc (although very
gracious as you indicated) was interested in raising the awareness of
the link from this project to their "safe routes to school" program ...
If notes on these points could be added to the file for next year I'd
appreciate it. Also, if you could let me know as you start your
planning for the '04 version of this, so that some of the last minute
attendance issues regarding the CSISD Board members could be covered ...
Was the media aware of the event? Was Becky Nugent involved in the
media interaction? It was a disappointment that there wasn't better
coverage ... Was the EAGLE there? Maybe a Press Release could be
developed and passed on to the media as an after thought.
I'd be very interested in getting copies of all the digital photos you
took ... maybe on disk or CD?
Thanks again for the work on the event ...
jlm
James Massey
Phone: (979) 845-8661
FAX: (979) 458-2069
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From: Judy Downs [mailto:Jdowns@cstx.gov]
Sent: Wednesday, October 08, 2003 10:33 AM
To: James Massey
Cc: Becky Surovik; Mark Smith
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We didn't get any press, but there were 451 students and parents
participating. Let me know if anybody needs any pictures for anything.
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Judith Downs
Greenways Program Manager
City of College Station
(979) 764-3844
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From: Judy Downs (mailto:Jdowns@cstx.gov]
Sent: Wednesday, October 08 , 2003 9:59 AM
To: James Massey
Subject: Walk to School Day
James,
I spoke to Dr. Cholupka after the event and he seemed fine. He knows
Debbie Huston and will have a grand daughter attending College Hills
next year. Diann had given Deb Huston the program that included
recognition of City and School District officials. Why she didn't is a
mystery. She may have just been anxious to get the children fed. Dr.
Cholupka commented that we should have more of these type of city/school
district events.
Thank you for attending. There were 451 parents and children that
attended and 6 dogs.
Judy
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Judy Downs -RE: Walk to School Day
Judith Downs
Greenways Program Manager
City of College Station
(979) 764-3844
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)iann Strom -Re : Walk to School da)'
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"Martha Brennan" <mbrennan@athletics.tamu .edu>
<Dstrom@cstx.gov>
10/9/03 11 :26AM
Re: Walk to School day
Diane, thanks so much for the opportunity to speak. I enjoy publ ic speaking and certainly what I do in the
area of health and fitness. Let me know if you need me in the future to speak to other groups that may
have an interest in similar topics. THanks.
Martha Brennan
»>"Diann Strom" <Dstrom@cstx.gov> 09/24/03 13:47 PM»>
Ms. Brennan,
Hi! Your name was given to me as a possible speaker for the City of
College Station's Walk Your Little Texan to School Day on October 8th.
We'd like you to speak to the children of College Hills Elementary
School about the importance of health and fitness.
Walk to School Day is an annual event that encourages children to walk,
rather than be driven, to school. The event encourages children to
exercise daily through walking. In addition, it reduces the number of
cars going to and from schools.
The day starts with the children meeting up at 7:15 a.m. at Thomas Park
and start the walk around 7:40 a.m. The group should arrive at 8 a.m.
and meet with other students for a pep rally at 8 a.m. We'd like you to
speak at this time, however if you'd like to join us for the walk that
would be great, too.
Please let me know if you are interested and we can work out the
details. If you have any questions, please e-mail or call me at
764-3838.
Sincerely,
Diann Strom
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Over 451 students , teachers, parents, and volunteers participated in the
Walk Our Little Texas to School Day on October 8, 2003. The City of College
Station, in cooperation with the College Station Independent School Districit, held
the event for College Hills Elementary School for the second year.
The participants meet at Thomas Park early Tuesday morning and joined
together to promote walking and bicycling to school as way to exercise. College
Station Police Department Bicycle Patrol Officers Paul Brown and Chris Suel
escorted the procession from Thomas Park to College Hills Elementary. Upon
arriving to the school the group meet for a post-walk pep rally. Students unable to
participate in the event also attended.
During the pep rally speakers talked to children about the importance of
exercise, healthy living , and safety. Principal Debbie Hudson introduced Martha
Brennan, Assistant Track and Field Coach at Texas A&M University, got the
students pumped up about exercise and healthy living.
College Station Police Officer Todd Van Dresar and Brando CSPD's
search and rescue dog followed Brennan. Van Dresar talked to the students
about the importance of being safe when walking and demonstrated some of
Brando's abilities. The audience of students, teachers, parents, volunteers,
school administrators, and city officials seemed to enjoy both speakers.
