Hiking, Snorkeling And Exploring St. John USVI National Park
Pam Madigan/Carl Lohmann
3/11 through 3/20/05
APPLICATION TO LEAD AN AMC MAJOR EXCURSION
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(Forms and General Information: http://snebulos.mit.edu/orgs/amc/ )
1. SUMMARY INFORMATION
A) Trip Title:
Hiking, Snorkeling And Exploring St. John USVI National Park
B)
C)
D)
E)
Pam Madigan
Carl Lohmann
3/11 through 3/20/05
Hiking and snorkeling
Leader:
Co-Leader(s):
Dates:
Type of Trip:
F) Participants: (not counting leaders) Minimum: 20
Total # of days:
10
Maximum: 35
G) Advertised Cost: $1515.00 includes air from Boston , NY or Philadelphia. Other departure
points available (call for details and costs).
2. TRIP DETAILS
A) Brief outline of trip and trip activities.
Daily hikes and/or snorkel trips are planned daily through the National Park waters and
grounds. An optional day trip to the British Virgin Islands will be offered.
B) Permits: Does the trip require special permits (required on all U.S. federal lands
No
C) Equipment: Does the trip require special/technical equipment?
No
D) Educational Aspect:
There will be several planned day hikes through the National Park. Three of the outings are to
be led by Park Rangers: the Reef Bay Trail, the Leinster Bay Water’s Edge Walk and Brown Bay.
There will also be evening slide presentations by the Park Rangers on the flora and fauna on St.
John. A visit is planned to the historic Annaberg Sugar Mill ruins. There will be snorkel trips to a
number of areas so trip participants have an opportunity to see a wide variety of fish and coral.
E) Outfitters: Will this trip require an outfitter?
No
Name:
Safety record:
Liability insurance:
Emergency response:
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3/11 through 3/20/05
3. LEADER INFORMATION
A) Contact Information:
Leader:
Pam Madigan
12 School Street
Medfield, MA 02052
(home) 508-359-6521
(work) 617-680-3393
(e-mail) PMadigan@att.net
Co-Leader:
Carl Lohmann
8414 Crown Place
Alexandria, VA 22308
(home) 703-799-7996
(work)
(e-mail) c-jlohmann@erols.com
B) First Aid Training
To lead a Major Excursion, you must have current CPR and Wilderness First Aid (WFA) or
its equivalent at the time of your trip.
Leader:
CPR: 11/2005
WFA: 10/5/2005
Other: <Describe course; expiration date>
Co-Leader:
CPR: Current
WFA: Current
Other: Curren Water Safety Instructor Certification
If CPR and/or WFA certifications will expire before your trip starts, describe your plans
for re-certification:
Current certificates are on file for both leader and co-leader with Heidi Reilly at AMC
Headquarters.
C) Leader Experience and Training
New Leaders: If you are a new leader or co-leader, you must have submitted the form
“Application to Become a Major Excursions Leader”.
Experienced Major Excursions Leaders: Please list below the last three trips you have led for
the AMC including destination, type of trip (backpacking, skiing, etc.), dates, and number of
participants. Feel free to list additional trips you have led, particularly if they demonstrate
experience related to the trip you are proposing.
1. 3/04 St. John USVI Pam Madigan Leader / Carl Lohmann Co-Leader
2. 3/03 St. John USVI Pam Madigan Leader
3. 3/01 St. John USVI Pam Madigan Co-Leader
Others: 1978-85 St. John USVI Pam Madigan Leader
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D) Scouting:
Have you or your co-leader led this trip before or traveled in the area?
Yes
My first trip to St. John was on an A.M.C. trip in 1970. I was a participant on several A.M.C.
trips until 1979 when I led my first trip to St. John. I have been to St. John over 20 times. Carl
was a Co-leader for the March 2004 trip. Jan Taylor may likely join as a 3rd leader and she
has been to St. John before as well.
E) Special Experience:
Are any special skills or experience on the part of the participants required?
No
F) Couples:
Do the Leader and Co-leader have a significant personal relationship?
No
4. RISK ASSESSMENT
Please assess the risks/hazards of your trip. Carefully consider each area of risk and how it
may affect your trip with specific potential hazards. Then, devise a plan to attempt to prevent
each hazard and to respond to it if it becomes necessary.
A) Climate/Terrain
Potential Hazards: Water safety
Hiking accidents
Response:
Written & verbal instruction will be given to participants stating they must
ALWAYS use the buddy swim system. Leader or co-leader will be present at all scheduled
snorkel trips. Proper footwear will be recommended for day hikes. Extra water and sun lotion will
be brought on all planned outings along with a first aid kit.
B) Foreign Countries
Potential Hazards: n/a
Response:
C) Transportation
Potential Hazards: Collision
Response:
Drivers will be used on a voluntary basis and given written/verbal
instruction on safety procedures. Any driver not complying will have driving privileges removed.
Insurance at rental companies will be purchased.
D) Participants
Potential Hazards: Water safety and hiking accidents
Response:
Non swimmers will need to use flotation devices. Walkie talkies will be
used on planned day trips for easy access to emergency services.
E) Other
Potential Hazards:
Response:
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3/11 through 3/20/05
5. EMERGENCY ACTION PLAN
Please describe your plans for dealing with emergencies. Please use as much detail as
possible and attach additional sheets if necessary.
