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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Greetings,<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'> The
Saint Michael’s College Wilderness Program has a number of professional
development and continuing education offerings in 2008. We are particularly
excited about the Collegiate Sea Kayak Symposium May 9<sup>th</sup> through 11<sup>th</sup>
in <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:City w:st="on">Booth Bay</st1:City>, <st1:State
w:st="on">Maine</st1:State></st1:place>. If you have questions about programs
or course offerings don’t hesitate to call or e-mail. Feel free to forward
this email to students or colleagues.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Cheers,<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Todd Wright<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 color=blue face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:blue;font-weight:bold'>SOLO
Wilderness First Responder Review<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=blue face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:blue'>Dates: March 29-30<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=blue face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:blue'>Location: Saint Michael's College<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=blue face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:blue'>Instructor/s: Eben Widlund<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=blue face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:blue'>Course Fee: $130.00 (outdoor
professionals/student instructors)<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=blue face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:blue'>Note: Does not include CPR<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'>SOLO Wilderness First Aid<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Dates: April 19-20<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Location: Saint Michael's College<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Instructor/s: Todd Wright <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Course Fee: $130.00 (outdoor professionals/student instructors)<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Note: Does not include CPR<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 color=blue face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:blue;font-weight:bold'>ACA L:3 (Basic)
Coastal Kayak Instructor-Instructor Development Workshop (IDW)<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=blue face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:blue'>Dates: April 26-27<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=blue face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:blue'>Location: <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:City
w:st="on">Westport</st1:City> <st1:State w:st="on">Mass.</st1:State></st1:place><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=blue face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:blue'>Instructors: Carl Ladd and Todd
Wright<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=blue face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:blue'>For additional information or to register
contact the Osprey Kayak <a href="mailto:cnsladd@cox.net">westport@ospreyseakayak.com</a><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 color=blue face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:blue;font-weight:bold'>Note</span></font></b><font
size=2 color=blue face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;
color:blue'>: Individuals must be members of the ACA and have paid dues to
the SEIC before the beginning of the IDW.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black;font-weight:bold'>Collegiate
Sea Kayak Seminar <o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'>With support from P&H Kayak and
Werner Paddles<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'>Dates: May 9-11<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'>Location: <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:City
w:st="on">Booth Bay</st1:City>, <st1:State w:st="on">Maine</st1:State></st1:place><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'>Coaches: John Carmody and Todd
Wright<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'>Additional Information: Contact <a
href="mailto:twright@smcvt.edu">twright@smcvt.edu</a></span></font><font
size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'> or see
attached PDF<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 color=blue face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:blue;font-weight:bold'>SOLO
Wilderness First Responder Certification<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=blue face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:blue'>Dates: May 16-23 <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=blue face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:blue'>Location: Saint Michael's College<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=blue face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:blue'>Instructors: Eben Widlund and Todd
Wright<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=blue face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:blue'>Course Fee: $525.00 (outdoor
professionals/student instructors) Includes: rustic accommodation and kitchen
access.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'>ACA Whitewater Instructor Development Workshop<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Dates: May 25-28<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Location: Saint Michael’s College (1 day) and <st1:place
w:st="on"><st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Deerfield</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceType
w:st="on">River</st1:PlaceType></st1:place>, Mass (3 days)<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Instructor: Ben Lawry<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Course Fee: $350.00<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'>Note</span></font></b><font size=2
face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>: Individuals
must be members of the ACA and have paid dues to the SEIC before the beginning of
the IDW. This course may also be used as and <b><span style='font-weight:
bold'>ICE</span></b> for those who have completed and WW IDW or as an update for
current instructors.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 color=blue face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:blue;font-weight:bold'>Sea
Kayak Guide Training<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=blue face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:blue'>This course in an intensive introduction
to the skills required to guide in open water environments; participants will
have the opportunity to assess for the ACA Level 3 Skills Award and Coastal
Kayak Trip Leader Award (ACA membership required for assessments).<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=blue face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:blue'>Dates: May 24-30<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=blue face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:blue'>Location: <st1:City w:st="on">Lake
Champlain</st1:City>, <st1:State w:st="on">Vermont</st1:State> (2 days) and <st1:place
w:st="on"><st1:City w:st="on">Booth Bay</st1:City>, <st1:State w:st="on">Maine</st1:State></st1:place>
(4 days)<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=blue face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:blue'>Instructors: Todd Wright and John
Carmody<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=blue face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:blue'>Course Fee: $395.00 includes
equipment and instruction. Does Not Include: Campground fees, meals or
ACA registration (required only for those wishing to assess for awards).<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'>ACA L:3 (Basic) Coastal Kayak Instructor/ L:4
Open Water Instructor ICE (Instructor Certification Exam)<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Dates: June 13-15<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Location: <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:City w:st="on">Westport</st1:City>
<st1:State w:st="on">Mass.</st1:State></st1:place><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Instructors: Carl Ladd and Todd Wright<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>For additional information or to register contact the Osprey
Kayak <font color=black><span style='color:black'><a
href="mailto:cnsladd@cox.net">westport@ospreyseakayak.com</a><o:p></o:p></span></font></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'>Note</span></font></b><font size=2
face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>: Individuals
must be current members of the ACA and have paid dues to the SEIC and have
completed a CK IDW.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 color=blue face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:blue;font-weight:bold'>ACA
Coastal Kayak Trip Leader Training and Assessment<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=blue face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:blue'>Dates: June 23-25<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=blue face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:blue'>Location: Saint Michael's College/Lake
Champlain<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=blue face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:blue'>Instructor: Todd Wright<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=blue face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:blue'>Course Fee: $225.00 Does not include
lodging or meals.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 color=blue face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:blue;font-weight:bold'>Note</span></font></b><font
size=2 color=blue face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;
color:blue'>: Individuals must be current members of the ACA before
assessment.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=blue face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:blue'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Cheers, <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Todd<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=1 color="#888888" face=Verdana><span
style='font-size:8.5pt;font-family:Verdana;color:#888888'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Todd A Johnstone-Wright<br>
Director of Wilderness Programs<br>
Saint Michael's College<br>
Wilderness Program 324<br>
One <st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Winooski</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceType w:st="on">Park</st1:PlaceType>
<br>
<st1:place w:st="on"><st1:City w:st="on">Colchester</st1:City>, <st1:State
w:st="on">Vermont</st1:State> <st1:PostalCode w:st="on">05439</st1:PostalCode></st1:place><br>
<a href="mailto:twright@smcvt.edu">twright@smcvt.edu</a><br>
<a href="http://www.smcvt.edu/wilderness">http://www.smcvt.edu/wilderness</a><br>
Phone: 802.654.2614<br>
Fax: 802.654.2688</span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=blue face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:blue'>Give the pupils something to do, not
something to learn; and the doing is of such a nature as to demand thinking;
learning naturally results. </span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>John Dewey</span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
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