Wednesday's event was apart of International Walk to School Day. In
preparation of the event, the children were taught pedestrian and bicycle safety
by CSPD Officers Ken Petereit and Paul Brown.
A special thanks goes to all of the participants and volunteers. In
particular, College Station Councilmember James Massey; CSISD administrators
Mike Ball, Ann Ganter, Greg Mcintyre, Jane Rankin , and Eddie Coulson; CSISD
School Board President Marc Chaloupka; College Hills Elementary Principal
Debbie Hudson, Academic Coordinator Marilyn Denison, and Coach Kathy
Sillavan; CSPD; Coach Martha Brennan ; Officer Van Dresar and Brando ; and the
BushWalkers.
Walk to School Day
Who:
What:
When:
Where:
Parkway
Contact:
764-3844
College Hills Elementary School
Walk Our Little Texans to School Day
October 8, 2003 at 7:15 a.m.
Thomas Park at the southwest corner of Francis Drive and James
Judy Downs, City of College Station Greenways Program Manager,
Why: Walk Our Little Texans to School Day is part of the national and
international Walk to School Day event. This event encourages students to walk,
or bicycle, to school as an effective way to exercise. In addition, this event works
to reduce the amount of traffic in and around schools. For more information, visit
http://www.walktoschool-usa.org.
Prior to the event children at College Hills Elementary will be given a bicycle and
pedestrian safety course by College Station Police Department.
Speakers and guests at the event include:
• Martha Brennan, speaker -Texas A&M University Assistant Track and Field
Coach
• Officer Todd Van Dresar and Brando, speaker -College Station Police Department
• Bicycle Police, guests and escort -College Station Police Department (contact:
Officer Ken Petereit)
• Admin istrators from College Station Independent School District
• City of College Station Councilmembers (none have confirmed , but it is on their
calendars of events)
Who:
What:
When:
Contact:
764-3844
School
A&M Consolidated High School
Walk to School Day
October 8, 2003
Judy Downs, City of College Station Greenways Program Manager,
Melina Shellenberger 764-5500 with A&M Consolidated High
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Why: Walk to School Day is part of the national and international Walk to
School Day event. The Student Council is in charge of this event. Students at
A&M Consolidated High School are encouraged to participate.
Walk Our Little Texans to School Day -Talking points
Introductory speaker -Principal Deb Hudson
• Today is International Walk to School Day. There are students just like you
across the world , in California, the United Kingdom, and Australia , who
walked to school today.
• Introduce guest speaker, Martha Brennan , Assistant Track and Field Coach
at TAMU
Guest speaker -Martha Brennan. Texas A&M University Assistant Track and
Field Coach
• Importance of health and fitness.
Principal Deb Hudson
• Thank Ms. Brennan and give a round of applause.
• Introduce Officers~ Vandressar and Brando
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Guest speaker -Office ~ Van Dresar and K9 Officer Brando
• Introduce self and Brando
• Importance of safety when walking -
• Meet with friends. Meeting up with friends to walk to school makes
walking an adventure and it's safer, too.
• walk together, look both ways, etc. [children recently had a class about
this, so you could ask the kids about this and field questions from the
audience. Those who answer could get to meet Brando or something.]
• What to do if you get lost. Talk about Brando's abilities
• Why exercise is important. .. relate to Brando and how even dogs need
exercise.
Principal Hudson -closing remarks
• Thank Officers Vandresar and Brando and Ms. Brennan
• Thank everyone for participating -students, parents, City of College Station,
CSISD, College Station Police Department, and the BushWalkers.
• Encourage students and parents to walk, rather than drive, to school.
Walk Our Little Texans to School Day 2003
• Martha Brennan, speaker -Texas A&M University Assistant Track and Field
Coach . Athletic Department. Texas A&M University, P.O. Box 30017 ,
College Station, TX 77842-3017
• Officer Todd Van Dresar and Brando, speaker -College Station Police
Department
• Officer Ken Petereit -College Station Police Department (conducted safety
course on 10/7 /03)
• Bicycle Police, guests and escort -College Station Police Department, 2611
A Texas Avenue South , College Station , TX 77840-5039
• Administrators from College Station Independent School District: Ann Ganter,
Mike Ball , Marc Chaloupka,
• City of College Station Councilmember James Massey
• City of College Station Public Works Department
• City of College Station Development Services Department
• Bushwalkers & Volkssport Club -volunteers. 2806 Manassas, College
Station, TX 77845
Walk Our Little Texans to School Day
Participating Schools
College Hills Elementary
Participants
Principal Deb Hudson 764-5565 Departure: Thomas Park
• College Hills (Deb Hudson) -interested in doing walk like last year. Needs 600 fliers by
September 291h. Wants safety people to visit classes.
