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Summer 2001
Focus On Youth Calendar Of Events
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Sierra
Club,
Family Section
Calendar Of Events
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June
- August 2001
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Information
Updates
We Have A New
Name!!!
With a unanimous vote, our section's name was officially changed to Sierra Club, Family Section. We will still plan to "focus on our youth". This section has always hosted family outings and events. We feel our new name makes that clear! Our logo will remain essentially the same, except "focus on youth" will be replaced with "family section." This change to the logo will hopefully be made by the newsletter editor for our next edition.2001-2002
Officers
Elected
Congratulations to our newly elected and re-elected officers. A special "Thank you" and warm welcome to Dana Templin, public relations volunteer
officer.
Next Quarterly Meeting Wednesday, August
8th
Quarterly Meetings are held from 6 pm to 8 pm (dinner 6:00 - 6:30 and meeting from 6:30 - 8:00 PM) at the University Towne Center food court by the ice skating rink. Meetings are open to all members and their children. FOY will contribute $5/family that
attends.
2001 Summer
Trip
Reservations have been confirmed for this year's summer trip to California's Central Coast We'll spend July 15th-19th at our Northernmost destination, Portola Redwoods State Park. Participants can take the interstate or drive through beautiful Big Sur on the way south to our second destination, Morro Bay State Park. See outings write-ups for details and reservation information.
Happy Trails
Denise!
Denise Falk is "retiring" from leading Focus On Youth trips in order to have more time for family adventures, now that her kids are older. Denise has been leading FOY trips for over 10 years, and is responsible for finding many of our most popular campsites. Besides leading, she has served in almost every officer position, as an evacuator and trainer for countless new leaders, and recruited and trained food/equipment coordinators. We will do our best to continue the trips and traditions she has started, and hope she'll join us every now and then! Thanks for everything, Denise. You will be
missed!
Nature Knowledge
Workshop
October 19-21
Each year's a little bit different, but always a great experience! Our most popular presenters are back for an encore, joined by some new faces and hands on activities. Come learn about our local plants and animals, native american and natural history, wilderness safety and preservation - and more! Enjoy live animals, leisurely nature hikes, great meals, fun crafts and s'mores over the campfire! Sign up early as space is limited. See Outings section for details.
Focus On Youth Outings
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June 2 Saturday M6.5B
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Oakzanita Peak Day Hike
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Leader: Edmund Fantino (858) 755-1978; efantino@ucsd.edu
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Adults and children 8 years and up are invited to join us for this hike, which includes a spectacular view of all the peaks in the Cuyamaca area from the summit of Oakzanita
Peak.
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June 16-17 Saturday -
Sunday
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Cuyamaca Rancho State Park Car
Camp
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Leader: Dan Mischo (760) 788-0156
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Asst:
Needed
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This is a central commissary car camp in the Cuyamaca Park, across the street from Stonewall Peak. All you need to bring is a place to sleep, plates, cups and toys. At this time of year, the weather should not be too hot in the mountains. We will hike, visit sites in the area and enjoy a campfire and smores. Cost for a two adult family is $35 and one adult family is $30. To reserve, send check made out to Sierra Club-Family Section, SASE, and names and ages of children to: Dan Mischo at 923 Pile Street, Ramona CA 92065. Open to main chapter.
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July 4 at 11 am Wednesday
M4D
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Cedar Creek Swimin' Hole and
Fireworks
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Leader: Dan Mischo (760) 788-0156
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Asst:
Needed
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This is our fourth annual Fourth of July trip to Cedar Creek. The natural pool is very large and deep and at least as warm as the ocean in late summer. The pool is surrounded by a huge grotto and you can high dive off the cliffs. It is not easy to get to, so the crowd is never large. We will hike, all downhill, in the hot part of the day and hike out in the evening when the day cools down. After that we can go to the Ramona fireworks, where they have a good display and there are no major traffic problems. Call leader for meeting location and hike details. Open to main chapter.
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July 15-19 Sunday-Thursday E4B
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Portola Redwoods State Park Car Camp
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Part I of "FOY Summer Trip"
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Leader: Laura Cramer (760) 341-5448
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Asst/Coord: Jim Matlock (858) 748-4634
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We have a lovely group site in this wooded park just north of Santa Cruz. We'll hike local trails in the mornings and leave afternoons free. An optional day trip to the coast is planned. This is a central commissary trip with meals provided on non-travel days. Reservations are on a first-come basis, however priority will be given to those reserving for both parts of this "Summer Trip." Fee: $185 for two adult family, $155 for a one adult family, plus $45 per extra child if more than two children. To reserve, Send check made out to Sierra Club-FOY, SASE, and names and ages of children to: Jim Matlock, 14185 Hermosillo Way, Poway, CA 92064. Cancellations: Half the fee will be refunded if you cancel 10 or more days prior to the trip's start date. Any leftover funds will be donated to the Sierra
Club.
