Frequently Asked Questions
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Due to COVID-19 there are some Temporary Changes:
Club Fee: $5
Events: Virtual, links to be provided
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Q: How can I join Adventure Club?
A: Check out the "Membership" tab on this website! Click here to be taken to it
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Q: Where can I pay the club fee and turn in my Membership Form?
A: You can pay the club fee of $20/semester and fill out your Membership Waiver Form together before any Official Adventure Club event at Lot G.
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Q: I cannot attend the club meetings. Can I still be a part of club?
A: Yes! You can still be a part of club. Bring your Membership Form and club Fee to our meeting spot at Lot G at the designated meeting time per event to come on an adventure with us!
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Q: What is the difference between an Official and an Unofficial Event?
A: Official vs Unofficial Events:
Official Events:
- Funded and sponsored by the club.
- Members are allowed to bring only 1 Non-member with a $25 Non-members fee.
- Discounts on certain events that cost extra.
Unofficial Events:
- NOT funded by the club
- Club provides the platform to create event. Social events are also considered unofficial.
- Club is NOT responsible for your activities in any form.
- Members are encouraged to use Facebook as a platform to create events (but must contact either a club event organizer, the Event Coordinator, or President first before creating an event on the Adventure Club Facebook Page).
- On these events, members can bring their friends or families as well who are non-members.
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Q: How often do we have events?
A: We organize events almost every weekend of the semester. Check out our Calendar here.
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Q: What is the Leadership Team?
A: The Leadership Team is a group of club leaders who work as a team to run the club. These club leaders decide, organize, and supervise club activities and events.
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Q: How can I be a part of Leadership Circle?
A: Any club member can be a part of leadership circle. We encourage all members to gain some form of leadership experience which may help in their future endeavors.
We do not have elections in our club (except for the President and Treasurer positions) but our leaders work as a team for the betterment of the club. We have several positions available such as Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Publicity Officer, Event Organizer and Club Coordinator. The details of each position is below:
President: Takes care of all club responsibilities which include organizing club leadership and general meetings, organizing, arranging and leading the outdoor field trips such as hiking, camping and others, and keeping the whole group together.
Vice President: Works directly with President and takes care of all the club responsibilities in the absence of the president. This includes organizing club leadership and general meetings; organizing, arranging and leading the outdoor trips such as hiking, camping and others and keeping the whole group together.
Club Coordinator: Take cares of the internal part of the club. He/she is responsible for developing and overseeing the club schedule and budget and ensuring that the club operates smoothly.
Secretary: Takes care of club emails and responds to them professionally. He/She also takes notes during meetings and sends them to all members.
Treasurer: Helps in depositing and taking out money from the club account on campus. He/She also helps in developing a budget for the club.
Events Organizer: Plans out events for the club. Considers following things such as location, travel time, the cost of travel, reservations, food and any special arrangements.
Publicity/Fundraising Officer: Promotes the club and its various events through social media outlets such as Facebook and Instagram. Works closely with our Treasurer while planning and seeing through fundraising events. Also responsible for reaching out and keeping in contact with our sponsors.
Inventory Chair: Keeps track of club supplies (ie: tents, sleeping bags, cooking utensils, t-shirts, etc) as well as updating list of new equipment to buy to replace old equipment.
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Q: What are the benefits of joining Leadership Circle?
A: Club Leaders get:
- Leadership & networking experience.
- A unique experience for resumes/job applications/graduate school applications.
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Q: Where can I find out about hiking trails in my area?
A: You can find hikes in your area on Every Trail website.
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Q: How can I contact Adventure Club?
A: Please feel free to contact us at [email protected] for your questions, suggestions, ideas, event feedback, sponsorship opportunities, or fundraising ideas!
A: Check out the "Membership" tab on this website! Click here to be taken to it
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Q: Where can I pay the club fee and turn in my Membership Form?
A: You can pay the club fee of $20/semester and fill out your Membership Waiver Form together before any Official Adventure Club event at Lot G.
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Q: I cannot attend the club meetings. Can I still be a part of club?
A: Yes! You can still be a part of club. Bring your Membership Form and club Fee to our meeting spot at Lot G at the designated meeting time per event to come on an adventure with us!
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Q: What is the difference between an Official and an Unofficial Event?
A: Official vs Unofficial Events:
Official Events:
- Funded and sponsored by the club.
- Members are allowed to bring only 1 Non-member with a $25 Non-members fee.
- Discounts on certain events that cost extra.
Unofficial Events:
- NOT funded by the club
- Club provides the platform to create event. Social events are also considered unofficial.
- Club is NOT responsible for your activities in any form.
- Members are encouraged to use Facebook as a platform to create events (but must contact either a club event organizer, the Event Coordinator, or President first before creating an event on the Adventure Club Facebook Page).
- On these events, members can bring their friends or families as well who are non-members.
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Q: How often do we have events?
A: We organize events almost every weekend of the semester. Check out our Calendar here.
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Q: What is the Leadership Team?
A: The Leadership Team is a group of club leaders who work as a team to run the club. These club leaders decide, organize, and supervise club activities and events.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Q: How can I be a part of Leadership Circle?
A: Any club member can be a part of leadership circle. We encourage all members to gain some form of leadership experience which may help in their future endeavors.
We do not have elections in our club (except for the President and Treasurer positions) but our leaders work as a team for the betterment of the club. We have several positions available such as Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Publicity Officer, Event Organizer and Club Coordinator. The details of each position is below:
President: Takes care of all club responsibilities which include organizing club leadership and general meetings, organizing, arranging and leading the outdoor field trips such as hiking, camping and others, and keeping the whole group together.
Vice President: Works directly with President and takes care of all the club responsibilities in the absence of the president. This includes organizing club leadership and general meetings; organizing, arranging and leading the outdoor trips such as hiking, camping and others and keeping the whole group together.
Club Coordinator: Take cares of the internal part of the club. He/she is responsible for developing and overseeing the club schedule and budget and ensuring that the club operates smoothly.
Secretary: Takes care of club emails and responds to them professionally. He/She also takes notes during meetings and sends them to all members.
Treasurer: Helps in depositing and taking out money from the club account on campus. He/She also helps in developing a budget for the club.
Events Organizer: Plans out events for the club. Considers following things such as location, travel time, the cost of travel, reservations, food and any special arrangements.
Publicity/Fundraising Officer: Promotes the club and its various events through social media outlets such as Facebook and Instagram. Works closely with our Treasurer while planning and seeing through fundraising events. Also responsible for reaching out and keeping in contact with our sponsors.
Inventory Chair: Keeps track of club supplies (ie: tents, sleeping bags, cooking utensils, t-shirts, etc) as well as updating list of new equipment to buy to replace old equipment.
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Q: What are the benefits of joining Leadership Circle?
A: Club Leaders get:
- Leadership & networking experience.
- A unique experience for resumes/job applications/graduate school applications.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Q: Where can I find out about hiking trails in my area?
A: You can find hikes in your area on Every Trail website.
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Q: How can I contact Adventure Club?
A: Please feel free to contact us at [email protected] for your questions, suggestions, ideas, event feedback, sponsorship opportunities, or fundraising ideas!