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February 3-4 - Mobile Skills Crew Winter Rendezvous, Central Wisconsin Environmental Station, Amherst Junction, WI
(Click
here for a printable copy of the Winter Rendezvous Registration Form)
Voulez-vous Rendezvous?
Hey Boys and Girls, Skillers and Skillets! It?s that time of year. The
holidays are over, the winter doldrums are kicking in and you?re missing
your MSC buddies. We?ve got the cure for all that????
When: Sat. Feb. 3rd ? Sun Feb. 4th
Where:
Central Wisconsin Environmental Station, Walker Lodge
10186
County MM, Amherst Junction, WI
Please use the second driveway for visitors and buses. Follow the
yellow & black IAT EVENT signs.
Who to
contact:
Barbara Woodhouse,
bjwoodhouse1@yahoo.com, or, leave a message at 608-217-2082
What to bring:
 | Outdoor wear and equipment (cross country skis, snow shoes and/or hiking boots depending upon snow cover) |
| Bedding |
| Towel and toiletries |
| This year we will take advantage of the Station?s food service. Vegetarian options will be available. Beer, soda, and snacks are provided. |
Agenda:
Saturday, February
3
11:00
Lodge open for Check in
12:00
Lunch
1:30-4:30 Ski/Hike/Snowshoe
5:30-6:30 Dinner
6:30
? 8:00 The year in review/Previews of the upcoming MSC season and sign-up.
8:00
- ??? Dubious Awards / Official Nicknaming etc. Relax around the
fireplace, howl at the moon, play games, sample a beverage or 2
Sunday, February 4
7:30
Breakfast
Check out by 10:00
Winter Rendezvous Registration Form
Please Respond by
Wed. Jan. 11th
Name:
____________________
Address:
___________________
Phone Number:
____________
E-mail:
___________________
Emergency
Contact (name and phone number): _____________________________
Please list any
additional people who will be coming with you:
________________________________________________
Day only
$12.00/person x ___ people = _____
Day plus
overnight $22.00/person x ___ people = _____
Lunch Saturday
$6.50/person x __ people = _____
Dinner Saturday
$7.50/person x ___ people = _____
Breakfast
Sunday $5.50/person x ___ people = _____
Total
= _____ (pay at the door)
Would you like
vegetarian meals? _____
Would you like
time on the agenda to make a presentation, deliver a speech, sing a song
or otherwise embarrass yourself or your colleagues? _____
Please e-mail
your reservation to:
Barbara
Woodhouse
or leave a
message at 608-217-2082
About our accommodations:
The CWES is a 300-acre teaching and learning center located 17 miles east
of Stevens Point on glacial Sunset Lake. Since 1975, it has been an
integral part of the University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point College of
Natural Resources program and is staffed by professional natural resource
and environmental educators. There is a network of trails on the CWES
grounds and access to the Ice Age Trail just down the road. The Iola Ski
Hill is just 4 miles away. Skunk/Foster Lakes SNA and IAT section is
nearby.
We will be staying
in the Walker Lodge. The lodge has two bay areas with 22 bunks per side
and a shower/restroom facility. Each bay is divided into 3 pods to give a
little more privacy. There is a large common room with log tables, chairs,
benches and a sunken fireplace. A small microwave, sink and refrigerator
are available in the kitchenette. A few cabins are also available. Each
cabin has 4 bunk beds. There is a 4 person minimum per cabin. The cabins
do not have indoor restroom facilities. A heated central bathroom and
shower building is a short walk away. Let me (Barbara) know if you would
like a cabin.
Note: Smoking is
not allowed on trails or in the lodge.
Directions:
From Stevens Point
Travel east on
Highway 10 to County Hwy SS. Turn left on to SS and follow until you come
to Hwy 161 (a stop sign) and turn left through Nelsonville. Take 161
through Nelsonville for about 3 1/2 miles to County Highway A. Turn left
(north) on A for 2 1/2 miles to MM, turn right (east) on MM for 3/4 miles.
CWES will be on your left.
From Milwaukee and
Lake Michigan
Take Highway 41
north to Oshkosh, then take Highway 110 north to Highway 10 West at
Fremont. Then take the County Hwy B exit near Amherst. Turn right on to
Hwy B. Drive to the stop sign and turn left (old Hwy 10). Travel
approximately two miles and turn right on to Hwy 161. Take 161 through
Nelsonville for about 3 1/2 miles to County Highway A. Turn left (north)
on A for 2 1/2 miles to MM and turn right (east). CWES will be on your
left 3/4 mile down.
From Madison and
Southwest
Take Highway
51[I-39] North to Stevens Point. Exit onto Highway 10 East and go east to
Amherst. Travel east on Highway 10 to County Hwy SS. Turn left on to SS
and follow until you come to Hwy 161 (a stop sign) and turn left through
Nelsonville. Take 161 through Nelsonville for about 3 1/2 miles to County
Highway A. Turn left (north) on A for 2 1/2 miles to MM, turn right (east)
on MM for 3/4 miles. CWES will be on your left.
From Green Bay
Take Highway 54
west to Waupaca or 10 west from Fox River Valley. Then take the County Hwy
B exit near Amherst. Turn right on to Hwy B. Drive to the stop sign and
turn left (old Hwy 10). Travel approximately two miles and turn right on
to Hwy 161. Take 161 through Nelsonville for about 3 1/2 miles to County
Highway A. Turn left (north) on A for 2 1/2 miles to MM and turn right
(east). CWES will be on your left 3/4 mile down.