{"id":6036,"date":"2019-09-16T16:42:36","date_gmt":"2019-09-16T22:42:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/corehike.org\/?p=6036"},"modified":"2021-08-31T07:50:15","modified_gmt":"2021-08-31T13:50:15","slug":"september-2019-core-newsletter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/corehike.org\/?p=6036","title":{"rendered":"September 2019 CORE Newsletter"},"content":{"rendered":"

Executive News<\/strong><\/span><\/h1>\n

September 24, 2019 CORE Monthly Meeting<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

Members and Guests please join us for September’s monthly meeting\u00a0on Tuesday, September 24, 2019 from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm at Scarboro Community Centre 1727 – 14th Ave SW.<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

If YOU have an idea for a presenter who may be willing to give us a talk on their adventures, please send their particulars along to the\u00a0executive, and we will see what can be arranged.<\/p>\n

September Presentation by Norseman Outdoor Specialist<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n

Norseman Outdoor Specialist is one of the oldest outdoor stores in Calgary.\u00a0 They specialize in technical cross-country skiing, hiking and climbing equipment. Established in 1971, their mission then and now has not changed. Norseman has a passion for the adventuring way of life and are dedicated to excellent customer experience’s. They spend time in the community to further their passion and look forward too many more years of helping people enjoy their outdoor adventures. Norseman Outdoor Specialist believe gear should be reliable not disposable. Gear should fit well and they believe in providing exactly what the customer needs, for their outdoor adventure.<\/p>\n

Anthony (business owner), of the Norseman Outdoor Specialist will be doing a presentation on Outdoor Clothing, layering and how it affects your comfort and safety. The different types of layers inner, mid and outer layer for different outdoor activities and temperatures.<\/p>\n

UPCOMING EVENTS:<\/strong><\/span><\/h1>\n

CORE Celebrates 20 years:<\/strong><\/span><\/h1>\n
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2008 Hailstone Butte<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

MARK YOUR CALENDARS – CORE <\/strong>is in the process of organizing “a big bash” to celebrate our 20th Anniversary this coming November.<\/span><\/h2>\n

This will take place on Tuesday November 26<\/span> <\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

There will be a\u00a0sumptuous sit down dinner, professional entertainment, quizzes, prizes and a slide show of events over the past 20 years. This promises to be the biggest event ever held by CORE. More details and a sign-up form will be available later. The 20th anniversary celebration will replace the annual Christmas party.<\/span><\/p>\n

A “memories” photo album has been setup on the CORE photos site (2019 – CORE20ANV) and club members are invited to view the album and\/or\u00a0upload photos of events and\/or people that have a special meaning to them. There are instructions on how to upload<\/span> photos to the album on the<\/span> CORE guides <\/a>web page.<\/span><\/p>\n

Renewal of CORE Membership for 2019\/20 membership year<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

CORE is halfway through the year and is planning trips for the remaining\u00a02019\/20 fall and winter seasons. If you would like\u00a0to join any of our\u00a0events, you must be a CORE member or guest. For more information on how to join CORE, go to the\u00a0 “Join Now” <\/a>tab, on the website.<\/p>\n

Event Coordinators Guidelines<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

A reminder to all event coordinators that a Trip Report Form is a requirement for all official CORE events (4+ people including coordinator). This includes hikes, bike trips, snowshoe and ski trips, guided backcountry trips and workshops and training courses that are sponsored by CORE.<\/span><\/p>\n

New:<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0Event coordinators may now\u00a0submit Trip Reports for unofficial (<4 people) events, and social events so they\u00a0are acknowledged for the event in the database.<\/span><\/h3>\n

All Trip Reports should be provided to the Executive Trip Coordinator\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/a> in electronic or in hard copy form. For electronic submission, scanned PDF, or photo of the trip report emailed to mailbox@corehike.org<\/a> as soon as possible after the<\/span> event is fine. Event Coordinators Guidelines are posted on the CORE website at<\/span> corehike.org.<\/a><\/p>\n

CORE Photo Album<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

All CORE members participating in CORE activities are welcome and encouraged to post photos taken on your outings in the CORE website Photo Albums. There are Photo Management instructions on the CORE Guides<\/a> web page. If you have any trouble uploading your photos, please ask the event coordinator or other experienced CORE member. Some guidelines when posting\u00a0photos\u00a0:<\/p>\n