AVA Future Special Programs
Notice to all participants: Most
programs allow the participants up to (12) twelve months starting from the
official end date to complete any Special Program.
Completed books are to be returned to the point of contact or club
hosting the program to receive recognition and award.books are to be returned to the point of contact or club
hosting the program to receive recognition and award.
Completed Book Redemption by Email
Instead of sending completed books for redemption via US Mail, nearly all Special Program sponsors also support book redemption by email where completed books are submitted by
1) scanning or talking pictures of all book pages (including the front page) into a PDF, JPG, or PNG file(s),
2) attaching the file(s) to an email, then
3) sending the email to the designated redemption email address.
The recogition and award will still be sent by US Mail.
Qualifying Events Link
At the bottom of each Special Program entry listed below a Qualifying Events Link is displayed. Clicking on the link lists the events that have been marked by AVA clubs as qualifying for that special program. On the displayed page, the listed events can be further filtered by State and/or event group/type. Clubs mark events as qualifying for a Special Program when at least one distance option has a qualifier. Typically event directions provide further information as to the Special Programs that qualify for a particular distance option.
Our appreciation goes to all Committee Members of the Special Programs for the hard work in implementing and maintaining the programs as well as the financial contributions made to AVA as a result of each of the Special Programs.
Grain Elevators: Monarchs of the Plains
Program runs January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2027. Redeem completed books by December 31, 2028. Any sanctioned YRE, seasonal, or traditional event in the US or Canada that walks/bikes where the participant can view a grain elevator, silo, mill, grain loading facility, granary, or grain crib qualifies. Also one of the previously listed that has been repurposed or re-utitilized, qualifies. Many of these grain storage facilities are located on private property, which means we cannot easily make the route go directly past the elevator. Thus, if you can see it, that qualifies. For more information and pictures, go to our website https://WoodlandWanderers.org/Grain/. One stamp per event per year. The Special Program booklet contains space below each stamp for additional information regarding the ownership or use of the elevator, such as a logo, company name, etc. The Special Program booklet contains room for 14 stamps.
To purchase a Special Program booklet, send your mailing address, email address, and a check for $12 made out to Woodland Wanderers and mail to
To redeem your completed Special Program books by US Mail, you may make a paper copy of the book and mail it to
The paper copy will not be returned. A 3" x 5" award patch similar to the one pictured above will be mailed to you.
POC Information:
Completed Book Redemption by Email is supported via the email,
.
For further details on redemption by email click HERE.
Qualifying Events Link: https://my.ava.org/find-an-event.php?sel_sp=GRAIN
For further details on the use of the above link click HERE.
Walking With the Wild Things
Program runs January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2027. Redeem completed books by December 31, 2028. Wild Things - they CAN be found among us! Maybe you've seen some or even met some on a walk. They can take on many different shapes and appearances such as trolls, gargoyles, fairies, and gnomes. Once you start looking for them, you are almost certain to find them "hiding in plain sight." An event must go by a Wild Thing (troll, gargoyle, fairy,or gnome) to qualify. Complete 15 qualifying events to receive a fully-embroidered patch designed by Dorman Batson. A qualifying stamp shall only be used once per year per qualifier but may be repeated in a different year. If an event has more than one qualifier on the event route, the stamp may be used again if paid for and walked a separate time for each qualifier. For trail planning, trolls may be found on the following Dambo Trolls locator website: https://www.thomasdambo.com/trollmap However, qualifiers are not required to be listed on this locator and not all trolls on this locator are found on AVA event routes. This special program is hosted by the Capitol Volkssport Club. Please print and complete this request form and mail it with a check for $12 per book payable to
Please include your mailing address and email address with your request.
POC Information:
Completed Book Redemption by Email is supported via the email,
.
For further details on redemption by email click HERE.
Qualifying Events Link: https://my.ava.org/find-an-event.php?sel_sp=WLDTHNGS
For further details on the use of the above link click HERE.
Completed Book Redemption by Email
Instead of sending completed books for redemption via US Mail, nearly all Special Program sponsors also support book redemption by email where completed books are submitted by
1) scanning or talking pictures of all book pages (including the front page) into a PDF, JPG, or PNG file(s),
2) attaching the file(s) to an email, then
3) sending the email to the designated redemption email address.
The recogition and award will still be sent by US Mail.
Qualifying Events Link
At the bottom of each Special Program entry listed below a Qualifying Events Link is displayed. Clicking on the link lists the events that have been marked by AVA clubs as qualifying for that special program. On the displayed page, the listed events can be further filtered by State and/or event group/type. Clubs mark events as qualifying for a Special Program when at least one distance option has a qualifier. Typically event directions provide further information as to the Special Programs that qualify for a particular distance option.
Our appreciation goes to all Committee Members of the Special Programs for the hard work in implementing and maintaining the programs as well as the financial contributions made to AVA as a result of each of the Special Programs.
Grain Elevators: Monarchs of the PlainsProgram runs January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2027. Redeem completed books by December 31, 2028. Any sanctioned YRE, seasonal, or traditional event in the US or Canada that walks/bikes where the participant can view a grain elevator, silo, mill, grain loading facility, granary, or grain crib qualifies. Also one of the previously listed that has been repurposed or re-utitilized, qualifies. Many of these grain storage facilities are located on private property, which means we cannot easily make the route go directly past the elevator. Thus, if you can see it, that qualifies. For more information and pictures, go to our website https://WoodlandWanderers.org/Grain/. One stamp per event per year. The Special Program booklet contains space below each stamp for additional information regarding the ownership or use of the elevator, such as a logo, company name, etc. The Special Program booklet contains room for 14 stamps.
To purchase a Special Program booklet, send your mailing address, email address, and a check for $12 made out to Woodland Wanderers and mail to
To redeem your completed Special Program books by US Mail, you may make a paper copy of the book and mail it to
The paper copy will not be returned. A 3" x 5" award patch similar to the one pictured above will be mailed to you.
POC Information:
Completed Book Redemption by Email is supported via the email,
.For further details on redemption by email click HERE.
Qualifying Events Link: https://my.ava.org/find-an-event.php?sel_sp=GRAIN
For further details on the use of the above link click HERE.
Walking With the Wild ThingsProgram runs January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2027. Redeem completed books by December 31, 2028. Wild Things - they CAN be found among us! Maybe you've seen some or even met some on a walk. They can take on many different shapes and appearances such as trolls, gargoyles, fairies, and gnomes. Once you start looking for them, you are almost certain to find them "hiding in plain sight." An event must go by a Wild Thing (troll, gargoyle, fairy,or gnome) to qualify. Complete 15 qualifying events to receive a fully-embroidered patch designed by Dorman Batson. A qualifying stamp shall only be used once per year per qualifier but may be repeated in a different year. If an event has more than one qualifier on the event route, the stamp may be used again if paid for and walked a separate time for each qualifier. For trail planning, trolls may be found on the following Dambo Trolls locator website: https://www.thomasdambo.com/trollmap However, qualifiers are not required to be listed on this locator and not all trolls on this locator are found on AVA event routes. This special program is hosted by the Capitol Volkssport Club. Please print and complete this request form and mail it with a check for $12 per book payable to
Please include your mailing address and email address with your request.
POC Information:
Completed Book Redemption by Email is supported via the email,
.For further details on redemption by email click HERE.
Qualifying Events Link: https://my.ava.org/find-an-event.php?sel_sp=WLDTHNGS
For further details on the use of the above link click HERE.