Route Finding School 
Feb 21-25, 2018
Description
The Chemeketan Route Finding School will teach you how to use a map, compass and GPS. The training is designed for beginners and those who need a refresher. This three-part training focuses on learning and practicing map, compass and GPS skills. Part one "Using Maps" is a two hour lecture and will focus solely on map reading skills. Parts two and three will focus on compass and GPS skills respectively. Both will consist of equal parts lecture and field session practice. Lectures will be held at Loucks Auditorium at the Salem Public Library. Field sessions will be a short distance away at Salem's Riverfront Park. Participants will be given a complimentary orienteering compass. Please bring your own GPS or smart phone for the Sunday session. Space is limited to 100 participants. The cost is only $30 and covers the cost of your Route Finding Notebook, practice maps, compass, refreshments and facility rental.

Make checks payable to the Chemeketans and mail to the leader:
Steve Dougherty, PO Box 9, Lyons, OR 97358.

Schedule:
Part 1: Using Maps Wed. Feb 21 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m.
Part 2: Using Map and Compass Sat. Feb 24 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Part 3: Using a GPS Sun. Feb 25 1:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.

Prerequisite:
none

Roster
School Coordinator
Steve Dougherty 503-566-8899 steve2756@gmail.com
Co-Coordinators
Jeff Howell 503-999-4809 JeffreyJHowell@gmail.com
Assistants
Mark Olson 503-835-4001 mark.olson06@gmail.com
Frosty Gill 503-551-2625 forrestcgill@gmail.com
Milan Apeltauer Private hyside14sb@yahoo.com
Shonee Langford Private langfordfam@hotmail.com
Michael DeLaune 503-378-1456 michaeldel_jk@comcast.net
Chris Canfield 5039999401 ccanfield333@yahoo.com
Eric Jacobson 971-322-3550 eric.jacobson321@gmail.com
Paid Students
1. Greg Skaer 5419362499 gregory.skaer@ofd.com
2. John Balling 5035667429 john.balling@gmail.com
3. Rhonda Tanner 5034099833 Ziaria@gmail.com
4. Sarah Kyllo 701-200-2725 sarahkyllo@hotmail.com
5. Kris Salchenberg 503-585-3963 mom2bal@comcast.net
6. Jordan McConnell 503-347-9899 jordanmcconnell@comcast.net
7. Jo Weable Private jo.weable@yahoo.com
8. David Braun 503-588-2301 davidbraun@comcast.net
9. Matt Niemeyer 503-910-1529 msniemeyer@hotmail.com
10. Jeff Harrang 4258688465 jeffhar@msn.com
11. Signe Wright Private shwright_07@comcast.net
12. Bryan Starr 503-508-3712 bryan.starr@harrisburg.k12.or.us
13. Stuart Forrister 360-635-7779 stuart_forrister@hotmail.com
14. Christine Young 541.231.0213 young.christine5@gmail.com
15. Emily Nascimento 9715990965 Nascimento.Emily14@gmail.com
16. Bianca Klar 5039499089 bianchiklar@yahoo.com
17. Ron Allowitz Private rondiallowitz@gmail.com
18. Michael A. Miller Private N/A
19. Lawrence Beckner Private becknerlawrence@gmail.com
20. Susan Hoskins Private sgillianhoskins@gmail.com
21. Jate Rademaker 503-367-6519 jate.rademaker@toyota.com
22. Dipesh Sapkota 5416107442 sapkota844@gmail.com
23. Albert Matthew Hoeft Private hoeft.matt@gmail.com
24. Isaiah Hoeft Private hoeft.matt@gmail.com
25. Ken Bays 503-508-0282 Syab@ix.netcom.com
26. Ronald Glaus 503-269-4258 rag7@comcast.net

Itinerary
Wed. 2/21
6:30 PM - Part 1: Using Maps (2 hour lecture at Loucks Auditorium)
Sat. 2/24
10:00 AM - Part 2: Using Map & Compass (3 hour lecture at Loucks Auditorium)
1:00 PM - Part 2: Using Map & Compass (2 hour field session at Riverfront Park)
Sun. 2/25
1:00 PM - Part 3: Using GPS (3 hour lecture at Loucks Auditorium)
4:00 PM - Part 3: Using GPS (2 hour field session at Riverfront Park)

Rules
1. In case of accident, illness or other incapacity, the participant must pay for his/her own medical/evacuation expense, whether or not authorized by him/her.
2. Pets, firearms, radios (two-way radios are OK), and alcoholic beverages are not permitted on trips.

Route
No route information is available for this trip.

Check List
Clothing
  boots
  hat, warm
  jacket, rain
  pants, rain
  warm synthetic jacket

Transportation
No drivers have volunteered their vehicles. Login to the trip signup page to volunteer a vehicle.
Driving Directions
Loucks Lecture Hall is located in the Salem Public Library at 645 Liberty St SE, Salem, OR.
 
Round Trip Driving Distance:  0 miles
The suggested mileage donation is $0.00 @ 9 cents per mile.