Georgia Adventurers Group

😀

This is a non-event meetup and is nothing but a "given".

(Please check all photos of the certificates.)

THIS ON-LINE MEETUP WILL REMAIN ACTIVE THROUGHOUT THE YEAR.👌

I CHANGE THE DATE TO BE AT THE END OF EACH MONTH FOR THE PURPOSE OF KEEPING ALL RECORDS INTO ONE PLACE.

BASICALLY, THIS MEETUP DOES NOT END.

Georgia Adventurers Group by Bill Witherspoon (Papa Smurf), the group owner, is proud to inform you that each of the hikers who has completed hiking the Georgia Section of the Appalachian trail will receive a complimentary patch by The Georgia Appalachian Trail Club (GATC).

Whether you hiked with this group or another group or SOLO, you are most welcome to take advantage of it.

Congratulations!

You shall list all the hiking dates and mileage of all sections from the Springer Mountain to Bly Gap (unless you hike the whole GA section in one day)..ah. There is a document file in the photo album that you can use as a guide to fill out the dates. In case you cannot remember the exact dates, use estimates. You will be honest and we will honor it. Your record will be sent to GATC for the approval. Bill will also issue a "Certificate of Achievement" and send it to your home address or a designated address (fill out the form posted in “Photos).

***This is a one-time reward.”

However, whether you claim the patch and the certificate or not, I congratulate you sincerely. The Appalachians will always be there to re-enter regardless.

Please answer to questions when you sign up. I will contact you via private messaging to inform you the approximate date/dates that you will receive the certificate and the patch.

Please keep in mind that it is all voluntary. We are making time for each other just to give you an evidence of your pride. Either I write myself a certificate and buy myself the exact same patch (which now is hard to find) or I do nothing but feeling good about my accomplishment, it was a great feeling that someone and some people gave me these two things to make the "accomplishment" tangible.

For my part of posting, a given like this, it is my goal to keep my promise to host section hikes dedicated to David Day, the leader who inspired me to complete the Georgia Section in late 2015. I will follow his wish (he split it into 9 series). The whole 9 series will take time and it can be months or even years. Regardless of my mission, I am certain that your reason is to continue hiking because you are nature lovers.

"Make Fellowship With Wilderness" . "Hiking For Fitness, Best Therapy"

A string of comments may not be a good idea. I may even take time to delete them when it turns into unneccesary conversations. Please send a private message if you have a legitimate question.

GAG Membership Donation Link: https://www.meetup.com/GeorgiaAdventurersGroup/events/282039678/

Georgia Adventurers Group - Membership Contribution

READ further down how to donate without joining this event!

Thank you for being a part of Georgia Adventurers Group. Your participation is welcome and valued.

This group was started so people, like you, could get out and hike together. The generosity of spirit our event leaders voluntarily provide is greatly appreciated. They work hard to make each hike an enjoyable time for all.

Georgia Adventurers has much to offer. There are lots of opportunities for adventure and friendship. Your considerate participation is greatly appreciated. If you enjoy this club, join me in contributing $5.00 annually.

NEW FEE! Started June 2024! Do understand, that MeetUp charges $45.00 per month for the use of this website, totally almost $540.00 per year. So even though most of you come on events for Free, somehow these fees must be paid for this club to continue forward.

The suggested contribution is for $5.00, although you can edit that in PayPal to be any amount you wish. This is a YEARLY contribution... NOT per month... NOT per event. Most all have agree that Georgia Adventurers Group is worth the cost of one Starbucks latte. :)

New Twist that happened over the past year, your payment of $5.00 will now include a Partner fee... which is charged by Meetup $1.44, that Meetup gets, making your total charge $6.44. PayPal gets $.71, from the $5.00, so in the end GAG only gets $4.29 of that $6.44.

Best way is to NOT join this event, but follow directions below

Go to your PayPal account and pay directly to my GAG PayPal account: Email: MoBill122@aol.com. Enter the amount you wish to donate. Next page... click lower box, FOR FRIENDS & FAMILY.
Using PayPal this way , neither YOU or GAG will be charged any fees.

When PayPal notifies GAG I got a payment from you, I'll add your name to this event page.

Georgia Adventurers Group has never been operated as a For Profit club, nor will I ever expect it to make a profit. Any excess funds accumulated over the year will be used for something. In addition, collecting these contributions as an event keeps GAG members from having to open yet another account for a payment service called WePay that MeetUp has recently started using for the collection of membership dues.

We'd like to thank all the GAG members that have supported us in past years, and we're looking forward to having even more fun in 2026!

$2026 next to a name. What does it mean?

$10/2025 means October 2025 is when you made a contribution. This will be removed or changed to $2026 when you make another contribution to GAG. A new contribution will change it to $2026 for the coming year, so it means this GAG member has contributed funding to the club.

The default amount is $5, but you can edit that to whatever amount you wish to contribute.

Thanks !

Bill

🎤 You're Invited to the Ultimate Dating Game Show Experience! 💘
Join us for a night of laughter, surprises, and romantic possibilities at “Choose Your Date @ The Dating Game Show” — where chemistry meets comedy and bold hearts take center stage.
📅 Date: February 7, 2026🕖 Time: 6:30 PM📍 Location: House of Belli, 3445 Dogwood Dr. Hapeville, GA 🎟️ Admission: $20 to $suespartycrew
Limted spots available!
Whether you're single and ready to mingle or just here for the show, this interactive event promises:

• 💞 Hilarious matchmaking rounds with audience participation
• 🎁 Prizes for contestants and audience members
• 🎤 Live host, music, and crowd-fueled fun
• 🍸 Drinks, snacks, and post-show socializing

Want to be a contestant? Apply now to be one of our featured singles and let the audience help you find your match!
👉 Apply to be a contestant: Email Suespartycrew@gmail