Hulsey Little River Trust

Disc golf tournament canceled

2009-07-29T15:56:00.003-05:00

Unfortunately, these tough economic times have been hard on us all. Due to lack of sponsorship support, HLRT has decided to cancel the 2nd Annual Raindrop Benefit Tournament scheduled for Sept. 12 at George Ward Park.
We would like to thank everyone who has supported us through the years, and assure you will we keep working to protect the Little River watershed!

Mark your calendars for the disc golf tourney

2009-06-25T15:09:00.005-05:00

Raindrop Benefit ~ Disc Golf Tournament
September 12, 2009

What: Raindrop Benefit Tournament
Where: George Ward Park
When: Saturday, Sept. 12.
More info: The event is a Professional Disc Golf Association sanctioned C-tier disc golf tournament consisting of two rounds of 18-holes each. Times, entry fees, entertainment, etc. will be posted soon! Proceeds benefit the Hulsey Little River Trust.

Volunteers are needed to man the HLRT table, the food/drinks table and to float wherever need be. We'll have two shifts available with 5 volunteers per shift!
Email Eartha if you're interested at emcgoldrick@gmail.com

Art sale!!!

2008-12-01T15:22:00.002-06:00

The Raindrop Art Sale will be in the side room at Rojo from 11 a.m.-7 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 13. There will be a short live auction immediately afterward with select items up for bid.

We need volunteers to distribute flyers around town, and to help the day of the event. if you'd like to volunteer, please contact Billie Sue Hulsey at bhulsey05@yahoo.com.

Also, we need art! If you're an artist, or know any artists, who'd like to donate, please click here to fill out the form and we'll contact you shortly.
And remember: All proceeds benefit the Hulsey Little River Trust and donations are tax-deductible!

Calling all artists!

2008-10-02T16:37:00.003-05:00

It's that time of year again - time for the Raindrop Art Auction, except this year we're making it a little simpler and having an art sale. It will be at Rojo on December 13, more details to come.
In the meantime, we need art! If you're an artist, or know any artists, who'd like to donate, please click here to fill out the form and we'll contact you shortly.
And remember: All donations are tax-deductible!

Limited edition discs available!

2008-08-11T10:52:00.008-05:00

A few very limited edition tournament discs from the Raindrop Benefit Tournament are available. We have a variety of weights - from 175-180 grams - and colors, including blue, pink, orange, and yellow. All discs are Innova Candy Champion Destroyers.

Don't wait, get yours today for only $30! To order, click the button below. Please click the "Enter gift certificate, reward, or discount" link to enter your preferred weight.

You can either pick up your disc, or have it mailed to you. If you have any questions, please contact Eartha McGoldrick at emcgoldrick@gmail.com or 205.908.1465.

Thanks for making the disc golf tournament a success!

2008-08-11T10:12:00.013-05:00

Thanks to our sponsors, volunteers, and players, we raised $2,622 for the Hulsey Little River Trust!

We'd like to thank the following volunteers and sponsors, without whom the tournament wouldn't have happened! Thank you all so much!

Co-tournament Directors:
Jebb Long & Chris Roberts (who put in many, many hours of hard work!)

Our top fund-raisers:
Brandon Gardner and Ben Morgan

Our event volunteers:
Monica
Duquette
Donald & Billie Sue
Carla
Greg
Rachel
Tom & Doreen
Courtney & Justin
Jason
Jimmy
Molly
Denise & Michael (thank you for recycling all our trash!)
Sabrina

Our Generous Sponsors:
Rojo
Dave's Pizza
Read Voigt
DataPerk
Disc Golf Birmingham
Cementry
Kitchen Potential - 205.870.8467
Magic City Motor Scooters
PFS, Inc
USA Martial Arts/North Shelby
Montgomery Disc Golf
Pets of the Gardner Family
Dr. Joe LaRussa
8onrepeat
Sharon Morgan
Disc Golf Association
Innova
The Roberts Group
Milo's Tea
Solstice Disc Sports
Cotton Pickin' Flyers (Athens Club)
Rocket City Chain Gang
Tom Monroe
LeAnne Owen
Jason Hamric
John Cooper
Ralph Ables
Nicki Douglas
Bill Thornton
Jeff Waters
John Howerton

Congratulations to our Winners!
For complete results, visit www.PDGA.com.
Division winners:
Open (pro) - Randy Fortenberry
Advanced - Chris Pierce
Advanced Masters - Mike Dammes
Intermediate - Andrew Cote
Recreational - Clay Newsome
Novice - Tim Waldrup
Top Female Player - LeAnne Owen
Ace Pot - Justin Knowles

Disc Golf Registration Online

2008-07-15T16:29:00.010-05:00

Click here to register for Raindrop Benefit Tourna ment

Two rounds of 24 holes at George Ward Park.
Aug. 9, 2008

Day-Of Registration 8-9 a.m.
Players Meeting 9:30 a.m.
Round 1 Tee 10:00 a.m.
Round 2 Tee TBA
Lunch provided by Dave's Pizza. Drinks provided by Milo's Tea.

