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SLOC Board
In June of 2016 the board elected 3 new members; Kate Geisen, Amanda Lappe, and Josh Borgmeyer. We say thank you to outgoing board members and officers; Bryan Neihaus, President, Brian Hey, Vice-President, Eric Buckley, Map Chair, Pilar Williamson, Board Member. Your new board and club officers for 16-17 are: • Board Members: Nathan Graves (P), Al Beers (VP), Jerry Young, Nikolay Gochkov, Melissa Kelley, Jeff Ryan, Josh Borgmeyer, Kate Geisen, Amanda Lappe • Treasurer: David Fisher • Map Chair: Bryan Niehaus • Membership Chair: Melissa Kelley • Equipment Chair: David Fisher • Social Media Navigator: Kate Geisen For members who are interested in helping out the club and volunteering as a board member we will be accepting nominations at our upcoming annual club meeting in March 2017. Self-nominations are welcome. We will have three board positions open in June 2017.
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January 28, 2017 Cold Nose O at Babler State Park – 9am registration, 10am first starts
Join us for this annual event!
This is one of SLOC’s best events of the year and once again directed by
Yvonne Deyo. There will be beginner,
intermediate, and advanced courses (White, Orange, Green and Red). Beginners are welcome! We will be conducting beginner briefings to
get you ready.
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February 19, 2017 Meramec O at Meramec
State – 11am registration, 12pm first
starts
Join us at Shelter 3 with Meet
Director Gary Thompson designing four courses; Yellow, Orange, Green and
Red (beginner through advanced).
Registration starts at 11AM, Starts begin at 12PM
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March 18, 2017 John Smerek Memorial Scout Festival -
8:30am to Noon
This annual event is aimed at Cub,
Boy, Brownie, Girl, Venture Scouts, and Scouters but open to everyone. It is
a wonderful score orienteering event in the beautiful Beaumount Scout Ranch in
St. Louis County. This is not a public
use area so this event will allows you to explore this limited access terrain. The meet director is David Fisher
(314-434-5060) roaming496ranger@hotmail.com.
Registration will be taken at the Emerson Conference Center Area from
8:30-10:00am, starts begin at 9:15am.
Map hike also available. Many
more details on our website.
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April 2017 (date TBD) S-Bar Boy Scout Ranch
The details are still being plotted out
but we are working with the Boy Scouts on using this unique and well mapped area for a return event in the Spring of
2017. Meet Director Dave Welsh.
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May 2017 (date TBD) Broemmelsiek Park Night O
There is talk of returning to Broemmelsiek
in 2017 with a Night O and camping event.
Stay tuned as we plan our attack point.
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June – August (dates TBD) Summer Sprint Series
Have you ever wanted to learn how to
build a course and run an event? Leading
a Summer Sprint is a way to get a chance.
We are looking for seasoned or newbie volunteers to lead 2-4 summer
events this June-August. Our fantastic
board will navigate you successfully through the process. Please contact us if you are interested.
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Time to
Renew Your Annual Membership
All memberships expire at the end of the year. They are on sale now for $50. This is a great deal! You pay one price and you can attend any
event all year. If you register as a
“SLOC Member” this membership covers your entire family – you, a spouse, and
any children under the age of 18. If you
register as a “Youth Group” – intended for youth groups (scout troops, a
classroom club, etc.), all members under the age of 18 are covered as well as
leaders while participating with the youth.
If you have any question about membership, contact our Membership Chair Melissa
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Stay connected!
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