Hola PSOCers!

Too lazy to come and vote in the most important election of our time? Here's what you missed! 

Congrats to your 2011-2012 Officers!!

President - Niko Kovacevic

Vice President - Rachel Hoh

Treasurer - Darcy McKinley Lester

Secretary - John Groh

PSOC Wizard - Dan Trew




New Member? Go HERE!! 

Member News:

- WILD was... theatrical. 


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 bunch of stickers. Find Dan Trew at the next meeting if you'd like some free swag (and thank Jason!!). 


- Performance Tees -- 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:


- Black Forest Trail -- April 8-10. FULL. If you missed the meeting Tuesday, contact FUTURE SECRETARY John Groh at jcg5230@psu.edu


- Beginner Backpacking Trip -- April 1-2. FULL. If you were AWOL on Tuesday, email FUTURE TREASURER Darcy at drm5241@psu.edu 


- Milton Climbing Gym -- Alie will be leading another trip within the next 2 weeks. 


- Governor Stable -- April 9. Difficult climbing, not for beginners. Email Alie act5038@psu.edu for details. 


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. 


- Starting mid-April and through out the summer, PSOC will be hosting Spring Creek kayaking and canoeing trips. The cost is $5. More info to come!


- LADIES - you are interested in leading ORION, applications are still available. 


- Banff Mountain Film Festival -- April 12-13 @ the State Theater, 7:00pm. Cost: In Advance: 2-day Ticket $24, 1-day Ticket $14

Day of Show: $16, $12 Students (per day). Check out the trailers here!


- Reel Paddling Film Tour -- April 8, part of the Appalachian Outdoors Spring Outdoor Expo. Venue TBD.   


- Arboretum Volunteering -- Every Saturday, 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 -- April 23 @ Ryan's house. $22/ person. Email Ryan rsm5068@gmail.com to sign up. 



Peace, love, & PSOC.