[IOCA] Women's Outdoor Memorial Gatherings

[Adam Wishneusky]

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> From: <wpg at aee.org>
> Date: Sat Apr 2, 2005  5:37:40 PM US/Pacific
> To: <wpg at aee.org>
> Subject: Women's Outdoor Memorial Gatherings 2005
> 
> Dear Outing Clubs & Educational Outdoor Groups,
> 
> What are you doing over Memorial Day Weekend, May 27-30?
> 
> Why not take part in a Women¹s Outdoor Memorial Gathering 2005: Safe, Smart, &
> Sassy ?!! 
> 
> The Gatherings are being planned across the country to continue the energy
> begun by "Take Back the Trails" in 1997, after Julianne Williams and Laura
> "Lollie" Winans were murdered in Shenandoah National Park, Virginia. Help us
> to honor women who have been victims of violence in the outdoors, encourage
> women¹s involvement in the outdoors, and just have a great time!
> 
> The Association of Experiential Education (AEE) -Women¹s Professional Group
> (WPG) is spearheading the organization of as many gatherings around the US as
> possible.  Please help us meet our goal of at least one gathering in every
> state in the USA and at least 5 internationally! For more information on AEE &
> WPG:  www.aee2.org
> 
> You could join a Gathering that is already being planned in your area - or
> organize one yourself! It's not hard!  A Gathering can be as simple as a group
> of friends getting together to go for a hike or camping. Or, it could be a
> group of moms and kids getting together for a picnic. (Please note, AEE-WPG
> does not assume any responsibility, liability, or approval of any activities
> associated with the Gatherings.  All participants must assume their own risk.)
> 
> WPG has pulled together a ton of helpful information for you to plan a fun and
> safe trip--see our webpage for viewing and printing:
> http://www.aee2.org/skin1/pages/US/wpg/gather_main.htm. We continually add
> more resources, so check back often.  Information includes:
> 
> Gathering Planning Packet
> Sample Gathering Ideas
> Safety Plans & Information
> How to Organize and Event
> History of the Gatherings
> Press Kit   Šand much more!!!
> 
> It so easy to plan a gathering-- just fill out the attached Information Form
> and email it back to us. If you cannot open the attachment, go to this form on
> our webpage:  http://www.aee2.org/skin1/pages/US/wpg/gather_event_infoform.htm
> If you need more information or help in planning your gathering, just let us
> know.  
> 
> Plan a gathering today!!!
> Jenny Martin 
> WPG Co-Chair 
> 
> PS:  Please feel free to forward this email to other women, agencies, outing
> clubs, schools, etc! 

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