[IOCA] CSC Outing Club NEWS LETTER (TAKE #18) KAYAK in the POOL! + Climbing Comp! + Sledding + & Others...

[Nicholas Korda]

The Snow is where its at!.....

-   Upcoming Events & Trips:

+KAYAK NIGHTS - @ the CSC POOL! *ATTACHED: Poster!
+Climbing Comp. THIS FRIDAY!
+Sledding (pssst.. We got new sleds!)
MORE...

~ $15,000 Approved... (more... Read Below about what we have!!!)

~ Let us know what YOU want to do!
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>EVENTS:


- SUSTAINABILITY DAY - @ the Campus Center - 10am to 4pm! (Bulb Exchange)


+ Thursday 28th: KAYAK NIGHTS @ the Pool! - 8pm to 9:30pm (Learn or just play on our Boats!)
  *We are also doing it MARCH 6th!


+ Friday 29th: CSC Rock Climbing Club hosts another "FUN COMP. Series" @ Green Mountain Rock Climbing Center:
*Leave time: 5pm! Meet at the school vehicle in the Babcock parking area (The Transportation to take you there and back!)
 *Cost is $10 which WILL BE REFUNDED (to the first 10 CSC students to attend)!
  *Come to climb, watch, and have fun!


+ Saturday 1st: Dartmouth College - Annual Intercollegiate Climbing Competition


+ Saturday 1st - Sunday 2nd: OER - Camping & Ice Climbing @ TBA (Winter Camping & Rec. Class)


+ Saturday 1st - Sunday 2nd: XC Skiing Club - FREE Ski Pass, Lesson, & Tour @ Blueberry Hill Inn
 * If interested you must contact William.mathis at castleton.edu - ASAP


>POSSIBLE OTHER EVENTS this weekend:

+ SLEDDING at Birdseye Saturday and Sunday (March 1st and 2nd):
*Sleds provided! NEW HAMMERHEADS SLEDS! & MAD RIVER ROCKET SLEDS! And...a 8 person TOBOGGAN!

Questions:
Call- 802.989.2371
E-mail - OutingClub at castleton.edu

* * * http://www.Castleton.edu/Campus/Outing_Club/CSCOCTrips.htm - Online Outing Club - Trip/Events Site * * *
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~ PLEASE:
If you sign up, make strides to make it and you will not be disappointed! We have a good time as long as we work together and make it great for all. We put in a lot of effort to make these things happen for ALL & SA Money / School Transportation plays a big part.
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>What are we doing NOW?  

-   We have been approved by SA for the$15,000 in new purchases of NEEDED gear for the OC and its chapters. This will also  
  include a new security system and log for the gear! This will allow us to secure a rental program once again... All parts are in
   the works as you read this and we THANK all parties in this approval process!  
    
  * Thus far we have NEW:
   -Sleds: Hammerhead Sleds -Tobaggon - Mad River Rockets (5 donated)
   -Ice & Mountaineering Crampons - (Boots are on the way)
   -Ice & Climbing Gear Assorted... (Helmets - Ice Screws - Slings - Dry Rope - Ice Axes)
   -White Water Kayaks (with gear) - Mad River Canoe (Explorer)
   -Sleeping Bags (-25 degree, 0 degree, 20 degree)
   -Back Packs (Both for women & men)

 * We are waiting on:
   -Snowshoes (MSR) + tails...
   -Stoves & accessories
   -Quick Draws (climbing)
   -Safety & Learning devices for trips (Avalanche Probe - Rescue 8 - others)
   -Ice & Mountaineering Boots (Most sizes)
   -Ascenders...
   -and more!!!    
 



-   We are talking to companies (Pro-Deals Discounts) and the school to get new improved gear for the club & its members!

-   If you have any Other info or Ideas come tell us or e-mail us @ OutingClub at castleton.edu

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~ PLEASE REMEMBER ~


- OUTING CLUB - INFO MEETINGS: 1pm to 2 pm THURS @ the Rock Wall!

- (You have a Choice) EVERY TUES. or THURS. @ 1 PM (N PERIOD) IN THE ROCK WALL!!!

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~ALSO Please visit our NEW web sites at:
www.Castleton.edu/Campus/Outing_Club/INDEX.HTM  - Castleton Outing Club Web Site

~We are on Facebook Groups:
Outing Club
Rock Climbing Club
Sledding Club (Chapter of the OC)
Freestyle Ski & Board Club
Cross Country Skiing
Track & Field Club
Sk8

More...
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Castleton State College
Outing Club Staff
1(802)468-1374 - Phone

Keep Nature Natural!

*Please understand that the Outing Club would like you to come to any trip you would like. We do not make it a requirement that you come to every trip & we can outfit most people for our adventures with no problem. All people & situations are welcome. ANY Questions E-mail us at OutingClub at Castleton.edu

-Only do what you like & Like what you do!
-Challenge yourself its good for the body & mind!

Nick "NAK" Korda

Castleton State College - 09'
Natural Science, Recreation, & Environmental Science

-Outing Club & Chapters - President
-Rock Climbing Club - President & Wall Manager
-Track & Field (Stand In)President

-IOCA - Regional Director (VT) 
-Explorers Club of Vermont - Lead Officer

802-989-2371 - (Cell)
802-468-1374 - (OC Room)

The Real OC @ CSC

*Laugh Every Day!
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