10th Anniversary
The 10th Anniversary/Founder’s Day Celebration on September 4, 2010 turned out great, with over  120 participants. The weather was wonderful and those who attended seemed to enjoy it.  Mr. Cartlidge was humbled with the dedication.  Here are a  few photos of the Gateway area, our new banners, and the dedication monuments. 
Announcement

Trace Turns 10 / Founder’s Celebration

Gateway-Hattiesburg

8:30am-1:30pm

September 4, 2010

The Longleaf Trace will host and celebrate its 10th Anniversary on Saturday, September 4, 2010 at Gateway-Hattiesburg.  The celebration occasion will also recognize and honor those founders whose efforts led to the Longleaf Trace becoming a reality. 

 

There will be an assortment of events for bikers, bladers, runners, both young and old, athlete and impaired, throughout the morning hours, with activities for kids also. All participants will receive a free commemorative t-shirt and drink/food (hot dogs, etc.) There will also be drawings for associated merchandise.  

Schedule of Events
8:30am- until  Registration
9:00am Jerry Ryan Memorial Ride (Sumrall & Return)
Sponsored by the Friends of the Trace
10:00am  Fun Run/Walk/Roll/Stroll (out & back your choice)
11:00am 10th Anniversary & Founders Appreciation @ Ryan Pavilion
11:30am Dedication of Gateway in honor of James “Lynn” Cartlidge
11:45am Food (hot dogs & burgers)
               

Program

A SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS!

Hattiesburg Convention & Visitor’s Bureau
Hattiesburg Coca-Cola
Pine-Belt Pacers
Shows, Dearman, & Waits, Inc.
Mississippi Power
Mr. & Mrs. Warren Hood, Jr.
Pine Belt Oil
Regions Bank
Southgroup Insurance and Financial Services
Crain Tractor & Equipment, Inc.
Nicholson & Company, PLLC
Friends of the Longleaf Trace

Board of Directors
Lynn Cartlidge, President
Johnny Kerley, Vice President
Gerolene Rayborn
Dale Lucus, Secretary
Charles Reid
Carolyn McRaney, Treasurer
Bennie Sellers

A special thank-you to Ms. Kristie Fairley, Hattiesburg Visitor’s Bureau,
for her always exceptional assistance, advice, and promotion of today’s event.


Some pictures from the
10th Anniversary Celebration

Friends and family of Lynn Cartlidge unveil the new archway during the 10th anniversary celebration of the Longleaf Trace.
Bikers ride along the trace during the 10th anniversary celebration of the Longleaf Trace Trail Boss Herlon Pierce speaks about the progress of the trace during the 10th anniversary celebration of the Longleaf Trace A biker rides down the Longleaf Trace Bikers ride along the trace during the 10th anniversary celebration of the Longleaf Trace Bikers ride along the trace during the 10th anniversary celebration of the Longleaf Trace.
Bikers ride along the Longleaf Trace John Harsh rides along the trace during the 10th anniversary celebration of the Longleaf Trace Runners take off during a race during the 10th anniversary celebration of the Longleaf Trace People gather for the 10th anniversary celebration of the Longleaf Trace. Lynn Cartlidge speaks about the ideas that started the trace project during the 10th anniversary celebration of the Longleaf Trace