[IOCA] Fall Lake George 2007 Sep 21-23

[Patrick McKenna]

To fellow IOCA members,


It is that time of year again to start planning for Fall Lake George.  
Fall Lake George gathers together About 250 college students and alumni 
from schools all over the east coast to Lake George. This year Fall Lake 
George runs from September 21^st to 23^rd .  On Friday afternoon they 
will have the option of taking a powerboat or a canoe to Turtle Island 
which is about two miles away from the launch site, Veterans Beach (in 
Bolton Landing). Once on the island they will setup camp and settle in 
for the night.  On Saturday morning, all the real fun begins. The 
Rensselaer Outing Club as well as other outing clubs will be leading 
trips of all different types. Rock climbing, canoeing, kayaking, cliff 
jumping and hiking are just some of the things that people will be 
doing. Transportation to all these activities is provided. On Saturday 
evening, once everyone has gotten back to the island, a huge feast is 
served, followed by a traditional Square Dance. If you have never Square 
Danced you *can't *say you don't like it until you have tried it.  On 
Sunday most people sleep in, exchange names and info and then head home.

***This year we will be departing from *Veterans Beach in Bolton 
Landing* on Friday September 21.**** We launched from the same place 
last year and the year before (directions below). The powerboats and 
canoes will be available starting at noon on Friday. You can arrive any 
time after 2 pm but after dark we cannot guarantee that any boats will 
be able to leave the beach so the earlier you can arrive the better.

*Cost and Payment:*

With all your help this can be another great year. *The cost of FLG is 
$30* which helps pay for food, generator, gas, truck rental, square 
dance callers, island use and other general expenses. If you will be 
providing your own transportation to and from Turtle Island (in other 
words, you have your own boat) then this is all you need to pay. If you 
don't have a boat or would prefer to take the powerboat to the island 
then there is an additional fee of $25.00. As mentioned before you may 
opt to rent a canoe for the weekend at a cost of $70 (for the whole 
canoe, you can get multiple people in a canoe). Just as an FYI the cost 
of FLG for you is a bare minimum.  RPI students are only fed the feast 
on Saturday Evening so plan accordingly for other meals.

*Payment options*: Once you know how many people from your school will 
be attending and who needs canoes or power boats please send me an email 
with this information.  You can then mail a check made out to the 
Rensselaer Union or send cash to may address at:

Patrick McKenna
66 9th st
Apt 1
Troy, NY 12180

Please include a piece of paper with the name of your school, your name, 
your email, how many people are attending, and how many canoes and motor 
boat rides you are paying for in the envelope.

Please get payments to me by Monday September 17th.  If you would like 
to just show up and pay the day of the event there will be a $5.00 
procrastination fee but I strongly encourage you to pay in advance.

 


As always, Fall Lake George is a dry event.  It really ends up being a 
lot more fun this way so I urge all club leaders to pass this 
information on to those who will be attending.

 

 

See you there!  It's going to be another great year!

Patrick McKenna

RPI Outing Club leader

Fall Lake George Coordinator

 



Directions to Bolton Island:

*From the south: *

Take Rt. 87 (Adirondack Northway) North bound heading towards Saratoga
Springs-Glens Falls area. Get off the Northway (87) at exit 22. The
ramp is approximately 1/4 mile in length and you must be sure to stay
in the left most lane keeping a sharp lookout for route 9N. At the end
of the ramp, take a left and follow route 9N. Stay on 9N for
approximately 11 miles. You will pass through the town of Bolton
Landing. After going through the two traffic lights in town, you will
see the remains of a Dairy Queen now named "Buddy Boys"; directly across
the street from "Buddy Boys" you will see the entrance to Veterans
Memorial Park . This Park is on the right hand side of route 9N when
heading north and is the launch sight for FLG 2001.

*From the North: *
Get on to route 87 south bound and go to exit 22. Take a left off the
exit ramp and follow the directions above.

Cliff notes:

    * FLG is 9/21-23
    * Mail checks to me by 9/12 and include information on how many
      people are attending.
    * Meet at Bolton Landing anytime after 2 pm on Friday.
    * Chill on the island and have a great time on Friday and Saturday.
    * Head home on Sunday.


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