Help Wanted!!
David Mong will be stepping down as Chair of the chapters’ Outings committee in May 2026. We are actively seeking outing enthusiasts interested in working with our chapter to keep our outings program on track!
The role of the Outings committee includes:

- Developing a thorough knowledge of the Outdoor Leaders Guide (OLG) and other artifacts and tools provided by the club to assist leaders to organize outings (day hikes/backpacking/flatworater canoe/kayak trips, biking, x-country ski and snowshoes)
- Encourage leaders to submit trip reports and completed waivers to the club
- Write articles and ensure there is an accurate list of activities for the quarterly MHADK newsletter
- Maintain a list of possible outings leaders for fill-in and maintain communication channel for leaders
- Relay any outings-related safety issues to the chapter board and related injury reports to the club
- Provide updated signup/responsibility forms and outing ratings as they are available
- Screen prospective outing leaders and assist them with necessary certifications
Chair duties include:
- Coordinate/oversee activities of the Outings committee
- Recruit committee members to organize specific outing types
- Conduct committee meetings as needed
- Provide periodic reports to the Chapter board and participate in Chapter board meetings
Requirements are an active membership in the Mid-Hudson chapter of ADK, experience in leading outings, (preferably certified to lead but will train)
Anyone interested in working on that committee and/or chair position of same please contact David and Annette at: midhudsonadk@gmail.com.
