Updated
Notice
We have a volunteer willing to be nominated to be
President of the chapter.
Our Vice-President of Outings will
accept a nomination to be Treasurer and Membership person to replace
our Treasurer who is stepping down. Our current President will run
for Vice-President of Outings.. We have a new volunteer who will take
over the Newsletter and Website jobs. And we have a candidate
interested in the Outreach position. Another volunteer is willing to
be appointed as Board Representative. We still need a Scretary.
The
Orange County/Long Beach Chapter has been in existence since the 1981
and has been an important contributor to the advancement of rights in
the LGBTQ Community.
If you are willing to volunteer, come to
our next meeting (see below), or send an e-mail to
secretary-oclb@greatoutdoors.org Our Monthly Social Meeting is at:Marie Callender's16390 Beach Blvd.Westminster, CA 92683Phone: 714-847-6600Come and Join Us
Our next Gathering will be on September 4, 2018
OC
/ LB Chapter Monthly Social Meeting is on the first Tuesday of the month from
7:00 to 8:30 PM.
We
have a social hour at 7 PM, and dinner service will begin at about 7:30
PM. Each person is responsible for their own food and beverage
bill. During the Social
Hour, the Core Group will be meeting briefly. You are
welcome to participate in the Core Group Meeting and give input. Only Core
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2018 All Chapter ConferenceOctober 12-14, 2018
Come out and join the 2018 All Chapter Conference
hosted by the San Diego Great Outdoors at Cuyamaca Rancho SP - Green
Valley Campground.
This
year marks the Ruby (40th) Anniversary of the Great Outdoors, for
some this has been a journey for others this new, in either case its
a great way to connect with other like minded LGBT and allies.
We have a weekend full of fun activities planned
for all participants, whether that is to reconnect with old friends
or hike in a new area, we'll be offering something for everyone.
A
little about Cuyamaca Rancho State Park
East of San Diego, Cuyamaca Rancho State Park
offers respite from the dry Southern California landscape. The park’s
24,700 acres of oak and conifer forests and expansive meadows are
broken by running streams.
Located in the Peninsular
Range of mountains, Cuyamaca Peak, at 6,512 feet, is the second
highest point in San Diego County. From the peak, visitors can see
Anza-Borrego Desert State Park to the east and the Pacific coastline
to the west. Over half of the park’s acreage is designated as state
wilderness.
Our
Campground
Green Valley sits at an elevation of 4,000 feet
and has a creek which runs through the middle of the campground. We
have 12 campsites for sleeping and one campsite designated as our
event space.
Saturday
Night Event
What would a Anniversary be without a
celebration, our celebration will be themed to the 1970s/80s. So put
on your bell bottoms, or dust off your parachute pants, and let's
have some fun. Prizes will be awards to the best dressed
participants.
Weekend
Itinerary
Friday,
October 12, 2018
2:00 PM - Registration Opens
6:00 PM - Meet and Great - Hosted by San Diego
Great Outdoors
8:00 PM - Movie: La Cage aux Folies (1978)
Saturday,
October 13, 2018
10:00 AM - Day Hike
2:00 PM - Photo Scavenger Hunt
6:00 PM - Potluck Dinner
7:00 PM - Evening Program (Wear your best
70's/80's outfit)
Sunday,
October 14, 2018
9:00 AM - Hosted breakfast
12:00 PM - Event ends
What
to Bring
Ten
Essentials,
camp chair, camp table, camping/cooking gear, food, warm/cool weather
clothing, potluck item for Saturday night, firewood.
Pets
Dogs must be attended and leashed at all times.
Except for service animals, pets are allowed only on paved roads.
Health
Problems/allergies
It
is the responsibility of participants to carry on their person a
record of significant allergies, medications and medical history in
the event of a medical emergency. Discuss any medical concerns with
the hike leader if you wish.
CANCELLATION
Payment
in full confirms the reservation. Cancellation for a full refund must
be received by October 5.
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Devils Punchbowl Backpack
Intermediate/Advanced Trip
August 26 to September 2, 2018
Day one of backpacking: We will begin our backpack from the Maxson Meadows Trail Head, We
will spend most of the day hiking through meadows, including Maxson Meadows and Long
Meadow, until we reach our first destination at Post Corral Meadows. We will camp between the
Meadow before reaching the ford acrsoss the creek. Total Gain/loss for the day is about +500/-500
feet, over a distance of 7 ½ miles.
Day two of backpacking. Leaving our campsite, we
will spend most of the day with some gentle and
some steep climbs. By the end of the day, we will
be in subalpine country, reaching an altitude of
9,889 feet. We will camp at Rae Lake, having
passed Flemming Lake. Total Gain/loss for day two
is about +1700/-0 feet, covering a distance of 5 ½
miles.
Day three of backpacking. From Rae Lake, we will
travel only 4 miles. We will descend briefly, then
ascend 500 feet. From here we will have a good
view back to Rae Lake and its surrounding area. We then dscend about 300 feet, ascend 300 feet,
and reach our campsite at Devils Punchbowl at 10, 098 feet. From Devils Punchbowl,we will have
several options for day hikes.
Day four of backpacking. We descend back to the meadows on this day. We will have a 2,000 foot
descent, covering 6 ½ miles, camping beside the North Fork of the Kings River.
Days five and six of backpacking. We backpack from the North Fork of the Kings River 4 miles to
Post Corral Meadows, and then back to the trail head at Courtright Reservoir.
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Automobile Driving Museum - LADate changed to Sunday, Sept. 23, 2018(from September 9, 2018)
 Join Great Outdoors for a Sunday morning visit to the amazing Automobile Driving Museum,
located just South of LAX, at 610 Lairport St., El Segundo, CA 90245.
The Museum operates with a Volunteer staff and is supported mainly by guest Donations.
The recommended Donation is $10 for adults. Plan to meet in-line, near the front door,
at about 9:30 AM, before signing in for the “touring” and museum… There is ‘No Registration required’ for this event, just call or email & meet-up!
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