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Monthly Explorer
June 2005 www.marylandoutdoorclub.org VOL 4, Issue the sixth
May is ... hiking month! News You Can Use
Inside this Issue:
May proved very eventful, and many of
Member Spotlight and Sport of a Different Color,
those events were an MOC staple, hikes. p. 2; Learn about a Park, Summer bug-fighting
We had hikes of all kinds, from easy hikes tips, p. 3; Administrative Info, p. 4
with our Moms for Mother’s Day, to your
Officers Needed!
standard moderate hike, to state-crossing
We are looking for a Vice President for the Mary-
hikes, to “hikes” with many stops for wine land Outdoor Club. Watch for the job description
tastings. Whatever your hike flavor, it was on the Officers page of the web site for more info
a beautiful month for hitting the trail. on qualifications and requirements. I’m consider-
ing stepping down as Newsletter Editor, too. If
Happy Mother’s Day! you are interested in taking on either of these
roles and helping to make decisions about and
Hiking at Calvert Cliffs shape the future of the club, drop Amy a line.
with Mom has become an
annual event. T-Shirt Contest Design and Voting
We’re accepting submissions for new t-shirt
designs through June 17 (see p. 4). Members
Okay, so the wine festival will be able to vote on designs via the web site
June 18-24, then t-shirts will be available at
involved more “wander-
the MOC’s . . ..
ing” from booth to booth
than hiking, but it was in 3rd Anniversary Picnic
the woods ... Will be at Quiet Waters Park in Annapolis on
Saturday, July 16. Signup info is on the web
site. Dogs are welcome!
New Officer
Please welcome Kate Buck as Social Coordina-
tor, taking over from Rebecca Frankenberger.
Kate’s contact information is on page 4. Stop by
and say hello at Social Hour or the Anniversary
After months of training and picnic.
a grueling day, our “Mary-
land Across Hikers” crossed Free Meeting Space Available
the state on foot in a day, If you’re looking to host an event that would
use a meeting space, check out the Howard
but had to postpone cel- County Libraries. Their rooms can accomo-
ebrating in favor of sleep. date up to 60 people but you can’t have food.
http://www.hclibrary.org/locations/locations.
cfm
Spring Organizer Clinics on the Way
Watch for upcoming clinics on organizing events
for the MOC. Officers and organizers walk you
through the step-by-step process for creating
and hosting a successful event. Learn how to
snag details from earlier events at the same
place and how to find a co-organizer to help
with the planning.
Help out the MOC!
We’re always looking for event organizers, so-
cial greeters, and extra hands who have special
talents to share. Want to help in another way?
The Billy Goat Trail was
We love that, too! Send us an email with your
rocking on a gorgeous day interests, and we’ll see how they fit the club’s
for a favorite MOC hike. needs.
MOC Monthly Explorer l 1
Upcoming Events Sport of a Different Color Member Spotlight
For more info, visit the “Events” sec- For those tired of zoning out on a sta-
tion of our web site. tionary bike for exercise, a twist on one
of the world’s oldest sports might be the
Fri, June 17 @ 7:30 PM answer.
Ellicott City Happy Hour
Ellicott City, MD Fans say bicycle polo is a great workout,
and is less hazardous than many other
Sat, June 18 @ 10 AM weekend sports, calling it “an amazing
Bike Ride to the Memorials workout without drudgery.”
Emilio Ungerfeld
Washington, DC
Three years ago, two brothers invited MOC Member since: January 2004
Sat, June 18 @ 10 AM friends to play along with them as a
one-time experiment. They had a great Primary Involvement with MOC: hiking,
City Hike - Harbor Neighborhoods
time and have tried to keep it going ever organizing & imbibing adult beverages
Baltimore, MD
since.
Favourite Adventure Sport, Social, or
Sat, June 18 @ 6 PM
Now a core group of six people meets Travel Activities (or favorite MOC events):
Salsa Dancing and Dinner
Sunday afternoons at a suburban park in backpacking & mountaineering. Also like
Washington, DC
Pikesville, calling themselves the Mount canoeing & kayaking. I’m attracted to
Washington Bicycle Polo Association. remote regions & hope to explore some in
Sun, June 19 @ 10 AM
the next few years. Cross country skiing
Easy Hike and Picnic
Bike polo in the United States is still a & cabin trips have been great. Also the
Annapolis, MD
very small pastime, with no one really hike across MD last month.
Fri - Sun, June 24 - 26 @ 5 PM keeping track of how many people play
it. One official estimated at least 500 Currently resides in: College Park, MD
Weekend Camping
players, but many horse polo players do Originally from: Uruguay
Flintstone, MD
some training on bicycles, too.
