Hunting Warnings

As we plan for the next few months, we are heading into hunting season, which affects NJ State Parks and various Wildlife Management Areas (WMA), though not all of them.  Here's the website to check:   https://dep.nj.gov/njfw/hunting/  and  https://www.njhiking.com/hiking-nj-during-hunting-season/

I find the information on those websites confusing and welcome any input on this. 

Hunting is legal all around the state, beginning October, different weeks and locations for different game. I'm pretty sure there's no hunting at Batsto Village, but there is at Franklin Parker & Brendan Byrne.

Per Tim Donaghy : Archery season officially starts 10/4/25 till 10/31/25.Then there is muzzle loader, youth days etc. Even though the hikes are like a freight train going through the woods lol, hikers should wear orange or bright clothes, hats or vests when on hikes. 

Hunting is done mostly with bow & arrow, but firearms week, which is more dangerous, is the second week in December. Stay out of the State Parks during that time. Municipal & county parks are fine as are beaches, boardwalks and Philadelphia.

Have fun and be safe! 

President's Message

Joe Fabian

President@ocsj.org

Folks,

       We should be getting excited about the upcoming elections both the NJ gubernatorial election in November and the OCSJ election this month. I personally get excited about elections including school board elections, fire commissioner elections, primary elections and general elections. Some people claim Mark Twain a favorite American author of mine said “If voting made any difference, they wouldn’t let us do it.”  Wrong. Mark Twain never said it. The statement has been attributed to an anarchist. Also, elections and democracy does make a difference. The only OCSJ election being contested is for the president with all the other elected positions being unopposed. Not the less, I am sure even our presenting serving board members standing for election would appreciate receiving large vote totals by membership. Positive feedback is always appreciated.

        FDR was also misattributed to saying the presidency was a “great job.” He never said that either. But I will say being president of the OCSJ is a great job. We have fine people serving in the club in leadership positions and encouraging civil engagement for others. Our treasurer Mark Liable is a retired CPA. He is doing a great job paying our bills and helping to preserve our tax-exempt status. He and his energetic wife did a spectacular job running our picnic at Pakim Pond. However, I will not however give them credit for the fine fall weather the attendees enjoyed that day. Ro Mason our membership secretary who, while not required, updates our membership daily. Moreover, she runs almost a full-time job our trail maintenance section a group of volunteers weed whacking, trimming, cutting and repairing fire damage to our local trials all much appreciated by the NJ State Park staff.  Vickie Gordon serves as our recording secretary and could have been a court reporter. She also volunteers as a trail maintenance crew member. She is a skilled and knowledgeable kayaker. Mark Silverstein, a newcomer,  but not to the club is running unopposed for vice president. He is the retired superintendent of school for Glassboro and a levelheaded fellow with lots of organizational and management experience. Thanks for stepping up Mark.

       I have had the wonderful opportunity to help select and groom some of these board members who serve as a framework to keep our club running smoothly. Let me not forget Mike Baker, a former club president, who along with Markie Kaczorowski, keeps our various internet and software platforms running smoothly. Believe me, I am not the guy to call for a fix when MeetUp goes down.  Mike Baker with the help of Fran Horn and Barbara Berman has devoted many hours to setting up our upcoming remote and in person election. If I missed any of our countless club volunteers who feel they were intentionally omitted, I apologize. Oh. I was a bit disappointed that Chistine Dennler did not cook her delicious lentil soup for our annual picnic. However, she tirelessly worked that day as a food server at the picnic with her gang of helpers.   

        I conclude by requesting all our members participate by voting in our club election.                                                                                                                           Joe Fabian

Vice President's Message

Barbara Berman

vp@ocsj.org

Fall is finally here, and besides it being a beautiful time of the year to enjoy the outdoors, it is also important to note that our club’s annual elections are taking place for the Executive Officers only. For those of you who don’t know, OCSJ has a board comprised of the Executive Officers (President, Vice-President, Membership Secretary, Corresponding Secretary, and Treasurer), Activity Chairs (hiking, biking, paddling, cross-country skiing, camping/backpacking, and trail maintenance), and Trustees.  The Executive Officers you vote for are the ones who will guide our club for 2026, along with the Activity Chairs and Trustees. You should have received the email that went out a couple of weeks ago indicating who the candidates are. According to our by-laws, every member may vote. There are going to be 2 ways to vote – either electronically or in-person. The account owner, the member whose email is in our database, is the one who can vote electronically. If you are part of a family membership, all family members can come to our in-person meeting on 10/09/25 between 6:00 PM and 8:00 PM at Pinelands Preservation Alliance (PPA), 17 Pemberton Road, Southampton NJ 08088. Please take this opportunity to cast your ballot.

