Loading Skis for DELTA LODGE!!!!! 1/12

From John Bohlman
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After the meeting on Tuesday (the 12th?) We will need to load skis into my truck for the trip to Delta Lodge. Please meet at the upper cage after the meeting where we will check out skis, poles, and a pair of boots that fit. After you get your gear, you need to tape it all together and label it. You may wish to bring duct tape and a marker.

See you there!

We're gonna have a great time.

Making Your Own Pulk Wed. 1/6/10 7:00 pm

From: Matt Seibel
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REI is holding a free clinic this Wednesday @ 7:00 pm on making a pulk (winter gear hauling sled). If your interested, call or send me an email. My vehicle can only hold five.

http://www.rei.com/stores/store_event_detail.jsp?pid=BBC97E922DFE2BCEC72C0D88711D093D&template_id=14&template_family=webDetail&ignore_cache=1&cm_mmc=Email_noncom_rm-_-events-_-na-_-na


http://www.skipulk.com/

Matt (XC ski chair)

Jan 5th meeting

From: Dennis Mossholder
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The union is still closed but we can still meet. I want to hear about the Candle light skiing at Blue Mounds this past Saturday.
Hoofer Outing Club general meeting when the union is closed.
This Tuesdays meeting (the 5th) I will lead an impromptu meeting at The City Bar starting at 7:00.
We can have some good food, beverages, and talk about what trips are planned for the coming year.
See you there.
Happy New Year!
Dennis Mossholder

Saturday Morning Snowshoeing/Jogging 12/19

From: Morgan Leider tyrantsilkey@gmail.com
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So it's the last weekend before finals. You'll wake up and you know you should be studying. But you also know you're too darn tired to think and study. So you waste away half the day being groggy, eating, facebooking, and procrastinating in general until you feel up to cracking open a book and studying around 3pm... BUT you don't have to. In fact, there's nothing like a good jog along the lake shore or some snowshoeing in the Arb to get the heart going and get you awake and alert enough to conquer all that studying you need to do.

When/Where:

8:30 AM on Saturday at Memorial Union. Meet at the circle. You can wait inside the glass doors in front of the theatre entrance if it's really cold.

We'll be done by 10:30 AM. And if people are up for it, we can go and get breakfast together on State Street afterwards.

What you need:

Some good shoes, and whatever winter workout attire you prefer.

What you need to do:

Email me whether you'd prefer jogging or snowshoeing if you'd like to go. I'll do whatever the majority of people prefer and then send out an email Friday night so we all know what we're doing.

-Morgan

608-957-3082

Gear Return December

From: Matt Kaufmann
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Hello Hoofers!

A most happy December to everyone! It is your HOC VP emailing with an important message. I am declaring this month "Gear Return December"! In other words, gear amnesty has been granted. If you have in your possession a piece of club gear, you are requested to return it promptly and no questions will be asked. Please bring gear to the 7pm Tuesday meetings (12/1, 12/8, 12/15) or get in touch with any activity chair or anyone emailing the club listserv to return club gear. Any and all Hoofer Outing Club members are encouraged to participate in this month long event.

Thanks!

--Matt "Navs" Kaufmann

UW-Stevens Point - Adventure Tours: Dublin, Isle of Man, Lake District

Please see below for adventure tours, guided by a UW-Stevens Point professor emeritus. Contact barbjohn@charter.net for more information.
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From: barb & john munson <barbjohn@charter.net>
Date: Sun, Nov 29, 2009 at 7:03 PM
Subject: UW-Stevens Point - Adventure Tours
To: opo@hoofers.org

To Whom It May Concern:

For the past 30 years the School of Health Promotion and Human Development at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point has offered hiking and biking tours to adults as a means of enhancing personal wellness. We have done this on a very limited budget and in fact have little advertising funds available to let people know of our wonderful excursions. Would you be willing to let your club members know of the attached hiking trip to Dublin, Ireland, the Isle of Man and the Lake District of England? Participants who sign up by January 1^st and submit a deposit can receive a $200 reduction in the cost of the trip.

