A record fifty-two students and seven leaders participated in the sixth edition of the Chemeketan Route Finding School. The thirteen-hour school was spread over three days and composed of three-parts: "Using Maps", "Using Map & Compass" and "Using a GPS". Students attended classroom lectures, did practice exercises in the classroom to check for understanding and best of all, put their newly learned skills into practice in field sessions at nearby Riverfront Park.
The weather was predictably wet and cold; typical Oregon February weather. Participants dressed appropriately and delt with the conditions admirably.
A special thank you to members Jeff Howell and John Coyier for assisting me on the the Saturday and Sunday before the school to lay the new carpet and vinyl in the club rooms and bathrooms. Our newly decorated Den was enjoyed by all. |