Trip Reports

03/01 Quiet Water Symposium

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Promoting the club and our Campus to Coast race

The OC well represented at the Quiet Water Symposium earlier today. We had two tables. One to promote the club and our campus to coast race. The other table was run by MSU OC Alumni Tim Muhich and Boot Baweja to help found-raise their attempt to break the world record for paddling the entire Mississippi river. If you want to support them you can do so here with a donation:
http://www.gofundme.com/mrrr2014
If you like MSU themed cutting or serving boards, you can buy them on the Etsy site (Put “Mississippi Challenge” in the note box, so that they know that you are supporting this specific event.):
http://www.etsy.com/shop/mattgillengerten

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MSU OC Alumni Boot selling cutting boards to help founding their epic and world record breaking speed paddeling of the Mississippi river.

Meetings

02/24 Meeting Minutes

MSUOCers!
18 days and 4 hours and 51 minutes is the current record for paddling the Mississippi in a canoe. Why does that matter to you? Because 4 of our comrades, Tim Munich, Clint Adams, Boot Baweja, and Colin Bright will be attempting to set a new Guinness World Record this May!! Tim, Boot, Colin, & Clint we wish you boatloads of luck!! Show your support by 1.) liking their Facebook page and if you’re feeling generous, 2.) donate to their cause! They’re not too scary to talk to, so feel free to approach them with questions–they will have a booth at the Quiet Water Symposium.
A few notices:
The votes (for the T-shirt design contest) are in!! Our new shirt will look like… actually we don’t know, yet! We still have to count the votes! :D  Be on the lookout for an email containing the winning design in the near future! But thanks to everybody who submitted a design! (As someone who has been told their sense of art is… questionable,) I commend you on your artistic ability!
 
Celina needs a Banff assistant!!!!!!! Contact her! NOW! (Especially if you’re interested in joining e-board next year….) Also, once registration is closed for Campus to Coast, Mike Lohr will be sending out a spreadsheet for volunteer sign-up–look out for it!
Check out the re-vamped website (msuoc.org)–it’s beautiful. It includes are our official club calendar and the contact information for e-board members. If you ever happen to meet our elusive webmaster Florian, make sure you congratulate him on a job well done!
Want to join the club?
1.) print & sign the waiver (found on the website)
2.) turn in the waiver & $20 to the next meeting
3.) sign up for the list serve (directions on how to sign up on the site) & join the Facebook group
**note: membership
***if you can’t make meetings, but want to join feel free to contact me: komesule@msu.edu
Upcoming Trips:
Quiet Water Symposium
When: Sat, March 1, 9:00am – 5:30pm
Where: MSU Pavillion
Details
–cost: only $5 for students
–exhibits on hiking, camping, paddle sports, conservation, boat building, outfitters
–we have a booth to promote Campus to Coast! and we need volunteers!
–you will get free admission if you volunteer
–contact Florian if you can volunteer!
Planet Rock Overnight
When: Saturday, Mar 29, 2014
Where: Planet Rock, Ann Arbor
Details
–preference given to members (perhaps even members only)
–keep on the lookout for email updates
Banff Mountain Film Festival
When: Thurs, April 3
Where: E100 Business College Complex
Details
–7:30PM!!
–a MSUOC tradition: come watch amazing outdoor-sy short films from around the world
–Celina & Brian order you to spread the word!
Beat the Train
When: Sat, April 5, 6:15am – 9:15am
Where: Historic Fort Wayne, Detroit
Details
–bike through Detroit!
–Florian’s going, what about you? (Contact Florian for more details.)
–helmets mandatory
 
Devil’s Lake
When: Apr 4 – 6, 2014
Where: Devil’s Lake State Park , WI
Details
–camping, hiking, maybe bouldering
–contact Michael Behrend behrendm@msu.edu
–how to pronounce Michael’s last name: ‘Bare-end’ not ‘Beh-rend’
Campus to Coast
When: Apr 11 – 13, 2014; deadline to register & pay: Monday, 3/17 (at the meeting)
Where: start on campus, finish at Grand River
Details
–perhaps our most intense event (on par with POCAR)
–57 hr river adventure race: start on campus and finish at Grand River
–team event
–human-powered water vehicles only!!!!
–cost $45 for MSUOC members
–registration is open on our website (msuoc.org)
–learn from Mitch: DON’T WEAR COTTON (jeans are cotton)
 
