139th Annual Summit

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December 20, 2014

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Register for AMC’s Annual Meeting on Saturday January 24th, 2015! Whether you are a long time volunteer or are interested in becoming more involved as a volunteer in 2015, the Annual Summit will have something for you!

  • What: A fun day of exciting trainings, meaningful meetings, and fun conversations.
  • When: Saturday, January 24, 2015
  • Where: Four Points by Sheraton Hotel and Conference Center in Norwood, MA
  • Cost: $30- includes lunch, program materials, and our evening Celebration Reception of drinks and heavy hor d’oeuvres.

    • We have curated a great selection of useful and interesting courses this year, so whether you want to brush up on your splinting skills, see a historical AMC film, learn about conservation tactics, or trail tools, we will have a session that interests you.

    Still not convinced? Here are just a few of the day’s sessions…

    Training for Impact: Tools and Strategies to Keep any Audience Engaged
    This is a workshop for anyone who has tried to communicate a message to a group of people, and been frustrated to see glazed eyes and disengaged minds during their talk.

    Trail Tools: Maintenance, Use and Storage
    Participants will have the opportunity to learn chainsaw maintenance, hand tool sharpening (axe, Pulaski, loppers etc) and the staff will show how to hang wooden handles.

    AMC Historical Film Fest: A Mountain Holiday
    Created by AMC’s Rock Climbing Committee in 1959, this was the first film produced by AMC. This epic saga takes viewers on a hike from AMC’s Pinkham Notch Camp to the summit of Mount Washington.

    Splinting in the Backcountry: A Refresher
    Dust off the cravats and SAM splints! This hands-on improvised splinting session will provide attendees an opportunity to work in groups to create basic lower leg and lower arm splints using items commonly found in a backpack and first aid kit.