MVG Outings Chair
John Calandra became the MVG Outings Chair in January, 2007. He 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. John has advanced
degrees and work experience in geology and in the fall of 2008 will begin
teaching an environmental geology course at Creighton University.
E-mail: johndcal@cox.net
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MVG Outings Leader
Bob Goetschkeshas 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
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MVG Outings Leader-in-Training
Ronda Nelson is a new leadership recruit. During the Spring of 2008 she has
been organizing and leading informal local outings while John Calandra has been
recouperating from shoulder surgery. Ronda's enthusiasm, ability to organize these
outings, concern for the environment and desire to lead earned her a spot on our
leadership roster. She is engaged in Sierra Club leadership training and will be
taking first-aid training. Ronda also earned a scholarship to the Iowa DNR's
American Wilderness Leadership School. By the end of June Ronda will be a
well-trained, certified leader so look for her outings in your e-mails and this
site's Schedule page. Welcome Ronda! E-mail: pinoakrd@msn.com
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