Also look forward to…
–slack lining before meetings
–human dog sled race? <= personally, I think this is a great idea :D
Don’t waste your youth! Don’t waste your Spring Break!
Leona
Meetings

02/17 Meeting Minutes

MSUOCers!
Thank you Drew for the enlightening & interactive(!) presentation on longboards! Some MSUOC wisdom: hard things slide better! If all these weekly presentations sound interesting to you, you should come to meetings! 
 A few notices:
 Last Saturday concluded our T-Shirt Contest! The designs look great! Make sure you come to our nest meeting (2/24) to cast your vote for out new club shirts!
 
Celina needs a Banff assistant!!!!!!! Contact her! NOW! (Especially if you’re interested in joining e-board next year….) Also, once registration is closed for Campus to Coast, Mike Lohr will be sending out a spreadsheet for volunteer sign-up–look out for it!
Check out the re-vamped website (msuoc.org)–it’s beautiful. It includes are our official club calendar and the contact information for e-board members. If you ever happen to meet our elusive webmaster Florian, make sure you congratulate him on a job well done!
Want to join the club?
1.) print & sign the waiver (found on the website)
2.) turn in the waiver & $20 to the next meeting
3.) sign up for the list serve (directions on how to sign up on the site) & join the Facebook group
**if you can’t make meetings, but want to join feel free to contact me: komesule@msu.edu
 Upcoming Trips:
 Sledding with Allison ❤
 When: 2/23 (this Sunday)
 Where: Granger Park
 Details
–Allison wil be leaving around 1pm
–sleds available from the gear room (if you’re a member)
–random objects work too! (contest? :D  )
–if you’re going, contact Allison: tobinall@msu.edu
 
 Rustic Cabin #4
 When: 2/21-23
 Where: Wilderness State Park
 Details
–there are 10 spots!! email her if you want in! (I think I am… :D )
–if you’re dropping out email Alyssa
–pay her by the 13th!! or your spot will be taken!
–additional $5 for nonmembers ( members, you rock ;D  )
–contact Alyssa:  wysock11@MSU.EDU
 Quiet Water Symposium
 When: Sat, March 1, 9:00am – 5:30pm
 Where: MSU Pavillion
 Details
–cost: only $5 for students
–exhibits on hiking, camping, paddle sports, conservation, boat building, outfitters
–we have a booth to promote Campus to Coast! and we need volunteers!
–you will get free admission if you volunteer
–contact Tim if you can volunteer!
 Planet Rock Overnight
 When: Saturday, Mar 29, 2014
 Where: Planet Rock, Ann Arbor
 Details
–preference given to members (perhaps even members only)
–keep on the lookout for email updates
 
 Banff Mountain Film Festival
 When: Thurs, April 3
 Where: E100 Business College Complex
 Details
–7:30PM!!
–a MSUOC tradition: come watch amazing outdoor-sy short films from around the world
–Celina & Brian order you to spread the word!
Beat the Train
When: Sat, April 5, 6:15am – 9:15am
Where: Historic Fort Wayne, Detroit
Details
–bike through Detroit!
–Florian’s going, what about you? (Contact Florian for more details.)
–helmets mandatory
 
Devil’s Lake
When: Apr 4 – 6, 2014
Where: Devil’s Lake State Park , WI
Details
–camping, hiking, maybe bouldering
–contact Michael Behrend behrendm@msu.edu
–how to pronounce Michael’s last name: ‘Bare-end’ not ‘Beh-rend’
Campus to Coast
When: Apr 11 – 13, 2014; deadline to register & pay: Monday, 3/17 (at the meeting)
Where: start on campus, finish at Grand River
Details
–perhaps our most intense event (on par with POCAR)
–57 hr river adventure race: start on campus and finish at Grand River
–team event
–human-powered water vehicles only!!!!
–cost $45 for MSUOC members
–registration is open on our website (msuoc.org)
–learn from Mitch: DON’T WEAR COTTON (jeans are cotton)
 
