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TEXAS WANDERERS Fort Sam Houston, Tx

	The TEXAS WANDERERS is San Antonio's oldest "Volkssport" club. Our aim is to promote walking and other volkssports and to encourage fellowship among the participants.
	Although we are organized under the sponsorship of the Outdoor Recreation Center of Fort Sam Houston, membership is open to all persons regardless of race, sex, religion or military status. We meet on the last Thursday of each month (except for May, June, July, August, November, and December) at St. David's Episcopal Church & School, 1300 Wiltshire Ave., Terrell Hills, Tx. at 7:30 PM. Directions: From Harry Wurzbach proceed south toward Fort Sam Houston, cross Rittiman Road and go to the third street on the right, which is Wiltshire Ave. Turn right on Wiltshire Ave., and proceed 0.4 miles to the Church. Prior to our monthly meeting, the club members meet for dinner at 6:00 PM at the EL MARACUMBE RESTAURANT which is located at 1518 Austin Hwy. at Harry Wurzbach in Sunset Square and located adjacent to the new HEB. The food is excellent, reasonable prices and a large menu selection. Come dine and socialize with us. Additionally, the TEXAS WANDERERS are active in the community by collecting NON-PERISHABLE FOOD items for a local food pantry at all meetings and events sponsored by the TEXAS WANDERERS.
	WHAT IS VOLKSSPORTING? The sport is governed by the International Federation of Popular Sports (IVV) and the American Volkssport Association (AVA). The AVA is a non-profit, charitable organization whose goal is to promote physical fitness through stress-free exercise which is organized and fun events known as Volkssports. Volkssports include non-competitive 10 kilometer (6.2 mile) walks, bike events or swim events. It's not a race. It's a fun activiity you do with a club, with your family, with your pet, with your friends, or just by yourself. There are 3 active local volkssport clubs in San Antonio, many though-out the United States, and around the world. Local clubs host the walking events and our trails are selected for safety, scenic interest, historic areas, natural beauty and walkability. The trails are marked or maps are provided. Trails may be in cities, towns, parks, forest, rural areas, anywhere there is an interesting place to walk. We welcome new members, but you don't have to join the club to enjoy the volkssporting events. All events are open to the public. The events are fun and informative. Go at YOUR own pace: stroll, powerwalk, or jog. Everyone who participates is a winner and is eligible to receive the event award. Volkswalk events are a great way to get regular exercise, meet new friends, and learn more about the areas where you walk. MEMBERSHIP ADVANTAGES As a new member, you will receive a club patch free of charge and a membership card showing dues are paid for the year. The club newsletter "TEX'S TRAIL TALK" features a schedule of area walks that can easily be pulled from the newsletter for reference, updates from the IVV, AVA, and the Texas Volkssport Association (TVA), and helpful columns relating to various subjects." Club memorabilia (jackets, Polo shirts, T-shirts, "Lil Tex" club pins, club patches, nametags, etc.) may be purchased at reasonable rates. Click here to go to printable Membership Application. Click here for a Texas Wanderers Fact Sheet. CLUB AWARDS Members of the TEXAS WANDERERS can participate in a variety of award programs in addition to the IVV events and distance awards. TVA Ten/Twenty Event Awards: Ten event award is a patch for members who complete 10 sanctioned events in the State of Texas during a calendar year. (First year patch $4.00 ea., Second year through eleventh year petal $1.50 ea). Twenty event award is a ontinuation of the Ten in Texas award and begins in the twelfth year. Members who have completed 20 events in the State of Texas during a calendar year are eligible for the Twenty Event Award (1st patch $4.00 ea, subsequent year petals $1.50 ea). Chuck Steuhm Award: An annual award commemorating the late Chuch Steuhm and honoring one exemplary volksmarcher each year. IVV INDIVIDUAL ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS   Individual achievement awards are granted by the IVV to individuals based on the number of events completed and kilometers walked. IVV Event and Distance Record Books cost $5.00 each and may be purchased at the various walks. New walker packets are available for participants new to volkssports. The New Walker Packet includes two books and coupons, a $25.00 value for $5.00! When you complete the walk, your record books will be certified at the finish table. Certification is a coded stamped impression indicating the event completed and the distance walked. We urge you to obtain your record books as early as possible in order to recieve IVV credit for all events and kilometers you complete.

Contact Information for Club Officials

	President
		Vacant
	Vice President
		Vacant
	Treasurer
		Gerald Kamicka Jr.	GeraldK726@aol.com 210-658-2160
	Secretary
		Sarah Rubio	rrubio1@satx.rr.com
	Membership Secretary
		Linda Goodman	GeraldK726@aol.com 210-658-2160
	Publicity
		Jimmie Eisen	210-344-4278
	Community Relations
		Linda Goodman	GeraldK726@aol.com 210-658-2160
	Trail Master
		Vacant
	Newsletter
		Andy Thomas	txwdrsnewsletter@yahoo.com

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CLUB YEAR ROUND EVENTS

	We host two YRE events. One is the Riverwalk which has consistantly been in the AVA TOP 10 YREs. Click here for 2008 flyer.
	The other Year Round Event is at Fort Sam Houston. Click here for 2008 flyer.
	Click here for online Google map of YREs.

UPCOMING EVENTS

4/19/2008 - Walk Start: Medical Department Museum, Fort Sam Houston Event City: San Antonio Write for more information to: 102 Wildridge Trail Universal City, Tx 78148 Contact: Gerald Kamicka, (210)658-2160 GeraldK726@aol.com	5/10/2008 - Walk Start: San Antonio Botanical Gardens Event City: San Antonio Write for more information to: 102 Wildridge Trail Universal City, Tx 78148 Contact : Gerald Kamicka, (210)658-2160 GeraldK726@aol.com
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