Hey All!
Here’s a recap of what happened last night in Outing Club!
Upcoming Trips
Benji and Dimitri Backpacking (Friday 24th-Sunday 26th)
-15 to 20 miles in Bald Eagle State Park
-There is still some space and the trip can really use drivers
-It will be rad, cold, mountainous, snowy…and there will be cheese.
-email bsv5021@psu.edu or dsl5128@psu.edu
Kayak Sesh (Feb. and March)
-Training sessions at the nat that teach you basic skills like how to roll and navigate with a possible trip at the end.
-They are fo free but sign up fast cause they fill up quick
-There will be more information to come at future
meetings
Sam D’s Climbing
-Sam DeVries loves to climb and is willing to offer rides to the Y
-Shoes and harnesses are free and its $3 to get in with your membership card
-climbing is Th 8-10pm, F 7-10 pm, and Sunday afternoon
–email sjd5225@psu.edu
Cambin Camping Reward (Feb 1-2)
-If you went to stadium cleanup you should have gotten an email from Aaron. Make sure to RSVP by the date in the email.
-If you didn’t get an email and did go on Stadium cleanup email Aaron.
–email avd5316@psu.edu
Meetings Happenings
Meet your Officers
-Below is a list of your trusty PSOC officers. Feel free to contact them with any questions or anything your need regarding the Outdoors.
President -Travis Johnson- tcj5037@psu.edu
Vice President -Dillon O’Donnell- dwo5068
Secretary -Shaina Melnick- slm5575@psu.edu
Treasurer -Meg Kirchner- mkk5144@psu.edu
Community Outreach -Aaron Denis- avd5316@psu.edu
Freshman Outreach -Benji Vizzachero- bsv5021@psu.edu
Historian -Dimitri Lewiki- dsl5128@psu.edu
THON chair -Carrie Durrwachter- czd5139@psu.edu
Blood Drive -Julian Pecce- jzp5336@psu.edu
Aurora
-want a great summer job getting paid to be outside while helping freshman become adaptive to Penn State and making lifelong friendships?
-If yes there are 3 programs for you
ORION (backpacking program. 3 week commitment)
URSA (urban service in Philly. 1 week commitment)
Vega (western backpacking in Washington. Need to be on ORION leader first)
-Applications are due THIS FRIDAY JANUARY 24th at http://shaverscreek.org/employment/aurora-employment/
-for more information see the attached powerpoint
New Website
-We got a new Website with some cool new features for you all
-Meeting minutes
-You can tell us about trips you went on and we’ll feature it
-contact
-plus history, how to join, and more
-Visit it at https://sites.psu.edu/outingclub/
How to Join PSOC
-In order to go on trips you need to be a PSOC member
-To do this you need 3 things
-Copy of your insurance card (front and back)
-Membership form (can be found on our website)
-$20 dues (for trip fees, gas, food, ect)
-give these to Shaina and Meg at the meeting and your all set
-Any questions feel free to contact an officer
Well that’s all from last night! See you all next week! Don’t let the cold keep you from going outside
