tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11614275513676770032024-03-13T09:49:23.501-07:00ICO Rafting NewsNews for the SF Bay Rafting Chapter of Inspiring Connections Outdoors.
Updates about outreach, volunteer recruiting, and fundraising events, as well as items of general interest to friends of ICO.Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08207429757660591189noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1161427551367677003.post-81781792944538559602023-12-02T15:52:00.000-08:002023-12-02T15:52:30.585-08:00Giving Tree at REI in Berkeley<p>Hello & Happy Holidays! We have kicked off our Giving Tree campaign at the <a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/dr6zWdKWQgUGtM4GA" target="_blank">Berkeley REI</a> (1338 San Pablo Ave, Berkeley). Look for the Christmas tree inside the store, select an ornament off the tree, and you can purchase that item for ICO. The Giving Tree will stay up through the Holiday Season. Thank you for supporting ICO! <br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIvEx6V6QcO33_PfYRLPvzKJMA6IyBiy0qwPohpcdgLYNrlE_zET35U6N0cUC2IK_w0JL7gSH5s2C4Q1ItqvfqeD3lqLfy0V3wk_Z1ODmQV0bI_I7218qBXuE90I8MZ3p5MuT2QphAHXUMeZDroluwNrYuFvj39yGF-pLkoLsAVNLPfpBr7IYny2NS6yPQ/s4032/PXL_20231202_184143412.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIvEx6V6QcO33_PfYRLPvzKJMA6IyBiy0qwPohpcdgLYNrlE_zET35U6N0cUC2IK_w0JL7gSH5s2C4Q1ItqvfqeD3lqLfy0V3wk_Z1ODmQV0bI_I7218qBXuE90I8MZ3p5MuT2QphAHXUMeZDroluwNrYuFvj39yGF-pLkoLsAVNLPfpBr7IYny2NS6yPQ/w400-h300/PXL_20231202_184143412.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlSCsVutuDUn9kJl_1iBj3V2uOIfMCm2HFac4WmwGBfjgtCcvGGSKKRMi23IxsQ1jeFucvn9L19QRPn1hISxJ0_Za0ew3Im2zLLEvoNNki4Dn3IZ232oUU1zEiH-bUKks31LJgNxIwjLo6_r3lk5SlZ7ygi3TMe99aQWR9nuguCTn1mB6_1zvl0Z0ixLlh/s4032/PXL_20231202_184201573.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlSCsVutuDUn9kJl_1iBj3V2uOIfMCm2HFac4WmwGBfjgtCcvGGSKKRMi23IxsQ1jeFucvn9L19QRPn1hISxJ0_Za0ew3Im2zLLEvoNNki4Dn3IZ232oUU1zEiH-bUKks31LJgNxIwjLo6_r3lk5SlZ7ygi3TMe99aQWR9nuguCTn1mB6_1zvl0Z0ixLlh/w400-h300/PXL_20231202_184201573.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgForcvbJsYhB2fowPTJzzouiTfLCZXEP1FOUgUEMsD-QrnCqL8QXzO3nQjIs1hVDbQ8_sSL08JKQ9C96xf_ztt6PXLL2XN9BNPO7FciuHyDxtCUqfHLCR_HpvQ19mKYmpgUsduGcx4XoDmGacuQrCRh9oudhDMOeEnrwTno8bjqsFqGqQe1b549aWzaobg/s4032/PXL_20231202_185019331.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgForcvbJsYhB2fowPTJzzouiTfLCZXEP1FOUgUEMsD-QrnCqL8QXzO3nQjIs1hVDbQ8_sSL08JKQ9C96xf_ztt6PXLL2XN9BNPO7FciuHyDxtCUqfHLCR_HpvQ19mKYmpgUsduGcx4XoDmGacuQrCRh9oudhDMOeEnrwTno8bjqsFqGqQe1b549aWzaobg/w400-h300/PXL_20231202_185019331.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p>Ryan Clarkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08296337982023202571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1161427551367677003.post-20711624121007605312023-03-01T19:25:00.000-08:002023-03-01T19:25:09.377-08:00ICO Rafting is looking for volunteers - application due 3/11/23! <p> </p><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0 0 0 40px; padding: 0px;"><div><span id="gmail-docs-internal-guid-03de8e2e-7fff-8d29-af5d-af651a2604a2"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 9pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">ICO Rafting is looking for volunteers - application due March 11!</span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 9pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></span></div><div><span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 9pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 9pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The San Francisco Bay Rafting chapter of Inspiring Connections Outdoors (ICO Rafting) is an all-volunteer program of the Sierra Club. We facilitate wilderness opportunities for people, especially youth, who would not otherwise have them.</span></span></div><div><span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 9pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 9pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">We’re looking for enthusiastic volunteers who want to share the outdoors with others. No experience is required; we will provide the necessary training through an intensive program in the Spring. There is no fee for training this year.</span></span></div><div><span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 9pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 9pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Further information about volunteering for ICO, including an application and a complete schedule of events, is available at </span><a href="http://www.sierraclub.org/sfbay/rafting" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 9pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">www.sierraclub.org/sfbay/rafting</span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 9pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">. Applications are due Saturday, March 11, 2023. Feel free to contact us with any questions at <a href="mailto:volunteer@icorafting.org">volunteer@icorafting.org</a>!</span></span></div></blockquote><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgToVQeFxmXjuBDxU4sAX9zTBBU__JoMmvROcHiqb-4LG-Ty8kVlCwvB8iGj7HTqVKFQWfVTflBTzrjWY4BXMHTFbWywjS5O34Il59vpgUFORBIMYzJJDDe8H3ARE_9UoQWP6GHFW_YeHMlzoyGdUJUZ_VOqByZ_XM7gqG4aJiom4P-RAamOCtZWEC2rQ/s837/Volunteer%20with%20ICO%202023.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="472" data-original-width="837" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgToVQeFxmXjuBDxU4sAX9zTBBU__JoMmvROcHiqb-4LG-Ty8kVlCwvB8iGj7HTqVKFQWfVTflBTzrjWY4BXMHTFbWywjS5O34Il59vpgUFORBIMYzJJDDe8H3ARE_9UoQWP6GHFW_YeHMlzoyGdUJUZ_VOqByZ_XM7gqG4aJiom4P-RAamOCtZWEC2rQ/s320/Volunteer%20with%20ICO%202023.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /> <p></p>Ryan Clarkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08296337982023202571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1161427551367677003.post-90160039432099205302022-02-20T15:07:00.003-08:002022-02-20T15:07:42.846-08:00ICO Rafting is looking for volunteers - Applications due 3/12/22! <p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">ICO Rafting is looking for volunteers - Applications due 3/12/2022!</span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></span></p><div><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 9pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 9pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The San Francisco Bay Rafting chapter of Inspiring Connections Outdoors (ICO Rafting) is an all-volunteer program of the Sierra Club. We facilitate wilderness opportunities for people, especially youth, who would not otherwise have them.