Talked to Coach Kathy Sullivan -coordinate safety folks through her (764-5565)
• Southwood Valley (Starlet Bell) -not officially participating, but would like info/brochure to
send home with kids. Dropped off 640 brochures on 10/1 /03
Speakers and Guests
• Martha Brennan, Texas A&M University Assistant Track and Field Coach. Works w/ kids and
has confirmed. 10 minute speech (458-2880)
• Officer Todd Van Dresar and K9 Officer Brando have confirmed.
• Bike Police (coordinated through Officer Ken Petereit). They've confirmed.
• Councilmembers (coordinated by Susan Manna) Councilmember Massey will attend. Susan
said that the event is on their calendars.
• CSISD Central Office Administrators -Ann Ganter, Mike Ball, Eddie Coulson
Things that need to be coordinated
• Public relations -press releases and photos. Send Becky and Patti info by 10/3/03.
• Police -bike police as escorts. Officer Petereit confirmed they will be there
• Banners for each of the schools (Ken Fogle)
• Talking points -written.
• Safety week participants -who goes to which schools
• Coach Sullivan requested police bike/pedestrian safety course (Officer Peterreit) Officer
Petereit has confirmed that they can be there on 10/7 to conduct the course.
Sponsors
• City of College Station
• College Station Independent School District
• Bush Volksmarchers -want to help. They just need instructions. Contact Glenda Baker
(979) 764-8570. Will have a table at beginning of walk and people there to walk with kids.
Freebies
T-shirts -waiting on PrintMail.
Slinky lights -need about 150. Waiting on PrintMail.
squishy Earth balls -for all students. Need 600. Waiting on PrintMail.
Stickers -need about 150. "I walked to school today!" Completed.
[!udy Do~ns -Re: Fwd: 2002 National Walk to School Day Registration
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"Judy Downs" <Jdowns@ci.college-station.tx.us>
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Re : Fwd: 2002 National Walk to School Day Registration
"Judy Downs" <Jdowns@ci.college-station.tx.us> writes:
>Mike,
>
>I want to make sure that these elementary schools will be interested in
>participating in Walk to School this year. Last year we worked with
>College Hills Elementary and had a very nice turn out. Would you like me
>to contact the principals directly? Could you please give me their names
>and contact information if that is the case. We need to coordinate some
>of this before the end of the school year since they get so busy once the
>new year begins.
>
>Thank you -Judy
>
>PS We did not receive funding for our Safe Routes to School
>application. I will forward you the explanation we received.
>
>Judith Downs
>Greenways Program Manager
>City of College Station
>(979) 764-3844
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>College Station. Embracing the past, Exploring the future.
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>Dear Judith Downs
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>Thank you for taking the time to register 5 schools for the
>2002 National Walk to School Day. We need just a little more information
>from you .
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>The Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center and the School of Public
>Health at the University of North Carolina are working jointly on a
>National
>Walk to School Evaluation Project. First and foremost, we would like to
>pass
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>along our appreciation.
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>We need school contact information (name, address, phone, and email) for
>each
>local school coordinator for the Walk to School Day. Any assistance or
>information
>you could provide to help us contact the local schools/community would be
>greatly
>appreciated. We do recognize that you may feel uncomfortable releasing
>some of th is
>information, but even limited information (like the name and address)
>would be very helpful.
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>The particular schools that were registered under your name are listed
>below.
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>Thank you for your time. We look forward to hearing from you.
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>1700 Airport Road , CB# 7426
>Chapel Hill, NC 27599
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Judy,
Each principal will determine whether or not and/or how their respective
school will
participate in this event. The names of those respective principals are
as follows:
College Hills -Debbie Hudson
Rock Prairie -Carl Dethloff
Southwood Valley -Starlet Bell
Pebble Creek -Nancy Thornberry
South Knoll -Tami Laza
If you need further information, please let me know.
Mike
/ Mr. Carl Dethloff
Rock Prairie Elementary School
3400 Welsh Avenue
College Station, Texas 77845
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The City of College Station would like to work with schools in the CSISD
to conduct a second Walk to School Day. The date for this year's Walk to
School Day is October 8, 2003 . Rather than wait until the beginning of the
school year, we thought that we would contact you to ascertain your interest
now. That way, we can start planning events for each school and have things
ready to go by the time the students return in the Fall.
