[OUTING-ANNOUNCE] Fwd: February Letter from the President

[Patrick Rault]

>From the All Hoofer Council President....

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From: president at hoofers.org <president at hoofers.org>
Date: Feb 1, 2007 7:36 PM
Subject: [hoofer-officers] February Letter from the President

Hello Fellow Hoofer!



I hope you're getting your chance to enjoy the beautiful (and by
beautiful I mean freezing) weather! My name is Meg, and I'm the Hoofer
Council President. Each month, I will be sending out this letter (via
email) with everything that's happening within all the Hoofer clubs
for the month. It's a chance for you to get to know what's going on,
and who's having an impact. Be sure to read about all the clubs! If
you have any questions, club websites, the general hoofer website, or
the Outdoor Programs Office should be able to answer them.



All-Hoofer Events

WINTER CARNIVAL IS ALMOST HERE! Winter Carnival is a 67 year Hoofer
tradition that celebrates the winter season and Hoofer spirit.
Festivities are happening the week of Feb 12-17.

Tuesday, Feb 13 – Join us at 8 pm in the Rathskeller as we enjoy the
extreme ski and snowboard film Anomaly*.

Wednesday, Feb 14 – Spread your winter love on Valentines Day!

Thursday, Feb 15 – Free night at Tyrol* – see SNS club info for details.

Friday, Feb 16 – FLANNEL DAY!!!* Every Hoofer is invited to wear
flannel on Friday. There will be flannel available in the office for
anyone that doesn't own their own. The Word of Mouth Trio* and The
Lampshade Orchestra* play in the Rathskeller starting at 8 pm. (Both
bands include Hoofer members!)

Saturday, Feb 17 – Main Event – brief list of events includes:
Broomball tournament*, ice carving demo, frozen chicken bowling*, snow
sculpture contest*, ice golfing*, free hot chocolate, brat fry and
more. The night ends with the Snowball – a semi-formal dance for all
Winter Carnival participants.



*These items can earn you points toward the coveted snow cup! Register
a team with your friends! Registration starts February 12th, and it's
free! You need a minimum of 6 people per team.



Congratulations to our most recent Hoofer of the Month: Amelia Faber –
for her incredible dedication and hard work on the SNS resale.

If you would like to nominate someone for Hoofer of the Month, email
their name and short description of why to secretary at hoofers.org



CLUB UPDATES



Mountaineering

 General meetings are held on Thursdays – currently working on setting
up a spring break trip and preparing for interim Vice President
elections. If you have any input or ideas come to the meeting! The
email list is the best way to find a ride to Boulders Climbing Gym –
almost every day of the week!



Outing

 Outing Club is still going strong despite the cold weather. Telemark
skiing, snowshoeing, classic skiing around the arboretum, and other
winter activities are currently being offered. General meetings are
held on Tuesdays – these are the best way to find out about planned
trips, offer to lead a trip, or just meet some people that enjoy your
favorite outdoor sport!



Riding

 Spring lessons are filling up fast. In spite of the cold weather, we
 have more students than from the fall semester. We continue to make
 improvements to our facility and look forward to thaw where we can work
 even harder:) Check out our new newsletter on our website
 http://www.hooferridingclub.org/newsletter/January_Newsletter_final.pdf





Sailing

-Socials are every Friday at Hawks. Free soda and discounted food –
and a great chance to bond with fellow sailors!

-Snow kiting lessons are continuing – a unique way to enjoy the wind!

-This weekend the Hoofer Sailing Club is being well represented at
Strictly Sail in Chicago. This is a great chance to expand the Hoofers
name and recruit members from different parts of the country. It's
also a great opportunity to learn about different aspects of the
sailing world and see one of a kind boats.

-The Women's Sailing Team is heading to Charleston for the first
regatta of the spring season on the weekend of February 9-10.



SCUBA

 Hoofer SCUBA offers a great variety of classes for everyone from
people who have never strapped on a tank before to the seaweed-crusted
dive veteran. Sign up available now in the Outdoor Programs Office!



 Open Water Class: April 5- May 20, After completing this course,
participants receive a lifetime PADI Open Water Diver certification,
the most recognized such certificate in the world.



 Advanced Open Water: May 31- June 3, the Advanced Open Water class
will extend your abilities to include night diving, underwater
navigation, search and recovery techniques, and deep diving.



 Rescue: April 5-June 3, Participants learn first aid, CPR, in-water
rescue skills, symptoms and signs of distressed divers, and most
importantly how to prevent accidents before they happen.



Weekly Socials in the Rathskeller on Thursdays starting at 8pm!



For more information check out our website at: hooferscuba.org





Ski and Snowboard

Mt. Bohemia
 -The trip is March 2-4. There are only 21 spots left. Hurry up and
get a spot if you are interested, they're going fast!

 Lessons - Friday from 4-10pm & Saturday from 10am-4pm
 -Learn to ski or snowboard this semester! We have awesome instructors
and it is cheap!! For only $25 you get transportation, lift ticket,
and your instruction! Rentals are extra but are still cheap!
 -Any questions contact Kaitlin at janusz at wisc.edu

 Socials
 -Finally!! We have WEEKLY socials available for all Ski and Snowboard
members. They are every Friday night from 5-9pm at Hawks on State
Street. Enjoy FREE soda and DISCOUNTED food (20% off).
 -When you come, head to the back to receive your sticker so you can
get your discounts! PLUS the first five get a FREE T-Shirt!

 Free Night at Tyrol – Open to EVERYONE!!!
 -It is getting to be that time of year for our annual Free Night at
Tyrol. This year it is Thursday February 15th from 9:30pm-12am. Busses
will leave the union at 8:45pm. It also includes FREE lessons &
rentals!
 -You don't have to be and SnS member to enjoy this so bring your friends!

-Sign up in the Outdoor Programs office

 Jackson Hole – Spring Break
 -Sign up for Jackson Hole has begun. The trip dates are March
30-April 7. The price is $470 and includes transportation, 4 of 6 day
lift ticket, 6 nights lodging, brat fry, socials, etc.
 -Sign up Mon. thru Fri 9-5, in the Outdoor Programs Office in the
basement of Memorial Union. If you have any questions, contact Anna
Hillebrandt at hillebrandt at wisc.edu or Brett Neve at neve at wisc.edu.

 THE SKI AND SNOWBOARD CLUB KICKOFF IS RIGHT NOW! FEB. 1 MEMORIAL
UNION 7-9PM (TITU)

 If you have any questions or have friends who are interested please come!
 You will also be able to sign up for Mt. Bohemia, Jackson Hole,
Lessons, Weekly Trips and more!

 That's all for this month, thanks for reading!  Now that you know
what's going on I encourage you to attend anothe club's events and
tell all your friends!



Meg Reinbold
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 Meg Reinbold
 President
 Wisconsin Hoofers
 president at hoofers.org
 608.262.1630
 www.hoofers.org