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Safety Preparedness: On the Trail and at Home (A Potluck & Presentation)

  • Start date: 05/30/2025

  • Start time: 6:00 PM

  • End date: 05/30/2025

  • End time: 8:30 PM

Description:

John Miller is familiar with the saying, “It will never happen to me.” As a past member of Eugene Mountain Rescue and with 21 years as Search and Rescue Coordinator with Lane County Sheriff’s Office, he has a good amount of experience in dealing with unexpected scenarios.

John is the current chair of the Obsidian Safety Committee and an avid outdoors person. He will present an interactive, fast-paced show-and-tell session, review items we should carry during our hikes, and discuss best uses. He will share some interesting stories and also cover a bit about home safety and how our changing climate may affect our home emergency preparedness. So, whether your pack is already set up for any emergency, you’re just not sure what you need to carry, or you want to beef up your safety preparations at home for you and your family, this presentation will be informative for all.

  • Event Leader: Ane McKee

  • Event Leader Phone: 541-554-1364

  • Event Leader Email: ane.mckee@gmail.com

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  • Event category: Entertainment

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  • Departure Location: Obsidian Lodge

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  • Season: 2025

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  • Event Status: Passed

  • Supplies and Equipment Required: Bring a potluck dish to share (a main dish, casserole, salad, bread, dessert), but please DO NOT bring serving utensils. DO bring your own personal plate, eating utensils and cup or mug - all of which you will take home to wash. You may bring a non-alcoholic beverage. Decaf coffee, tea and hot chocolate will be provided. - We have a section for Vegetarian Main dishes. We also provide labels to indicate vegan dishes or those with food-related allergies. Please use the labels or bring your own small label of ingredients. Since salads may or may not contain meat, please label it if it does.

  • participant prerequisites: You do not need to be an Obsidians member to attend. No sign-up is necessary to attend Potlucks & Presentations. If you want to attend only the presentation, please arrive at the Obsidians Lodge just before 7:30 PM.

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  • Committee: Entertainment

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