[Ymers] SOLO WFA May 10-11, 2008

[Jennifer Eaton]

Hi YM Leaders and those interested in becoming leaders/coleaders,

Wilderness First Aid, a requirement for leading backcountry trips (e.g.
White Mountains), is hosted by Worcester AMC each year.  It is an amazing
course.  I learned a ton the first time around and can't wait to take it
again....

Unfortunately, this course is offered on Mother's day weekend.  Like some
others I know of who can't tear away from celebrating our mom's, I will need
to take it at another location through another chapter (and yes, you can
too!!!).  Please let me know if this is a case and maybe we can get a few of
us to travel to another chapter's as it'll be more travel than going to our
local chapter's.  BUT....can be quite an adventure and lots of fun as our
trips always are!

Scholarships are available, however, those who haven't lead for us yet will
need to do so before getting reimbursed.  Thus, you do need to pay up
front.

Even for those who don't want to become a leader, these skills can help when
hiking with friends or on your own.  You never know when a wonderful hike
will turn into a fiasco or tragedy you have to deal with.  Be prepared.

Jen



---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: Debora Herlihy <debora_herlihy at yahoo.com>
Date: Jan 19, 2008 8:15 PM
Subject: [Leaders] SOLO WFA May 10-11, 2008
To: Worcester AMC Leaders <leaders at amcworcester.org>



Leaders - if you haven't taken WFA now's your chance to do so.  And if you
took it two years ago it's time to get re-certified. Scholarship is
available for those who qualify.  This course will be taught by qualified
AMC instructors who are certified to teach for SOLO.  They are also offering
CPR training for those who are interested on Friday night.

Please contact me for details.

  *SOLO - Wilderness First Aid
*   *Activity: Instruction (Skills)*  *Status: OPEN *   Learn how to manage
an emergency in the backcountry from qualified AMC Solo certified
instructors. This comprehensive two day course at Camp Harrington in
Boylston, MA covers standard emergency care with an emphasis on backcountry
long-term care and evacuation. Optional CPR training, Friday night. Fees
incl., course instruction and meals.    *Related Website(s):*  For
information on Solo and directions to
location:<http://trips.outdoors.org/index.cfm/method/Chapter_Trips.fullview/tripid/11535/preview/For%20information%20on%20Solo%20and%20directions%20to%20location:>
http://www.outdoors.org/about/index.cfm
http://www.soloschools.com/wfa.html
http://www.ymcach.org/camp.html
   *Date(s):* May 10, 2008 - May 11, 2008 (Sat - Sun)  *Location:*
Massachusetts,
Central,  MA  *Sponsoring Chapter:* Worcester *Leader:* Debora Herlihy
508-380-1193 (best time to call: After 6PM)
debora_herlihy at yahoo.com  *Registration is required for this trip. See
contact above.*

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