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July 19-22 Thursday-Sunday E3B
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Morro Bay State Park Car Camp
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Part II of "FOY Summer Trip"
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Leader: Laura Cramer (760) 341-5448
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Asst/Coord: Jim Matlock (858) 748-4634
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We will use our sites at this popular bayside campground as a base, from which we will explore local trails and attractions along California's central coast. This is the second part of a two part trip, thus priority registration will be given to those reserving for both parts. We will have central commissary meals provided on non-travel days. Fee: $140 for a two adult family, $115 for a one adult family, plus $35 per extra child if more than two children. To reserve, send check made out to Sierra Club-FOY, SASE, and names and ages of children to: Jim Matlock, 14185 Hermosillo Way, Poway, CA 92064. Cancellations: Half the trip fee will be refunded if cancellation received before July 5. Any leftover funds will be donated to the Sierra Club.
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July 28 Saturday
E5A
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Torrey Pines Day Hike
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Asst: Stephanie Fantino
(858)755-1978
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Torrey Pines morning hike for adults and children 7 and older. We will explore several of the trails within the reserve.
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August 8
Wednesday
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Quarterly
Meeting
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Section Chair: Laura Cramer (760)
341-5448
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Quarterly Meetings are held from 6 pm to 8 pm at the University Towne Center food court by the ice skating rink. Meetings are open to all members and their
children.
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August 10-12 Friday-Sunday
N/A
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Big Bear/Keller Hut
Weekend
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Lodge Host: Laura Cramer (760) 341-5448
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Come hike, fish, boat, mountain bike, horseback ride, parasail, sit out on the deck with a good book or just relax. This Sierra Club cabin is just 15 miles west of Big Bear Lake, and is next door to a mountain bike trail center. Central commissary meals provided from Friday night to Sunday morning. Lodge fee of $5 per person per night, plus $20 for each adult, $15 for each "teen," and $10 for kids 10 and under for the weekend's meals. Send SASE, names and ages of participants under 18, and a check made out to : Sierra Club-Family Section to the leader at 74313 Chicory St. Palm Desert, CA
92260.
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August 18-19 Saturday - Sunday
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South Carlsbad Beach Car
Camp
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Leader: Dan Mischo (760)
788-0156
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Join us for a small car camp at the beach, central commissary and smores. Cost is $30 for a one adult family and $35 for a two adult family. This is more of an urban park than a wilderness type experience. It is a bit crowded and noisy. But if you like the beach, this is the place to camp.Please call for more details. To reserve, send check made out to Sierra Club-Family Section, SASE, and names and ages of children to: Dan Mischo at 923 Pile Street, Ramona CA 92065. Open to main
chapter.
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September 15 Saturday
E3A
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Crest Canyon (Del Mar)
Dayhike
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Leader: Bob Muldrew (858)
292-8405
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This will be a short morning hike in a canyon (near the coast) between Del Mar and Del Mar Heights. A few years ago, this area was reconfigured to repair severe erosion. This open space is very welcome in a metropolitan region. Bring
snacks.lunch to eat under the shade of a Torrey Pine. Phone for details and reservations.
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October 6 Saturday
E6A
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Tierrasanta to Mission Trails Visitors Center Day
Hike
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Leader: Bob Muldrew (858)
292-8405
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We will start (early morning) at the Tierrasanta Community Park, walk through strip open space to Mission Trails Regional Park, walk down the hill to the San Diego River, cross the river (without getting our feet wet), and hike to the visitors center to eat a bag lunch. After sight seeing, we will return home. Hopefully we will return by Noon -
1pm.
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October 19-21 Friday-Sunday
E2B
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Nature Knowledge Workshop for
Families
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Foster Lodge, Laguna
Mountains
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Leader: Laura Cramer (760)
341-5448
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Our annual Focus On Youth autumn workshop may be just the opportunity you've been wanting for your children or grandchildren ages 8 and up. It is a fun packed weekend held at relaxing Foster Lodge in the Laguna Mountains. Activities on plant life, animals, Native American wisdom and modern conservation are provided by Sierra Club outings leaders and other local experts who enjoy learning with children. This is a family outing with parents involved in all activities. Six meals (Friday supper - Sunday lunch) are included. Reserve early as space is limited. Call leader for details. Price: $45 per adult for weekend/$35 per child. Price reduced $5 per person for tent sleeping. To reserve send SASE and check made out to Sierra Club - Family Section. Please include names and ages of those under 18. Mail to leader at: 74313 Chicory St., Palm Desert, CA 92260.
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Focus On Youth newsletter is published quarterly by volunteers of the Focus on Youth Section of the San Diego Sierra Club. For more
information or to receive newsletter, please call (619) 562-7439.
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Section Chair: Laura Cramer (760) 341-5448
callcramers@earthlink.net
Outings Chair: Dia Mays (619) 562-7439
Newsletter Editor: Marna Hartjen (760) 489-1353
mhartjen@pacbell.net
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