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Leadership + Knowledge + Adventure

Endowment Funding Overview

December 5, 2013

Acadia Expedition

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ProposalAcadia Expedition

The ORGT Sea Kayaking program is proposing a 7-day

kayaking and hiking expedition on the coast of Maine during

May 2014.

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Expedition GoalsAcadia Expedition

• Grow leadership skills

• Build participant self-confidence

• Develop an understanding of a region with a long, rich history

• Test skills, endurance, and judgment in challenging circumstances

• Offer a unique adventure that enhances the overall Georgia Tech experience

• Build lifelong relationships and have fun

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LeadershipAcadia Expedition

Co-Leaders

•Rebecca Morrissey

•Stacie Gutowski

Mentor

•John Traendly

Quick Glance

•5 days sea kayaking on the Maine coast

•2 nights primitive camping on an offshore island in the Deer Isle Archipelago

•2 days hiking, including 5 mountain ascents in Acadia National Park

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Key LocationsAcadia Expedition

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Paddling HighlightsAcadia Expedition

• Frenchman Bay – paddle the shoreline of the four Porcupine Islands, Rum Key, the Hop and Ironbound Island

• Deer Isle Archipelago – paddle among the numerous islands in the archipelago, primitive camp for two nights and circumnavigate Isle au Haut

• Bold Coast – paddle the shoreline of Great Wass Island near the Canadian border and hike the shoreline trails

Highlights – harbor porpoises, seals, bald eagles, rock arches, sea caves and stunning cliffs

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Ascent HighlightsAcadia Expedition

• Interior mountains – ascend Penobscot, Sargent and Cedar Swamp Mountains

• Cadillac Mountain – ascend the highest peak on the island including Eagles Crag, then return via an ascent of Pemetic Mountain

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Preparation and CompetenciesAcadia Expedition

• Careful screening of applicants – interviews, paddling trip, and commitment fee

• On-water training – three trips to teach and practice strokes, rescues, towing, and surf skills

• Courses – weather, tides, charts, navigation, emergency signaling, rescue services, and incident management

• Participants must demonstrate competencies in required skills

• Leaders must demonstrate competencies in advanced skills

• Mentor and local registered Maine guide will have the highest level of skills in conditions

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Risk ManagementAcadia Expedition

• Team skills – selection and training

• Routes – within capabilities of the team

• Weather and sea state – parameters set for safe conditions, backup options if needed

• Rescues and medical emergencies – rescue training, 2 WFR’s and 1 AWFA certification, position location equipment and multiple communication capabilities

• Equipment – cold weather and safety

• Status – reported to ORGT management daily and, if necessary, when incidents occur

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BudgetAcadia Expedition

Costs

•Cost, excluding participant covered expenses: $5,933

•Participant covered expenses (assuming ground transportation chosen by all participants): $4,780

•Total expedition cost: $10,774

•Total expedition cost per participant (excluding mentor): $979

Endowment Funding Request

•Total: $6,000

•Per participant (excluding mentor): $545

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QuestionsAcadia Expedition

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