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Annual Meeting
April 20 @ 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
The Buffalo Orienteering Club Annual Meeting is scheduled for Saturday, April 20 at Stohrer’s Lodge in Emery Park. All club members and 2023 map hike participants are invited to attend and are encouraged to bring a guest or two who would like to learn more about orienteering and the club.
We will begin at noon with lunch. Hot dogs and veggie burgers are provided. We ask that you bring a side dish, snack or dessert to share. Bring your own beverage of your choice.
Following lunch, the meeting will last about 30 minutes and include:
- Welcome & President’s report
- Treasurer’s report
- 2023 Map Hikes finishers recognition & prize drawing
- 2024/2025 Board & Officers election
- Upcoming meet schedule review and volunteer needs
All 2023 Map Hike finishers will be entered into a drawing to receive one of two $25 gift cards from Gear For Adventure. (One entry for each park card received. Must be present to win.)
After the meeting we will have the opportunity to try out the new permanent orienteering course at Emery Park. 2024 Map Hike kits will also be available for sale.
RSVP to orienteeringbuffalo@gmail.com so that we can plan for food.
We are excited for the upcoming orienteering season and look forward to seeing you at the Annual Meeting!
· Always report to the finish personnel even if you decide not to complete your course.
· Online registration is strongly suggested for all events and is the only way to guarantee that a map will be available for you. The deadline for online registration is generally the Thursday night before a weekend event. A limited number of maps will be available for registration on the day of the event.
· For safety reasons, all participants should carry a whistle.
· For forest events, leg coverings should be worn.
· Entry fees are $5 for members in good standing of any orienteering club affiliated with OUSA, COF, or IOF. Juniors (up to and including age 20), who are part of a BFLO Family Membership, participate for free. Non-members are always welcome and pay $10 (Juniors $5). Some special events may charge more, such as the Ellicottville Adventure Run.
· Non-Member children, from 0-11 years of age, do not have to pay a fee but they must be registered and their waiver must be signed by a parent. A coupon code to eliminate the fee will be noted in the online registration form. Generally, children do not receive a map when participating in a group with older people.
· Groups are welcome. A “group” is defined as 2 or more people who start together, stay together, finish together, and receive one score. Indicate you are participating in a group when you register. It is recommended that groups not exceed 4 people. If your group has more than 4 people in it, please contact the Event Director before registering. All members of a group must register and pay the appropriate fee.
· Events are held rain or shine.
· At online registration and event information, participants are asked to stay home if they are not feeling well or have tested positive for Covid. Participants are informed that their fees will be returned if they inform the registrar they are sick with a communicable illness before their arrival time.
· At all events someone will be available to provide a briefing for newcomers. When you register online please indicate that this is your first time attending an event by answering the appropriate question on the registration form.
· WAIVER POLICY: All participants must sign a waiver as a part of the online registration process. Parents must sign for their minor children.
· A limited number of compasses are available to borrow.
· Contact the Event Director if you have any other questions about an event.