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| What's going on in Wisconsin, you ask... |
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| Exciting Volunteer Opportunities with HI-WI |
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| THANK YOU to our special event sponsors- We couldn't do it without you! |
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| Would you or your company like to sponsor HI-Wisconsin? |
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Madison Hostel Open House- Sept. 16th |
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Celebrating Madison, Culture and Art!
On September 16, 2006 from 12-4 pm, the Madison Hostel will host a community-wide open house and celebration for those who participated in the "Picture Your Summer" photo contest. Please join us for a fun afternoon and tour our spacious 31 bed hostel.
For more info, please click here. For directions to the hostel please visit the Madison Hostel website or call our front office. 608-441-0144
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Check out our new & improved website |
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A big thanks to the WI-Council's Webmaster, Colin
Introducing... Hostelling International-Wisconsin's new website.
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Canoe with HI-Wisconsin |
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Join us for the last adventures of Summer 2006!
September 9, Saturday, Lower Fox River Day Trip as the wrap-up on our five-segment exploration of the Fox River. BYO Lunch. Leader: Gary Johncox at 262-534-2131. Followed on Sunday by a Bluegrass music festival at East Troy.
September 13, Wednesday, Final Twilight Milwaukee River Paddle at Lincoln Park. Leader: Bill Ross at 414-332-1889.
September 16-17, Weekend, Wisconsin River Sandbar Camping Trip as a farewell to summer after the tourist’s traffic abates on one of the most scenic sections of the Wisconsin River. Group meals. Leader: Bill Ross at 414-332-1889.
September 23, Saturday, Rock River Day Trip from Johnson Creek to Jefferson. BYO Lunch. Leader: Mike Craig at 414-354-0047.
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Volunteer with us! |
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We're looking for well-traveled folks to co-facilitate World Travel 101 Seminars
World Travel 101 is a fun "intro to traveling" workshop that HI-Wisconsin offers to the community on a monthly basis. We are currently looking for worldly volunteers to help us with this program. Topics covered include:
- HI-USA
- Accommodations
- Travel Documents
- Packing for Travel
- Safety
- Responsible Travel/Intercultural Education
- Travel Resources
See the "Volunteer" links on the left to explore other volunteer opportunities. If you are interested: * Call Tina at 608.441.0030 * Email tina_madisonhostel@yahoo.com * Stop by the Madison Hostel at 141 S. Butler Street
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HI-Wisconsin Staff Additions |
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Executive Director, Program Director, & Madison Hostel Manager hired to help move HI-Wisconsin forward.
As Executive Director, Mike Krause is looking forward to expanding cultural programs and making HI-Wisconsin a primary travel resource in Wisconsin.
Tina Hanke will be in charge of HI-Wisconsin's educational programming and volunteer recruitment.
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Hostel of the Month |
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HI-Midpines, Yosemite Bug Rustic Mountain Resort
The hostel is just 25 miles from spectacular Yosemite Valley on 50 forested hillside acres with trails and swimming. In addition to local hiking and skiing in Yosemite, the hostel offers value Park sightseeing and hike tours, bike & swim tours, snowshoe & skate tours, nature & cultural walks, climbing classes, fly fishing classes, free weekend music events and seasonal camping and backcountry tours.
The Bug Bus offers two day two night tours ($140) from San Francisco three times weekly including hostel stay, lunches, biking or snowshoeing, hikes and sightseeing in Yosemite and local area. Call toll free: 1-866-826-7108 or click here for more information.
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