Minutes of Fall Meeting
The Wet/Dry Routes Chapter met in conjunction with the Fort Dodge/Dodge City/Cimarron Chapter on November 12, 2006 at the Dodge City Public Library. Reports were given in relationship to the dedication of the Zebulon Pike Plaza, the day trips being conducted on the Santa Fe Trail in the chapter’s area, and the Santa Fe Trail Poster Contest. President Clapsaddle reported on his visits to the St. Nicholas Elementary School and the Kinsley/Offerle Elementary School where he introduced the fifth grade students to the poster contest and presented a program on the Santa Fe Trail. A report was also given with regard to Robert’s Trunk recently presented in the Dodge City Schools. The Trunk is scheduled to be presented in the St. Nicholas, Kinsley/Offerle, and Larned Schools in the near future.

Chapter Reports
A report was also given of the marking project. Small plaques in memory of deceased members were recently installed on existing markers to honor Cecil Johnson, Ron Nelson, Dr. Richard Dryden and Howard Losey. In the future the same plaque will honor Louis Van Meter and Charles and Margaret Mix. The limestone markers and the interpretive sign for the Cimarron crossing have been prepared and are ready for installation.

In other business, information regarding trips in the Larned area to visit Henry Booth locations and Santa Fe Trail sites to be conducted in the spring of 2007 was discussed. Also, in conjunction with Santa Fe Trail Days, an interpretive program by the Larned’s First Ladies will be presented at the Little Red House on May 1, 2007.

President Clapsaddle announced that six images from the recent exhibit during the Rendezvous “Crossings on the Santa Fe Trail in Kansas” will be on display at the Buckboard Barbque in Larned, Kansas.

The chapter voted to discontinue the biannual seminar previously conducted in conjunction with the Fort Larned Old Guard Annual Meeting.

Winter Meeting Date
The winter meeting is scheduled for January 13, 2007 at Kinsley, Kansas. A covered dish dinner will be served, officers elected, and the Faye Anderson Award will be presented.

Dues are always Due to the
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A roster of members is available at the meeting. Chapter dues in the amount of $10.00 are due at the January meeting or may be mailed to Alice Clapsaddle, 215 Mann, Larned, Kansas, 67550. Checks should be made out to the Wet/Dry Routes Chapter. Dues and email addresses are welcome.
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