Also look forward to…
–slack lining before meetings
–human dog sled race?
Leona
PS Bored? Dodgeball on Friday!
Meetings

02/11 Meeting Minutes

MSUOCers!
Thanks Tommy from Nomad Anglers for presenting about fly fishing! Fly fishing is a form of finishing where you cast a relatively unweighted fly (lure) to develop momentum. Fly fishing is great for catching fish like bass, bluegill, carp, and pike (warm water) and trout, salmon, and steelheads (cold water). If you’re interested, take advantage of a FREE Fly Fishing 101 Class! Classes are offered on 4/26, 5/17, 6/14, & 7/12; check out the website (https://www.nomadanglers.com/estore/index.php) for more info! Or, if you’re looking for a job, feel free to contact Tommy at Tommy@nomadanglers.com. Remember, ‘match the hatch’!!
Thanks Charlie for heading our meeting, today. Pres Drew you missed a good meeting. We had so much fun without you ahaha
A few notices:
 WE NEED (badass) PEOPLE LIKE YOU!  We are looking for assistants/volunteers to help organize Campus to Coast & Banff. Contact Celina if you’re interested in Banff & Mike Lohr if you’re interested in Campus to Coast. More information about both events can be found in the Trips section of this email. These are great ways to get more involved with the club and look great on your resume (esp if you’re interested in running for e-board next year)!
We are holding a T-Shirt Design Contest!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Winner will get a $50 Moosejaw gift certificate + 2 free shirts!  Send a submission (without any dates) to your favorite e-board member by 2/15. I repeat, the deadline is this Saturday, February 15th!!
Check out the re-vamped website (msuoc.org)–it’s beautiful. It includes are our official club calendar and the contact information for e-board members. If you ever happen to meet our elusive webmaster Florian, make sure you congratulate him on a job well done!
Want to join the club?
1.) print & sign the waiver (found on the website)
2.) turn in the waiver & $20 to the next meeting
3.) sign up for the list serve (directions on how to sign up on the site) & join the Facebook group
**if you can’t make meetings, but want to join feel free to contact me: komesule@msu.edu
 Upcoming Trips:
 Rustic Cabin #4
 When: 2/21-23
 Where: Wilderness State Park
 Details
–you can still sign up on the wait list for 4; email Alyssa!!
–if you’re dropping out email Alyssa
–pay her by the 13th!! or your spot will be taken!
–additional $5 for nonmembers ( members, you rock ;D  )
–contact Alyssa:  wysock11@MSU.EDU
 Quiet Water Symposium
 When: Sat, March 1, 9:00am – 5:30pm
 Where: MSU Pavillion
 Details
–cost: only $5 for students
–exhibits on hiking, camping, paddle sports, conservation, boat building, outfitters
 Planet Rock Overnight
 When: Saturday, Mar 29, 2014
 Where: Planet Rock, Ann Arbor
 Details
–preference given to members (perhaps even members only)
–keep on the lookout for email updates
 
 Banff Mountain Film Festival
 When: Thurs, April 3
 Where: E100 Business College Complex
 Details
–7:30PM!!
–a MSUOC tradition: come watch amazing outdoor-sy short films from around the world
–Celina & Brian order you to spread the word!
 Beat the Train
 When: Sat, April 5, 6:15am – 9:15am
 Where: Historic Fort Wayne, Detroit
 Details
–bike through Detroit!
–Florian’s going, what about you? (Contact Florian for more details.)
–helmets mandatory
 
 Devil’s Lake
 When: Apr 4 – 6, 2014
 Where: Devil’s Lake State Park , WI
 Details
–camping, hiking, maybe bouldering
–contact Michael Behrend behrendm@msu.edu
 Campus to Coast
 When: Apr 11 – 13, 2014; deadline to register & pay: Monday, 3/17 (at the meeting)
 Where: start on campus, finish at Grand Haven
 Details
–perhaps our most intense event (on par with POCAR)
–57 hr river adventure race: start on campus and finish at Grand River
–team event
–human-powered water vehicles only!!!!
–cost $45 for MSUOC members
–registration is open on our website (msuoc.org)
–learn from Mitch: DON’T WEAR COTTON (jeans are cotton)
 
 Also look forward to…
–slack lining before meetings
–Mike’s Smoky Mountains Spring Break trip if you’re ‘cool enough’ for him
Leona
Meetings

02/03 Meeting Minutes

MSUOCers!

