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Zion Adventurefest and Car Camp

Zion Adventurefest and Car Camp
September 8-12, 2010

The Zion Adventurefest and Car Camp is coming up in less than a couple weeks!  It's September 8-12, 2010, at the amazing Zion National Park in Utah!  I've got 15 people signed-up right now and that means I've got ten spots still open!  My permit for the uber-strenuous 'The Narrows' river hike is for 12 people; I've got 8 committed and room for 4 more people to join. I've also got room for 6 more people to join the moderate 'Narrows' river hike.  The trip notes emphasize Adventure!  But don't let them scare you.  The park is huge and awesome with tons to see and do!  Besides the scheduled Narrows hike, we'll probably work-out the rest of the activities as a group once we get there so everyone can get what they want out of this Great Outdoors trip! 
 
The trip is coming up quick!  If you wanna sign-up, give me a shout ASAP! Full trip notes and registration form at:  http://www.greatoutdoorsla.org/tripnotes/Zion2010.pdf
Klaus Gerhart, VP GOLA
323-493-0104
 

Great Outdoors/Los Angeles Chapter Elections

Griffith Park Visitor Center
Monday, September 20
7:30 pm – 9:00 pm

It’s time for our annual Great Outdoors/Los Angeles chapter elections, and then it’s time to eat PIZZA! Three officers will be elected: President, VP Outings, and Treasurer. Come run for office or come to cast your vote. In either case, be sure to stick around to enjoy pizza and soft drinks while mingling with the group. The elections are open to all G.O. LA Chapter members. In addition to the elected officers, volunteers are needed for other positions including webmaster, newsletter editor, membership coordinator, day activities coordinator, and publicity.

CAST A VOTE, GRAB A SLICE!
Monday, September 20
7:30 pm – 9:00 pm Griffith Park Visitor Center
4730 Crystal Springs Drive.

Free parking is available in the nearby lot. Contact Peter Panec if you have any questions, via email, at president@greatoutdoorsla.org.

El Capitan State Beach

El Capitan State Beach
September 24-26

El Capitan State Beach is a perfect place to end the summer. Water temperatures are warmest in September so bring your swimsuit and beach towel. Our camp is on the bluff above the ocean. There are stairs down to the sandy beach and tide pools. We'll hike, swim, eat, and relax. Click Here for Trip Notes



Outings Planning Meeting

October 3, 2010,
9:30am-11:30am

It’s that time of year again when the Great Outdoors hosts a meeting to plan the next 12 months worth of outings. Whether you want to lead a trip, co-lead a trip, offer ideas for trips, or just come and mingle with other Great Outdoors members and volunteers, you are welcome at this meeting. Can’t wait to see you all! Woohoo!

Klaus Gerhart
VP Outings

Click Here for details and directions.


The Next Great Event


Have you ever wondered why Great Outdoors hasn’t offered a trip to your favorite place? Because we have been waiting for you to lead us there!  This is a volunteer organization, so we depend on the members to volunteer. If you have an idea, take the next step and turn it into a plan. Give your interests, passions, experiences, or expertise the audience they deserve.

Great Outdoors is more than just hiking and camping. In the past, the group has taken architectural tours, visited the Hollywood Bowl, gone bowling, watched sporting events together and so much more.

Anyone can lead a trip. If you have an idea that you would like to share, just contact the VP of outings, Klaus, (for sleepover events) or the day activities coordinator, Jeff, (for non-sleepover events). They will go over the calendar of events to help find an appropriate and available time to schedule your event, which fits your schedule.

If you are not a trained leader, they will match you up with someone who is a trained leader that can co-lead your activity. If you are a trained leader, they can offer you other support and assistance to make your event a success.

Learning something new can be loads of fun. So we encourage members to step up and share something they know with the group. Lead a trip to a museum or gallery where you can tell the group more about the displays than what is on the placard. Or share a hobby or interest with the group. It’s all up to you.

Click here for more information about the different volunteer positions within Great Outdoors.



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New to Camping?

If you have any general questions about car camping, camping gear & equipment, carpooling, camp meals, membership benefits, or procedures specific to Great Outdoors; if you need to borrow a tent or other piece of equipment; if you'd like to meet some of the other campers at a pre-outing (warm-up) meeting ... please don't hesitate to contact your VP of Outings, Klaus Gerhart, via email at outings@greatoutdoorsla.org.