Access Fund
E-News #57
July 2005
The Access Fund
E-News Online
IN THIS ISSUE:
Adopt-a-Crag Challenge 2005- 58 events and counting
NE Regional Access Workshop a Success!
Up Next, Fall Activist Forum
Rumbling Bald Update, North Carolina
Daniel Boone National Forest and Red River Gorge, KY
Cultural Programs at Devils Tower National Monument
A Fond Farewell
Access Fund Hiring Media Manager
Access Fund Events
Vertical Times #64 (June Issue) is NOW Online as a PDF!
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Adopt-a-Crag
Challenge 2005
58 events and counting
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How can you do your part to help the climbing community reach the
anchors? Easy, grab a friend and plan a
clean-up at your favorite crag. Be it
your posse of 10 or the entire town, you can organize an Adopt-a-Crag and give
back to the places that continually give all of us so much. To download an Adopt-a-Crag manual, visit the
Access Fund at: accessfund.org/adopt
Click here to see a list of currently scheduled
Adopt-a-Crags
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Items discussed at
the workshop included: USFS Forest Plan revision; Updates from State Parks – possible
changes in management;
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Up Next, Fall Activist Forum
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For more
information, contact Shawn Tierney 303.545.6772
x105, shawn@accessfund.org
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Rumbling Bald Update, North Carolina
(By Sean Cobourn, AF Regional Rep and CCC President)
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Daniel Boone National Forest and Red River Gorge, KY
(By Bill Strachan, RRGCC President)
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In 2004 the
In addition, the Red River Gorge area has been designated as an
archaeological district. Conflicts between newly identified archaeological
sites and existing climbs have already resulted in additional temporary route
closures. Specific route closure
information is posted at rrgcc.org
The “Military Wall Cliffline Protection and Restoration Project” now
being planned by the Forest Service would protect existing archaeological
resources, while allowing a number of routes now under temporary closure to be
reopened at the popular Military Wall crag. In 1998 the RRGCC and the Forest
Service participated in a cooperative trail project at Military Wall funded in
part with an Access Fund grant and in 2001, funded by another Access Fund
grant, the RRGCC and the Forest Service cooperated in conducting an
archaeological excavation at this crag.
More information on both the LAC process and
The biggest victories at the Red have come from RRGCC’s “If we own it,
they can’t close it” approach. January 20, 2005 marked the one year anniversary
since the RRGCC purchased the 700 acre Pendergrass-Murray Recreational Preserve
securing access to a number of existing crags with well over 100 existing
routes. In August 2004 the RRGCC began development of the previously untouched
Sore Heel Hollow area of the property. So far five new crags with over 50 new
sport routes have been established. With a pricetag of nearly $30,000, monetary
support through RRGCC membership, tax exempt donations, and business
sponsorship is crucial to continuing the RRGCC’s mission to secure access on
both public and private land. To become a member of the RRGCC or contact them,
visit rrgcc.org
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Cultural Programs at Devils Tower National Monument
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For more information contact the
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A Fond Farewell
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Access Fund Hiring Media
Manager
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The Access Fund is the only national climber
advocacy organization keeping climbing areas open and conserving the climbing
environment through advocacy, grassroots alliances, education, stewardship and
acquisitions. We believe in the diversity of the climbing experience, an ethic
of personal responsibility, self regulation, minimal impact and sound
management of climbing resources throughout the United States.
The Media Manager supports all core programs of the
Access Fund, including membership, marketing, special events, development,
advocacy and conservation. The Media Manager is the editor of and responsible
for design and production of Access Fund newsletter, e-news, and other
marketing communications as assigned by Director of Marketing and Business
Development (MBD) including ads and other collateral. The Media Manager manages
and builds the photo database and coordinates usage with photographers. The Media
Manager manages portions of the website that are managed in-house and looks for
ways to improve design and functionality. The Media Manager helps develop
marketing and advertising concepts and designs, and is the Access Fund's
liaison with the print media for advertising. The Media Manager keeps a
publishing production schedule and works with the rest of the staff to meet
deadlines and continually improve the quality and impact of Access Fund
publications. The Media Manager also oversees the out-sourced administration of
the Access Fund website, and is responsible for locating and interfacing with
printers, pre-press houses, writers, photographers, and other agents who may be
engaged by the Access Fund to fulfill our design or publications needs. The Media
Manager reports to the MBD.
Key requirements include: High level of creative
and production quality. Strong attention to detail. Excellent writing and oral
communication kills, mature professional judgment and the ability to maintain
relationships with individuals, organizations and other external partners; and
working collaboratively but also take the ball and run with it in our
fast-paced organization. Mac proficient- extensive knowledge of Adobe design
software and other industry standard software. Proficient with web design.
Photography background a plus. Climbing background preferred. Competitive
salary and benefits. Small, progressive workplace in Boulder, Colorado.
Send resume
and cover letter electronically no later than July 31st 2005 to the Access Fund
Marketing and Business Development Director at: robb@accessfund.org.
Be sure to write "Media Manager 2005" in the email subject.
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Access Fund Events
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Check out the
latest Access Fund affiliated events accessfund.org/events/events.php
To streamline the
events process, the AF has created a new page on the website under the EVENTS
tab where interested people or groups can complete a webform for their event.
If your event qualifies, membership materials and goodies may be sent
additionally. All events the AF is involved with will be included on the event
schedule. The deadline for event registration is one month prior to event. To
register an event, visit: accessfund.org/events/index.php/
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Vertical Times #64 (June Issue) is NOW Online as a PDF!
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The June issue of
Vertical Times (volume 64) is online as a PDF file for downloading. The issue
offers additional news and photos (not included in the Access Fund E-News). It
can be downloaded from accessfund.org/news/vt.php
(Adobe Acrobat is required).
Viewing Vertical
Times online instead of receiving the paper version decreases printing and
mailing costs, thus allocating more funds to protect YOUR CLIMBING FUTURE. To
take part in this effort, and cease shipment of the Vertical Times to your
home, e-mail your name and address to memberservices@accessfund.org
with "Remove Vertical Times" as the subject.
Presently, 2185
members have chosen our online option - a savings of over $10,900 per year to
be utilized towards the Access Fund's
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