Maine Chapter “Appie” for 2012

At the Maine Chapter Annual Meeting on November 2, Kim Sanders was selected as the Maine Chapter “Appie of the Year” for 2012. Kim recently became re-involved with the chapter and in the last year she has brought resurgence to the Young Members Committee by recruiting and motivating new leaders, organizing trips, arranging social events, and leading several trips herself. Her enthusiasm easily transmits to other leaders as well as participants. She is also very perceptive of trip participant’s needs and desires, all with a cheerful disposition and sincere interest in people’s, as she has stated “life stories” and making new connections and relationships on the trail. She is more focused on the journey along the way, versus attaining the summit. The hand-hewn maple walking stick given to the current Appie of the Year was passed from Michelle Moody (last year’s Appie of the Year) to Kim. Please congratulate Kim when you see her on the trails!