I will lead this excursion and am very familiar with the hiking that we will encounter. It offers participants all levels of activity and is a wonderful exploration of many different cultures. If anyone would like more information, please have them call me at 715-340-4855. Thank you for assisting us in getting out the word on this hiking adventure.

Sincerely,

Dr. John Munson

Professor Emeritus – Health Promotion

University of Stevens Point

Help enter memberships into the new database! 12/2

From: Caroline Rose
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So, we are currently building an All-Hoofer database of all memberships so that we have quick and easy access to membership information from individual emergency contacts to organization-wide statistics. This database will make a new website possible, including signup for trips, hopefully a calendar, etc. All current Hoofer memberships (from all 6 clubs) are in the database HOWEVER we have several years of previous memberships we would like to get into the database for statistics, so we can contact alumni, etc.

Many Hoofers have been working on membership entry, but the Outing Club has a LOT of members and many years of memberships to enter, so we would love even more help.
I am leading a trip into the Hoofer database to enter as many memberships as we can on Wednesday, December 2. I will be in the Hoofer Lounge at 5:30 pm on Wed, Dec. 2 (or elsewhere--I'll let you know-- if there's a meeting in there) with my laptop to enter memberships until I leave for climbing (7:30 if there's a second wave of climbers, 6:30 if not.) Everybody is encouraged to join me. The database is web-based, so bring a laptop with internet capability if you can, if not, we will find a Hoofer computer for you.

If you can drop by the main Hoofer office during some free time, Erin, the Hoofer intern, or Jim or Linda, the Hoofer advisors, can get you set up to enter memberships any time.

Email me if you're attending on Wednesday, but you're encouraged to show up even if you didn't let me know in advance.
Your help is greatly appreciated!
Thanks,
Caroline
cmrose@wisc.edu
Outing Representative to Hoofer Council

Union Renovation- updated contact info!

From Caroline Rose:
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~~Old Info~~
After the construction of the new Union South, the UW plans to begin a renovation of the theatre wing of Memorial Union (~2011 or 2012). The entire Hoofers area is included in this project.
What we are asking for right now is ideas regarding the design of our new space. What would you like to see in the renovated Hoofers area? Are there things you like or don't like about the current setup? Is there a way we could improve meeting areas, work areas, the way we store and organize equipment, etc.? I will compile ideas from the Outing Club and bring them to the Hoofer Council members in charge of the planning. I would at least like to hear from every interest group.

--New Info--
I am compiling all Outing Club requests and will be handing a prioritized list of these to the committees who will begin drawing up plan ideas.

Kyle Olsen, our All-Hoofer renovations chair, would like suggestions from the clubs by next week Monday (December 7). If you have questions or would like to be more involved in the planning process, his email is ------> kylecolsen@gmail.com. <------ I had sent out an outdated email address in previous emails. Thank you very much if you have already given me input. If you haven't, please let me know your thoughts on this within the week. This isn't the absolute deadline for planning-- we're just trying to keep ahead of the Union plans so we can push for inclusion of everything we want. Thanks for your ideas!
Caroline Rose
cmrose@wisc.edu
Outing Club Representative to Hoofer Council

Interest in House on The Rock holiday light show? 12/12

From: Ned Rubert kfrubert@wisc.edu
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I would like to run a different sort of Hoofer trip on Saturday, Dec. 12--one where we drive to House on the Rock (near Spring Green, WI) and then spend the afternoon walking indoors though a myriad of eclectic rooms which have been lavishly decorated for the holidays. The admission is a little pricey (~$20), but as I understand is well worth it. You would also need to bring an extra $12 for gas and fast food. Tentative departure time is 9 AM from Park St. Circle and we would be back by 5 PM. Please e-mail kfrubert@wisc.edu if interested. Also, check out http://www.thehouseontherock.com/HOTR_Attraction_TicsAndTours_Christmas.htm .

-Ned

Ski and Snowboard Rail Jam on the Terrace! Thursday 11/18

From: Caroline Rose cmrose@wisc.edu
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Can't wait for winter? Ski and Snowboard is so ready they've decided to bring the winter to us this Thursday.

