THE NEW BRC, BLUERIBBON COALITION

BRC TAKES ON A NEW LOOK AND AN UPDATED MISSION
July 3, 2013 Blog by Del Albright

The national grassroots champions of responsible recreational use of public lands and waterways has a new and updated look, with a revised and aggressive mission to keep public lands open to the public! I LIKE!

You will still see the classic logo floating around, but this new one is updated, spot on and easy to find on web pages and blogs.

But here's the deal, logo-smogo....it's about the fact that BRC is kickin' it in so many fronts that they are known far and wide. But THEY are really US. It's the individual members that keep BRC afloat and a'fightin'. If you have not renewed or joined or donated lately, I'm asking you to do that NOW.

People who don't like us want your keys. They want you to park it. And I say forget-about-it. Let's continue to help BRC grow in these trying times. Join, Renew and/or Donate here:

https://www.sharetrails.org/support/join-or-contribute

Just so you know, by doing this you help assure that I, for one, stay in the fight with you!
thanks, Del

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