</span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 9pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span></div><div><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 9pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 9pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 9pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">We’re looking for enthusiastic volunteers who want to share the outdoors with others. No experience is required; we will provide the necessary training through an intensive program in the Spring. </span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 9pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 9pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Further information about volunteering for ICO, including an application and a complete schedule of events, is available at </span><a href="http://www.sierraclub.org/sfbay/rafting" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 9pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">www.sierraclub.org/sfbay/rafting</span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 9pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">. <b><a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdbKx8qsRv__5FIeEXRxfz6tBjesHX3eQRmHeEp7qYxm4Wdxg/viewform?usp=sf_link">Applications</a> are due Saturday, March 12, 2022</b>. Feel free to contact us with any questions at <a href="mailto:volunteer@icorafting.org">volunteer@icorafting.org</a>!</span></div><div><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 9pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span>
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</div>Ryan Clarkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08296337982023202571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1161427551367677003.post-87518987887256416812022-02-20T15:02:00.000-08:002022-02-20T15:02:48.282-08:00ICO Rafting is back in 2022<a href="http://www.sierraclub.org/sfbay/rafting">SF Bay ICO Rafting</a> is awakening from our COVID slumber. Participant trips and <a href="https://www.sierraclub.org/san-francisco-bay/rafting/get-involved">new volunteer training</a> trips ARE BACK in 2022! Stay tuned for more information. <br />Ryan Clarkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08296337982023202571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1161427551367677003.post-82060851225607687672020-02-02T12:06:00.000-08:002020-02-02T12:29:20.292-08:00ICO Rafting is looking for volunteers!<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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Inspiring Connections Outdoors
is an outreach program of the Sierra Club that provides wilderness experiences
to those who would not otherwise have the opportunity, particularly teens. The
SF Bay Rafting Chapter of ICO takes participants on whitewater rafting trips
throughout California, primarily on the South
Fork of the American
River.</div>
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We’re looking for enthusiastic
volunteers who want to share the outdoors with others. No experience is
required. We will provide the necessary training through an intensive program
in the Spring. </div>
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We’re holding two Question &
Answer sessions for anyone interested in learning more about Inspiring
Connections Outdoors. </div>
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Tuesday, February 11, 2020,
6:30PM<br />
Sierra Club National Headquarters<br />
2101 Webster St. Suite 1300<br />
Oakland, CA 94612 (<a href="https://goo.gl/maps/cVe1x5XcFVJzgUJ96">map</a>)<br />
<i>Near 19th St. BART</i></div>
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Thursday, February 20, 2020,
5:30PM<br />
SF Main Library, Mary Stong room<br />
100 Larkin St. (at Grove)<br />
San Francisco, CA 94102 (<a href="https://goo.gl/maps/4YiNrcKY4h2yi7bPA">map</a>)<br />
<i>Near Civic Center BART</i></div>
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Further information about
volunteering for ICO, including an application and a complete schedule of
events, is available at <a href="http://tinyurl.com/icoapply2020">http://tinyurl.com/icoapply2020</a>. </div>
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<b>Applications are due Friday, February
28, 2020. </b></div>
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Feel free to contact us at
volunteer@icorafting.org. </div>
Ryan Clarkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08296337982023202571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1161427551367677003.post-20000678649071658312014-12-17T10:00:00.000-08:002014-12-17T10:00:03.061-08:00Winter Bake Sale at REI this Saturday and Sunday<span style="background-color: white; color: #292f33; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 22px; white-space: pre-wrap;">Our Winter Bake Sale is back! We'll be at <a href="http://www.rei.com/stores/san-francisco.html" target="_blank">REI in San Francisco</a></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #292f33; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 22px; white-space: pre-wrap;"> at <a href="http://www.rei.com/map/store?storeId=83" target="_blank">840 Brannan Street</a> this Saturday & Sunday (12/20,12/21) from 10:00am to 6:00pm. Stop by and buy a treat!</span>Ryan Clarkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08296337982023202571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1161427551367677003.post-15679984303860503612014-07-16T10:10:00.000-07:002014-07-16T10:10:00.101-07:00Volunteer SpotlightsHere are a couple of brief articles highlighting the great work by our volunteers.<br />
<br />
<a href="http://www.sierraclub.org/planet/2014/06/celebrating-fathers-day-father-and-sons-outings-leader-team" target="_blank">Celebrating Father's Day with a Father and Sons Outings Leader Team</a> featuring the Carlson Family<br />
<a href="http://sierraclub.typepad.com/missionoutdoors/2014/07/i-was-first-introduced-to-the-sierra-club-as-a-23-year-old-participant-on-a-rafting-trip-with-inspiring-connections-outdoors.html" target="_blank">Rafting Down Memory Lane</a> by Melanie Mac Innis<br />
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<br />Ryan Clarkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08296337982023202571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1161427551367677003.post-27292989699767776242014-07-15T11:10:00.002-07:002014-09-01T19:00:35.101-07:00Share our Rafting Fundraiser Flyer<b style="background-color: white; color: red; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; white-space: pre-wrap;">UPDATE: Due to low sign-ups, the 2014 rafting fundraiser has been cancelled. (Sept 1, 2014)</b><br />
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We have <a href="http://ico.sierraclub.org/sfbayrafting/ICO-2014-Fall-Fundraiser.pdf" target="_blank">a flyer</a> for <a href="http://icorafting.org/Fundraiser" target="_blank">our Fall Rafting Fundraiser on September 6th and 7th</a>. Please share it with your friends and family and coworkers. Hope you can join us on the river!<br />