CROSS COUNTRY SKIING/SNOWSHOEING NEWS

Cross Country Ski Chair

  Barbara Brandt

Time to plan for winter fun.  This year we have scheduled 3 xc ski/snowshoe trips with something for everybody.  The first two are in North Conway, NH and Stowe, VT, - New England towns well known for their charm and winter sports.  The third is in Boonville, NY, -a less well known area of NY State which has the advantage of being closer and near guaranteed snow.  Check out the details and sign up for a trip here: https://ocsj.org/X/C-SKIING-SCHEDULE.   Newbies are welcome.  Rentals and instruction available on all trips.

1. White Mountains of New Hampshire.  January 19-25

2. Stowe Vermont.  January 25-30

3. Boonville New York.  February 21-25

Unfortunately, it is impossible to schedule closer trips due to the fickle snowfall in NJ. We will try to post last minute, nearby “pop up” trips if snow strikes. If you are looking for people to ski with you might want to organize a pop up trip when snow does hit.  If so, you must contact me ahead of time so I can make you an xc leader with permission to post on MeetUp.  This is not a commitment to lead a trip,- just making it possible if you decide to at the last  minute. 

TRAIL MAINTENANCE NEWS

Trail Maintenance Representative

Ro Mason

The OCSJ trail crew is still on summer hiatus but we answered the call for assistance when asked by the NJ State Park staff. We laid down stone dust to improve a trailhead at Rancocas State Park and painted guardrails at Apple Pie Hill in Wharton State Forest. We also added steps on the Batona Trail at the bottom of the Hill.

The official start of trail work is October 7.

FYI - the OCSJ will be represented at the Batsto Living on Sunday, October 19.

Stop by our table and say Hi.

ACTIVITY CHAIR

Frank Pearce

Hiking - Becky Strickland

Paddling - Frank Pearce

Cycling - Larry Caniglia

Backpacking - Kevin Drevik

Cross Country Skiing - Barbara Brant

                              Ticks

             DON’T DEPEND ON COLD TO KILL TICKS

Deer Ticks can remain active even when temperatures are just above freezing around 40 F) Prolonged exposure to extreme cold  (-2 to 14 F) may cause their   death.

8 Types of Ticks Found In New Jersey!  

The following are the top three to avoid-Random order.

1-Lone Star Tick It prefers dry forested areas with shrub undergrowth along rivers or streams near animal resting sites. It can transmit many diseases such as Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, it can transmit Alpha-gal, which is a meat allergy. The tick transmits the allergy while feeding on the person, which causes the person to have a delayed response after eating meat or meat products, which causes anaphylaxis.

 2-American Dog Tick (Wood Tick)

It prefers dogs as host. The American Dog Tick has been known to transmit Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever to humans,

 3-Eastern Blacklegged Tick “Deer Tick”It is the primary Lyme Disease carrier in New Jersey. 

They are extremely slow feeders and usually feed for three to five days at a time. If a tick is infected with a disease, on average, it takes 24-48 hours before it transmits the disease to the host. But it has been shown to only be 16 hours in some cases. So, the bottom line is that the longer the tick is attached and feeds, the greater the likelihood of transmitting a disease.

 4-Rabbit Tick The disease transmission to humans is rare.

 5-The Winter Tick They rarely bite and do not feed on humans.

 6-Groundhog Tick is mostly found around dens. Luckily, they rarely feed on humans.

 7-Longhorned Tick. This species can also transmit human diseases such as Lyme Spirochetes, Rickettsiae, Russian Spring-summer Encephalitis, Powassan Virus, Tick-borne Encephalitis Virus, Japanese Spotted Fever, and severe fever with Thrombocytopenia Syndrome

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Brown Dog Tick

The Brown Dog Tick is considered the most widespread tick species in New Jersey! But luckily, it does not typically bite humans. However, when they do, they have been known to transmit the bacterium that causes Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever.