Entry Fees:
Open $60
Advanced $45
Intermediate $35
Recreational/Novice $25

Throw-Off: $1 per throw. Winner takes home a Mach Lite Practice Basket, shown below.

The above design will be on the tournament disc, which is included in player packs. There will be a choice of Innova San Marino Roc or Pro Wraith in various weights.
The design will also be featured on a very limited edition CFR Innova Champion Destroyer available at the event for $30/each.

Play disc golf, support HLRT!

2008-06-26T12:41:00.002-05:00

What: Raindrop Benefit Tournamment
When: Aug. 9th, 2008
Where: George Ward Park.
Event info: Two rounds of 24 holes
Late Registration 8-9 a.m. (early registration details will be posted ASAP)
Players Meeting 9:30 a.m.
Round 1 Tee 10 a.m.
Round 2 Tee TBA
Entry Fees:
Open - $60
Advanced - $45
Intermediate - $35
Recreational/Novice - $25
ADD $10 FOR NON-PDGA MEMBERS
Lunch and soft drinks provided.

Closest to the Pin: $5

Event Coordinator:
Eartha McGoldrick
emcgoldrick@gmail.com
(205) 908-1465

If you're not familiar with disc golf, check out www.PDGA.com or www.DiscGolfBirmingham.com to learn more about the sport.

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Raindrop Benefit Tourney Aug. 9!

2008-05-20T12:20:00.002-05:00

I hope you'll all mark your calendars to attend our first disc golf tournament fund-raiser! More details will follow as available, but here are the basics:
What: Raindrop Benefit Tourney
Where: George Ward Park (see map below)
When: Saturday, Aug. 9.
More info: The event is a Professional Disc Golf Association sanctioned C-tier disc golf tournament consisting of two rounds of 24-holes each. Times, entry fees, etc. will be posted soon!

If you're not familiar with disc golf, check out www.PDGA.com or www.DiscGolfBirmingham.com to learn more about the sport.

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A new friendship

2008-05-15T14:49:00.001-05:00

Slate McDorman of the Lookout Mountain Heritage Alliance joined the April 12 board meeting of the HLRT, and gave a presentation about his group and their mission. We're very excited to meet Slate and learn about LMHA because we are both dedicated to preserving and protecting one of Alabama's most precious natural places. We hope to work with LMHA in the future to achieve our common goals, and feel this is the beginning of a wonderful friendship! Much thanks to the Alabama Rivers Alliance staff for getting us together!

From left, HLRT board members Jimmy Stiles, Ben Morgan, Secretary Sierra Stiles, Mark Martin, LMHA Vice-President Slate McDorman, Tom Hagood, Vice-President Greg Lawrence, Treasurer Eartha McGoldrick, President Billie Sue Hulsey, Mark Hawkins and Donald Hulsey.

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!

2008-04-28T09:26:00.002-05:00

A big Thank You! to everyone who helped make Raindrop Festival 2008 a success. Thanks to all of our wonderful sponsors, hard-working volunteers, great musicians, and lovely concert-goers we raised $7,000 to help protect the Little River watershed.
Stay tuned for information on our next event - a disc golf tournament at George Ward Park!!!

Raindrop Festival starts today!!!!

2008-04-25T09:44:00.001-05:00

2nd ANNUAL RAINDROP FESTIVAL APR 25-26 @ BOTTLETREE from weownthesky video on Vimeo.

Raindrop Schedule confirmed!

2008-04-23T15:30:00.001-05:00

2 days of music + 1 bottomless beer cup = $35

Only 2 days until Raindrop Festival!

All ticket-holders receive a souvenir pint glass with unlimited refills from the keg and 1-year membership to the Hulsey Little River Trust. Click here to buy online, or get yours at the door.
$35/weekend or $20/day

Festival Schedule
Friday, April 25
6 p.m. - Squirrel House
7 p.m. - The Triceratops
8 p.m. - Arkadelphia
9 p.m. - Sworn Enemies
10 p.m. - The Broken Letters
11 p.m. - Duquette Johnston & the Rebel Kings

Saturday, April 26
3:15 p.m. - Chad Fisher Group
4:15 p.m. - Wiseblood
5:15 p.m. - The White Oaks
6:15 p.m. - Monarchs
7:15 p.m. - Kate Taylor
8:15 p.m. - T-Minus Band
9:15 p.m. - Lonesome Spirit Device
10:15 p.m. - Sunny So Brite
11:15 p.m. - Through the Sparks
12:15 p.m. - Vulture Whale

Also, we still have flyers and posters to distribute!!!
Contact me to get yours today! 205-908-1465

All proceeds benefit the Hulsey Little River Trust, whose mission is to preserve and protect the Little River watershed.

