[IOCA] CSC Outing Club NEWS LETTER (TAKE #19) KAYAK in the POOL! + Snowshoe Race - Sledding + CPR, AED, First Aid + Other Events...

[Nicholas Korda]

YO!... Get Outside Today!


*EVENT NEWS (more info Below):

- KAYAK NIGHT @ CSC Shape Pool!
- CPR - AED - First AID CLASS!
- Mount Holyoke Outing Club - Annual Winter Fun - IOCA weekend!
- McGill Outdoors Club Recreation Executive - SNORGY!
- Snowshoe Marathon & 6 Mile Race, Peak Adventures - (57 Tweed River Drive, Pittsfield - VT) - (NEED VOLUNTEERS)+ Sledn'

*OTHER NEWS (more info Below):
~ $15,000 Approved... (more... Read Below about what we have!!!)
~ Let us know what YOU want to do!
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>EVENTS:

~ TBA: CPR - AED - First AID CLASS!
     *Room for 16 People to take - RSVP ASAP (with available dates for class) 468 - 1374 or OutingClub at Castleton.edu
        -$15 Includes:  Cert. Card / Skills Card / Instruction - Class / Book / Other...
           + Mask (CPR-$15 or Key Chain Mask-$5) 


+ Thursday 6th: KAYAK NIGHT @ CSC Shape Pool! - 8pm to 9:30pm (Learn or just play on our Boats!)
 *If interest grows we will extend to other weeks as well!
     *ATTACHED: Poster!


* Friday 7th - Sunday 9th: Mount Holyoke Outing Club - Annual Winter Fun - IOCA weekend!


* Friday 7th - Sunday 9th: McGill Outdoors Club Recreation Executive - SNORGY!


+ Saturday 8th - Sunday 9th: OER - Two Day Assault (Winter Mt. Class)


+ Sunday 9th: Snowshoe Marathon, Peak Adventures - (57 Tweed River Drive, Pittsfield - VT)

    We need six volunteers. Let me know if you are interested. We'll give you a snowmobile to use, fleece vests for volunteers, we'll feed you, and you'll get to hang out and have fun all day. We'll also have the wildest sledding run you've ever been on. Let me know if you are interested.

Andy Weinberg - Race Coordinator @ www.PeakRaces.com
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                                                                        +MORE INFO:

* What:
Snowshoe Marathon (7,200 feet of elevation change), Half Marathon, and 6 miler. Ten hour time limit.
	
* Location:
Riverside Farm, 57 Tweed River Drive, Second Driveway on your left. Look for the white barn and then follow the signs to the start/finish. We'll have a bonfire going early Saturday morning.

* Registration:
Saturday morning from 5:30-7:30 a.m. at the General Store in Pittsfield.
Race starts at 8:00 a.m.

* Post Race:
6:30pm athe the Aimee Farm

    * Lobster and shrimp dinner
    * Plenty of long trail beer!
    * Awards ceremony
    * Video presentation.

* Lodging:
Trailside Lodge - Host Lodge. Bunks - 5 Miles from Star on Rte. 100 - 800-447-2209
Swiss Farm Inn - Rte. 100, Pittsfield - 802-746-8341
Fleur De Lis - 802-746-8987
Casa Bella - 802-746-8943

* Parking:
Yoga Studio, 3631 Rte. 100, Pittsfield

* Course:
    * 6.55 mile loops. Trail (un-groomed) and snowmobile trails. Course will be marked with ribbons and signs. 
       Marathon - 4 loops. Half Marathon - 2 loops.
    * There's also a great one loop FUN RUN that's perfect for anyone wanting to try out snowshoing!
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Questions/More Info:
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)
  -Quick Draws (climbing)
  -Safety & Learning devices for trips (Rescue 8 - others)
  -Ice & Mountaineering Boots (Most sizes)

* We are waiting on:
  -Snowshoes (MSR) + tails...
  -Stoves & accessories
  -Avalanche Probe 
  -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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