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The Mt. St. Helens Club comprises a group of men, women and youths
with a deep interest in the outdoors, nature study and conservation.
The club was founded in 1930 and incorporated in 1936.
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Objectives
To foster and stimulate interest in hiking, skiing, backpacking,
camping and similar activities;
To create a high standard of citizenship by encouraging a spirit of
good comradeship, building health, and promoting happiness among
lovers of the outdoors;
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“We are most
comfortable and happiest when we are out in nature, walking through
the beautiful forest, on beaches, in the
spectacular mountains . . .”
-Jim Whittaker, the first American to climb Mt. Everest
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To
further the study and enhance the knowledge of plant and animal life of
the mountains, forests and waters of the Pacific Northwest by exploration
of these regions;
To preserve by personal caution and by furtherance of protective
legislation, the natural beauties of our country;
To provide activities of a recreational and social nature for the benefit
and enjoyment of the members.
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Activities
The club schedules hikes and other outings throughout the year. They
include half-day and all-day hikes, biking, weekend trips and an
occasional backpack trip.
Meetings
The fourth Tuesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at Catlin Grange, 207 Shawnee
Street, North Kelso. During the months of June/July and August,
potluck/picnics are held at 6:00 pm at Willow Grove Park, Longview,
Washington. Meetings include a potluck dinner, a business meeting
and a program.
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Membership
Any person of good character in sympathy with the objectives the Mt. St.
Helens Club may become a member.
Active membership is open to persons 18 years of age and older. The
initiation fee for a single person is $15.00. Annual dues are $25.00 per
member. Junior member-ship age 12-17 is $5.00. At age 18 junior members
may become active members without additional fees.
Membership
Requirements
Applicants must make three qualifying hikes of at least three miles each
hike within a 12-month period. An application form endorsement by two
active members, with the initiation fee and dues for the current year
shall be given to the membership chairperson.
Active members are expected to take an active part in the affairs of the
Mt. St. Helens Club, attend meetings, outings, serve on committees, etc. |
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