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COMMITTEE MEMBERS SOUGHT

January 26, 2021

Committee Members Sought

Our mission calls for us to preserve the Miami and Erie Canal as a viable resource? for the communities it touches. We are seeking volunteers to help in a number of areas, especially getting the word out about MECCA.The new season is a great reason to make and keep resolutions. Whether it’s eating right or cleaning out the garage, here are some tips for making and keeping resolutions.

MECCA is continuing to organize committees to help promote the MECCA mission. Most of the committee work can be done by phone, mail/email and on schedules established by the respective committee members themselves.

Current committees include: Membership; Education; Fundraising & Budget; and Activities & Work Days. If your are interested in volunteering in any of these interesting and enjoyable committees, please contact us at meccadirector@nktelco.net; or drop us a line at: MECCA, 130 S. Washington St.; P.O. Box 246; New Bremen, Ohio; 45869-0246

Send us your Event Information
If you know of any events along the Miami-Erie Canal Corridor
Please email us at meccadirector@bright.net

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2021 LOCKKEEPER'S CABIN FEVER HIKE

January 26, 2021

Event by Heritage Trails Park District and Miami and Erie Canal Corridor Association. Start the New Year off right by participating in the 2021 Cabin Fever Hike Series! Bundle up the family for a winter hike along the Miami Erie Canal, any day you choose during the month of January. We invite you to begin at the Lockkeeper's House at 22 S. Water Street, New Bremen to enjoy the views of restored Lock #1 and read interpretive signage about the construction of the canal, as well as the lock's history.

THE STORY OF OHIO'S CANALS

August 20, 2020

Event by Auglaize County Historical Society and Miami and Erie Canal Corridor Association. The Historical Society and Miami and Erie Canal Corridor Association present “The Story of Ohio’s Canals: An Engineering Endeavor that can Still be Traced in Ohio’s Landscape” with speaker Tom O'Grady.

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The Miami & Erie Canal Corridor Association (MECCA) works to preserve and enhance the Miami & Erie Canal Corridor as a viable resource; advancing the cultural, historical, natural, commercial, and recreational opportunities that exist along the corridor.

Tax-Deductible Giving to MECCA

Many people consider making charitable contributions for income tax purposes. Remember, MECCA is a tax-exempt entity and contributions to it are tax-deductible. Contributions can be in cash or "in kind". Appreciated stock given to a charity allows the donor gets a charitable deduction for the fair market value of the stock on the date of the gift. If you are considering charitable gifts, please consider a contribution to MECCA to help promote the historic canal corridor.

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