Sierra Outings Need You
By Ben Berauer, Suncoast Group Outings Chair (bfberauer@aol.com, 727-392-2821)
Sierra Club Outings are one of the keystones of the club. John Muir began the tradition of outings, knowing that when you get out in wild places you learn to appreciate and love Mother Nature. Outings are a way we get folks in touch with nature, and then develop a desire to want to protect it. I encourage all to participate in our outings program, and we do have many that enjoy outings on a regular basis.
Sierra outings depend on a few stepping forward and taking responsibility for planning and leading the outings we publicize. These few are special volunteers we call outings leaders. The number one qualification for becoming such a leader is simply enjoying outings. If you do, you are well along the way to being able to step into that role.
We need you.
Our outings program may seem like it is doing just fine and you may be satisfied with what we have been offering. In fact, like with so many volunteer driven programs, it is depending on too few volunteers. I am making a special request to those that have participated in our outings. Please step forward and resolve to volunteer as an outings leader. The future of Sierra outings is in your hands. Without new volunteers we may find that one day we may not have any outings on which to go.
Being a Sierra Club Outings Leader is not a hard thing to do. It, in fact, is largely fun. What other activity can you volunteer for that gives you the opportunity to enjoy your favorite outdoor activities with a group of really nice Sierra friends? What you lead, and how often, are entirely up to you.
Take the first step, now, and contact your outings chair,
Ben Berauer, Suncoast Group Outings Chair @
bfberauer@aol.com, 727-392-2821.
Learn how to get started as a leader.
Don’t wait or delay, because we have the required training to get started coming up. [see below] Thanking you in advance for participating in Sierra Outings, and volunteering to help with out program.
| Training Events: Feb 7 Outing Leader Training OLT 101 Share your love of nature by becoming a Sierra Club Outing leader or re-certify as required by the Minimum Leader Standard Outing Policy. Learn about the latest rules and regs.. Location in the Tampa Bay Area. For more details contact: Rudy Scheffer, 727.726.8375 or email: rudy@adventuresworldwide.com Feb 14-15 9:00- 5:00 The University of Florida is sponsoring a SOLO Wilderness First Aid (WFA) course at Paynes Prarie State Park Park. http://www.floridastateparks.org/paynesprairie Cost is $150 (tuition only) for the 16 hour course. No CPR just WFA. Receive a two year certification from SOLO. Instructed by UF staff. Contact Rudy Scheffer at 727-726-8375 or e-mail: rudy@adventuresworldwide.com Mar 6-14 The University of Florida is sponsoring a SOLO Wilderness First Responder (WFR) course. This class is for those interested in a more intensive course. For more information Contact Rudy Scheffer at 727-726-8375 or e-mail: rudy@adventuresworldwide.com Mar 28 Outing Leader Training OLT 201. A requirement for Outing Leaders who want to lead overnight trips away from cars. Location in the Tampa Bay Area. For more details contact: Rudy Scheffer, 727.726.8375 or email: rudy@adventuresworldwide.com Mar 21-22 9:00- 5:00 The University of Florida is sponsoring a SOLO Wilderness First Aid (WFA) course at Paynes Prarie State Park Park. http://www.floridastateparks.org/paynesprairie Cost is $150 (tuition only) for the 16 hour course. No CPR just WFA. Receive a two year certification from SOLO. Instructed by UF staff. Contact Rudy Scheffer at 727-726-8375 or e-mail: rudy@adventuresworldwide.com |