Last Wednesday of Every Month except July

7:00 p.m.

Yakima Area Arboretum, 1401 Arboretum Drive, Yakima

The Cascadians have monthly General Meetings open to all members and guests on the last Wednesday of every month except for July, in which the Annual Potluck Picnic is held instead.  There is a featured program with guest or member speakers at every meeting except the December meeting, in which the Annual Member Slideshow is held instead.  A brief business meeting follows the program, and refreshments are served at the end of the meeting.  The General Meetings are a great way for people interested in joining the club to see what it is all about, and New Member Orientation and New Leader Orientation meetings held prior to the General Meetings are a great way for new members to learn how to participate in the club events and activities and to eventually lead their own hikes. 

NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION is 6:00-7:00 p.m. before General Meetings most months.  Once a quarter it is replaced with the New Leader Orientation class (see below).  Check the online Calendar each month to see meeting is being offered.

Leader: Dan Fortier (509-952-5900). This is a time set aside to welcome new members to the club, provide information about Cascadians, and answer any questions that new members may have.

NEW LEADER ORIENTATION is 6:00-7:00 p.m. before General Meetings once a quarter.   Check the online Calendar each month to see if it is being offered.

Leader: Betsy Martin (509-949-3985). This is an orientation class for new hike leaders and is required prior to leading a club hike for the first time.  It is essentially a review and discussion of the Trip Leader Guidelines.