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<a href="http://ico.sierraclub.org/sfbayrafting/ICO-2014-Fall-Fundraiser.pdf" target="_blank">See our flyer here</a>. <br />
<br />Ryan Clarkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08296337982023202571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1161427551367677003.post-51960435103555855842014-07-01T10:44:00.000-07:002014-09-01T19:00:19.464-07:002014 Rafting Fundraiser<div align="JUSTIFY" style="margin-bottom: 0in; orphans: 0; widows: 0;">
<b style="background-color: white; color: red; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-align: start; white-space: pre-wrap;">UPDATE: Due to low sign-ups, the 2014 rafting fundraiser has been cancelled. (Sept 1, 2014)</b><br />
<span style="color: #1a1a1a;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 13pt;"><br /></span></span></span>
<span style="color: #1a1a1a;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 13pt;">We've
secured the dates for the 2014 ICO Rafting Fundraiser. On September
6th and 7th, we’ll host our annual Fall Fundraiser Rafting Trip in
</span></span></span><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 13pt;">partnership
</span></span></span><span style="color: #1a1a1a;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 13pt;">with
All Outdoors California </span></span></span><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 13pt;">Whitewater
</span></span></span><span style="color: #1a1a1a;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 13pt;">Rafting
and The Nugget Campground. Join us and experience the delights of
whitewater rafting in a beautiful river canyon, while supporting the
Sierra Club's Inspiring Connections Outdoors (ICO) rafting program.</span></span></span></div>
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<br /></div>
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<a href="http://icorafting.org/fundraiser"><span style="color: #1c54fd;"><span style="font-family: Verdana;"><span style="font-size: 15pt;"><b>ICO
Fall Rafting Fundraiser</b></span></span></span></a></div>
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<span style="color: #1a1a1a;"><span style="font-family: Verdana;"><span style="font-size: 15pt;"><b>September
6th - 7th, 2014</b></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #1a1a1a;"><span style="font-family: Verdana;"><span style="font-size: 16pt;"><b>South
Fork of the American River</b></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #1a1a1a;"><span style="font-family: Verdana;"><span style="font-size: 16pt;"><b>Class
III </b></span></span></span>
</div>
<div align="CENTER" style="margin-bottom: 0in; orphans: 0; widows: 0;">
<span style="color: #1a1a1a;"><span style="font-family: Verdana;">(beginner
– intermediate)</span></span></div>
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<br /></div>
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<span style="color: #1a1a1a;"><span style="font-family: Verdana;"><span style="font-size: 13pt;">Saturday
9/6: $150</span></span></span></div>
<div align="CENTER" style="margin-bottom: 0in; orphans: 0; widows: 0;">
<span style="color: #1a1a1a;"><span style="font-family: Verdana;"><span style="font-size: 13pt;">"The
Gorge" – Start this 11 mile day on the river in the scenic
Coloma Valley. After lunch, the excitement builds as we run the
Class III section including Fowler’s Rock, Satin’s Cesspool and
Hospital Bar.</span></span></span></div>
<div align="CENTER" style="margin-bottom: 0in; orphans: 0; widows: 0;">
<br /></div>
<div align="CENTER" style="margin-bottom: 0in; orphans: 0; widows: 0;">
<span style="color: #1a1a1a;"><span style="font-family: Verdana;"><span style="font-size: 13pt;">Sunday
9/7: $150 </span></span></span>
</div>
<div align="CENTER" style="margin-bottom: 0in; orphans: 0; widows: 0;">
<span style="color: #1a1a1a;"><span style="font-family: Verdana;"><span style="font-size: 13pt;">"Chili
Bar" - A 9 mile trip through the heart of the Gold Rush with
many thrilling rapids including Meatgrinder and Troublemaker. We’ll
raft right past the spot where gold was discovered.</span></span></span></div>
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<br /></div>
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<span style="color: #1a1a1a;"><span style="font-family: Verdana;"><span style="font-size: 13pt;">Saturday
night - $ 50.00*</span></span></span></div>
<div align="CENTER" style="margin-bottom: 0in; orphans: 0; widows: 0;">
<span style="color: #1a1a1a;"><span style="font-family: Verdana;"><span style="font-size: 13pt;">Riverside
camping and gourmet dinner in an exclusive, quiet private campground*</span></span></span></div>
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<br /></div>
<div align="CENTER" style="margin-bottom: 0in; orphans: 0; widows: 0;">
<span style="color: #1a1a1a;">
</span><span style="color: #1a1a1a;"><span style="font-family: Verdana;"><span style="font-size: 13pt;"><b>A
discount of $ 25.00 per person per day is available for groups of
four or larger!</b></span></span></span></div>
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<br /></div>
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<span style="color: #1a1a1a;"><span style="font-family: Verdana;"><span style="font-size: 13pt;"><b>*
Sign up for both days and get your camping and meals for free!</b></span></span></span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0in; orphans: 0; widows: 0;">
<br /></div>
<div align="CENTER" style="margin-bottom: 0in; orphans: 0; widows: 0;">
<span style="color: #1a1a1a;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 13pt;">We
will be asking for an additional donation after each trip.</span></span></span></div>
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<br /></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0in; orphans: 0; widows: 0;">
<span style="color: #1a1a1a;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 13pt;">Trips
are all inclusive and feature a great riverside lunch and shuttles
between the river and our meeting place. The minimum age is 8 years
old. </span></span></span>
</div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0in; orphans: 0; widows: 0;">
<br /></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0in; orphans: 0; widows: 0;">
<span style="color: #1a1a1a;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 13pt;">We
meet in Lotus, CA, approximately 2.5 - 3 hours from the SF Bay Area.</span></span></span></div>
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<br /></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0in; orphans: 0; widows: 0;">
<span style="color: #1a1a1a;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 13pt;">Make
a weekend of it and raft both days while joining us in a riverside
camp! The campground comes with hot showers and bathroom amenities.