Tickets available online!

2008-04-15T15:02:00.003-05:00

You can now buy Raindrop Festival tickets online!!! Just click here.
One-day admission to the festival is $20, a weekend pass is $35. All ticket holders will receive a complimentary souvenir pint glass with unlimited refills from the keg during the festival and 1-year membership to the Hulsey Little River Trust.

Also, we still have about 2,500 flyers & 200 posters to distribute!!!
Come by Rojo tonight (Wednesday, April 16) to get your stack: 7 p.m. - until

Band lineup:
April 25 & 26
Regia
Arkadelphia
Sworn Enemies
The Triceratops
The Broken Letters
Duquette Johnston
T-Minus Band
Twinside
Monarchs
Kate Taylor
Wiseblood
The White Oaks
Lonesome Spirit Device
Chad Fisher Group
Sunny So Brite
Through the Sparks
Vulture Whale

Help spread the word!

2008-04-08T10:27:00.002-05:00

The flyers for Raindrop Festival are here. We have 5,000 to distribute, and we need your help!

Come by any of the following to get your stack:
7 p.m.-until: Wednesday, April 9 @ Rojo
11 a.m.-1 p.m.: Saturday, April 12 @ Bottletree
7 p.m.-until: Wednesday, April 16 @ Rojo

Raindrop Festival 2008 lineup

2008-03-12T09:24:00.010-05:00

Here are the bands that will be playing the 2008 Raindrop Festival at Bottletree. A schedule with show times will be posted soon.
One-day admission to the festival is $20, a weekend pass is $35. All ticket holders will receive a complimentary souvenir pint glass with unlimited refills from the keg during the festival and 1-year membership to the Hulsey Little River Trust.

April 25 & 26
Regia
Arkadelphia
Sworn Enemies
The Triceratops
The Broken Letters
Duquette Johnston
T-Minus Band
Twinside
Monarchs
Kate Taylor
Wiseblood
The White Oaks
Lonesome Spirit Device
Chad Fisher Group
Sunny So Brite
Through the Sparks
Vulture Whale

Updated Raindrop voluneteer schedule

2008-03-10T17:43:00.001-05:00

We're getting close to filling the volunteer spots, but we still have several available. Click the links below to see the open spots for Friday and Saturday, then email me (emcgoldrick@gmail.com) and let me know which day/shift you'd like. Please send me 1st, 2nd, and 3rd choices. All volunteers get into the festival free of charge!

Friday schedule

Saturday schedule

Yellow spots are open. Names in red represent a volunteer's 2nd or 3rd shift. Priority is to fill open spots, then eliminate repeat shifts with new volunteers. Ideally, we'll get enough volunteers that each only has to work one shift, so sign up now! Thanks!

HLRT named Best New Watershed Organization 2008

2008-03-10T15:38:00.001-05:00

An exciting letter from Liz Salter at Alabama Rivers Alliance:

Dear Hulsey Little River Trust,
I am thrilled to inform you that the HLRT has been chosen as our Best New Watershed Organization of the Year for 2008. We love what you are doing to protect the Little River and to quote myself J, “Your take on environmentalism is refreshing and I hope, will help to usher in the next generation of guardians for Alabama's rivers and wild lands.”
We appreciate what you do and want to tell you so, by giving you this award.

Best regards!
Elizabeth L. Salter
Watershed Organizer
www.alabamarivers.org

Volunteers for Raindrop Fest 2008 needed!

2008-03-06T20:22:00.005-06:00

The links below will take you to the current volunteer schedules for Raindrop Festival 2008.
On the schedules, each yellow square represents an open slot that needs to be filled. Every name that is in red represents a volunteer's 2nd or 3rd shift.
First priority is filling open spots, second priority is eliminating double shifts for volunteers.

Each job is broken into 2-hour time slots, and everyone who volunteers to work at least one shift gets free entry to the festival! Ideally, we'll have enough volunteers that no one works more than one shift.

So, click here for Friday and click here for Saturday, then e-mail me and let me know which day/shift/job you'd like to volunteer for! Please include 1st, 2nd, and 3rd choice. Jobs assigned on first-come, first-serve basis.

Volunteer for Raindrop Festival 2008

2008-02-11T20:13:00.001-06:00

Folks, Raindrop Festival 2008 is shaping up to be a weekend chock full of good tunes and good times. We hope you'll all come out to Bottletree April 25-26 to enjoy it and support the Hulsey Little River Trust.
We do need volunteers to help us promote and work the event, so if you're interested, please come to Bottletree on Saturday, March 1 at 3 p.m. to find out how you can help. See you there!

