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Welcome Friends of the Trail! ... Discover the charm of the Quinte West region by exploring the Lower Trent Trail running from Trenton to Glen Ross! This 17 km trail runs through both city and country-side and because motorized vehicles are banned from the trail, it's perfect for walkers, hikers, and cyclists! In the winter it's great for skiers and snowshoe enthusiasts! The Trail is passable but some sections require some improvement, we are working on correcting this. Click here to see the Current Calendar of Events. |
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FRIENDS OF THE TRAIL ANNUAL FLEA MARKET AND TAILGATE SALE Station Park, Frankford (Corner of Wellington and Mill Street) Saturday, September 11, 2010 8:00 A.M. Tailgate Fee $5.00 payable at site. To RESERVE a Tailgate Space, please send name, email address or phone number to friendsofthetrail@yahoo.com Event Opportunities Available on the Lower Trent Trail Is your organization or group looking for a new site to hold a fundraising walk, cycle or run event? Ever thought of running a Surf N Turf Relay Race? Have you been looking for an outdoor location to hold a yard, plant or book sale? This is what the organizer of the 8 Wing Surf n Turf Race said about their event held partially on the Lower Trent trail: “The picturesque nature of their venue and the well groomed trails adds to the success of this event. Our athletes, sponsors and volunteers appreciate the cooperation and support that our community partner – Friends of the Trail provide.” For the past five years, the Friends of the Trail Inc. have been developing the LOWER TRENT TRAIL as a beautiful new nature trail in Quinte West. Located on the former CN rail line, the Lower Trent Trail runs 17 km from Glen Ross in the north to Trenton in the south.  The trail that follows the Trent Severn waterway passes through the towns of Frankford, Batawa and Glen Miller as well as through many scenic rural settings. The trail is naturally preserved and is suitable for walking, running, cycling, and snowshoeing. Sections of the trail are user friendly for the mobility impaired. You are invited to join us for an Introduction to Holding Events on the Lower Trent Trail to be held on September 26, 2010 at 1 p.m. at the site of the future Station Park located at the corner of Mill and Wellington Street in Frankford. Friends of the Trail Inc. volunteers will give an overview of the trail and park, provide you with written information and maps and take you on a short conducted tour of the trail. Friends of the Trail Inc. members will be available to discuss your event needs and to answer any questions you may have. Don't miss out on this excellent opportunity for your organization to offer an exciting new location to your event participants. To register or to obtain more information, please contact Donna Endicott at 613 966-3280 or E-mail friendsofthetrail@yahoo.com.
Golf Tournament 2010 |
Message from President Bill Gray Aug 2, 2010 Over the past few months, we made several different efforts to try and respond to the concerns of a few residents living on Hood Lane. Hood Lane is a private, unassumed road serving fifteen properties and runs along the Trent River north of Frankford. Residents who choose to live on a private road have a responsibility to maintain their road as a year round access for themselves and for emergency vehicles. These residents felt that they could not guarantee access for emergency service during the winter months and requested that the newly improved Lower Trent Trail be made available to them as an alternate emergency route for Fire Ambulance and Police vehicles. In the latter part of June we were able to reach an agreement (MOU) between the Ontario Realty Corporation as agents for the Government of Ontario, The City of Quinte West and the Friends of the Trail Inc. as licensed managers of the Lower Trent Trail. The agreement which pertains to the Hood Lane section of the trail provides for the trail to be used a secondary access route only by emergency services vehicles and only in the event Hood Lane is impassable due to inclement weather such as ice etc. The Lower Trent Trail is and will remain a Non-Motorized Trail. The provincial section of the trail is approximately 80% complete and we are seeking grants and funding to finish the work in the latter part of this year. The water line from Frankford to Batawa is now under construction and when completed this fall the trail bed in this section will be resurfaced by the city. This will provide an excellent link to the community of Batawa. The final link from Bernard Long road north to Batawa is a project set for next year, and the city has indicated they will look at their 1 Km northern section to the bridge in Glen Ross. In partnership with the Bata Development Corporation we have developed a plan to do a Waterfront loop along the Trent River in the Batawa area and expect to progress with this shortly. We also hope to begin Phase I of the planned Station Park Staging Area for the trail in 2011. This exciting project will turn a neglected, vacant lot into a shared use community park on the site of the former CN rail station at Mill and Wellington Streets in Frankford. Our membership ranks continue to grow steadily, but we can always use the talents, ideas and contribution of new volunteers. We welcome anyone who would like to be part of the continued success and growth of the Lower Trent Trail. |
| LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS Please contact Bill Gray at 613 398-0782 if you are interested in taking on one of these positions with Friends Of the Trail Inc. or if you would like more information or Email us friendsofthetrail@yahoo.com. Be part of a great team and help build a trail! |
SECRETARY Duties involve taking and distributing minutes at the monthly executive meetings; the two Board meetings a year and at the Annual General Meeting. Time Required: 3 - 6 hours per month average. Computer and key-boarding skills required. |
PRESS RELATIONS COMMITTEE MEMBER Duties involve working with the Press Relations Chair by assisting with the writing and distribution of press releases; the development and distribution of general promotion and publicity materials; providing promotion and publicity support to special events and assisting with public displays. Time Required: 3-6 hours per month. Computer and key-boarding skills required. Experience with media, public relations or special events desirable. |
VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR Duties involve working with the Membership Chair to assist with the recruitment and involvement of volunteers and members to meet the volunteer needs for FOTT's projects and activities. Time Required: 3-6 hours per month. Computer and key-boarding skills desirable. Must enjoy meeting and talking to people. |
PRESS LIAISON OFFICER The role consists of sending out press releases and announcements to appropriate newspaper, radio, and sometimes television media. This is in mutual consultation with the executive, and includes attending monthly executive meetings. All media contacts and relevant support will be provided to the new press liaison person. Press releases and announcements have included:
An interest in journalism or marketing would be helpful in this position, but not necessary. The selected candidate could expand this role into further community marketing of our organization, using their background skills. |
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