[IOCA] Spring Conference, elections, and AMC discounts!

[IOCA]

Hello IOCA clubs and members!

(Clubs, please forward this to your members as you see fit...)

A few pieces of news now that spring is here, and the warm weather sports
are starting up!

1. Spring Conference
2. IOCA officer elections
3. AMC discount offer for IOCA members!


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1. Spring Conference

This weekend (April 21-23) is IOCA's annual Spring Conference.  It is being
hosted by the Mount Holyoke College Outing Club at the DAR State Forrest in
lovely western Massachusetts.  There will be all sorts of outdoor activities
on Saturday, followed by a cookout and contra dancing.  The registration
deadline is past, but if you have any questions, contact Michelle Moon
<mrmoon at mtholyoke.edu>.  Don't forget your climbing shoes and dancing shoes!

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2. IOCA officer elections

This weekend at Spring Conference, we will hold the annual elections for
IOCA officer positions.  There are many opportunities to develop your
leadership skills, to network with outing clubs from near and far, and to
contact other outdoor organizations.  IOCA has been growing again in recent
years, and the possibilities are endless!  The list of officers is on the
website at: http://www.ioca.org/officers/.  Most positions, including
Executive Secretary, are available for renewal.  We could sure use help with
the directory and maintaining contact with member clubs... and if anyone is
interested in producing a regular IOCAN newsletter, that would be a great
thing!

If you are interested in a position, or just in helping out, let me know...
even if you can't make it to Spring Conference!

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3. AMC discount offer for IOCA members!

The Appalachian Mountain Club (AMC) has very kindly offered to extend many
of it's member discounts to members of IOCA clubs.  The AMC is one of the
nation's oldest outdoors recreation and conservation organizations, and
provides a multitude of opportunities to enjoy the mountains, rivers and
trails of the northeast.  The discounts include hut and tentsite fees, and
many workshops, programs and courses on outdoor skills and leadership.  The
details and contact information are below.  Many thanks to the AMC!

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The Appalachian Mountain Club is offering its member discount
(generally 10-15%) to IOCA member groups during the remainder
of calendar 2006. IOCA member groups can use this discount for
lodging, leadership training or custom courses.  AMC offerings
that may be of interest to IOCA members:

* Lodges and huts in Maine, New Hampshire and New Jersey,
including low cost bunkhouse and remote cabin options.

* Tentsites in New Hampshire's Lakes Region and the Delaware
Water Gap

* Instructional workshops and programs, including Mountain
Leadership School, WFA/WFR, Leave No Trace Master Educator
courses

* Custom courses on outdoor skills or leadership.

More details are available on AMC's website at www.outdoors.org.
To take advantage of your IOCA group discount, contact
Eric Jackel at 603-278-4453 ext 2003 or ejackel at outdoors.org.
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Thanks for a great year everyone!  See you this weekend!
-Christiaan

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Christiaan Adams
Executive Secretary 2005-2006
Intercollegiate Outing Club Association

info at ioca.org
http://www.ioca.org
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