Club Records

URGENT MESSAGE ? TO ALL MEMBERS

Are you storing ANY documents or records for the club? We are working to gather it all into one place so a professional archivist can help us determine what we should be keeping and for how long. We do not want to lose our history. Please contact Virginia Larson at 503-750-9316 or 360-263-3541 or Admin@trailsclub.org asap!

Virginia G Larson
Administrative Assistant
Trails Club of Oregon

2008 Beach Outing

2007 Awards

At the annual banquet on April 13, 2008, the Trails Club presented its annual awards.
The winners were:

Henry Waespe Distinguished Service Award: Fern Anderson

Mary Lou Green High Miler Award: Linda Conrad

Una Davies High Traveler Award: Linda Conrad

All Oregon PCT Award: Ken Becker

NEW AWARD PROPOSED; NAME SUGGESTIONS WANTED

The TCO Board is considering a proposal to establish a new annual award. This award would recognize TCO activity leaders with an annual award to be presented at the banquet. The Board is asking the membership for suggestions for a name for this award and any other ideas about how the winner should be determined. Should the award be for leading the most activities in the year, or should it be not for a single year's achievement but for a record of activity leadership over many years?
Please send your suggestions to Trip Trustee Diana Forester at (503) 288-7782 or diana_forester@msn.com.

Tick Removal Techniques & Advices

Spring is here and the ticks will soon be showing their heads.
Here is a good way to get them off you, your children, or your pets. Give it a try. Please forward to anyone with children... or hunters or dogs, or anyone who even steps outside in summer!!

A pediatrician said that she believes is the best way to remove a tick. This is great, because it works in those places where it's some times difficult to get to with tweezers: between toes, in the middle of a head full of dark hair, etc.

A School Nurse has written the info below -- good enough to share -- Apply a glob of liquid soap to a cotton ball. Cover the tick with the soap-soaked cotton ball and swab it for a few seconds (15-20), the tick will come out on its own and be stuck to the cotton ball when you lift it away. This technique has worked every time I've used it (and that was frequently), and it's much less traumatic for the patient and easier for me.

Slower Paced Wednesday Morning Hike

Are you interested in slower-paced, shorter Wednesday morning hikes? TCO is interested in scheduling slower-paced hikes in addition to the current Wednesday morning hike program if there are volunteers to lead them. The slower-paced hikes would meet at Wallace Park just like the current hikes but choose routes with less elevation gain and shorter distances. If you would like slower-paced hikes and are willing to volunteer as a leader, contact Jane Olsen for scheduling at (503) 287-0670 or janeo@spiritone.com.

Multnomah County Sheriff Search & Rescue Team

The all-volunteer Multnomah County Sherriff's Office Search and Rescue team is hosting an open house and information night on September 17th & 24th from 7pm-9pm.
Come and find out how you can be a part of a vibrant, challenging, and rewarding volunteer search and rescue team! We offer training throughout the year, and accept youth (>14yr) and adults with any level or lack of outdoor experience! Come one or both days, ask questions, and get involved!
For more information, go to Search & Rescue

Trails Club Naturalist Hikes

As part of the new mid-week hike series, the Trails Club of Oregon would like to begin offering an occasional naturalist hike. These hikes will go at a slower pace as we look at and work to identify birds, plants, wildflowers, mushrooms, and any other things we see in nature that we are curious about. We would like to get an idea of the interest of our membership in this type of hike.
If this sounds like an activity that you would enjoy participating in, please email Laurie Skinner at mlskinner2@comcast.net.

These hikes will be for both the beginner and more experienced naturalists. Those with more experience will share with those just learning. If you have special interest in and knowledge about an aspect of the natural world and would consider leading a hike, we would like to hear from you.

Hiking Through History In Northern Spain!
October 12-28, 2008

Hike the famous Camina de Santiago trail with the Mazamas beginning at Bungos and finishing at the cathedral in Santiago. For thousands of years pilgrims have walked the Camina to reach the Santiago cathedral where St James is said to be buried. We hike the most scenic and interesting parts of the trail. Call Helen Hanson (503) 254-9465 for information and application, come join us!

Notice of Lost and Found

The Lost & Found box at Tyee Lodge is overflowing! Items include coats, fleece, shoes, gaiters, ski boots, etc. Many of these items were left last winter in the drying room. Please claim your items by the October work party. The Trails Club is not responsible for items left at the Lodge. Permission to leave items is on a space available basis. Priority will be given to winter hosts and cooks. ALL items stored at Tyee will be in a container or bag clearly marked with member's name.
Questions, contact Stephen Brown (360) 687-6169 ryanbrowns4@spiritone.com

Tyee & Nesika Work Trips for 08

BACKPACK LEADERS NEEDED

I am still looking for some Backpacking Hike Leaders who just want to lead some weekend backpack hikes. All Class Levels are needed from Class A to C. These hikes can be close to home, short distance or longer distance. I would really like to fill up our backpacking calendar this year so we have plenty of choices to choose from. Please contact me and let me know what you would like to lead. I know we have a lot of Trails Club Leaders out there that could share their knowledge, experience and favorite hikes with others. I would like to encourage people to lead also lead a few "first timers backpacking" trips for those club members who have never gone, and would like the experience. Hope to hear from all those excellent hike leaders!
Please contact me if interested, Lisa Conrad: lmclady31408@yahoo.com

Sept. 27, 2008 (Sat) WHEN HELP IS DELAYED - First Aid for activity leaders

What do you do when there is a medical emergency and help is delayed! John Stubbs will again provide first aid and CPR training for all members. There is no cost to participants who lead activities, also lunch will be provided! Please plan to attend, our Club would like all our leaders to be certified in first aid and this is an enjoyable and useful class.
Register for the class and lunch no later than Monday, September 22nd.
Location: Rose Villa, 13505 SE River Rd, Milwaukie, OR Time: TBA
Registration: Diana (503) 288-7782 or diana_forester@msn.com

Board Meetings

The Trails Club Board of Trustees meets every second Tuesday of the month At Rose Villa. All members are welcome to attend board meetings. Committee chairs are encouraged to attend.

Blazer Contact Info.:

Blazer Newsletter:
Send write-ups to:
Fendall Winston
blazer@trailsclub.org
fax: 503-695-5387

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