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Who we are

The Columbia Volksmarch Club (CVC) is a walking Club in Howard County, Maryland, USA. Formed in December, 1984, the CVC is a member of the Maryland Volkssport Association (MVA) under the authority of the American Volkssport Association (AVA) in the International Federation of Popular Sports (IVV). The primary purpose of the club is to promote good health through sports that family members of all ages can participate in and have fun doing.
Volkssports are non-competitive outdoor fitness events where a participant walks (jogs or runs), bikes, swims, rollerblades a marked or mapped route at his/her own pace. The most popular is the Volksmarch, a 10KM (6.2 mile) walking event. The routes are often scenic, historic or of special interest. Volkssports are great recreational activities for the whole family
The CVC is a non-profit organization. We donate any excess funds each year to county / state park services and to community groups that share our interest in promoting good health through exercise.

Where we are

2009 Events

CVC plans to sponsor one weekend walk every month from May to September. These will include summer one-day, limited start hours Saturday events in the months of June-August.
Saturday March 21 – McKeldin – Patapsco State Park

Saturday June 13 – Oakland Mills Village Center - Directions - Brochure
Saturday July 18 – Harper’s Choice - Brochure
Saturday August 15 - Town Center, Lakeside Coffee & Café - Brochure
Sunday September 27 – Centennial Lake, Clark’s Elioak Farm - Brochure
Monday December 21 - Holiday Night Walk - "the Lights of Owen Brown”

2009 Year Round Events (YRE)

CVC will offer SIX Year Round Events (YREs) trails from five starting locations; five in the Villages of Columbia; one in Ellicott City. Starting at:
Feet First in Hickory Ridge (alternate start Hickory Ridge Sunoco);
McDonalds of King's Contrivance;
Sunoco of Long Gate (Ellicott City North and Dorseys Search);
River Hill McDonalds;
Starbucks at Columbia Mall

After 29 years (22 under the current volks-friendly management), Feet First has moved to bigger spaces in the Hickory Ridge Village Center.

These will be credit only events. There may be B Awards available at Feet First.

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Meetings - 2nd Monday of the Month

The CVC meetings are scheduled on the second Monday night of the month. The meetings start at 7:30pm in community centers or various officers and members houses. The meetings usually last about 90 minutes. Our meeting schedule is:

Monday January 12, 2009 – Karen & John Dye’s (7:00)
Monday February 9, 2009 – Owen Brown Community Center (7:00)
Monday March 16, 2009 - Owen Brown Community Center (7:00)
Monday April 13, 2009 – Owen Brown Community Center (7:00)
Monday May 11, 2009 - Owen Brown Community Center (7:00)
Monday June 8, 2009 - Owen Brown Community Center (7:00)
July/August –––
Monday September 14, 2009 – Owen Brown Community Center (7:00)
Monday October 12, 2009 – Owen Brown Community Center (7:00)
Monday November 9, 2009 – Owen Brown Community Center (7:00)
Monday December 21, 2009 (in conjunction with Holiday Party) – Karen & John Dye’s Owen Brown Estate

CVC Newsletter

See a sample of the monthly CVC newsletter, Pathways.

How to join

It is simple to join the CVC. Membership is only $10 for individuals or families. Just provide your name(s), address, phone and e-mail address. Mail information on the membership application and a check made out to CVC to:

CVC
9701 Softwater Way
Columbia, MD 21046-1815

As a member, you will receive the newsletter which will provide you with an up-to-date schedule of volkssporting events in the Atlantic Region (Maryland, Virginia, Pennsylvania, Delaware, New Jersey, and West Virginia), as well as an account of club activities. Club meetings are held monthly and are open to club members and non-members alike.

Our Club Phone Number is (410) 290-3777

Officers & other responsible people

President: John Dye, (410) 290-6510,
Vice-President: Paul Lubell, (443) 612-9956
Secretary: Karen Dye, (410) 290-6510
Treasurer: Rich Long, (301) 776-6395

Immediate Past President: Margy Klein
TrailMeister: Tony Willoughby, (410) 461-5758
Newsletter Editor: Rich Long, (301) 776-6395
YRE Coordinator: Jim Moore, (410) 381-1837
Volunteer Coordinator: Don Dressner, (410) 290-5788