Special Programs
Special Programs are usually offered by clubs and usually offer an award when completed. These programs are optional and require a fee. You use the same stamps that you use for your Event and Distance books for those walks that qualify for the special program. The programs shown on this page are available from CVA itself or by CVA affiliated clubs only and may not be national in scope. For national special programs, follow the link in the "Other Resources" box to the right.
| Link | Award | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Forty Niner Miner |  |
Discover the diversity, heritage, and beauty of CALIFORNIA. Become a 'PROSPECTOR' and walk in the original 27 counties that made up California when it became a state. Become a 'FORTY-NINER' after walking 49 of the counties of California, OR become a 'GOLD BARON' after walking in all 58 counties. An event may be used once per book. The goal is to walk an event in each of the counties of Californiauntil you obtain the level you desire. A distinctive patch will be available for each level of accomplishment. The program costs $10 which includes a record book, certificate of accomplishment, and one patch. If you wish to obtain a set of all three patches they will be available for $5 each beyond the original patch which comes with enrollment. Each patch will become available as you complete each level. To order the record book send your name, address, and a ten dollar check to the SONOMA STOMPERS, P.O.Box 6838, Santa Rosa, CA 95406 Runs until 12/31/2015. View/print a grid of all California Year Round Walks that lists which county the event is in. |
| California Missions Program |  |
Walk over, under, around or through 15 of the 21 California Missions
(on sanctioned Year Round Events [YREs] or Event Walks, of course) and receive a
beautiful patch and certificate - along with some great history lessons! In addition
to being a great program for individual walkers, the Missions Program provides an
opportunity for clubs to get more involved in the history of their community. All clubs
in California are encouraged to sanction a walk that includes their local California
Mission. For more information, contact Holly Pelking at
ilex56@yahoo.com. Runs until 12/31/2014. See a List of all the Mission Walks. See a Map of all the Mission Walks. |
