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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
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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
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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
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