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about Great Outdoors |
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SB/VC Halloween 2006 |
Who Are The Great Outdoors? Great Outdoors California is the largest gay, bi and lesbian, outdoor recreation organization in the western United States. It is a registered not-for-profit organization. Our charter is outdoors education. There are other chapters in Los Angeles, Palm Springs, Orange County/Long Beach, and our newest chpter, San Diego. The activities of each chapter are open to members of all the chapters
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Why Should I Join? We offer a wide variety of activities: car camping, RV camping, hiking, back-packing, river rafting, kayaking, skiing, potlucks, movie nights, game nights, UNO card parties, bowling, volleyball, day trips, parties, sailing -- the list goes on and on: Summer, Fall, Winter and Spring. If you have an interest we haven’t covered, let us know and we’ll put it on our calendar of events (but we may recruit you to lead the activity). |
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The club was formed a number of years ago as an alternate to the bars. The club motto was: "Out of the bars and under the stars." That has been, and continues to be, our goal. | |
Our activities cover all the beautiful and unique locations of Southern California – and sometimes beyond -- including beaches, local mountains, High Sierras, desert, lakes, rivers – again, the list goes on and on. Fun & Friendship In addition to everything mentioned above, and maybe the most important thing is the fun, fellowship, and friendship we offer. Ask any member and they will be happy to tell you about the great people they have met in Great Outdoors and the strong friendships developed. |
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Day Hikes A Day or Night Hike is usually scheduled each month. Whether you like the Pacific Ocean lapping at your feet at Jalama Beach, or kicking up the dust along Sycamore Canyon, we've got a hike for you! Do you like walking along with a Full Moon overhead... We choose from a variety of trails and locations. To see this month's scheduled Day Hikes, check out our calendar of events. By the way, if you're itching to lead a hike, come to our monthly meeting and we'll consider adding your favorite hike to our monthly calendar.
Something is happening every month with our Santa Barbara/Ventura County Chapter. Our Monthly Social Meetings are the 2nd Wednesday of every month. Click for dates and special announcements. Couples, singles, experienced campers, RV'rs and novices come together to discuss upcoming trips, listen to guest speakers, schedule day hikes, and share their love for camping and the great outdoors. Come socialize with members over dinner beginning at 6:45pm. We start the activities at 7:00pm when our General Meeting begins. Based on attendance, we'll have a 50/50 raffle. View our library of local trails and camping information such as the "10 Essentials of Camping." We now meet at Rusty's Pizza Lighthouse, at 15 East Cabrillo Boulevard, in downtown Santa Barbara near Stearn's Wharf at the Beach.
Parking is right behind the Lighthouse off of Helena Avenue Socials, Games & Special Events Our membership takes turns hosting our Monthly Socials organized by our Actitivies Coordinator. One month it may be in Santa Barbara overlooking the Channel Islands, the next it may be in Oxnard or Ventura. Check our calendar of events for upcoming locations, dates and times. One thing your can always be sure of at our potlucks is socializing, fun and friendship. In general, members and guests bring an entree or side dish to share. Sometimes, as a Thank-you, GOSB/VC will provide the main dishes! Read each Social Posting for more information about each event! If you have a favorite outdoor game, bring that too! A traditional UNO Game for prizes follows. Our socials are usually on the weekends in the early evening. Sometimes for special events such as Pride and Solstice, we'll have socials around noon - again, check our calendar to come join us! |
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Leadership Roles, Officers and Core Group Click here to meet our Officers and Core Group. Each of these positions are fun and easy. Qualifications? You need only organize one event per month in addition to attending Core Group Meetings. If you are unable to take on the entire position, we have something for you too. Maybe your available to lead a single hike or event on a one-time basis, or willing to host a potluck, or would like to suggest your favorite park or beach. |
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Interested in making suggestions for upcoming day hikes, trips and other events? Would your group like to make announcements at our meetings if appropriate? You are welcomed to attend our Core Group Meeting, 6 pm - 6:45 pm just prior to our monthly meetings at Rusty's Pizza Lighthouse, in Santa Barbara at the foot of Stearn's wharf and the beautiful Santa Barbara boardwalk. |
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Jalama Beach Camping St Patrick's Day 2007 |
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Map of 15 E Cabrillo Blvd
