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Leadership Workshop, Apr 16-18, 2010
posted Jan 30, 2010
The Delaware Valley Chapter will host an AMC Outdoor Leadership Training Workshop on the weekend of April 16-18, 2010. In an effort to make the training session more easily accessible for DV Chapter members, this session will take place at Nockamixon State Park and the Weisel Hostel near Quakertown.
Everyone is welcome to attend – leader wannabes, new leaders, new members, experienced leaders, members who just want to learn what leadership is all about.
Topics to be covered are the elements of outdoor leadership common to all AMC outdoor activities:
- Activity planning
- Leading safe and enjoyable activities
- Leadership styles
- Group dynamics
- Liability issues
- Decision making model
- Accident scene management
- Conservation and minimum impact issues
- AMC leadership requirements and guidelines
- How to become a DV Chapter activity leader
- Map and compass skills
Instructors: Experienced AMC volunteers and staff
Why attend? If you want to step up to leading outdoor activities, the workshop will give you the confidence and skills that you need. If you are already an experienced leader, this workshop will make you a better one.
How to register: Contact DV Leadership Chair Lennie Steinmetz, leadership@amcdv.org for additional information and registration.
Overnight accommodations: For those preferring to stay at Nockamixon rather than commute from home, lodging will be available at Weisel Hostel at a cost of $24 for the weekend.
New Members Social, March 9th, 7pm
posted Jan 13, 2010
Not just for new members - everyone is welcome! Please join us for a fun-filled evening - talk to trip leaders, watch a slide show, learn about AMC facilities, excursoins, the hike hotline and more. The social will be held at the Plymouth Meeting Friends House. Read more details....
New guidebook by DV member
posted Dec 21, 2009
Coming soon! AMC's Best Day Hikes Near Philadelphia by DV Chapter member Susan Charkes may be pre-ordered now from the AMC store (call 1-800-262-4455), and will be available Spring 2010. The book takes you through 50 of the region's best hikes for all levels.
The 2009 Chapter Annual Report
posted Nov 5, 2009
The Chapter Executive Committee has completed its Annual Report. The report will be presented at the Annual Dinner this Saturday, Nov 7th. You can also read it online, here.
You don't need to be a member to join in any of our activities, but joining can help you stay informed and gives you access to the event hotline and other member benefits!
All outdoor activities have some degree of inherent risks; all participants learn of the risks before each trip and must have read and signed a liability waiver (provided by leader) before participating. Contact the leader of the trip for more information.
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