David Preston Obituary David Preston November 17, 1933 – March 26, 2024 David Preston, age 90, of Essex, Connecticut, died peacefully in Essex on March 26th, 2024. Dave was born on November 17, 1933, in Boston, Massachusetts, a son of Roger and Anita Preston of Waban, Massachusetts. He was predeceased by his brothers, Peter, Fred,…
Please join us for an in-person OH meet-up planned for Friday 5/3 at the Shannon Door Pub in Jackson (the Oak Lee, for some of you). This is the night before the work detail/spring reunion at the cabin, so if you’re in town for that, or in town anyway, pelase drop by. There is nothing…
Calling OH Ambassadors! Update as of 4/19/24: we still have spots for Galehead, Greenleaf, and Lakes OHA Ambassadorships are available for an OHA member in good standing (i.e., you’ve paid your dues, literally and figuratively) to come to a hut with a companion for a comped night at a hut. Your mission is to share the magic of…
STEERING COMMITTEE MEETING, APRIL 16, 2023, 6:30, VIA ZOOM https://us06web.zoom.us/j/3105879688?pwd=bW1NQUxnNUZPaURCdi9EdXBtM3hkQT09 Or Phone: 929‐205‐6099, Meeting Number: 3105879688#, Passcode: 780291# 1. Secretary’s Report (Jared Liu) Approve Minutes for 11/14/23 Bylaw changes Additional mailing? 2. Treasurer’s Report (AL Razat) 3. Cabin Report (Emily Benson) Road repairs 4. Gala (Phoebe Howe & EB Brandt) 5.…
Richard S. “Dick” Hayes Jr., 94, died on Friday, February 16, 2024 at his home at River Woods, Manchester, NH. He was born on May 28, 1929 in Chicago, IL to Richard S. and Teresa D. Hayes and was raised in Montclair, NJ. Dick lived a life filled with love, laughter and unwavering dedication to his…
Peter Brockway Walker Beloved husband of Cynthia A Walker, father of Paul and Mark Walker and grandfather of Dallas H.K. Walker, died peacefully at home in Asheville, North Carolina on the evening of December 16, 2023 at the age of 92. Born January 31, 1931 in Boston, Massachusetts to Wallace Haynes Walker and Isabella Brockway Walker, he…
Cornell MacDonald Grout 1931-2023 Cornell MacDonald Grout, Don, died peacefully and well cared for on October 19 th 2023 while surrounded by his loving family at Hospice of Jefferson County, in Watertown, New York. Born December 17 th 1931, in Albany, New York to Emily Cornell and Harold MacIntyre Grout, Don attended Harvey School through…
Originally the work weekend at the cabin was going to be on Saturday 5/11 and we were planning an OH meet-up for Friday 5/10 at the Shannon Door Pub in Jackson (the Oak Lee, for some of you). In light of the fact that the work weekend has been moved to 5/4, the meet-up will…
OHA Annual Spring Reunion and Potluck-Saturday, May 4 th, 2024 from 9am til “whenever” although the grills will shut down at 2:00 pm Come on up to the OH Cabin and let’s welcome the arrival of spring! We will be gathering again to get the cabin ready for the summer months ahead, followed by a…
Please see this link for the obituary for Betsy Byrd. In September 2023, she was publicly recognized for her decades-long dedication to the AMC Hut System and was named “Honorary OH- Madam Secretary”.
Philip Preston (OH), 84, died November 16, 2023 at his home, the Homestead Farm in Ashland, New Hampshire. In addition to his own stint on the 1956 Madison Springs Hut croo, Phil was part of a outdoors-loving family with a long pedigree in the Huts…
The landscape photographer George DeWolfe, OH, died on July 2, 2023 at the age of 78. As a young man, George climbed in the Alps and Tetons, among other ranges, before finding a welcoming home in the Whites and at the AMC in the early 1970s , where he worked at Tuckerman and was AMC’s first artist-in-residence, a position that combined two of his greatest passions; mountains and photography.
2/2/24 update. The fund-raising for the two pavers has come to completion with $1,300 being raised. The OHA will be purchasing two pavers. Thank you to all who donated and supported this effort. After enjoying Brian Fowler’s presentation at Fall Fest 2023, several OH stopped and visited the Old Man of the Mountain Plaza and…
OHA Steering Committee Meeting Minutes, November 14, 2023 Called to Order: 6:33pm Attendance: Steering Committee Present: Emma “EB” Brandt, Jesse Carlson, Al Kamman, Jared Liu, Anne-Laure “AL” Razat, Lawrence “Stroker” Rogovin, Kimberly “Schroeder” Steward, Deirdre Vander Schaff, Doug Shaffer, Bethany Taylor, Gerry Whiting Steering Committee Absent: Carter Bascom, Phoebe Howe Guests: Bill Barrett (phone), Brian…
Agenda for OH Steering Committee Meeting, January 9th, 2024 6:30, via Zoom https://us06web.zoom.us/j/3105879688?pwd=bW1NQUxnNUZPaURCdi9EdXBtM3hkQT09 Or Phone: 929‐205‐6099, Meeting Number: 3105879688#, Passcode: 780291# Secretary’s Report (Jared Liu) Approve Minutes for 11/14/23 Bylaw changes Treasurer’s Report (AL Razat) Cabin Report (Emily Benson) Road repairs Long-term parking solution Fallfest (Phoebe & Stroker) Featured speaker(s)? Honorary Member nominations? Term Limits…
As many are aware, the town of Jackson was extremely hard hit in the rain event on Monday December 18th, 2023. Washburn Way, the private road for the OH Cabin was heavily damaged during this time. If you plan to stay at the cabin, please utilize the winter parking areas on Route 16 and do…
OHA Steering Committee Meeting Minutes, September 19, 2023 Called to Order: 6:31pm Attendance: Steering Committee Present: Carter Bascom, Emma “EB” Brandt, Jeff Colt, Phoebe Howe, Jared Liu, Lawrence “Stroker” Rogovin, Kimberly “Schroeder” Steward, Gerry Whiting, Dawson Winch, Alex Ziko Steering Committee Absent: Riley Steward, Deirdre Vander Schaff, Bethany Taylor Guests: Bill Barrett (phone), Brian Post,…
OHA Annual Meeting Meeting Minutes, November 4, 2023 Called to Order: 7:15pm Attendance After a roll call across the decades, 1960s clearly represented in the great numbers! There were 53 voting members in attendance, and a quorum was established. President (Stroker Rogovin) Stroker went through a number of recognitions including: Cabin Committee: Brian Post,…
Please join us for your Steering Committee meeting as we help guide YOUR organization. The Zoom details are the same each time but here they are again. Tune in at 6:30 pm and please have your name showing on your device screen so we know who every one is. Agenda will be posted soon. URL: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/3105879688?pwd=bW1NQUxnNUZPaURCdi9EdXBtM3hkQT09…
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