Enjoy a gourmet dinner and spend the evening relaxing next to the
campfire along a pristine river in Gold Rush country. Sunday
breakfast is included. Ask our guides about the Gold Rush era tunnel
that you can explore.</span></span></span></div>
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<br /></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0in; orphans: 0; widows: 0;">
<span style="color: #1a1a1a;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 13pt;">Non-rafters
are welcome! Nearby activities include: wine tasting, cycling,
hiking, fishing and Gold Rush tourist attractions.</span></span></span></div>
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<br /></div>
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<span style="color: #1a1a1a;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 13pt;">Inspiring Connections Outdoors is an all-volunteer outreach program of the Sierra Club
that provides wilderness experiences for groups of youth and adults
who have little or no access to nature. Because we are all
volunteers, every penny you give directly supports ICO's outreach
activities. You can <a href="https://secure2.convio.net/sierra/site/Donation2?idb=1426379982&df_id=6200&6200.donation=form1&s_src=J08WOT0401" target="_blank">donate right now by clicking here</a></span></span></span><span style="color: #1a1a1a;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 13pt;">.</span></span></span></div>
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<br /></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0in; orphans: 0; widows: 0;">
<span style="color: #1a1a1a;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 13pt;">These
trips fill up fast, so <a href="http://icorafting.org/fundraiser">reserve your space today</a></span></span></span><span style="color: #1a1a1a;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 13pt;">.
If you have questions email </span></span></span><a href="mailto:fundraiser@icorafting.org"><span style="color: #262753;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 13pt;"><u>fundraiser@icorafting.org</u></span></span></span></a><span style="color: #1a1a1a;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 13pt;">.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 17px;">Help us spread the word! </span><span style="color: #1a1a1a;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 13pt;">Please
feel free to forward this message to friends, family and colleagues. </span></span></span><span style="color: #1a1a1a;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 13pt;"></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #1a1a1a;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 13pt;">Hope
to see you on the river!</span></span></span></div>
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Ryan Clarkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08296337982023202571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1161427551367677003.post-39493435216483762562013-09-24T16:32:00.003-07:002013-09-24T16:33:37.594-07:002013 Rafting Fundraiser CancelledSad News: Due to low sign-ups, our 2013 rafting fundraiser has been cancelled. We'll try again next year.<br />
<br />Ryan Clarkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08296337982023202571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1161427551367677003.post-8079545880896723762013-09-09T12:00:00.000-07:002013-09-24T16:35:26.673-07:002013 Rafting Fundraiser<div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">
<span style="font-size: 10pt; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: red;"><b>UPDATE: Due to low sign-ups we have cancelled the 2013 rafting fundraiser. (Sept 24, 2013)</b></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 10pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">Hello!</span></div>
<div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">
<br />
We've
just secured the dates for the 2013 ICO Rafting Fundraiser. On
September 28th and 29th, we’ll be hosting our annual Fall Fundraiser
Rafting Trip. Come join us and experience the delights of whitewater
rafting in a beautiful river canyon, while supporting the Sierra Club's
Inner City Outings (ICO) rafting program. </div>
<div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">
<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt; font-weight: bold; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><a href="http://icorafting.org/fundraiser" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank"><span style="color: #3366ff;">ICO Fall Rafting Fundraiser</span></a></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt; font-weight: bold; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">September 28th - 29th, 2013</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Saturday 9/28: Class II-III South Fork of the American River ("The Gorge") $150</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Sunday 9/29: </span><span style="font-size: 10pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Class II-III South Fork of the American River ("Chili Bar") $150</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Riverside Camping and Sunset Gourmet Dinner along the South Fork of the American River: $50 or <i>FREE</i> if you sign up for both days.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 10pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><b><span style="font-size: 10pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">20% Discount</span><span style="font-size: 10pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> is available for groups of four or larger!</span></b></div>
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<br />
Guests will explore a class III river rich with history and exciting
whitewater. Trips are all inclusive and feature a great riverside lunch
and shuttle between the river and our meeting place. The minimum
age is 8 years old. <br />
<br />
The meeting spot is in Lotus, CA, approximately 2.5 - 3 hours
from SF Bay Area.<br />
<br />
Make a weekend of
it and raft both days while joining us in a riverside camp! Enjoy a gourmet dinner and spend the evening
relaxing next to the campfire along a
pristine river in Gold Rush country. Sunday
breakfast is included. Shower and bathroom amenities are available.<br />
<br />
Non-rafters are welcome! Nearby activities include:
wine tasting, cycling, hiking, fishing and Gold Rush tourist attractions.<br />
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<span style="font-size: 10pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">I</span>nner
City Outings is an all-volunteer outreach program of the Sierra Club
that provides wilderness experiences for groups of youth and adults
from urban communities that have little or no access to nature due to
