OCT 19-21 FRI-SUN LTC - Keller Peak Ski Hut

Wilderness First Aid Course (WFAC): Learn essential first aid skills in an exciting format at Keller Peak Ski Hut. Lots of hands-on skills practice and several realistic accident simulations included. New ('89 or '90) Red Cross Std. First Aid (SEA) card required; optional SFA course in Fullerton on Sat., Oct. 13 includes adult CPR; cost is $20. Cost for weekend is $60; includes notes, meals, hut fee. Weekend begins with optional Fri. eve, session. Make check out to WFAC. Send 2 SASE's and check to WFAC, PU Box 3414, Fullerton, 92634, or call 714-526-6108 for more info.

DESERT TAMARISK VOLUNTEER WORK SCHEDULE

Oct 20-21 Nov 10 Dec 8 Dec 29-31 Jan 12 Feb 10 Mar 2-3 Mar 29-30 May 24-26 Shoshone/China Ranch Carrizo Canyon Pushwalla Canyon Anza-Borrego Pushwalla Canyon Corn Springs Dos Palmas Spring Tecopa/Amargosa Canyon Zion Natl Park This project coincides with Amargosa Days in Shoshone. With the Nature Conservancy A Sierra Club Desert Study Trip With the Nature Conservancy This project coincides with the Rock and Mineral Show in nearby Quartzite The Nature Conservancy's newest acquisition Camping at China Ranch Free Park admission and reserved campsite

===> For more information on these work/play parties contact:

Bill Neill, 4900 Glenview Ave., Anaheim, 92807 (714) 779-2099 or W (714) 528-7201 X2423

ExComm Minutes 6/21/90 Transportation Policy Leaders cannot take an active role in making arrangements for participants transportation. The policy is that trips start at the trail head. The leader supplies directions to the trail head, but carpooling and transportation arrangements are the responsibility of the participant. Club insurance does not extend to owners, drivers or passengers of private cars. Riders customarily share expenses with drivers. The contribution varies with the vehicle, the number of riders, the road conditions, etc. A suggested amount is five cents per mile per person. Mountaineering Insurance The Sierra Club prohibits all climbs, hikes, expeditions, instruction courses, schools and similar training that involve in any manner the use of ropes, ice axes, or any form of climbing hardware. National policy states: "The following are prohibited: All climbs, hikes, expeditions, instruction courses, schools and similar training that involve in any manner the use of ropes, ice axes, or any form of climbing hardware. Ropes or ice axes may NOT be used as climbing aids or on any outing where their use is recommended by the opinion of experienced local climbers and leaders; the insurance restrictions require that such outings NOT be conducted by the Sierra Club."

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