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To celebrate NEOC's 40th Anniversary, membership benefits for 2012 include free entry to all local recreational meets (excluding special events like "A-meets" and The Traverse).
Beginning in January 2012, NEOC will mail Member Cards to new members, renewing members, and members who are currently "paid-up" through 2012.
Show your Member Card at the event registration table and run for free.
Details and links to membership forms are here.
by Peter Amram
iPhone contains an internal digital compass located in the upper-right corner of iPhone. The accuracy of digital compass headings may be negatively affected by magnetic or other environmental interference, including interference caused by the close proximity of the magnets contained in the iPhone earbuds. Never rely solely on the digital compass for determining direction. Compare the information provided on iPhone to your surroundings and defer to posted signs to resolve any discrepancies. Do not use location-based applications while performing activities that require your full attention.
Details will be e-mailed to all NEOC members. See the event information.
Brian MacQuarrie from the Boston Globe was at the Needham Town Forest meet. Read his article, Finding their way just for fun.
Once in the woods, however, the sport becomes a compelling mix of brainpower, fitness, decision-making, and a chance to appreciate nature all at the same time - if there is time, that is.
Photos from the article are here.
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NPR's Only a Game will broadcast a piece on Orienteering, this Saturday (Nov. 19) at 7 A.M. and 7 P.M. on WBUR (90.9 FM). It will feature interviews of competitors at CSU's recent A-Meet in Lynn Woods. The show is streamed live on WBUR.org.
An archived copy of the broadcast, with photos, is here.
Bring your ideas for improvement and offers to help to a Board member or Meet Director.
NEOC reimburses expenses, but the time and energy come from people who love orienteering!
NEOC is an all-volunteer organization.