Board Members Honored by MATC

Maine A.T. Land Trust President Bill Plouffe accepts Maine Appalachian Trail Club's President Award from Tony Barrett (who also received an award).
Maine A.T. Land Trust President Bill Plouffe accepts Maine Appalachian Trail Club’s President Award from Tony Barrett (who also received an award).

Not one, not two but THREE Maine A.T. Land Trust board members received an award at the Maine Appalachian Trail Club’s Spring Meeting in April.  Bill Plouffe and Tony Barrett each received the President’s Award.  Tony received his for his commitment to a wide range of issues impacting the club as well as helping steer committees such as the Wind Power and ATC 2017 Biennial.  Bill was presented with his award (shown above – an old MATC trail sign) for his contribution of legal expertise to MATC.

Board member Bob Cummings received Honorary Membership for being a guiding force for the club, volunteering countless hours and holding leadership positions throughout his decades of service.

Tony was also crowned the meeting’s GORP Champ for his prize-winning trail mix.