Hoofer Ski and Snowboard is bringing in 40,000 pounds of snow to build a huge hill on our very own Union terrace, and will have ski and snowboard competitions ongoing for three hours on Thursday!

FREE to watch! Drop by the terrace between 5 and 8 pm on Thurday, November 19th to see this huge event!
Hoofer Ski and Snowboard leaders have put an amazing amount of work and planning into this event, so let's give them a great turnout!

More information:
From Ski and Snowboard's website:
http://www.hoofersns.org/railjam

An article from madison.com, including a picture of what this might look like:

http://host.madison.com/entertainment/city_life/article_8aacfc64-d075-11de-9c92-001cc4c002e0.html

Hope to see you on the terrace!!

"Delicious Deals" Pancake Breakfast, Thur Nov 19, Great Hall, Memorial Union, 8-10 am

From: Marc Kennedy, Wisconsin Union Communications Director

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The Wisconsin Union presents:

“Delicious Deals” Pancake Breakfast

November 19

8 – 10 am

Great Hall, Memorial Union

800 Langdon St.

The Wisconsin Union knows that a hearty breakfast at a great price is the perfect way to start your day on campus! All UW-Madison students, faculty and staff are welcome at our “Delicious Deals for Tough Times” breakfast on November 19, from 8 to 10 am in Great Hall, Memorial Union, 800 Langdon St.

For $2 and a valid UW ID, guests receive pancakes, coffee and more! This event is limited to the first 350 guests, but more events are planned for next semester to help the campus through tough times!

This special event is sponsored by the Wisconsin Union Delis, Restaurants and Catering Services who are always creating new and tasty ways to help you stretch your dollars. For example, the Delis offer the Daily Deli Deal at most of their locations which comes with a sandwich, 3 or 4 sides of your choice for under $$6.50. The new Badger Market in the Medical Sciences Center offers the Badger Bundle, which lets you choose any deli sandwich, beverage and side to receive a $1 off.
Our Restaurants also offer daily specials like a small soup for $1.75 or small chili for $2 when you purchase a sandwich at Der Rathskeller. Also, the Terrace Pizza Window in Lakefront on Langdon offers two flatbread pizzas for only $5 for a limited time Thursday-Saturday, 7 pm to close. Our deals are too delicious to pass up!

Find out more about other great deals offered daily at our Deli and Restaurant locations. More events and special deals are coming soon! Check our website at www.union.wisc.edu/deliciousdeals or our Facebook page, “Delicious Deals for Tough Times,” for updates.

Info on WI hunting seasons

From: Connie Lane
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Hunting is beginning to impact some Hoofer activities. Already there has been one special weekend of deer hunting, and there will be more. Some of you asked how you can know what is happening outdoors for the rest of the year. Here is a link to the DNR website page where you can look up hunting seasons when you are planning your outdoor activities. http://dnr.wi.gov/org/land/wildlife/hunt/seasdate.htm The website is complex, but for most of us, the most important season is the white-tailed deer season. As "gun-deer season" draws the greatest number of hunters, it is the most dangerous time for us to be in the woods. Dates will vary around the state, depending on whether or not an area is included in the CWD* eradication zone.

Much of southern and central southern WI is in the CWD eradication zone, including places hunting is not normally allowed (i.e., Nature Conservancy properties, state parks). There is a special map for the deer season at this link:

http://dnr.wi.gov/org/land/wildlife/hunt/deer/post_hunt_pop.pdf

The map includes a lot of information, but look at where you want to go and see if it is labelled "CWD". Before you plan hiking/camping/backpacking/river trips from mid-November through New Year's holiday, you should consult the DNR sites so that you know where you may encounter hunters. Then you can wear appropriate bright orange clothing, or find somewhere else to go, or something else to do.

Finally, realize that there are too many deer out there and the hunters are doing all of us a service and protecting the land by culling the herd.

Connie

* CWD for the uninitiated is "chronic wasting disease" of deer and elk, which is contagious and the DNR is trying to kill all the deer in areas of the state where the disease has been detected in animals. Thus, they have especially long hunting seasons in these areas and hunters can hunt deer in places where they are not normally allowed.