A) Emergency Communication
Copies of trip participants and their emergency contact information will be distributed to
Heidi Reilly at A.M.C. prior to departure. I will have the information with me during the trip
for easy access as well. Emergencies will be documented and reported immediately to Heidi
Reilly and Stacia Zukroff.
B) Evacuation
Walkie talkies and cell phones will be used in case of a true emergency. Park Service or
Water taxi will be used as needed.
C) Medical Care
St. John has the Myrah Keating Smith Community Health Center (340-693-8900) on Center
Line Road. My co-leader or I will drive a trip participant there if needed. There is 911 service on
the island. Also, St. Thomas has a full service hospital available by water taxi.
Before you leave for you trip, you will need to provide a list of participants and their
emergency contacts in case something happens to someone in the field as well as an itinerary
with phone numbers (where available) in case something happens at home.
6. COST INFORMATION
A) What deposits are will be required from airlines, hotels, outfitters, etc. (and when):
$2000.00 to Cinnamon Bay, $300.00 to Varlack Ventures and $2000.00 to American Airlines.
Cinnamon deposit has already been made and is fully refundable up to 30 days advance of the
trip. $2000.00 deposit to American Airlines is made in June and is fully refundable if
cancellation is made within six months of initial deposit.
B) What is the latest date for you to cancel and get a full refund? :
December 15, 2004
C) What is the value of the deposit you will require of the participants?
$ 200
D) What will be your cancellation policy for the participants?
H) Cancellations prior to December 15th will be entitled to a refund on money deposited with the
AMC less a minimum administration charge of $100.00 plus the cost of air ticket if already
issued. Cancellations from December 15th to 30 days before departure will be subject to a
$200.00 charge, and within 30 days a $500.00 charge, plus any penalty assessed by the airline
for canceling an issued ticket. Most domestic airlines no longer give refunds for cancellations;
instead, they issue coupons for a future trip with an administrative charge of $75.00 and an
expiration date. Trip cancellation insurance is advised and we can send you a sample policy
on request. No refund can be granted after trip has begun.
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3/11 through 3/20/05
E) Will trip run if minimum participant count not met?
Yes
Leaders agree to pay up to 50% of their costs if necessary. Trip will be cancelled by
12/15/2004 if registrations will not cover half of leader’s costs.
7. PRIVATE TRIPS
Are you currently (up to and including the time frame of this proposed trip) leading trips that
are “private,” i.e. not sponsored by the AMC?
No
8. AMC OUTDOORS INFORMATION
Please see <http://snebulos.mit.edu/orgs/amc/info/Trip_Notice_Rules.html> for the current rules
and schedule for submitting notices for AMC Outdoors. E-mail both the long (150 words
maximum) and short form (50 word maximum) trip announcements to goeke@space.mit.edu ,
preferably in plain text format, at the same time you submit the trip application. Although the trip
notices travel a different route to the Committee, it helps to have the notices on the web site when
the trip is reviewed.
It your trip notice is somewhat preliminary at this time, that’s OK. You have plenty of
opportunity to change it before the publication deadline. If you don’t want to have the first (long)
notice appear at the normal time – see the above referenced rules – include your special request
in the body of the e-mail containing the trip notices.
After you trip is approved, please check your trip announcements as posted on the Major
Excursions web site: http://snebulos.mit.edu/orgs/amc/ ; we cut-and-paste directly from this site
to AMC Outdoors !
9. TRIP PROPOSAL AND APPROVAL PROCESS
Trips cannot come before the Major Excursions Committee for approval unless the forms are
completely filled out and received three weeks prior to MEC meetings for review. Please make
sure you have filled out all appropriate sections of this form completely. Note that the following
forms are also required to complete the application; see the Handbook section of the Major
Excursions web site for forms and instructions.

Leader Qualification information

Detailed cost information
 Medical History: Both leader and co-leader need to have a recent copy of the AMC
Confidential Medical Form on file at 5 Joy St. This form can be obtained on the Major
Excursions web site or call Heidi Reilly at 617-523-0655 x356 to receive a hard copy by mail.
 Copies of first aid certifications and medical forms should be submitted in hard copy only.
These can be faxed (marked attn: Heidi Reilly) to 617-367-8878 or mailed to the Major
Excursions, 5 Joy St. address below.
By turning in this proposal, you are agreeing to the following:
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Pam Madigan/Carl Lohmann
3/11 through 3/20/05
I have read the Major Excursions Leader Handbook and I agree to follow all policies and
procedures of the Major Excursions Committee and the Appalachian Mountain Club in
preparing for and conducting my major excursion.
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Please save and forward your electronic document in the following format:
Leader’s Last Name, Trip destination-Trip Activity (if applicable), Trip Start date.
For example: Zukroff-New-Zealand-Hiking-12-26-03.doc
Email should be sent to both of the following two addresses:
Stacia Zukroff, Major Excursions Committee Chair at <mecchair@amcboston.org>
Heidi Reilly, AMC Travel Programs Coordinator at <hreilly@amcinfo.org>
Or, if you unable to send electronically, please mail a single hard copy to:
Heidi Reilly
Appalachian Mountain Club
Five Joy Street
Boston, MA 02108
Questions? Contact Stacia Zukroff at <mecchair@amcboston.org> or 617-795-1651.
She can put you in touch with an experienced MEC mentor who can help you with trip planning.
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