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--></style></head><body lang=EN-US link="#467886" vlink="#96607D" style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Hi Bicyclists,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Thank you so much for cycling with us this season!! We so enjoyed riding with you all!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>If you want to see your bike trip leaders one more time this year, please attend the <i>Chapter’s Annual Meeting</i> social on <b>Saturday, 10/25/2025 from 2-5 pm at the Polish American Citizens Club, S. Deerfield, MA</b>. See information and registration link below.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none'><img width=325 height=109 style='width:3.3888in;height:1.1354in' id="Picture_x0020_1" src="cid:image001.png@01DC3836.EA44F750"></span><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p align=center style='text-align:center'><strong><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Join Us for Our Annual Meeting & Social!</span></strong><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><br><strong><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Saturday, October 25, 2025, | 2:00 – 5:00 PM</span></strong><br><strong><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Polish American Citizens Club, 46 S. Main St., South Deerfield, MA</span></strong></span></b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Come celebrate another amazing year with the Appalachian Mountain Club – Western MA Chapter!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><br>This free, friendly gathering is a chance to reconnect with old friends, meet new ones, and help shape our chapter's future as we look ahead to AMC's 150th anniversary in 2026!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> What's Happening<o:p></o:p></span></p><ul type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><strong><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Elections & Updates</span></strong><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>: Vote for our new slate of officers and hear highlights from an incredible year of adventures and accomplishments.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><strong><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Inspiring Presentations: </span></strong><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></li><ul type=circle><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo1'><em><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Jim Pelletier</span></em><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> will share fascinating updates on wildlife in Western MA and the ongoing Mass Pike wildlife bridge study.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo1'><em><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Danielle Rich</span></em><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> will explore how time outdoors strengthens our mental health and social connections.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo1'><em><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Jon Cocina will give an AMC update </span></em><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><strong><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Recognition: </span></strong><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></li><ul type=circle><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo1'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> Appie of the Year<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo1'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Most Valuable Committee Members<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo1'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>New leaders<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo1'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>25/50-year members<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><strong><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Community Connection</span></strong><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>: Enjoy refreshments and a cash-only bar while mingling with fellow outdoor enthusiasts.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><p><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> <strong><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Give Back – Winter Gear Drive</span></strong><o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Let's help our neighbors stay warm this winter! Bring gently used coats, boots, hats, gloves, or scarves to donate to unhoused individuals across Western Massachusetts.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p><strong><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Don't Miss Out!</span></strong><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Space is limited —<a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__activities.outdoors.org_s_oc-2Dactivity_a5UUN000001cO3x2AE_act00015725&d=DwMFaQ&c=euGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-v5A_CdpgnVfiiMM&r=mH7IkQg97R9pXfrYdos3QEEDJ9Adw2papFBXD-ETPZw&m=ThDedtov7LC75dudwY7CMhitawtLpFE3qI5UjEH78HihT-Y6dUL7oRzVzM8MwdbM&s=rpG6juUsglJhJ1DlE99iffkJs3rffnKjL_9HJg5nqsA&e=">Register today </a>to reserve your spot at this fun, meaningful event! <o:p></o:p></span></p><p><strong><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> </span></strong><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><img border=0 width=151 height=150 style='width:1.5763in;height:1.5659in' id="_x0000_i1025" src="cid:image002.jpg@01DC3837.74DD5010"></span></b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Janine/Chair Bicycling and Trip Leader<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></body></html>