A trip to Lake Wobegon (Prairie Home Companion)

From: Nan Huai
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Hi, Hoofers:
Do you have a Lutheran connection? Do you love the Prairie Home Companion? Do you like outdoor adventures?

If you say "yes", then, you should consider coming with us to Minneapolis for the Garrison Keillor show (Prairie Home Companion) and the Outdoor Adventure Expo hosted by the Midwest Moutaineering.

We will leave Madison after work on Nov 20 (Friday), drive to Minneapolis and stay in a motel (room sharing is possible if people are willing to do it). On Saturday, we go to Midwest Mountaineering, check out sales, free workshops, and free presentations (see the link below for specific info). Midwest mountaineering is an INDEPENDENT outdoor gear shop. It's huge and it's located in an interesting neighborhood. We will have authentic Cantonese food for lunch (authenticity certified by Nan). At 4:00pm. We will head to the theater for the Prairie Home Companion show.
Nov 22, we can return to the Outdoor Expos or the Minneapolis Art Museum. We will arrive in Madison no later than 9:00pm.

Cost: You are responsible for your food and the ticket to Garrison Keillor show: http://prairiehome.publicradio.org/tickets/
We will car pool and share gas cost. We are open to room sharing for motel cost.


More info about Midwestern Moutaineering is at: http://www.outdooradventureexpo.com/200911/Index.shtml

Nan and Oleg.


E-mail:happyforest@yahoo.com

BOOD trip after next week's meeting

From: Richard Miller

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Here's an invitation to go for BOOD (Beverages and fOOD) at The Brink Lounge after next week's meeting. Especially because my band will be taping on the Mad Toast Live! Podcast & Radio Show. We’ll be featuring some songs appropriate to Halloween for this special show.

The Brink Lounge - 701 E. Washington Ave (below the High Noon Saloon)

Tuesday Oct 27th - 8pm: Ken Lonnquist, 9pm: Water Street Bridge - $5 cover (optional but suggested)

What was born as the illegitimate brain child of Jon Baade and James Kuehl, Water Street Bridge has now turned into a fully grown bastard child of inane proportions. Realizing early on that enough is never enough, these two veterans of stage and studio teamed up with Michi Regier, on fiddle, and Richard Miller, on drums and percussion. Together they blend Celtic, blues, Americana, shanty, jazz, Creole, folk, art rock, reggae, Balkan beats, Slavic dance grooves, comedy and original songs into something that can only be described as “eclectic acoustic.”

Brandishing an impressive arsenal of musical instruments (including guitar, resonator guitar, mandolin, ukulele, fiddle, viola, pennywhistle, squeeze box, harmonica, doumbek, agogo, guiro, tupan and bodhran - just to name a few) they bring new life to tales of old, old sounds to tales of today and twisted takes on tales never meant to be told.

Hope to see you there,

Richard

rjmille@hotmail.com

Pier Out! Sunday, 1:00PM. Be there.

From: Evan Schroeder
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Yo Everybody,

This coming Sunday, the 20th of October, we are doing the final lift out of the pier. It is gonna be super fun, the weather will be better than we could ever ask for...as in there will be a South wind...which means it will be warm, and there will be no waves. Afterward, there is discussion of trips out on the lake. I'm hoping we can finish in about 2 hours, which is totally doable if I get 4-6 people to come out.

All you new members! Get out and help support your club. It'll make you feel good inside.

Old members, you should come out because you already know how good inside it feels to help out the club.

So, I NEED to know if you can come. At least a rough estimate. Oh yeah, one word, pizza.

Wear work clothes, you're gonna be picking up wet boards and rusty beams. But don't worry, no one needs to get in the water.

Thanks in advance,

Evan
essevan@gmail.com

Thanksgiving Break - Memorial Union Closed 11/27 and 11/28

From Jim Rogers
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For your information, the Memorial Union Building will be closed Nov 27 and Nov 28. I believe this is due to the State-mandated furloughs Please make appropriate arrangements prior for any equipment needs. Please share with others who can benefit from knowing.