River protection a BIG issue in Alabama

2008-02-11T20:12:00.000-06:00

The work of HLRT fits in with a number of organizations that are working to protect Alabama’s rivers and watersheds for recreational and scenic use, as well as for drinking water and other uses. Our state has incredible water resources and associated biodiversity. Alabama became a state in 1819 and leaders designed a state seal that features the state’s rivers, affirming their belief that the future was linked with its waterways. There is no single organization responsible for protecting all aspects of the state’s water resources, but many organizations, both large and small, take on that mission. Many are grass-roots organizations like HLRT, small but willing to give the lovers and users of the rivers a voice and a mechanism for protection.

The Little River is part of the Coosa River System. A recent press release gives preliminary information about a new Alabama Scenic River Trail that will be officially inaugurated in June 2008. This trail will be 631 miles and allow paddlers to go from Weiss Lake to Mobile Bay through the Coosa watershed. For those paddlers who paddle the Little River, a few more miles can be added at the upper end. All those who use the Little River and Coosa River System, as well as all other waterways in the state are concerned about development along sensitive banks and point-source and non-point source pollution. Sedimentation is responsible for threatening more than a few species and the scenic beauty as well.

The Hulsey Little River Trust faces many of the same issues as such organizations as Black Warrior River Keeper, Cahaba River Society, Friends of the Locust Fork, Freshwater Land Trust, and others. Our response to those issues has coalesced around the goal of actually conserving land in the watershed of an area that is so scenic that a National Preserve has been established there, but the federal land does not include all that needs to be conserved. Jacksonville State University is establishing a Field School at the National Preserve and HLRT plans to be involved in some of their efforts.

The Alabama Rivers Alliance serves as a coordinating organization that unites the many river protection organizations. Please see their website, www.alabamarivers.org, for a look at all the organizations around the state and some of the issues in which they are involved. Another great resource is www.riversofalabama.org. Some wonderful guides can be found by searching Google with the term “Citizen Guide to Alabama Rivers”. These guides have a very extensive list of related websites.

Please become informed about the issues facing all river protection groups and become a part of the solution!

Join HLRT to protect the Little River watershed!

2008-02-11T20:08:00.000-06:00

The Hulsey Little River Trust was formed near the end of 2006 to honor the memory and carry on the environmental passion of Shane Hulsey, a local environmental educator who loved Little River Canyon. The organization is looking for new members who share a passion and/or a concern for the health of this beautiful canyon and river system.

The primary goal of the Little River Trust is to protect the watershed and view shed of the Little River as it flows through the Little River Canyon area, including areas adjacent to the National Preserve. Our mission is to preserve land used for outdoor recreational activities and create a conservation legacy for future generations. In order to carry out our mission, we are working with other organizations that have similar goals.

Our second annual Raindrop Music Festival is planned for April 25th and 26th, 2008. We look forward to seeing you there and would like to thank you in advance for your word-of- mouth support to your family, friends, and associates regarding the Trust and our future events.

Members are very important to organizations such as the Hulsey Little River Trust. The membership numbers demonstrate a grass-roots interest in the Trust’s objectives to political entities and business interests who may help or hinder the achievement of these goals. One of the main ways you can help now is to become a member and spread the word to your family, friends and associates about our organization and help us to recruit new members. You can join through our website: www.HLRT.org. Or if you prefer to have a HLRT brochure mailed to you, you may email bhulsey05@yahoo.com. If you want to be involved in any way or have any questions, ideas, or suggestions, please contact us at the same email address.

Thanks for making the Art Auction a success!

2007-11-15T17:12:00.000-06:00

Here are some pics from last weekend's Art Auction. So far, we've collected a little more than $3,100!!! We have several uncollected pieces who's winners were not present at auction end - we'll be calling you this weekend, so you may be a winner!

The auction in full swing. Saturday, Nov. 10, 2007

Some of our great donations.

Second-time donor Gwendolyn Griffin, left, and one of the auction organizers, Eartha McGoldrick.

Art Auction set for November 10

2007-10-31T09:42:00.000-05:00

Calling all artists and art lovers! Please support the Hulsey Little River Trust and donate and/or attend our Art Auction at Rojo on Nov. 10.
We are now accepting art in all mediums, just fill out the sign-up form to contribute.

Then, everyone come to Rojo on Nov. 10 from 6-9 p.m. for the auction and great tunes from The Spots.

We're on MySpace!

2007-09-09T09:19:00.000-05:00

All you MySpace users, add the Hulsey Little River Trust as a friend to keep in the loop! MySpace.com/HLRT