Mission
The Carleton Association of Nature and Outdoor Enthusiasts (CANOE) serves the Carleton community in numerous ways. Our goals are to promote outdoor education and provide opportunities for all members of the Carleton community to enjoy nature. We believe that the enjoyment of outdoors leads to respect for nature and engenders ecological thought and concern. Practically, this includes (but is not limited to):- Organizing and running the Pre-Frosh trips for incoming freshmen.
- Maintaining CANOE house as a place for people sharing the above goals to live together.
- Organizing trips that provide opportunites for any member of the Carleton community to experience nature.
- Lending gear at no charge to interested parties to facilitate continuing outdoor exploration and enjoyment.
2009-2010 Board
If you have any questions about CANOE at all, feel free to email any member of the board and ask away.
President: Michael Knudson
He's from the mean streets of Decorah, and spent the bulk of his childhood jockeying for position among the professional pig racers of the Whippy Dip parking lot. His garb made entirely of beaver pelts that he has won with his cliff diving talents, there is no task too great or too undistributable for him. Email him if you have any general questions about CANOE or anything at all.
Vice President: Patty Dana
A member of the "Dana"sty, Patty brings the experience of many generations to the general board. Ever sure of her step, Patty's family wisdom is enhanced by her own native intelligence. At six years old, Patty demonstrated her propensity not only for fashion, but also for the sweet, sweet nectar of life. Fortunately for us, age has brought her temperance AND an idea of the appropriate use of consonants. As Kaj points out, if anyone can negotiate a hostage situation, it would be her.
Treasurer: Emily Kelly
Emily was one of those lucky few who was asked by a Nigerian prince to take a few million dollars that he had inherited from his diamond-mining grandfather. Although he took some of this back when he escaped the country, she is now in possesion of a small fortune and does not know what to do with it. Help her out by giving her receipts from your trips so everyone can be reimbursed (somewhat) from CANOE's coffers of solid gold. Email her if you have any questions about trip finances or hot investing tips.
Secretary: Ryan Noe
Possessing a certain je ne c'est quois, having half the height (all the parentheses) and greeting style reminiscent of A.A. Milne's ursine character, our secretary is full of VERVE!! His verbiage is impeccable, his adjectives imaginative (though not obscure)! Look for his language in our plentiful (oft unexpected) emails. Let him know if there is anything you would like to be included in the weekly emails to the outdoor enthusiasts of Carleton.
Gear Manager: Annie Boucher
Even though she has been recruited by the Metropolitan Opera on the merits of her laugh, she has magnanimously agreed to spend the year managing gear for our illustrious organization. Beware that a fight with Annie will end with you huddled tentless in the rain, and a bloody imprint of a griffin on your FACE! Email Annie if you would like to rent gear from CANOE.
Gear Manager: Kaj Snow
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Food Manager: Jesse Rothman
Before coming to Carleton, Jesse took three years off to roam the world and live on the streets in every continent. Eventually he was captured and forced into labour as a chef. He was promplty released, however, when his cooking was deemed to delicious for prisoners. We have since recruited him to manage food for CANOE trips. Contact Jesse with food requests.
Climbing Czar: Julian Wyss
Julian is powerful and versatile. Ideal for medium-duty, occasional, or seasonal use, he provides a 21-inch cutting width, 1.5- to 3.5-inch cutting height, six cutting height increments, and single-lever height adjustment. His 21-inch steel deck and easy-starting, high-spec 6.9-gross-torque Honda GCV160 engine ensure smooth, efficient operation and give you the versatility to change technique based on conditions or personal preference.
Meetings Ogre: Matt Hart
Whether belting out lyrics to a star wars take off of American Pie, telling stories of past adventures, or bringing new found delicacies of the s'more-taco "s'maco" type, Matt Hart is a true Ogre of all things socially CANOE. If you see s'mores, Matt bought the marshmallows (or should have).
Pro Deals: Lilly Betke-Brunswick
Imagine her disappointment, dear reader, when after a day of hiking, she lays her beleaguered head upon her pillow, hoping for rest, and feels only the cold caress of the rocky ground. Her spirits lift as she writes to Thermarest, demanding a new pad. Her letter-writing skills will save you from similar misfortune, and maybe get you a free pencil or box of macaroni.
Web Condor / Monkey / Panda: Chris Wilen
Whether he be wooing you with masculine wiles on the dance floor, wolfing a dangling donut, or wowing you with his fiery acrobatics, Señor Wilen, keeps you entertained and keeps you afloat aboard the boat of knowledge on the CANOE website, although these powers have been known to be libaciously laundered.
Publicity: Sophie Hines
General Board: Adrienne Wilber
Spending much of her past navigating a boat off Alaska, Adrienne now applies her pirate skills to hug and snuggle people to death or bake delicious vitals for the crew.
General Board: Reid McMurry
General Board: Kristin Dooley
General Board: Michael Mandelkorn
Beware of Mandelkorn, often disguised as an old man. Caught unaware, he may lead you on some wild and fun, colorful adventure/trip.