Thanks.

Jim

REI Scratch and Dent sale

From: Ken Rosenberg
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REI Scratch and Dent sale
Date and time: Saturday, October 24, 2009 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Location: REI west side
Contact:
Description: Every quarter REI has a sale of merchandise that was
returned for a myriad of reasons. It is called the "Scratch and Dent"
sale because some equipment might be used or slightly broken.
The sale starts at 10:00 am and goes until 1 or 2 o'clock.

Shoppers are admitted in groups of 40 using a ticket system. Tickets
are distributed on a first come basis starting at 9:30 am. Each group
is given 20 minutes to shop before the next group is admitted. You
must have a ticket and be an REI Co-op Member to shop the scratch &
dent sale. You will be allowed to purchase ten items per member
number. All sales are final.

I have found everything from tents, sleeping bags, hammocks, bike
racks, climbing shoes, wheeled travel duffels, clothing, snowshoes,
boots, skis, etc. Most for 50-75% off.

I am not leading a trip there. Just carpool with your friends and
enjoy the deals!
http://www.rei.com/stores/store_event_detail.jsp?pid=BB48053AA468CF10063F30D15C176277&template_id=30&template_family=webDetail&ignore_cache=1

Tales from Planet Earth Film Festival Schedule--Free!

. . . Here's a link to the schedule for the Tales from Planet Earth Film Festival, sponsored by the Nelson Institute.

http://www.nelson.wisc.edu/tales/

A handy one-page schedule can be found at: http://www.nelson.wisc.edu/tales/TfPE_2009_Schedule.pdf

They've booked some amazing films (including "The Cove") and the festival is entirely free, so please spread the word to anyone you think would be interested.

Curling!

From: Jon Gero
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Hey Hoofers,

Are any of you interested in curling? I've been fascinated by the sport for some time now since it's so silly, and it's the only Olympic sport where drinking is part of the rules. Seriously, all curling matches involve drinking beer afterward! Anyhow, the Madison Curling Club (http://www.madisoncurlingclub.com/) has a league starting up soon that's really fun and totally beginner friendly. They're having some open houses during the next week, where you can learn more about the club, curling and their beer selection. Give me a shout it you're interested, and we can check out one of the open houses.

Cheers,
Jon

gero@wisc.edu

Open Hoofer Council Leadership Positions!

From: Paul Davidsaver, Hoofer Council President
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Greetings Hoofers,

I wanted to let everyone know about some exciting open positions on Hoofers Council. As you may know, Hoofer Council is the overall governing board for all of the Hoofer clubs, in addition to facilitating and planning our own events. We are approaching some exciting time as plans for the New Union South, including our climbing wall, are nearing completion, and preparations for the Historic Renovation of Hoofers Wing in MU are about to begin.

Hoofer Council needs to fill two important positions to aid in these endeavors. We have a vacancy for our Vice President of Administration, and our newly created Renovation Chair. The VP-Admin is a Council Executive and is involved in many important decisions and functions of the organization. The new Renovation Chair will work closely with the VP-Admin in helping to coordinate and plan for the renovation of the Hoofer space in the Union Renovation Project.

Both of these positions offer a huge leadership development opportunity and the chance to work with other important Union student and nonstudent leaders. Given the importance of these positions, we have decided to open applications to both Hoofers and Hoofer-recommend people through next Wednesday, Oct. 21st.

Please take a minute to look at both applications and position descriptions. Also keep in mind that you don’t have to be a Hoofer leader to qualify, and that you might know someone who would be a good fit who you could recommend to apply.

These are Presidential appointments, however VP-Programs Mindy Cummings (mjcummings@wisc.edu) and Secretary Nick Clarens (clarens@wisc.edu) will be reviewing all applications and helping in the screening proccess. Please feel free to contact either of them and get those applications in!

Thank you and get out there and enjoy the fall weather before we transition into winter sports!

Best,
Paul

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Paul Davidsaver
Hoofers President
president@hoofers.org
Office: (608) 262-1630
www.hoofers.org


*******for position descriptions, email Paul: president@hoofers.org