FRIENDS OF THE CASEY JONES TRAIL ASSOCIATION
The Friends of the Casey Jones Trail Association advocates for the development of the Casey Jones State Trail and maintenance of the existing trail, which is owned by the State of Minnesota and managed by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR).
The dream for this group is to have a multi-seasonal, multi-use trail to run diagonally from the southwest corner of Minnesota to the Minnesota River: A trail of over 100 miles. With other trails groups in the region creating trails as well, there is potential for a vast, interconnected series of trails crisscrossing Southwest Minnesota!
SHOW YOUR SUPPORT
Trail development is driven locally by the communities and areas they serve. The participation and passion of community members in the area and trail enthusiasts is critical to the trail's success. Help us accelerate Casey Jones State Trail development:
Use the trail: pedal the prairie, have a walking social hour, snowmobile from town to town.
Promote the trail on Facebook.
Become a member of the Friends of the Casey Jones State Trail.
Write a Letter of Support for the completion of the trail from you family or business, or pass a resolution of support for completion of the trail from your organization.
Participate on a task force to help find funding, acquisition, help with outreach, or help us identify partners. Reach out to our officers for more information.
Provide financial support through personal donations, estate and endowment contributions, or business contributions.
The Friends of the Casey Jones Trail Association is a public charity exempt from Federal income tax under section 501(c)3 of the Internal Revenue Code. Gifts to the Association are tax deductible.
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MEMBERSHIP
OFFICERS
Join us and show your support for the continued development of the Casey Jones Trail. We welcome new people and new ideas.
Annual membership dues are $25 for an individual/family, $50 for a contributor, or $250 for a business/sponsor. Please complete the membership form and mail it, with your payment, to:
Friends of the Casey Jones Trail Association
PO Box 57
Slayton MN 56172
If you'd rather not be a member, but would like to support us financially, please consider making a tax-deductible donation. Click the "Donate" button below or contact Jakob Etrheim, treasurer, for more information.
President - Myron Koets
Vice President -
Secretary - Sheila Corwly
Treasurer - Maike Houser
Mick Myers
Gene Short
MEETINGS
We welcome anyone who would like to attend our meetings and help support trail development. RSVPs are not required, but are advised so that we may notify you if the meeting is canceled. RSVP to either Myron, Sheila or Maike.
UPCOMING MEETINGS
Meetings generally take place generally on the third Thursday of every month at 12:00 am either on zoom or in person. Please contact Sheila Crowly for meeting links.
