Hello Patrol 2,
 
      For those of you that might not be aware, I (George Gallie) was elected to lead Patrol 2 for 2012 at our October 2011 meeting. I must say that I have already had an outpouring of offers to aid with certain tasks, and I deeply appreciate it.
 
     I wanted to take a few minutes to start a conversation about our plans for 2012. Those of you who know me, and likely even those who don't know me, recognize that I love jeeping. Nothing makes me happier then to be up in the mountains pushing both myself, and my rig. Having said that, I intend for 2012 to be a very active one for Patrol 2 on the trail. I also intend for Patrol 2 to stay very active in the MHJC in general helping with things like All for fun, and hopefully involving us more heavily in activies that the MHJC parent club organizes and runs. It is also my hope that we can do things together as a group that do not actually involve bouncing our rigs off of rocks.
 
    Below I have a basic outline for what my goals are for runs for 2012. Please understand that these runs are not the only runs I hope Patrol 2 runs next year it is simply the runs that "I" am putting on the checklist. What I am asking from all our you is what runs do you want added onto the checklist? Are there any runs that are listed that you would like to lead? If so, please mention it. If I identified a leader for a run, and have not actually spoken to you yet, are you willing to lead that run? If I identified myself as a leader for a run, and you would like to lead it, please speak up. As always, any full member of patrol 2 can schedule a run for anytime they wish, and at any time they wish so that will certainly not be changing while I lead Patrol 2.
 
   The second part of my post involves areas that I already have offers of help, or areas that help is still needed in. If you would like to volunteer for any of these positions, please let me know.
 
   I will be keeping a running document on all run suggestions, as well as positions that people have volunteered to help with and positions that I still need help with. I will regularly update both our website, and our membership at Patrol 2 meetings.
 
George
 
(303)-877-7351
GeorgeGallie@aol.com
 
Patrol 2 Goals for 2012
 
Day Runs:
 
Storm Mountain, Storm Drain (Vic Padilla leads) Rated 4-6 76 miles NW from downtown Denver. 1.75 hours drive time
Carnage Canyon (Richard Dillon Leads) Rated 9-10 120 miles SW of Downtown Denver 2.5 hours drive time. Will be run March 24 2012 with the Chinaman Spring run
Chinaman Spring (George Leads) Rated 6-8 120 miles SW of Downtown Denver 2.5 hours drive time Scheduled March 24 2012
Chinaman Fall (George Leads) September 2012 Rated 6-8 120 miles SW of Downtown Denver 2.5 hours drive time Scheduled September 29 2012
Holy Cross (weekday run, Charlie Erlandson leads?) Rated 7-9  120 miles WSW of Downtown Denver CO 2.5 hours drive time
Beginners run to The Fins south of Guanella Pass accessed via Grant CO, Includes Patrol 2 meeting (George leads) Rated 2-3 May 2012 60 miles WSW of Downtown Denver CO 1.25 hours drive time Scheduled June 14 2012
Beginners run to Santiago Mine, Includes Patrol 2 meeting (George leads) Rated 2-4 July 2012 50 miles W of Denver CO 1.0 hours drive time Scheduled July 14 2012
Eagle Rock, Saran Wrap. (Richard Dillon leads?) Rated 7-8 125 miles SSW of Denver CO 2.25 hours drive time
Rampart Range Snow Runs (Leaders needed) January to March 2012 2-3 runs Rated 3-6 75 Miles WSW of Denver CO 1.75 hours drive time
Spring Creek (Brandon Morris leads?) Rated 6-8 40 Miles W of Denver CO 1.0 Hour drive time
Daisy Mae Run The ladies of Patrol 2 take the guys on a run. (Leader needed.) Red Cone/Radical Hill Rated 4-6 70 miles WSW of Denver CO 1.5 hours drive time Scheduled August 11 2012
Left Hand Canyon (George Leads) Rated 5-6 50 Miles NW of Denver CO 1.0 Hour drive time
Moody Hill / Crystal Mountain (Vic Padilla Laeds) Rated 5-8 80 Miles NNW from Denver CO 1.75 hours drive time
Park Creek  /  T33 (Leader Needed) Rated 4-6 52 miles NW of Denver CO 1.25 hours drive time
Twin Cone (Leader Needed) Rated 5-6 70 Miles WSW of Denver CO 1.5 hours drive time
Yankee Hill (Leader Needed) Patrol 2 trail maintenance run Rated 2-3 40 Miles W of Downtown Denver CO .75 hours drive time Scheduled June 23 2012
Liberty Trail, Patriot Trail, Independence Trail (leader needed) Rated 9-10 115 miles SSW of Downtown Denver CO 2.5 hours drive time
 
Overnight runs:
 
Moab fall run (Jim Chambers leads?) Rated 4-9 355 W of Denver CO miles 6 hours Drive Time
Rubicon Trail (Rich Stockton Leads) October 2012 Rated ??? 1,100 miles W of Denver CO 18 hours drive time Scheduled September 1 to 9 2012
The Maze (Jerry Kennedy leads) Rated ??? 500 Miles W of Denver CO 10.25 hours drive time Scheduled April 21 to 27 2012
Memorial Day Moab (Jerry Kennedy Leads) Rated 4-9 355 Miles W of Denver CO miles 6 hours Drive Time Scheduled May 25 to 28 2012
Mt. Antero (Jerry Kennedy Leads) Patrol 2 trail maintenance run Rated 3-4 140 miles SW of Downtown Denver CO 3.0 hours drive time Scheduled July 6 to 8 2012
Wheeler National Monument (Pat Underwood Leads) Rated ??? 250 miles SSW of Downtown Denver CO 5.5 hours drive time Proposed mid July 2012

 
Steamboat Springs run (Leader needed) Rated 4-6  225 miles NW of Downtown Denver CO 4.5 hours drive Proposed August 2011

 
Positions:
 
 Deputy Patrol Leader: Primary duty, represent Patrol 2 at MHJC Parent Club Meetings and MHJC Director Meetings when Patrol 2 Leader is unable to do so.

 Richard Stockton
Glenn Gibson
Jim Chambers
 
 Meeting Coordinator: Coordinate Patrol 2 meetings. The meeting coordinator will schedule the time and place of all Patrol 2 meetings. The meeting host will determine the food theme for the meeting.
 
  Janet Maxwell 
 
Yvonne

 Webmaster: The webmaster will maintain and update the Patrol 2 website as needed and able.
 
 David McDaniel
 
 Event Coordinator: The event coordinator will be responsible for coordinating non-jeeping events for Patrol 2. Glenn has suggested bowling, but other possibilities could include dinner and a movie, a Super Bowl party, or really just anything that is not jeeping.
 
 Volunteer needed.
 
 All 4 Fun Coordinator: Represent and help plan Patrol 2’s participation in All 4 Fun. Preferably this will be someone who has actually attended this event in the past, and plans on attending again this year.
 
 Richard Stockton
 
 Membership Coordinator:  Monitors the Active Roster. Track current member’s membership renewal. Prep packets for new members. Point of contact for potential new members and aid them with the application process.
 
 Hannah Roberts
 
Treasurer:  The treasurer will collect all funds donated to support Patrol 2 activities and disburse these funds as required and as directed by the Patrol 2 Leader.
 
Linda McDonough