I have attached some information on this event for those of you that
may be unfamiliar. Last year, one elementary school participated, College
Hills. Prior to the day, students were presented with bicycle and pedestrian
training in their physical education classes. On the day of the event, we met
at Thomas Park and walked to the school with Councilman Massey. Students
carried a Walk to School Day banner for the walk and received blinking "tail
lights" to wear. There was a short presentation at the school once we arrived.
If you are interested in planning an event for this October, please
contact me and we will put your school on our list for activities.
Thank you for considering this opportunity.
Sincerely,
Judith A. Downs
Greenways Program Manager
City of College Station
2003 Walk to School Day
College Hills Elementary School
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Participating Schools
College Hills Elementary Principal Deb Hudson 764-5565
Correspondence with Participants
Departure: Thomas Park
• College Hills (Deb Hudson) -interested in doing walk like last year. Needs 600 fliers by
September 291h. Wants safety people to visit classes.
Talked to Coach Kathy Sullivan -coordinate safety folks through her (764-5565)
• Southwood Valley (Starlet Bell) -not officially participating, but would like info/brochure to
send home with kids. just getting brochures. Need by Oct. 2
Possible Guests/Speakers
• Martha Brenna, Assistant Track and Field Coach. Works w/ kids. Has confirmed, needs to
know how long her speech should be.
• Brando (police K9) (Officer Todd Vandresar) has confirmed. Needs to know how long his
speech should be.
• Bike Police
• Councilmembers (coordinated by Susan Manna)
• CSISD Central Office Administrators -Ann Ganter, Mike Ball, Eddie Cullson, Greg Mcintyre
Things that need to be coordinated
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Public relations -press releases and photos (Becky -PR) Do we send our press release or
does she create one?~ -the,<-f wvd-e c'+
Police -bike police as escorts. Officer Petereit confirmed they will be there
Banners for each of the schools (Ken Fogle) -Ken is taking the banners to Dale Latham in
PrintMail to change the dates and then post at College Hills Elementary. AS OF 10/1 the
BANNERS HAVE NOT BEEN POSTED!!!
Talking points -written .
Safety week participants -who goes to which schools
• Coach Sullivan requested police bike/pedestrian safety course (Officer Peterreit)
Sponsors
• City of College Station
• College Station Independent School District
• Bush Volksmarchers -want to help. They 12-15 members just need instructions. I said
they could have fliers/brochures to give out a en o wa promoting their walks/club.
Contact Glenda Baker (979) 764-8570. I() -pe o
• Will have a table at beginning of walk and people there to walk with kids . Call again
. _(:-week before W;3lk to confirm everything.
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Stickers -need about 150. "I walked to school today!" finished.
. quishy Earth balls -for all students. Need 600
Sponsor Groups from 2002:
Brazos Injury Prevention Coalition -Terri Miller, 458-0124
Texas Cooperative Extension Rural Passenger Safety Program -Bev Kellner, 862-1782
September 25, 2002
City of College Station and CSISD Launching This Special Event
On Wednesday, October 2, the City of College Station and College Station Independent School District
(CSISD) will kick-off "Walk Our Little Texans to School Day," a program that aims to get children to
walk and bicycle to and from school in groups accompanied by adults. College Hills Elementary School
is serving as the lead College Station school for this exciting event.
College Hills school children and their parents are invited to join us at the southwest corner of Francis
Drive and James Parkway in Thomas Park at 7:20 a.m. From Thomas Park, we will walk to College
Hills Elementary school as a group. Once we arrive at school, there will be a gathering in the
P .E./Gymnasium Building for a special presentation.
"Walk Our Little Texans to School" gives kids a chance to be more physically active, to practice safe
pedestrian skills and to learn more about their environment. At the same time, the program encourages
people to change their neighborhoods for the better, working together, to make walking a safe and
enjoyable part of everyone's lives.
To prepare College Hills children to more safely walk or ride their bikes to school, they were provided
with a Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Class on September 24. This special safety class was taught by the
Rural Passenger Safety Division of the Texas Cooperative Extension Service and the College Station
Police Department. Additionally, all students at College Hills Elementary School are provided with Risk
Watch lessons throughout the school year. Risk Watch is an injury prevention program provided by the
College Station Fire Department and the National Fire Protection Association. Its' goal is to prevent the
eight major causes of childhood injury and death: vehicle collisions, fire and burns, choking and
suffocation, poisoning, falls, firearms, and bicycle, pedestrian and water-related accidents.
