32nd Annual Meeting of the Arizona Trail Association
Where: Desert Botanical Garden, 1201 N. Galvin Pkwy, Phoenix, AZ, 85008
What: A celebration of the trail, the landscapes, and the people who make the Arizona Trail so incredible! Enjoy presentations from guest speakers, hear from ATA staff about accomplishments from the past year, grab a copy of the 2025 Annual Report, hear about the state of the trail from the ATA’s Executive Director and the Arizona National Scenic Trail Administrator for the U.S. Forest Service, and much more. The event concludes with a healthy, delicious lunch at the Desert Botanical Garden. After lunch, you’re welcome to tour the world-famous Desert Botanical Garden (admission is included with your annual meeting ticket).
AGENDA
9:30 am Guests Arrive
10:00 am Annual Meeting Begins
- Welcome ~ Matthew Nelson, Executive Director
- Guest Speaker ~ Alexandera Houchin
- Volunteer Program Report ~ JJ Jonas, Volunteer Program Manager
- Trail Operations Report ~ Neil Stitzer, Trail Director
- US Forest Service Report ~ Greg Schuster, Trail Administrator
- Seeds of Stewardship Report ~ Clay Showalter, Education Director
- Gear Girls Report ~ Makenzie Mabery, Gear Girls Coordinator
- Veteran Program Report ~ Michael “Chappy” Chappell, AZT VETS Director
- Leaving a Legacy ~ Brittany Chavez, Development Director
- Guest Speaker ~ Joan Meiners
12 pm LUNCH from Fresh from the Kitchen
1 pm Annual Meeting Ends ~ Enjoy the wonders of the Desert Botanical Garden!
