By . Published on March 16, 2023

BOC Leadership Meeting Minutes: 3/16/23

  • Spring Break Acadia Trip. (David)
    • Three different groups all camping at the same site. This will be in three different trip sections on Bates Engage.
      • 2-3 leaders per group. 
      • 3-4 sites. 
    • April 22, 23, 24. 
    • 4-5 vans. 
      • Vans for gear and people. One for each group and then one or two for gear. 
    • Intro trip- Gorham Mountain Loop. 
    • Advanced- Beehive and Champlain Loop trail. 
    • Biking Trip- Leave right from the rental place. (Leftover bikes from an unused AESOP trip).
    • All groups will camp together and can eat, explore, and do other activities together. (A lot of freedom with multiple levels of outdoor experience!!!!)
    • Looking for trip leaders!!!- let David know if interested. (dnimura@bates.edu)
  • Any BOC leaders that have put in time and effort throughout the year for the BOC have spots on the end-of-the-year BOC Rafting Trip if they want. If you are interested, let Catie know- send her a text or an email. 
  • Community Liasion. (Heidi)
    • Volunteering to help with outdoor programs in Lewiston Elementary Schools. Signups are sent out to BOC leaders through email. Could volunteer for one or several days- as much as you would like if interested! 
    • Also, possible volunteer opportunities at LHS for an outdoor class if interested. Heidi can reach out when these opportunities arise- if interested or have questions send her an email! (hnydam@bates.edu)
    • AT section upkeep. Someone from the AT is going to come to a meeting to teach the BOC about their responsibilities. During the early Short Term- vans will go out to the section to maintain it. 
  • Gear For Trips. (Ava)
    • Singular or group responsibility?
      • Finding ways to make gear use more organized for trips. A better idea of who is using what. 
    • Ideas for things the E-Room needs.
      • Cooking gear for larger camping trips. 
      • Surfing stuff.
      • More nordic boot sizes. 
  • Upcoming Election Ideas. (Mya)
  • Dates For EVO.
    • If Nathan and Liina can think of dates for the rest of the year, please share them with Catie. 
    • March 31st. 
  • Update. (Claire)
    • Presidentials- concern about snow amounts in the Spring. 
    • Flagstaff Bigelows- could be easier for the time of year.
      • May 13th-14th. 
  • Baxter Trip. (Mitchel)
    • Committing to leading this trip next Fall; if anyone is interested, let him know. It could be during Peaks Week. (msoederb@bates.edu)
  • Culter Coast Backpacking. (Mitchel)
    • May 6th-7th. 
  • Short Term.
    • Trying to plan a lot of fun, easy, and casual trips that include a fun mix of activities and skill levels. 
  • March 29th- Next club meeting w/film screening!!!!!
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