The Appalachian Trail Museum conducted its annual Membership Meeting by Zoom this evening. The Museum members attending elected officers and directors for a two year term.
Ed Riggs was elected Secretary and Robert Croyle was re-elected Membership Secretary. Judy Bennett and Dakota Jackson were re-elected as non-officer Directors and Larry Luxenberg was elected as a Director. At a Board meeting immediately following the Membership meeting, Tracey Ash was elected as Treasurer to fill the remaining term of Jay Sexton, who had announced his resignation. Officers continuing to serve include President Bill O’Brien and Vice President Gwen Loose as well as non-officer Directors Jennifer Boag, Jim Foster, Mills Kelly, Ryan Seltzer and Ed Shoenberger.
Ed Riggs was elected Secretary and Robert Croyle was re-elected Membership Secretary. Judy Bennett and Dakota Jackson were re-elected as non-officer Directors and Larry Luxenberg was elected as a Director. At a Board meeting immediately following the Membership meeting, Tracey Ash was elected as Treasurer to fill the remaining term of Jay Sexton, who had announced his resignation. Officers continuing to serve include President Bill O’Brien and Vice President Gwen Loose as well as non-officer Directors Jennifer Boag, Jim Foster, Mills Kelly, Ryan Seltzer and Ed Shoenberger.
Jay Sexton (l) with Larry Luxenberg Also during the Membership Meeting, Larry Luxenberg was given the title of Founder and President Emeritus. The following comments were made during Larry’s nomination: "Larry Luxenberg's life has been inextricably tied to the Appalachian Trail since he read a news story about it in grade school. This led to his 1980 A.T. thru-hike and his involvement with key trail groups like Appalachian Trail Conservancy, Appalachian Long Distance Hikers Association, the American Hiking Society and many others. But Larry's crowning achievement was the realization in 2010 of his decades long dream to open a Museum devoted to America's most famous long distance hiking trail. Larry has been named an honorary life member of both Appalachian Trail Conservancy and Appalachian Long Distance Hikers Association, and was elected to the A.T. Hall of Fame in 2016."
Longtime former Treasurer Jay Sexton was given the title of Treasurer Emeritus. In nominating Jay, Larry Luxenberg noted that Jay has served the Museum with distinction as Treasurer for decades and in other roles, such as supervising the Ironmasters Mansion hostel. Jay received the Museum's Lifetime Achievement Award in 2023. President Bill O’Brien noted that he plans to nominate Jay as a non-officer Director of the Museum at an upcoming special Membership meeting.
Longtime former Treasurer Jay Sexton was given the title of Treasurer Emeritus. In nominating Jay, Larry Luxenberg noted that Jay has served the Museum with distinction as Treasurer for decades and in other roles, such as supervising the Ironmasters Mansion hostel. Jay received the Museum's Lifetime Achievement Award in 2023. President Bill O’Brien noted that he plans to nominate Jay as a non-officer Director of the Museum at an upcoming special Membership meeting.
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