"Walk Our Little Texans To School Day" is sponsored by the Brazos Injury Prevention Coalition; the
City of College Station Fire, Greenways, Development Services and Police Departments; the Texas
Cooperative Extension -Rural Passenger Safety Program; and the Texas Department of Transportation
-Safe Communities Program.
For more information, call Judy Downs, City of College Station Greenways Coordinator, at 764-3844.
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Walk To School Sponsor Groups from 2002:
Brazos Injury Prevention Coalition -Terri Miller, 458-0124
Texas Cooperative Extension Rural Passenger Safety Program -Bev Kellner,
862-1782
Texas Department of Transportation Safe Communities Program -Teni Miller
Press Release
For immediate use
Local schoolchildren, parents and
community leaders to participate in
Walk to School Day
on October 2, 2002
m around the country to celebrate Walk to School Day on October 2, 2002.
This is the sixth year this national event has been held. Last year, more than 600,000 parents, kids and
community leaders from 49 U.S. states walked to school together that day. The idea is to walk to school
together with a purpose -to promote health, safety, physical activity and concern for the environment.
Walkers from the U.S . will be joining more than 25 countries from around the world to celebrate the third
International Walk to School Day.
______ students from
7 :13D , _ _.j_ ____ with kids, parents and community leaders walking
Other special activities associated with the walk include (8). _______________ _
Community sponsors who donated items to enhance our event include:
(9) _______________ who donated (10) ___________ and
(11) who donated (12). ___________ _
This local event is being organized by (13) __________________ . The
local contact for our event is (14) _______________ who can be reached at
(15) __________________________ _
To learn more about Walk to School Day, visit the official web site at www.walktoschool.org
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November 23, 2002
lOK & SK Volkswalk
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What is Voll~smarching?
"A sport for the people." That is the literal
translation of volkssporting. Specifically, a
volkssporting event is an organized, noncom-
petitive walk, bike, swim or a cross-country ski
designed to appeal to everyone.
The majority of volkssporting events are orga-
nized walks. Volkswalks take place on marked
trails with a measured distance of either five or
ten kilometers (3.1 or 6.2 miles). This allows
participants to exercise at their own pace. Two
kinds of volkswalks are available: regular
walking events, those which occur on weekends
with published start and finish times, and year-
round/ seasonal events, which are open any day
or, in the case of seasonal events, opened
during a limited time frame due to weather
conditions.
Not only is volkswalking good for the body and
mind, but also for sociability and education.
Curently there are approximately 425
volkssporting clubs in the United States. Each
club offers a different schedule and frequency
of events. It is safe, easy and entertaining to
exercise with a walking group. Group commit-
ments and walking goals keep one's motivation
high and help ensure one maintains a regular
exercise program .. Thousands of volkssporting
events are organized every year in historical and
natural areas; so enjoy the scenery with or
without a group.
SPONSORS:
B ~ alkers Vbltsporl Club A VA 903 . . .. .
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George Bush Presiden~al Library & Museum
1000 George Bush Drive
College Station, TX 77845
979-260-9552
DATE and TIME:
November 23, 2002
8:30 AM -12:00 AM. Finish by 3:00 PM
TRAIL: lOK and 5K Walk: (6.2 or 3.1 miles}
The trail will be along paved and gravel walk
ways around/thru The George Bush Presidential
Library and Museum and Texas A&M Univer-
sity. All trails are wheelchair and stroller
accessable.
REFRESHMENTS: Food will be available
for purchase from 11 :00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Water will be available at start/finish and check-
points. Restrooms available at start/finish.
Carry water at all times
REGISTRATION: Pre-registration available
until 11-15-2002 . All participants must sign
waiver and carry a start card. FREE walkers also·
must sign the waiver. Start cards are to be returned
to the finish table upon completion of the event.
DISCLAIMER: Bushwalkers & Volksport Club
are not liable for accidents, theft or material dam-
age. Every reasonable effort will be made to make
this event safe, enjoyable and memorable.
SANCTIONED: All Events are sanctioned
by the American Volkssport Association (A VA)
a member of the International Federation of
Popular sports (IW) and is approved for
acquisition of AV NIW awards.
BUSHWALKERS
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Anni\rersary Walk 2002
Event Patch
A limited number of Anniversary Walk patches will
be available on a first conie first serve basis. This
patch will not be re-issued. The cost of the patch
is $2.95.
Bush Walker's Pin
Bush Walker pins can be purchased year round at
the museum's admissions desk.The cost of the pin
is $5.95.