Favourite books: The City and the Stars
Sat, June 25 @ 9:30 AM
Sometimes, the Mount Washington (Arthur C. Clarke), The Starship (Brian
Mod/Difficult Hike - Kelly’s Run
group draws up to 12 players -- and curi- Aldiss), The Selfish Gene (Richard
Holtwood, PA
ous looks from passers-by. Dawkins), The Physician (Noah Gordon),
Touching the Void (Joe Simpson)
Wed, June 28 @ 6:30 PM
Clinic on Event Planning With a call of “Tallyho!” one of those core
players, a Baltimore architect, rides onto Favourite sports teams: Club Nacional
Columbia, MD
the field and draws his mallet back to hit the Football (Uruguay), Aberdeen F.C.
the ball. He’s aiming to get the grapefruit- (Scottish premier league), Liverpool F.C.
Sun, July 10 @ 10 AM
sized ball between two goal posts on the (English premier league). Most hated
Paramount King’s Dominion
opposite end of the field. team: Penarol.
Doswell, VA
The players ride bikes with special U- Favourite local “getaway”: Artemesia
Tues, July 12 @ 7:30 PM
shaped handlebars and must have just Lake & Paint Branch Park
Social Hour at Red Robin
Columbia, MD one brake for the rear tire on the left
side to keep the right side free for mal- Favourite beer: Guinness
Sat, July 16 @ 11 AM let swinging. Like horse polo, a match is
divided into four 7 1/2-minute “chukkars,” Pets: None, although I like dogs a lot.
3rd Anniversary Picnic
or quarters, with breaks in between. My brother & I used to have 17 fish tanks
Annapolis, MD
including a piranha & a catfish.
Fri - Sun, July 22 - 24 @ 9:30 PM Most rules deal with right of way to keep
players from crashing into each other. On Other fun info about you: For the first time
Whitewater Rafting and Camping
a field, there’s little chance of getting road in my life I have a car & a driving license.
Western MD/Southwestern PA
rash from nasty falls or of being hit by a It feels like great freedom to be able to
Don’t see anything interesting? truck, players say. get around on my own.
Why not organize something? See
the Organizer Area in the Member Excerpted from Aetna Intellihealth online Best part about organizing for MOC: A
Area of the web site, or speak with newsletter and the Associated Press. jolly good time with great people.
an officer. http;//www.intellihealth.com
MOC Monthly Explorer l 2 June 2005
Learn about a Park Bug Off!
Though they may not immediately spring Summertime - and the living is (usu- Be cautious with combination
to mind as such, the large memorials ally) easy. With lazy long days, though, products, such as those contain-
surrounding the National Mall in Wash- come some nasty critters: bugs. Recent ing both sunscreen and insect
ington, DC, are a “national park.” years have brought fears of medical repellent. Because sunscreen
problems from proven solutions, but if should be applied generously,
Chances are, you’ve been to at least applied correctly, these chemicals pro- it’s better to use a separate sun-
some of these sites as part of a field trip vide necessary protection against some screen followed by a light applica-
in school, or when you’ve had friends nasty diseases transmitted by insects. tion of insect repellent.
or family in town. You might have taken Experts at the Centers for Disease Con-
advantage of the free summer mov- trol and Prevention (CDC) recommend Spray with caution. Spray insect
ies on the Mall in the shadow of these using insect repellent during all outdoor repellent outdoors or in a well-ven-
buildings. You may have read the labels summer activities. tilated room. Don’t spray repellent
and plaques describing said structures directly on your face or your child’s
(though studies show people generally Products containing DEET have long face. Spray it on your hands first
don’t). Did you realize, however, that the been the insect repellents of choice in and then apply it to your face.
Park Service conducts many programs the United States. The CDC now says
to give an even more in-depth look at the repellents containing the chemical pi- Wash off repellent when it’s no lon-
history, construction, and even geology caridin or oil of lemon eucalyptus offer ger needed. When you’re safely
of the monuments, the Tidal Basin, the comparable protection from mosqui- away from the bugs, a shower or
cherry blossoms, and DC itself? toes when used in similar concentra- bath is in order — especially if you
tions. DEET remains the only ingredient applied DEET repeatedly through-
Not only are these trips led by friendly, proven to work against deer ticks, which out the day. Treated clothing may
knowledgeable, enthusiastic guides, may transmit Lyme disease. need to be washed as well.
they are all free as they are paid for
by our tax dollars! We’ve taken two of Insect repellents are safe, but common Watch for reactions. If your skin
their bike tours in the past months and sense still rules. When you apply insect breaks out from the repellent,
have had a great time on each (see the repellent, keep basic precautions in wash it off with mild soap and wa-
Event Archives for details). During the mind. ter. If you or your child accidentally
summer, there are programs virtually inhale or swallow insect repellent,
every day, often several times a day. Read the directions. Before applying contact your doctor or the local
These are very simple events to plan, insect repellent, make sure you under- poison control center.
as all you have to do is pick a day and stand the safety instructions printed on
a meeting place and show up - the Park the product label. In addition to using repellent,
Service does all the leading. For the dress in long sleeves and pants
bike tours, even the directions to the Choose the right concentration.Use a when you’re likely to face swarms
event are taken care of already. Listed stronger concentration if you plan to trek of mosquitoes. Light-colored cloth-
below are some of the summer’s bike through the woods or a swampy area. ing is less attractive to mosquitoes
tours: than darker colors. A full-brimmed
hat can help protect your
-- History of the Mall - Cycle through the head and neck.
