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MVG Outings Leader/Nebraska State Outings Chair

Bob Goetschkes has been a member of the Sierra Club since 1994. He joined the Oahu Chapter while stationed in Hawaii with the U.S. Coast Guard and helped Reese Ligget and Wally Hiroka of the Outings Program by leading day hikes on the island. Bob moved to Pittsburgh in 1997 and enjoyed an outstanding Outings Program run by the legendary Bruce Sundquist and Ed Divers. Bob completed the 70 mile Laurel Highlands Hiking Trail in May of 2007. Bob moved to Omaha with his wife and children last summer and is eager to get back into leading day hikes for the Missouri Valley Chapter. He enjoys most all outdoor activities including hiking, rock climbing, sailing, mountain biking, paddling, and all winter sports. He is involved with the National Ski Patrol's Rocky Mountain Division and an aspiring Adirondack '46er. Bob teaches sixth grade for Bellevue Public Schools and is a Volunteer Naturalist at Fontenelle Forest. E-mail: bobbygoetschkes@hotmail.com
    


MVG Outings Leader

John Calandra has been involved with Sierra Club Outings since 1991 as a local outings leader in Southeast Michigan and as a National Outings leader since 2001. John has led trips in nine different states including week-long backpack and base camp trips in New York's Adirondacks, Wyoming's Wind River Range, Montana's Bitterroots Range, and California's Sierra Nevadas. John works in the computer industry but began his career as a geologist. He lives in Papillion with his wife Debbie, son Nick, and three cats. E-mail: johndcal@cox.net


MVG Outings Leader

Ronda Nelson our newest leader. Ronda's enthusiasm, ability to organize these outings, concern for the environment and desire to lead earned her a spot on our leadership roster. Ronda also earned a scholarship to the Iowa DNR's American Wilderness Leadership School. Look for her outings in your e-mails and this site's Schedule page. Welcome Ronda! E-mail: pinoakrd@msn.com