Thanks Jonathan for the inspirational video! We all clapped for you! Here is Jonathan’s video:

Thanks Jack, Aiden, & Han for presenting about your 2000km bike trip to Tibet. I am insanely jealous; Tibet is beautiful. Fully enjoy their amazing piece of cinematography:

A few notices:

WE NEED (badass) PEOPLE LIKE YOU! We are looking for assistants/volunteers to help organize Campus to Coast & Banff. Contact Celina if you’re interested in Banff & Mike Lohr if you’re interested in Campus to Coast. More information about both events can be found in the Trips section of this email. These are great ways to get more involved with the club and look great on your resume (esp if you’re interested in running for e-board next year)!

We are holding a T-Shirt Design Contest!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Winner will get a $50 Moosejaw gift certificate + 2 free shirts! Send a submission (without any dates) to your favorite e-board member by 2/15. I repeat, the deadline is February 15th!!

Check out the re-vamped website (msuoc.org)–it’s beautiful. It includes are our official club calendar and the contact information for e-board members. If you ever happen to meet our elusive webmaster Florian, make sure you congratulate him on a job well done!

Want to join the club?
1.) print & sign the waiver (found on the website)
2.) turn in the waiver & $20 to the next meeting
3.) sign up for the list serve (directions on how to sign up on the site) & join the Facebook group
**if you can’t make meetings, but want to join feel free to contact me: komesule@msu.edu

And finally, congratulations to our POCARers!!!!!! Way to represent! MSUOC is good at finishing, apparently ;)

Upcoming Trips:

❤❤❤Valentine’s Day Snowball Fight ❤❤❤
Where: Munn Intramural Field, MSU
When: Friday, 2/7 (this Friday!!)
Details
–FREE ( love ;) )
–What better way to show someone you find them attractive then a snowball to the face!
–get there at 8PM!
–possibly ice skating after (open skate at Munn starts at 10PM)
–contact Leona with question/concerns
–Facebook event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/1463575637204004/

Rustic Cabin #3 & #4
When: 2/7-9 (this weekend) & 2/21-23, respectively
Where: Wilderness State Park
Details
–3 is completely full, but you can still sign up on the wait list for 4; email Alyssa!!
–if you’re dropping out email Alyssa
–pay her by the 13th!! or your spot will be taken!
–additional $5 for nonmembers ( members, you rock ;D )
–contact Alyssa: wysock11@MSU.EDU

Quiet Water Symposium
When: Sat, March 1, 9:00am – 5:30pm
Where: MSU Pavillion
Details
–cost: only $5 for students
–exhibits on hiking, camping, paddle sports, conservation, boat building, outfitters
–website: http://www.quietwatersymposium.org/

Banff Mountain Film Festival
When: Thurs, April 3
Where: E100 Business College Complex
Details
–a MSUOC tradition: come watch amazing outdoor-sy short films from around the world
–Celina & Brian order you to spread the word!
–trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gCzgqIm_Ofg

Devil’s Lake
When: Apr 4 – 6, 2014
Where: Devil’s Lake State Park , WI
Details
–camping, hiking, maybe bouldering
–google doc: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AmOBZHT-UkQcdEZYdkRNVWJSYVljRDJNQV9Lci1uMlE&usp=drive_web#gid=0
–contact Michael Behrend behrendm@msu.edu

Campus to Coast
When: Apr 11 – 13, 2014; deadline to register Saturday, 3/15
Where: start on campus, finish at Grand River
Details
–perhaps our most intense event (on par with POCAR)
–57 hr river adventure race: start on campus and finish at Grand River
–team event
–human-powered water vehicles only!!!!
–cost $45 for MSUOC members
–registration is open on our website (msuoc.org)
–be on the lookout for more emails in the future

Also look forward to…
–slack lining before meetings
–post-meeting movie night on 2/10 by Alternative Spring Breakers

Leona