The Wisconsin Hosteller
Bringing the WORLD to Wisconsin
|
|
|
September 2006
|
|
Hostelling-Wisconsin Quick Links
|
|
|
|
|
What's going on in Wisconsin, you ask...
|
|
|
|
|
Exciting Volunteer Opportunities with HI-WI
|
|
|
|
|
THANK YOU to our special event sponsors- We couldn't do it without you!
|
|
|
|
|
Would you or your company like to sponsor HI-Wisconsin?
|
|
|
|
|
|
Madison Hostel Open House- Sept. 16th
|
|
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
|
|
Check out our new & improved website
|
|
A big thanks to the WI-Council's Webmaster, Colin
Introducing... Hostelling International-Wisconsin's
new website.
|
|
Canoe with HI-Wisconsin
|
|
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.
|
|
Volunteer with us!
|
|
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
|
|
HI-Wisconsin Staff Additions
|
|
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.
|
|
Hostel of the Month
|
|
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.
|
|
|
Hostelling International USA (registered as American
Youth Hostels, Inc.) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit
membership organization founded in 1934 to promote
international understanding of the world and its
people through hostelling. HI-USA operates a network
of nearly 80 quality hostel accommodations
throughout the United States that are inexpensive,
safe and clean.
The Wisconsin Council of Hostelling International
aims to provide information and services for
potential and current HI-USA members. Through
HI-Wisconsin, you can learn about programs such as
educational travel seminars, renew your HI
membership card, and find out about local activities
and volunteer opportunities. Volunteering with your
local HI-USA council can help you keep your
connection to travel well after you have returned home.
Sincerely,
Sherie
Wisconsin Council of Hostelling International
Phone:
608.441.0144
|
|
|
