G'DAY PSOC!
Too busy cookin' shrimp on the barbie to get to the meeting? Here's what you missed!
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Member News:
- A few members in the club participated in climbing competitions over the weekend... AND PLACED! Congrats to all you crazy climbers.
Merch News:
- The official PSOC cookbooks have arrived! They are jam packed with delectable recipes for on and of the trail. The cost is $5 per book, BUT WAIT, THERE’S MORE! For an additional $2.50 per book, Dan T will customize your copy in any way, shape, or form. ALSO, Dan is signing out his cookbook to creatively-inclined members. If you'd like to buy a book or decorate Dan's, contact him at DanTrew@psu.edu for more info.
- Jason was kind enough to donate a "cluster Friday" of stickers. Find Dan Trew at the next meeting if you'd like some free swag (and thank Jason!!).
Upcoming Trips:
- Milton Rock Climbing – Alie Treciak act5038@psu.edu should be contacting you about upcoming trips.
- Black Forest Trail -- April 8-10. CLOSED. Contact John Groh at jcg5230@psu.edu if you missed the meeting on Tuesday and are signed up for this trip.
- Yough Xtreme Adventure Race -- @ Ohiopyle State Park, April 30. FULL. Contact Jason at jmc5963@psu.edu if you're interested in forming another team or being put on the waitlist.
- Superstition National Wilderness --FULL, mostly. Contact Tom ASAP at tws5046@psu.edu for more details.
- Pool Sessions -- Thursday Mar. 3rd @ the Natatorium. Free to all members. Come out and splash around in the pool on kayaks (if you behave, canoes). Kurt krs5264@psu.edu will be sending out more info regarding the event soon.
- Beginner Backpacking Trip -- April 1-2. Interested in learning how to backpack? Darcy is putting together a beginner's backpacking trip. Basic backpacking skills will be taught. Veteran or n00b, email Darcy at drm5241@psu.edu if interested.
- Red Moshannon Downriver Race -- 3/26 @ Moshannon Creek in Grassflat, PA. Feelin' some competitive kayaking and canoeing? Find out more about this race here. The water is usually cold, but the delectable spaghetti dinner after wards certainly is not! PSOC typically covers the cost of dinner and some of the registration.
- WILD Weekend -- March 26-27. Are you an outdoor leader? Do you want to become an ORION leader? Just want to brush up on your knot tying skills? Sign up for WILD and enjoy a relaxed weekend of backpacking and outdoor learning. Contact Dan DanTrew@psu.edu for the 411.
Misc News:
- We have been ok'd for OUTDOOR ROCK CLIMBING! Come April, there will be a series of trial trips. The cost will be about $15... it would also help if some courageous members applied to become trip leader through Adventure Recreation (http://www.athletics.psu.edu/advrec/resources.html). Ryan Mullins will keep y'all in the loop.
- ORION 2011 LEADER APPS ARE NOW AVAILABLE @ http://www.outreach.psu.edu/shaverscreek/files/index-orion-employment.asp. Apps due March 15 at 1pm. Email Program Director Jean Bean at jbean@psu.edu with questions!
- Banff Mountain Film Festival -- April 12-13 @ the State Theater. More details forthcoming. Check out the trailers here!
- Arboretum Volunteering -- March 5 and 19, 9-12pm. It's not easy being green... especially at the Arboretum. Email Ryan Mullins rsm5068@gmail.com if interested in volunteering. Free food, maybe.
- Wilderness First Aid Certification -- @ Georgetown University. Email Ryan Mullins rsm5068@gmail.com if interested.
- Looking for a summer job as a camp counselor? Email Ryan rsm5068@gmail.com!
- First Aid/ CPR/ AED Certification -- $20/ person @ Ryan's apartment. Email Ryan rsm5068@gmail.com... inquire within for dates.
Don't forget! The Penn State Outing Club meets Tuesdays in 323 HHD East @ 7 PM!