lack of income, awareness, or skills. All proceeds will directly
support ICO's outreach activities.<br />
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</span>These trips fill up fast, so reserve your space today by signing up online at <a href="http://icorafting.org/fundraiser">http://icorafting.org/fundraiser</a>. If you have questions email <a href="mailto:fundraiser@icorafting.org">fundraiser@icorafting.org</a>.</div>
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Ryan Clarkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08296337982023202571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1161427551367677003.post-84461219520601436762013-09-09T10:00:00.000-07:002014-07-15T20:36:43.733-07:00Summer News RoundupHello all! Here is a collection of articles and videos from around the Internet that feature ICO or ICO volunteers. Enjoy.<br />
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<u>Trip Spotlights</u><br />
<a href="http://sierraclub.typepad.com/missionoutdoors/2013/07/hanna-boys-float-the-klamath-river.html" target="_blank">Hanna Boys' Center's trip on the Klamath River</a><br />
<a href="http://vimeo.com/72990975" target="_blank">Soul River's fishing trip on the Deschutes River</a><br />
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<u>Volunteer Spotlights</u><br />
<a href="http://www.sierraclub.org/clubhub/stories/vinny-abeygunawardena.aspx" target="_blank">Vinny A. #1</a> and <a href="http://www.sierraclub.org/sierra/201309/bulletin-news-members.aspx" target="_blank">Vinny A. #2</a><br />
<a href="http://www.friendsoftheriver.org/site/PageServer?pagename=cra2013" target="_blank">Chicken is honored by Friends of the River </a><br />
<a href="http://www.contracostatimes.com/breaking-news/ci_22795403/bay-bridge-women-willa-cantillon-electrician" target="_blank">Willa C.</a><br />
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Coming up next: Our 2013 fundraiser rafting trip, September 28 and 29. Stay turned! <br />
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<br />Ryan Clarkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08296337982023202571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1161427551367677003.post-18580467562922006822013-02-11T10:30:00.000-08:002013-02-11T10:30:01.353-08:00Gourmet Fundraiser Banquet March 3rdICO runs approximately 20 outdoor trips a year for under-served urban
youth and adults in Northern California. Please join us and support a
worthy cause!<br />
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<span style="color: #0b5394;"><span style="background-color: white;"><b>Inner City Outings, SF Bay Rafting</b></span></span><br />
<span style="color: #0b5394;"><span style="background-color: white;"><b>4th Annual Gourmet Fundraiser Banquet<span></span></b></span></span><br />
<span style="color: #0b5394;"><span style="background-color: white;"><b>Sunday, March 3, 2013</b></span></span><br />
<span style="color: #0b5394;"><span style="background-color: white;"><b>Hors d'oeuvres 6:00pm</b></span></span><br />
<span style="color: #0b5394;"><span style="background-color: white;"><b>Dinner 7:00pm</b></span></span><br />
<span style="color: #0b5394;"><span style="background-color: white;"><b>Tang Center, UC Berkeley Campus</b></span></span><br />
<span style="color: #0b5394;"><span style="background-color: white;"><b>2222 Bancroft Way, Berkeley, CA</b></span></span><br />
<span style="color: #0b5394;"><span style="background-color: white;"><b>Tickets $25 + optional donation</b></span></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: #274e13;"><u>Menu</u></span></b><br />
<b><span style="color: #274e13;">Caesar salad with fresh croutons</span></b><br />
<b><span style="color: #274e13;">Risotto milanese with chicken <u>or</u></span></b><br />
<b><span style="color: #274e13;">Risotto milanese with fresh vegetables</span></b><br />
<b><span style="color: #274e13;">Braised lemon lime green beans</span></b><br />
<b><span style="color: #274e13;">Dessert</span></b><br />
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<b>For tickets or more information please contact donations@icorafting.org.</b><br />
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<u>About Inner City Outings </u><br />
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Inner City Outings (ICO) is an all-volunteer outreach program of the Sierra Club that provides wilderness experiences for individuals who might not otherwise have them. Most participants are young people from urban communities, but ICO also conducts trips for other groups that do not have access to outdoor activities.<br />
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The goal of the Inner City Outings program is to help people discover the beauty and challenges of the wild lands we treasure, acquire the skills necessary to enjoy them safely, and learn that human activity and the natural world are interrelated. The program's success helps increase environmental awareness, interpersonal skills, and participants' self-esteem through active involvement with nature.<br />
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For more information about Inner City Outings, please <a href="http://ico.sierraclub.org/sfbayrafting/">visit our website</a>.Ryan Clarkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08296337982023202571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1161427551367677003.post-60905849998395409802013-01-28T15:29:00.000-08:002013-01-28T16:14:58.843-08:00ICO Rafting is Accepting Group Applications for the 2013 Season
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<p>Inner City Outings is looking forward to a successful 2013 white water rafting
season. This past year hundreds of
participants rode the rapids of the American and Kings rivers with us. We invite you to join us this new season
and share the excitement and challenge of the river in addition to the warmth
and camaraderie of the campfire with our white water volunteer leaders. </p>
<p>Inner City Outings (ICO) is a Sierra Club community outreach
program. ICO volunteer leaders
work with community agencies and schools to provide wilderness opportunities
for people who would not otherwise have them. Our rafting trips teach teamwork,
outdoor leadership skills and environmental awareness. We supply rafting,
camping and cooking equipment, trained volunteer guides and transportation for
the gear and guides.</p>
<p>The rafting season begins in early-May and runs
until September. If your group would like to raft with ICO this season, please
fill out the <a href="http://ico.sierraclub.org/sfbayrafting/outreach.htm">application available at this link</a> and choose your dates carefully. Most groups who apply can be
accommodated but trips in May and June are typically the most sought after and
flexibility in dates is important.
