Next Meeting: Wednesday July 16 in Ft. Wayne

NEXT MEETING - Mark your calendar and plan to be with us on Wednesday, July 16, 2008, in the "Summit City" when we meet in the Allen County Fort Wayne Historical Society's History Center at 1:30 p.m.

The History Center is conveniently located downtown Fort Wayne at 302 East Berry Street. [From the west traveling east, follow U.S. 24 or Jefferson Street into Fort Wayne, and at Lafayette Street turn north and go to the 3rd stop light and turn west on Berry Street. In one half block look for a left turn into the Allen County Fort Wayne Historical Society History Center's parking lot. Traveling from the East heading West, U.S. 24 in Washington Street. Turn north on Lafayette Street and go to the 2nd stop light and turn west on Berry Street. See the History Center in one half block on the left side of Berry Street.]

Our meeting host is the Allen County Fort Wayne Historical Society.

Our Agenda:

1. Opening Remarks

2. Membership: "Banks of the Wabash Chapter" renewal memberships were due in April as our "anniversary" month but it's not too late and your renewal is appreciated. When you do submit your $15.00 individual membership to Banks of the Wabash ( PO Box 1253, Lafayette, Indiana, 47902) don't forget to mark it "Wabash & Erie Towpath."

3: Markers/Signs:
a) Progress Report of "River Road" markers to be used to introduce the Wabash River Heritage Corridor (WRHC) route. These signs are now available through your WRHC Commissioners or for more information contact Ron James.
b) Wabash River Heritage Corridor Trail markers will be forthcoming. These are intended for trail heads and along major roads to mark when crossing the WRHC Trail.
c) Progress of Directional Towpath Trail "Canal Boat" silhouette Banner signs for use to direct trail users through Wabash County are being planned and already in place in Carroll County.
d) View the new "Wabash & Erie Canal Towpath Trail" sign approved and planned for use in Allen County.

4. Trail Manual: Our Situation Analysis draft reveals each step of the driving directions highlighted by bullet points. Each point now may be expanded to become its own page in the Manual. Each page should include: 1) a map prepared for use as both a driving route and or a walking trail of the area in increments of 3 to 4 miles while in distances of only 3 or 4 blocks in urban areas both; 2) background and current information about land ownership; 3) assure that the marked trail connects properly addressing obstacles and meeting adjoining map trails.

5. Adjournment