Post date: Sep 15, 2015 2:49:36 AM
THE WEEKLY ICO UPDATER (WICOU pronounced Why-COO)
Below are organizational updates and weekly bits of fluff for your entertainment. I will try to add a weekly photo as well. Please let me know of any updates you would like added to the WICOU.
Smith River: Haya, Ansel, Kate & Nikki
Last week’s Bit of Fluff: Math Quiz, cos I’m a total Math Dork!!
1) Please provide the Pythagorean Theorem
a. a^2 + b^2 = c^2
2) If 6x+4 =10, what is x.
a. X=1
3) How many degrees in a triangle?
a. 180-degrees
4) What is the quadratic equation?
a. ax^2 + bx +c = 0 Where x represents an unknown, and a, b, and c represent known numbers such that a is not equal to 0.
b. Not to be confused with the quadratic formula: , which is used to solve for the quadratic equation.
5) What is the y-intercept of the equation y=2x-5?
a. Y-intercept = -5 or (0,-5)
Bonus:
If the first boat pod leaves chili bar at 10am paddling an average of 2 miles per hour and the 2nd boat pod leaves chili bar at 11am paddling an average of 3 miles per hour. Assuming the river current is flowing at a constant 1 mph at what time will the two pods meet up? How far down river will they be?
They will meet up at 2pm, near cable car rapid, 12 miles downriver from Chili Bar
This week’s Bit of Fluff: River Fashion Tips!
1. Everything goes with plaid.
2. The “Louder” the shorts the better.
3. Subtle headwear is a no go! Get your helmet decorated up!
4. Colorful river floaties add to any get up.
5. Hat hair is the new updo!
The Weekly Update: September 14 – September 20, 2015.
Current Updates:
1. Upcoming Trips:
a. Kinship Youth Program (Last ICO Trip of the Season): Saturday Sept 19th w/ Natasha. This Trip needs guides, please contact Natasha if you are available.
2. Boat Support for a Rogue Trip: Mike Wang is looking for some rafters to be boat support for a Stand Up Paddle (SUP) trip to the Rogue planned for late Sept. or Early Octopber. E-mail Mike Wang <mike@mikespaddle.com> for more information.
3. ICO End of year Party: Mark your Calendar for Saturday October 10th 4pm to 8pm. Please RSVP via the E-vite link here: http://evite.me/fUxK1HDqVa
4. September River Mtg: Was awesome! Keep your eyes peeled for the mtg minutes and follow up e-mail topics.
5. Diversity Equity and Inclusion Discussion Update: Mtg to be held Monday Sept. 21st. Location TBD. Jackie sent out a great e-mail (on Sept. 2nd) to the ICORafting list requesting people provide feedback on what dates in September would work for Activities and discussions to help understand meaning of words like: Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Intersectionality, Micro-aggressions, Trigger, Culture, Allyship, Race, Racism, Cisgender, LGBTQQIA and more.. If you are interested please respond to Jackie’s e-mail or contact her directly if you can no longer find the e-mail.
6. Happy Birthday this week:
a. Please wish a happy birthday to: Delton Johnson and Kristie Spadoni
b. Please let me know your birthday so I may add it to the WICOU.
Older Updates:
1. Outreach Coordinator Needed:
a. Anthony Scott, who has fearlessly done our outreach and calendaring of late has decided to step down from this role. Thank you Anthony for all you have done and do for ICO Rafting. In his absence a new Outreach Coordinator is needed. The Outreach Coordinator’s job currently: Send applications to partner agencies, both existing and new agencies suggested by ICO volunteers, receive/review the applications, set up a calendar meeting with the trip leaders, send out response letters to all partner agencies who applied. The position can also be expanded to work with the agencies more. Additional support can be solicited from other volunteers.
b. Please contact Kate Starr and/or Anthony Scott if you have any questions or are interested in taking on this job.
2. Veteran Trip: ETC has stepped up to fill the void and the 1st Veteran trip a group of 8 homeless veterans, accompanied by the Cal AWE Study, took place last Sunday (8/16/15).
Until Next Week.
Kate