Our trips are typically on the South Fork of the American River. However, if you would like to go on
another river, please state that on the application. </p>
<p><b>Send the completed application by <span style="color: red;">February
15, 2013</span> to Anthony Scott, Outreach Coordinator at outreach@icorafting.org</b></p>
Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1161427551367677003.post-22044867185378758272013-01-20T18:37:00.000-08:002013-01-20T18:37:16.957-08:00ICO is looking for new volunteers!<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 4.0pt;">
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We are now accepting <a href="http://ico.sierraclub.org/sfbayrafting/volapp.htm" target="">applications for new volunteers</a>. We’re looking
for enthusiastic volunteers who want to share the outdoors with others. No prior experience is necessary. We have <a href="http://ico.sierraclub.org/sfbayrafting/events.htm">an extensive training program</a> in the Spring for new volunteers. For more information, <a href="http://ico.sierraclub.org/sfbayrafting/volunteer.htm">visit our volunteering page</a>.<br />
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<a href="http://ico.sierraclub.org/sfbayrafting/volapp.htm">Applications</a> are due February 20, 2013.<br />
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Ryan Clarkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08296337982023202571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1161427551367677003.post-48555679472375199872013-01-07T10:45:00.000-08:002013-01-07T10:45:00.717-08:00Fundraiser Banquet March 3rdSave The Date: ICO Rafting will be hosting a gourmet fundraiser banquet at the Tang Center in Berkeley on Sunday March 3, 2013. We will provide more details as the date approaches. Ryan Clarkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08296337982023202571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1161427551367677003.post-3047101349268216872013-01-05T10:23:00.001-08:002014-07-15T20:36:13.596-07:00ICO volunteers in the newsOver the last few months, several of our ICO volunteers have been featured in the news. Here's a roundup of the articles. <br />
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<a href="http://sierraclub.typepad.com/scrapbook/2012/09/inner-city-outings-rafting-bill-weinberg.html" target="_blank"><i>Interview: Rafting with Inner City Outings</i> featuring Bill W.</a><br />
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<a href="http://sierraclub.typepad.com/missionoutdoors/2012/11/why-i-volunteer-with-inner-city-outings-rafting--2.html" target="_blank"><i>Why I Volunteer with Inner City Outings Rafting</i> by Kate S.</a><br />
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<a href="http://sierraclub.typepad.com/scrapbook/2012/11/inner-city-outings-rafting-rodrigo-mendez.html" target="_blank"><i>How Rafting Brings Out Courage in Inner City Outings</i> featuring Rodrigo M.</a><br />
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And finally, these two articles feature Chicken, a long time Inner City Outings volunteer who suffered a major stroke about a year ago. The articles are a little old, but they are are still poignant and relevant today.<br />
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<i><a href="http://theyodeler.org/?p=4570" target="_blank">Our best wishes to David “Chicken” Nesmith</a></i><br />
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<i><a href="http://theyodeler.org/?p=4567" target="_blank">Standing ovation: a river is saved</a></i><br />
<br />Ryan Clarkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08296337982023202571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1161427551367677003.post-62427914529701918402013-01-01T13:22:00.002-08:002013-01-01T13:22:59.900-08:00ICO on social media<br />
Happy New Year! Check out these other ways to stay connected with Inner City Outings. <a href="http://www.facebook.com/ICORafting" target="_blank">Our Facebook page</a> has been around for a while, but <a href="http://twitter.com/ICORafting" target="_blank">our Twitter feed</a> is shiny and new. We will post news and announcements about ICO there as well as <a href="http://icorafting.blogspot.com/" target="">right here on our blog</a>. Chose whichever service suits you best. <br />
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Facebook<br />
<a href="http://www.facebook.com/ICORafting">http://www.facebook.com/ICORafting</a><br />
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Twitter<br />
<a href="http://twitter.com/ICORafting">@ICORafting</a> <br />
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Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1161427551367677003.post-87139138121305484582012-08-13T21:21:00.001-07:002012-08-13T21:21:41.462-07:00Fall Rafting Fundraiser 2012<div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">
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We've just secured the dates for the 2012 ICO Rafting Fundraiser. On September 8th and 9th, we’ll be hosting our annual Fall Fundraiser Rafting Trip. Come join us and experience the delights of whitewater rafting in a beautiful river canyon, while supporting the Sierra Club's Inner City Outings (ICO) rafting program. </div>
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Guests on the South Fork trip (9/8) can explore a class III river rich with history and exciting whitewater. Those opting for a Middle Fork trip (9/9) will tackle more challenging class IV rapids, including the infamous 'Tunnel Chute', all while exploring a rugged wilderness canyon etched by early gold mining. Make a weekend of it and raft both days while joining us in a riverside camp! Non-Rafters can enjoy private camping and a gourmet dinner along a pristine river in Gold Rush country. Nearby activities include: cycling, hiking, Gold Rush tourist attractions, and fishing.<br />
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<span style="font-size: 10pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">I</span>nner City Outings is an all-volunteer outreach program of the Sierra Club that provides wilderness experiences for groups of youths and adults from urban communities that have little or no access to nature due to lack of income, awareness, or skills. All proceeds will directly support ICO outreach activities for at-risk youth and adult recovery groups who have limited access to this wilderness experience. Trips are all inclusive and feature a great riverside lunch and shuttle between the river and our meeting place.<br />
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</span>These trips generally fill up fast, so reserve your space today by signing up online at <a href="http://icorafting.org/fundraiser">http://icorafting.org/fundraiser</a>. If you have questions, feel free to contact me directly or email <a href="mailto:fundraiser@icorafting.org">fundraiser@icorafting.org</a>.</div>
