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Monthly General Meetings

The Los Alamos Mountaineers have a general meeting on the third Wednesday of each month. Each meeting features a presentation of general mountaineering interest, most often a slide show, given by both members and invited guests. Visitors are always welcome to attend, and may find that there is no better way to meet other local outdoor adventurers. The meeting starts at 7:30 pm with a short social gathering which always includes recent trip reports, and upcoming trip descriptions and sign-ups. Visitors are also welcome to sign-up for most of our trips. We break for several minutes, and resume at 8:00 pm for the evenings presentation. Our meetings are generally held in the Pajarito Room of Fuller Lodge. Details are available on this site and in occasional email announcements.

Monthly Board Meetings

The LAM Board of Directors normally meet on the first Wednesday of each month.  If you would like to bring something pertaining to the club to our attention, please contact any board member.  For more information contact Chris Horley or Tianshu Li (see above for contact information).

LAM Constitution and Bylaws

The "Los Alamos Mountaineer's Constitution and Bylaws" provide guidance and rules for the operation of all aspects of our club's operations. The bylaws specifically address issues such as rules for trip leaders and participants. LAM is a New Mexico, registered, non-profit corporation. We ask that all members read our constitution at least once a year.

Membership and Club Dues

Membership in the Los Alamos Mountaineers require a yearly payment of dues, and a signed waiver. Dues are $15 for an individual, or $20 for a family. Checks payable to the "Los Alamos Mountaineers", or cash, are acceptable. Pay the Treasurer, Lisa Biehl, in person, or send to: Los Alamos Mountaineers, P.O. Box 987, Los Alamos, NM 87544.

Los Alamos Mountaineers Waiver

This printable waiver is to be signed by each member of the "Los Alamos Mountaineers" as a condition of membership and participation in their activities. It is a release of liability and a waiver of rights that will be held by our club's secretary. Completed waivers can be mailed to: Los Alamos Mountaineers, P.O. Box 987, Los Alamos, NM 87544.

Speakers for Future Meetings

A presentation will earn you a free membership, and dinner at the restaurant of your choice in Los Alamos. Let an LAM board member (see above) know of your interest.

Trips, Activities, and Web Announcements

If you would like to lead a trip for the club, or have other information for the web or our email list, contact Jan Studebaker.  Please make sure waivers for participants are current and recorded by the Club prior to your trip.  In addition, the "Los Alamos Mountaineer's Trip Sign-Up Sheet" includes the trip waiver, and should be used for all club sponsored trips.

Trip Archive

All trip leaders (or designated alternates) for activities of the Los Alamos Mountaineers are requested to submit trip/activity reports for inclusion in the  Trip Archive . Private trips of club members are welcome as well. It is hoped that this archive will grow into a reference and inspiration to all. Please submit your reports in e-mail form to Jan Studebaker.

LAM Trip Policy

Club trips are cooperative adventures shared by the participants. The entire group is collectively responsible for a trip and each member is individually responsible for judging his or her ability, skill level, and safety. The trip leader may refuse to allow a participant, based on reasonable grounds, but the responsibility for judging one's qualifications and accepting the risks involved lies solely with each trip member. Trips are open only to LAM members and their guests. All participants must sign the the "Los Alamos Mountaineer's Trip Sign-Up Sheet," which includes our trip waiver. This sign-up sheet should be used for all club sponsored trips.

Trip Leader Awards

We found our trip leader awards to be a great success in 2006-2007. For the 2007-2008 season, we will again recognize the generous efforts of our leaders. Those who lead 2 overnight trips (or 1 overnight trip plus 2 day trips, or 4 day trips) in the period April 2007 through May 2008 will be awarded a 28" duffle bag with the coveted "Fearless Leader" Mountaineers logo. Up to two awards are available per leader per year.

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