Stories
-- Off the Beaten Path - Lonely Land- If you are bitten, a cold
marks pack and hydrocortisone
These two are offered several times can reduce itching in most
each month through October/Novem- cases. If the reaction be
ber. comes more sever, includ
ing other symptoms, con
-- DC’s Wild Side - Nature on the Mall tact your doctor.
-- People of Washington - Stars Behind
the City For more information,
These two are offered about once a including tips for repel
month through October/November. lent for kids, consult
http://www,mayoclinic.com
For more information, see the Event
Archives or contact NPS ranger Jason Excerpted from
Martz, jason_martz@nps.gov mayoclinic.com
MOC Monthly Explorer l 3 June 2005
Officers Tip of the Month Join the MOC - It’s
John Putman Organize an event that has been done
Free!
Assistant Event Coordinator in the past. The details are all on our The Maryland Outdoor Club conducts
jputman@marylandoutdoorclub.org server still, with contact info for outfit- all administrative tasks through our
ters, directions, etc., which can save web site to cut down on processing
Joanne Milne you a lot in planning time. Chances time & costs. If you want to sign up, go
Community Relations Coordinator are, there are plenty of people who to marylandoutdoorclub.org and click
jmilne@marylandoutdoorclub.org would want to go again as well as on any of the “Join Now” buttons you’ll
those who didn’t get to go in the first find throughout the site. Signing up is
Laura Paszkiewicz place! Email an event organizer for a short process and will save you time
Event Accountant assistance. when you sign up for events.
payments@marylandoutdoorclub.org
Achieve MOC Infamy The MOC does not sell or
share your personal information
Brian Loughery
Design a new t-shirt for the MOC and with any third-party.
Event Coordinator
see your creation on members ev-
bloughery@marylandoutdoorclub.org
erywhere! We are going to sell MOC
t-shirts at the MOC Annual Picnic on
Ads & Classifieds
Amy Pickwick Your business can reach hundreds
July 16th and would like your help of potential customers each month
Founder & President
at coming up with a cool design that with an ad in exchange for bartered
apickwick@marylandoutdoorclub.org
reflects what we do and who we are. items/goods. Contact the editor for
Choose a favorite activity or event that details. MOC members can sell single
Colin Babb
you have enjoyed while a member of used items or place notices. Classi-
Historian & Asst. Event Coordinator
MOC, or perhaps a place you have fieds are $5.00 per 25 words or less.
cbabb@marylandoutdoorclub.org
visited with us, or a combination of
Carrie Graff
activities. Something that made you Save a Tree
laugh, smile, or something that in- If you are done with this issue, please
K-9 Coordinator
spired you. The design must include consider throwing it in your paper
cgraff@marylandoutdoorclub.org
the MOC web site domain name in recycle bin instead of into a trash can.
either of the following formats: www.
Katie Stofer
Newsletter Editor
MarylandOutdoorClub.org OR www.
marylandoutdoorclub.org. The contest
Calling all Creative
kstofer@marylandoutdoorclub.org
is for the back of the t-shirt only. See Types
full details on the web site. Deadline: Remember, if you’re a budding artist,
Jesse Allen photographer, writer, cartoonist, etc.
Friday, June 17.
Preservation Coordinator
jallen@marylandoutdoorclub.org Inspiring the Next Gen- we’ll be glad to use your submissions!
Those of you planning to submit for
Kate Buck
eration of MOC’ers Art-o-matic 2006 can use this as a
Social Coordinator Hello, my name is Tracey, I am the di- test bed for your ideas ....
rector of the “Youth in Action” program
kbuck@marylandoutdoorclub.org
for Kent County Maryland Parks and Editor’s Corner
Jeff Schneider Recreation. I was hoping that maybe Well, I got no responses to the “quiz”
Web Developer you had some members in the area of officer name rearrangements this
jschneider@marylandoutdoorclub.org willing to help us out with a few ideas month. Was part of the problem that
for fun outdoor learning activities. I had a teensy mistake in it? So I’ve
These kids have little to no experience corrected it and now you get another
with the great outdoors and I hope to chance.
Monthly Statistics be able to share some of the great
things out there with them. On another note, I realized I have been
As of June 1st editing for over a year and a half, and
If you have ideas for Tracey, you can I’m starting to wonder whether I should
2757 - Total Members To Date contact her through Parks and Recre- pass on the torch. If you’re interested
96 - New Members in May ation for Kent County. in what it takes to be newsletter editor,
60% - Female Members drop me a line. Or drop Amy Pickwick
40% - Male Members Got an idea for any number of things? a line and tell her my days are num-
33.1 - Average Member Age See your name in print in an upcoming bered, that you should be the next
newsletter by submitting your ideas! editor. -Katie
June 2005 MOC Monthly Explorer l4
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