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Ryan Clarkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08296337982023202571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1161427551367677003.post-91212992166950455722011-08-10T09:42:00.000-07:002011-08-10T11:23:29.152-07:00A 2011 Update<p class="ListParagraph" style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:178.6pt;margin-bottom: 0in;margin-left:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:150%"><span class="Apple-style-span" >Four big topics dominate the news for ICO Rafting this 2011 season: an upcoming <span style="color: black; ">ICO Rafting Benefit at the South- and Middle-fork of the American Rivers, </span>the challenge of this year's high flow, an ICO volunteer's visit to the White House, and an exciting new environmental-education project we've taken on in partnership with the Bay Chapter Water Committee. </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-right:178.6pt;line-height:150%"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;line-height:150%;color:black;mso-bidi-font-weight: bold" ><b><a href="http://icorafting.org/fundraiser">2011 ICO Rafting Benefit:<span> </span>September 17 – 18<sup>th</sup></a></b> <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-right:178.6pt;line-height:150%"><span class="Apple-style-span" >Since a majority of our income comes from donations, our continued success depends on fundraisers such as the upcoming Inner City Outings Rafting Benefit.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-right:178.6pt;line-height:150%"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;line-height:150%;color:black" >ICO, in partnership with All-Outdoors California Whitewater Rafting, will be staging a weekend filled white water rafting adventure.<span> </span>On Saturday (9/17), guests have the opportunity to raft and explore the South Fork of the <st1:place st="on"><st1:placename st="on">American</st1:placename> <st1:placetype st="on">River</st1:placetype></st1:place>, a class III river rich with history and exciting whitewater. Those opting for a Middle Fork of the <st1:place st="on"><st1:placename st="on">American</st1:placename> <st1:placetype st="on">River</st1:placetype></st1:place> trip (9/18) will tackle more challenging class IV rapids, including the infamous 'Tunnel Chute', all while exploring a rugged wilderness canyon etched by the earliest days of gold mining.<span> </span>Since we are an all volunteer organization, all proceeds will directly support ICO<span> </span>Rafting's outreach activities.<span> </span>Additionally, the funds from this benefit is will help ICO reach deeper into under-served communities hit hard by tough economic times and hopefully contribute to building a new generation of supporters for the environment and the Sierra Club.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-right:178.6pt;line-height:150%"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" >High-water year</span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-right:178.6pt;line-height:150%"><span class="Apple-style-span" >With an above-normal snow pack in the Sierra and so much of the snow having come late in the season, streamflows throughout <st1:state st="on"><st1:place st="on">California</st1:place></st1:state> are extremely high this year. This is very exciting to boaters--but it requires extra precautions, including sometimes the basic precaution of not going at all.<span> </span>As one unfortunate casualty, we did not hold our normal spring Basic Training for new volunteer guides due to conditions precluding safe boating for trainees on the South Fork of the <st1:place st="on"><st1:placename st="on">American</st1:placename> <st1:placetype st="on">River</st1:placetype></st1:place>. Instead we re-dedicated that time to high-water training, including extra scouting of the rivers we run, and to extra training on special techniques, including swiftwater rescues.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-right:178.6pt;line-height:150%"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;line-height:150%;mso-bidi-font-weight:bold" ><b>Arturo visits the White House<o:p></o:p></b></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-right:178.6pt;line-height:150%"><span class="Apple-style-span" >Former participant--and now ICO volunteer leader-- Arturo Cervantes was invited to the White House this spring to hear remarks by President Obama on the America's Great Outdoors initiative concerning management of conservation and recreation on the nation's public lands.<span> </span>After participating in ICO Rafting trips, Arturo's newly discovered passion for the outdoors became a path for a positive life change, and in becoming a volunteer has dedicated himself to providing these transformative experiences for other at-risk youth.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-right:178.6pt;line-height:150%"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" >Project LifeRaft</span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-right:178.6pt;line-height:150%"><span class="Apple-style-span" >Project LifeRaft grew from a casual conversation at a Wilderness First Aid class between an ICO volunteer and a member of the Bay Chapter Water Committee. The outcome was a pilot program of activities for ICO rafting guides to engage participants in learning about stream and streamside ecosystems, about the importance of rivers, and about ways to protect them. Central topics include:</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-right:178.6pt;line-height:150%"></p><ul><li><span class="Apple-style-span" >Where does the river come from, and where does it end up?</span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" >Who/what lives in this watershed?<span> </span></span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" >What “services” does the river provide to the natural environment and to humans?<span> </span></span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" >Which factors affect flow levels?<span> </span></span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" >What are the effects of dams and water withdrawals?<span> </span></span></li></ul><p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-right:178.6pt;line-height:150%"><span class="Apple-style-span" >A special training session was held in late April to share the collected and adapted activities with participating trip leaders and guides. Special visitors Chris Shutes, Cindy Charles, and David Nesmith provided expert background on the critical issues affecting our rivers. There was something new for everyone, even for those who had been following river issues for years. Throughout the season we have been focused on making the topics, as well as the methods, relevant to today's teens, and connecting their outdoor adventure with their daily lives in some way.</span><span> </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-right:178.6pt;line-height:150%"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;line-height:150%"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1161427551367677003.post-71128628117745792562011-07-27T22:55:00.000-07:002011-08-19T13:43:43.552-07:00Fundraiser whitewater rafting trip: September 17-18, 2011Inner City Outings is staging <a href="http://icorafting.org/fundraiser">two very special trips</a> down the Class II-IV South and Middle Forks of the American River on September 17th and 18th, 2011 to help raise money to support the 2012 ICO rafting season. <span style="font-weight: bold;">You are invited</span> to come enjoy these specials trips! Please join us for a fun-filled adventure of guided whitewater rafting in a beautiful river canyon, while supporting Inner City Outings.
