This is my annual report of the status of the Western PA Orienteering Club. A lot has happened with club in the past year.  I am going to list the highlights (I hope I don't miss anything).

The club had 37 members in 2007, including three Family members.  We had 7 people not renew their membership from 2006; but 8 new members joined.  We already have 12 new members for 2008; however, we are seeing the departure of five of our regular members to other parts of the country.

The club sponsored 9 events in 2007, including our first Bike-O as part of the Boyce Park meet, our first Street-O event in Beaver and our first String-O event as part of the Hartwood Acres meet.  We had a combined total of 357 starts at these events, including breaking our record for starts at a meet three times.

In additiion to club meets, the club has been involved in multiple other activities.  In February, we presented a class to Women in the Outdoors in Ligonier.  In April, we became a participant in the Little Troll program to encourage young children to orienteer.  In May, we provided information about the club at the Venture Outdoors Festival.  In August, WPOC joined the Indiana County Tourist Bureau to better advertise the club's activities.  In October, we made a presentation to the IUP Computer Science Club on orienteering.  In  November, we provided information about the club at the University of Scouting.  We have provided specialized maps to Stackhouse Park and the Army Reserve for use in their activities.  We consulted with DCNR on the making of a permanent orienteering course at Whipple Dam State Park.  And we are beginning to consult with Camp Odyssey on the use of their camp for orienteering.

I have atttached a small file showing our finances for the year.  If there are any questions about it, please ask.  I tried to make it as simple as possible and still be accurate.

All in all, I think the club is doing quite well; and I think, if we can develop a couple more maps of areas near Pittsburgh, we will do even better. One of those is in the works - look for a meet at Deer Lakes Park by the end of 2008.  Have a Happy New Year.

Financial info is not included here.