RESOURCES

LA Chapter Core Group

Elected Officers

Russell Hammerl

President  email

Pamela Wegner

VP of Outings (VPO)  email

Corrado Giovannoni

Treasurer  email

Appointed Officers

John Blasco

Day Activities Coordinator  email

John Butta

Secretary email

Ron Heinmiller

Newsletter  email

Greg Buchler

Webmaster  email

Bryan Matsumoto

Outreach / Social Media  email

Steve Sisneros

Corporate Board Rep  email

Joe Holliday

Resident Naturalist 


LA Chapter Member Directory

Only logged-in GO Members can view the Directory.

Posting names and info of Members is voluntary.

View the Directory


Reimbursement Request Form

You may request a check or reimbursement to your PayPal account (if applicable).

  1. Download the file linked below.
  2. Fill it out, then save it.
  3. Email it with any supporting receipts to the GOLA Treasurer.

GOLA Check Request (Fillable PDF)


Volunteer

Without Volunteers, there is no Great Outdoors! 

Volunteering is greatly rewarding, appreciated by everyone, and is one of the best reasons for joining.

With just a few hours of time you can help Great Outdoors plan new activities and thrive! Get to know your Core Group Officers.

Secretary / Outreach / Social Media

Questions? Reach out, let's talk!

Bryan Matsumoto

Outreach / Social Media  email 


Want to help organize an outing?

Outings Leaders are always needed for hikes, campouts, social events and whatever you can dream up! Reach out, and we can work with you to plan an event!

John Blasco

Day Activities Coordinator  email


Pamela Wegner

VP of Outings (VPO)  email


Perks!

Camping Trip Leaders get to camp free, reimbursed First Aid/Safety classes, and can potentially have trip exploration costs reimbursed. 

Day Trip Leaders get free membership for a year after leading five hikes/outings and reimbursed First Aid/Safety classes.

Core Group Officers receive free annual Great Outdoors membership for the year(s) they serve.

Thank you volunteers, for all you've done for the Great Outdoors!


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