Hey PSOCers,

Miss the last meeting before break?  Here's what went down... 

New Member? Go HERE!! 

Member News:
- Milton was fun, as always. 

- Elections: New officer elections will take place on MARCH 29th, 2011.  Nomination will be taken from March 15th to March 28th (or possibly at the time of the vote, who knows).  

Positions and current nominees - 

President:  Runs meetings; deals with Club Sports (submitting trip requests); is generally awesome.  Requirements: must know how to write emails and be familiar with getting maps from Google Maps or another online mapping service. 

Dan Trew, Niko Kovacevic

Vice President:  In charge of fundraising and volunteer service projects; in charge of membership; assists in dealing with Club Sports.  Requirements: should be friendly and know how to write emails.  

Niko Kovacevic, Rachel Hoh

Treasurer:  Handles the money; in charge of reimbursements/deposits.  Requirements: good at basic math (+ - * /) and is organized, should be familiar with some form of spreadsheet application (Google Docs is a plus). 

Darcy McKinley Lester, Danielle Gruen

Secretary:  In charge of meeting minutes; meeting reminders; general social activities.  Requirements: knows how to write emails (or at least copy and paste from one of the last 6 years worth and fill in the new stuff)

John Groh, Elena Khalatian                  

Historian:  Keeps a record of PSOC activities on PSOCTL.blogspot.com.  Should be willing to learn how this works. 

Dan Trew

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!!). 

- Performance Tee's -- They're finally here!!!  Performance Tee's will be available for $25 at the March 15th meeting.  They're men's and women's specific, and fit like Under Armour or Nike Dri-Fit (read very tightly). 

Upcoming Trips:

- 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. 

- 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. 

- 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 atdrm5241@psu.edu if interested.

- Black Forest Trail -- April 8-10. FULL. Contact John Groh at jcg5230@psu.edu if you missed the meeting on Tuesday and are signed up for this trip.

- Milton Rock Gym -- April 10th.  Contact Alie at act5038@psu.edu if you're interested. 

- Yough Xtreme Adventure Race -- Canceled. 

Misc News:

- We have been ok'd for OUTDOOR ROCK CLIMBING! Come April 16 or 17, there will be a trial trip to Chickies or Mocanaqua. The cost will be $15, and all gear is included (cannot bring your own, except for shoes), must be a dues-paying member... 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. 

- Banff Mountain Film Festival -- April 12-13 @ the State Theater. Tickets at App House; $14/day or $24 for both, Student tickets $12 at the door. Check out the trailers here!

- Reel Paddling Film Tour -- Coming April 8th as part of the Appalachian Outdoors Spring Expo.  Tickets are $5 and will be available at App House on March 25th. 

- 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 -- $22/ person @ somewhere on April 23. Email Ryan rsm5068@gmail.com

Don't forget! The Penn State Outing Club meets Tuesdays in 323 HHD East @ 7 PM!

Stay Sexy,

Ryan