MOU with the City of Richmond is signed!
The dream is now a reality!
Good news today we received the approved MOU from the City of Richmond for all of the parks. The parks are: James River, Powhite, Forest Hill, Larus, Dogwood Dell and Bryan.
This now gives the club the legitimate acceptance of the City. They understand that we are very active and that the public wants trails. The City understands that volunteer groups are vital for things that they can not pay for and we proved that with professionalism and hard work RA MORE is the go to group for trails. We can not abuse this agreement and we need to work with the City to make best urban trails in the US.
This will give the club access to work on the trails we have not built or maintained in the past. All work will be approved supervised by Nathan Burrel.
We will be planning what trails to work on over the next few months.
If you have questions about the MOU please PM me. We will not start work until we have consulted the City.
Also, we will have a open meeting the 3rd Wednesday in September 6:30 at the JRP visitor center.
Greg Rollins
Map of the James River Park trails now available
The official map of the various trails and recreation opportunities is now available here as a PDF.
XTERRA sends MORE a "Thank you"!
A note from Cindy Hii, Richmond MORE Treasurer:
Hello,
We received in the mail a token of Xterra's appreciation to Richmond-MORE, which include:
1. A plaque signed by Janet Clark, President of Team Xterra Unlimited, reading "Certification of Appreciation presented to Richmond-MORE. Thank you for your support of the Xterra East Championship on Brown's island, June 14-15, 2008".
2. A donation of $1,110
3. Note from Janet Clark with the following words:
"Dear Friends at RA MORE!
Enclosed is a donation in support of your great work on the trails of the James River Park System.
It is Xterra's pleasure & privilege to enjoy them once a year - and we were absolutely impressed with the improvements we saw this year.
These trails are a testament to your organization and what can be done with a willing & able community.
Congratulations!
Regards and aloha,
Janet"
I think every one of our members, volunteers and supporters deserve a pat on the back and a big BRAVO!!!
