WOC-ly OUTING CLUB CALENDAR 2/17 - 2/23 Hello WOC family! Come check out some of the awesome outdoors events we have going on this week. All events are open to WOC members. For more information on how to join WOC, ask your trip leader or head on down to the equipment room. Announcements: TONIGHT/THURSDAY Overland Info Session: February 20th 7:00 PM - 8:00PM at the Overland Office - 10 Walden St, 3rd floor This summer, join the dynamic, accomplished and charismatic group of Overland leaders who help kids see the world and all of its beauty and promise. Overland <https://overlandsummers-dot-yamm-track.appspot.com/Redirect?ukey=1buayId4HQWjGI18XniuOygkc620Rl1_uRlOMpdCBBV0-1586576282&key=YAMMID-21749677&link=http%3A%2F%2Foverlandsummers.com%2F> hires exceptional college students and recent graduates to lead summer programs across the country and around the world. Our staff of over 200 leaders and support staff spend ten days training and six weeks leading or supporting programs throughout the summer. Small groups, carefully crafted programs and inspiring leadership have been at the heart of what we do for the past 35 years. Come learn about hiking, biking, service, writing, language and field studies programs with Overland. Leaders describe Overland as the most challenging and satisfying leadership and work experience they have ever had. Join us for an info session at 7:00 PM to learn more about how this could be a great leadership opportunity for you this summer. If you are interested in setting up a preliminary interview, click here <https://calendly.com/overlandleaders/overland-williams-college>. We would love to meet you! Reach out to Maddie Taylor ([log in to unmask]) with any questions. Williamstown Trails Internship: 6/15/2020 – 8/7/2020 This paid internship provides the opportunity to learn firsthand about the balance between natural and outdoor recreation resources: Interns will learn to analyze, plan, and complete various trail projects; develop collaboration and leadership skills; learn practical outdoors skills; and learn about local plant species and habitat preservation. Projects often are in the backcountry, and work is performed using hand tools and power tools. All interns will be trained in tool-use and safety. Application is available at http://bit.ly/WilliamstownTrails2020 Qualified applicants will be contacted to schedule an interview. Questions? Email [log in to unmask] <[log in to unmask]> WOC Board Applications are now open! Excited about getting the campus community outside? Interested in leading trips, running on-campus programs and planning events like Mountain Day? Are you a first-year, sophomore or junior? Join the WOC Board - learn more and apply here <http://bit.ly/WOCBoardApp> by 2/23! For more information on the WOC Board or any questions about the selection process, reach out to Charlotte ( [log in to unmask]) or Duncan ([log in to unmask]). The Nate Lowe Climbing Wall: Come get sendy with us! The wall is open M - Th 8 -10. On Thursday the wall is open to people who don’t identify as Cis- Gender male from 8 -9 and welcomes everyone from 9 -10. There are lots of new routes and boulder problems for you to try. WOC Equipment Room: The Equipment Room will be open M - Th 12:30 -1:30 & F from 12 -2 pm. Open 10 - noon on Saturday if snow conditions warrant. Email: [log in to unmask] WOC activities: Friday: Weekly sunrise hike wake up and down Pine Cobble (witness sunrise at 6:41 am) Meet on Paresky steps at 6:00 AM. Dress for the chill and snowy trail, NEED hiking boots/or snow boots with good tread!! bring extra layers, headlamp, filled water bottle and a cup for hot drinks. Gear can be borrowed from the equipment room with a current WOC membership. Return to campus by 8:30AM. Contact Scott, [log in to unmask] if you have questions. Afternoon Stroll (time change!): Celebrate the end of the week with a walk on the trails on Stone Hill. Meet at the Paresky steps at 2:30 PM for a relaxed stroll behind the Clark. We’ll return by 4:30 if we don’t stay to look at the art! Contact Rosa, [log in to unmask], with any questions. Saturday: CHOCOLATE CHIP COBBLE!!!: Sure you can hike for sunrise, but you can also hike for cookies! Make the peak of your week a leisurely trip up Pine Cobble, and stay after the hike to bake chocolate chip cookies with Gavin, if you so desire. We will depart on Saturday at 1:30 PM from Paresky, return to campus around 4, and be eating cookies shortly thereafter. As always, email Gavin at [log in to unmask] with recipes and requests. RSVPs appreciated, but spontaneity is as well. WOC Din!! Join us for a scrumptious home-cooked meal in Dodd at 6 pm. We'd love help cooking as well; come help out from 4 pm onward! Contact Charlotte, [log in to unmask] with questions, comments, or concerns. To remove yourself from this list send an email to http://listserv.williams.edu and follow the instructions there to remove yourself from: [log in to unmask] Note you must enter your full email address to unsubscribe: [log in to unmask] -- Scott Lewis Director Williams Outing Club 39 Chapin Hall Dr. Williamstown, MA 01267 Wk Ph# (413) 597 - 2317 Mobile # (413) 884 - 5222 FAX # (413) 597 - 4742 To remove yourself from this list send an email to [log in to unmask] with the message body "signoff outing-news-l" or go to http://listserv.williams.edu and follow the instructions there. Note that if you are subscribed with your [log in to unmask] style e-mail address, you may need to get a password for this address as well.