Outdoor Club of South Jersey

LEADER AWARD DINNER
Sept 11, 6PM

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Quest for Active Club Involvement

The club is actively looking for members to become more involved with the operation of the club. 

The club needs people to serve on the board and aid in the processes that keep the club in operation. If you have interest, join us at a board meeting. See how the board and the club operates and see if you are suited for some position or if you would just like to help out from time to time.

Tom Neigel
OCSJ President
tomncenter-ocsj@yahoo.com
609 206-3389

Presidents Message - Summer Schedule


You may have noticed a change in the club website (www.ocsj.org). A new format is presented, with page access buttons located across the top of the site. There are some new features and more coming.  The new single 'Update Page' is easy to access and contains all the changes from-all activity sections. Check it often for new information and before every trip, and... for the 'website-only listings'. Initial comments requested a specific Schedule Button for each activity section, and we now have included that function.

 

 

We recently offered a member survey, and you can view the charted results from the website home page. One of the themes across the written comments was a request for variety across skill levels and trip times. We take your comments and suggestions seriously and appreciate the responses. The club is a co-created volunteer organization and we need and encourage your involvement, so let us know if you have interest in helping with leadership, board, and organizational functions, as we have openings.

 

 

With each new season comes a new set of trips and events. The warm weather brings a focus on boating trips. A great mix of these trips is on the printed schedule as well as last minute additions and changes on the website (www.ocsj.org). Remember that weather and conditions affect the boating (and other) schedules and you should check the Updates webpage often, and before ever trip. Biking also has a large schedule of offerings, so keep checking the website listings for trips and changes. They also offer updates and status via their Google group. Hiking/Camping/Backpacking continue all year of course, including the standard trips and after work trips. Evening trips are a little cooler. This is also a good time to think ahead for XC-Ski trips. Check the XC-Skiing section on the website for some great instructional information. Contact the XC-Skiing activity chair or leaders for more information.

 

 

Tom Neigel,
OCSJ President
tomncenter-ocsj@yahoo.com

Volunteer Opportunities


The Club offers all members an opportunity to be a part of, or to create their own outdoor experience or activity. All activities are led by volunteer members. NO volunteers, NO activities. It’s that simple! You can make a difference. Your volunteer involvement in Club activities is unique and special contributions that play a valuable role in YOUR Club.

 

  • PLAN AND LEAD AN ACTIVITY. ...
  • BECOME ACTIVE ON THE BOARD.
  • HELP TO MAINTAIN THE TRAIL.
  • PLAN AND LEAD A “LITTER” CLEAN-UP DAY.
  • HELP THE TRAIL COORDINATOR BUILD A FOOT BRIDGE.
  • WRITE YOUR LEGISLATORS. A SIMPLE NOTE IN SUPPORT OF TRAILS, BIKE PATHS AND GREENWAYS IS ALL IT TAKES.
  • CHAIR A COMMITTEE. (See Christmas Party, Officer Nominations, etc.)
  • PLAN AND LEAD A TOUR TRIP.

Talk to your Activity Committee Chair about what you can volunteer to do to improve YOUR Club.