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<br />Guests on the South Fork trip (Saturday, September 17) can explore a class III river rich with history and exciting whitewater. Those opting for a Middle Fork trip (Sunday, September 18) will tackle more challenging class IV rapids, including the infamous 'Tunnel Chute', all while exploring a rugged wilderness canyon etched by early gold mining. Make a weekend of it and raft both days while joining us in a riverside camp!
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<br />All proceeds will directly support ICO outreach activities for at-risk youth and adult recovery groups who have limited access to this wilderness experience. Trips are all inclusive and feature a great riverside lunch and shuttle between the river and our meeting place.
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<br />Camping is available for those interested in spending an evening relaxing next to the campfire with your friends and family while enjoying a great lunch and breakfast prepared for you by ICO volunteers.
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<br /><a href="http://icorafting.org/fundraiser">Click here for full trip information, including pricing and online trip registration.</a>
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<br />If you have any questions, please contact fundraiser@icorafting.org.
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<br />Special thanks to All Outdoors for sponsoring this event.Ryan Clarkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08296337982023202571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1161427551367677003.post-73066359257686638082011-03-15T09:37:00.000-07:002011-03-15T09:38:55.883-07:002011 Tune-up TripAs we enter March, the ICO Rafting training season commences. ICO trains new raft guides every year, keeping our volunteer roster filled with qualified whitewater guides. Most years the training season kicks off with a "tune up" trip where current guides (and even a few trainees from this year's class) put together a trip who's entire purpose is to shake off the rust from the off season. Well, not the entire purpose -- because we also try to have a little fun also! Ryan organized this year's trip.<br /><br />Our level of fun depends on fickle weather this time of year. Saturday March 5 trip was sunny and pleasant. That night it rained, and several people admitted laying in their sleeping bags wondering whether they really wanted to go rafting the next day in the rain. (On a serious note, we always take to time to make sure no one feels coerced into going on a river trip out of peer pressure.) By the time we put in on Sunday, the rain had cleared -- cloudy but not raining. The weather was good for the weekend overall.<br /><br />We ran the Chili Bar run of the South Fork American both days. Normally on 2-day weekend trips (training trips or participant trips) we try to run each of the two sections of the river. However, this year the takeouts on the Gorge run have been closed so we were forced to run Chili Bar both days.<br /><br />The water was fast but not scary nor outside the capability of anyone on the trip. The flow was in the 3800 cfs range both days. It was a challenging early season trip. It was also a very successful trip -- everyone felt charged up and ready for the rest of the season to get going! And it was great to hang out with this group of friends as well!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1161427551367677003.post-24097709706423393982011-02-01T13:52:00.000-08:002011-02-01T13:53:59.300-08:0040 Years of ICO!!<span style="font-weight:bold;">40 Years and going strong!</span> Based on Sierra Club oral history, 1971 marks the year the idea for ICO began within the Sierra Club's San Francisco Bay Chapter. So, happy 40th anniversary this year!! 1976 is the year the Sierra Club Board of Directors made ICO an official national program.<br /><br />ICO Rafting is a direct spinoff of the original ICO Group. The first ICO rafting trip was in 1979.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1161427551367677003.post-71506800733034555712011-01-30T20:43:00.000-08:002011-08-09T21:22:45.049-07:003rd Annual Fundraising Dinner -- February 27 , 2011Inner City Outings, SF Bay Rafting
<br />3rd Annual
<br />Gourmet Fundraiser Dinner
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<br />Sunday, February 27, 2011
<br />Hors d'oeuvres 6:00
<br />Dinner 7:00
<br />Tang Center, UC Berkeley Campus
<br />2222 Bancroft Way, Berkeley, CA
<br />Tickets $20 + optional donation
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<br />ICO runs approximately 20 outdoor trips a year for under-served urban youth and adults in Northern California. Please join us and support a worthy cause!
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<br />Menu:
<br />Grilled romaine salad with oranges, goat cheese and toasted almonds
<br />Chipotle chicken or eggplant with pickled red onions, potato salad
<br />Red wine poached pears with Greek yogurt
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<br />Inner City Outings (ICO) is an all-volunteer outreach program of the Sierra Club that provides wilderness experiences for individuals who might not otherwise have them. Most participants are young people from urban communities, but ICO also conducts trips for other groups that do not have access to outdoor activities.
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<br />The goal of the Inner City Outings program is to help people discover the beauty and challenges of the wild lands we treasure, acquire the skills necessary to enjoy them safely, and learn that human activity and the natural world are interrelated. The program's success helps increase environmental awareness, interpersonal skills, and participants' self-esteem through active involvement with nature.
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<br />For more information please contact donations@icorafting.org or see our web page at ico.sierraclub.org/sfbayraftingAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com