HIKING NEWS

Hiking Chair

Becky Strickland

If you have questions about becoming an activity leader, get in touch with the chair for that area.  We provide training and support, and there's no 'minimum requirement' of events to lead. You can do one per year, one per week, or anything in between.  Here are the contacts-

Hiking - Becky Strickland

Paddling - Frank Pearce

Cycling - Larry Caniglia

Backpacking - Kevin Drevik

Cross Country Skiing - Barbara Brant

For those new to hiking (and even for experienced hikers), it can be difficult to determine what hike is appropriate.  Most hike descriptions include the pace, length and description of terrain. If that isn't clear, contact the leader through the comments section of the Meetup invitation.

Hiking is different from using a treadmill. Three miles, or an hour on a treadmill, is much easier than the same distance or time on the trail. Trails usually involve water, foot bridges, changes in elevation, roots, rocks, as well as wind, drizzle, heat and other challenges that are more tiring (more interesting!) than a treadmill.  

Matching your ability to a specific hike will make for a more enjoyable experience. A hike that is slower than you expect is doable, a hike that is faster can be frustrating and exhausting (as I"ve found out the hard way!)  

Distance is another factor. If you want to do longer hikes, increase distance gradually.  I recommend this knowing it may be a challenge to find the exact hike you want, that is a reasonable distance from your home. Each of our volunteer leaders schedules the hikes they want to do, at the time that is convenient for them, and there is no overall plan. Leading hikes is harder than our amazing leaders make it look.

CYCLING NEWS

Cycling Chair 

Larry Caniglia

As the weather begins to cool off and the days grow shorter we are coming to the end of this year’s main riding season. Of course there is still plenty of time and good weather left to get out and enjoy our group riding experiences both on the roads and on the trails. This past season we have seen a really strong uptick in rides offered and riders participating in our club events. Unfortunately some of our riders experienced road accidents with several injuries requiring medical intervention. Several of our club bike leaders have asked me to address some safety issues in the hopes that accidents like the ones that occurred this past summer and early fall will not happen in the future. This month’s article is dedicated to understanding the concept of keeping a safe riding distance between yourself and other riders on your group ride. When riding in a group, maintaining a safe distance between bicycles is key to ensuring everyone’s safety and enjoyment. Proper spacing helps prevent collisions, gives riders enough reaction time, and creates a comfortable riding environment for all.

**Why Keep Distance?** Bicycles don’t come with airbags or seat belts. A sudden stop or swerve by the rider ahead can cause crashes if you’re following too closely. Keeping enough space allows you to react safely to obstacles, road conditions, or unexpected movements

.**Recommended Spacing** A good rule of thumb is to keep at least a one-second gap between you and the cyclist in front. This means when the rider ahead passes a fixed point, you should count “one thousand one” before you pass the same point. Increase this distance in poor weather, on rough terrain, or when descending steep hills

.**Group Riding Tips** - Ride predictably: Signal your intentions clearly to avoid sudden moves. - Communicate hazards: Use hand signals or call out obstacles to warn those behind you. - Stay aware: Keep an eye not just on the rider ahead but on the entire group to anticipate sudden changes.Maintaining safe distances isn’t just about personal safety—it helps keep the entire group riding smoothly and safely. Let’s all pledge to ride responsibly, respect each other’s space, and enjoy the ride.Next month we will take a look at some other biking hazards such as playing music on a group ride and riding two or more abreast.

KAYAKING/CANOEING NEWS

Kayaking/Canoeing Chair

Frank Pearce

Where to store your hard-shell kayak: Keeping it indoors offers the best protection, but that's not always practical. Outdoors is suitable, so long as the boat is protected from sun and weather.

Indoor Storage

Choose a Suitable Location: The best place to store your kayak is indoors using a Rack or  Hoist to prevent  deformation. 

Never hang the boat by Always clean your kayak before storing to prevent mold and mildew.the grab loops. 

Where to store your hard-shell kayak: Keeping it indoors offers the best protection, but that's not always practical. Outdoors is suitable, so long as the boat is protected from sun and weather.

Indoor Storage

Choose a Suitable Location: The best place to store your kayak is indoors using a Rack or  Hoist to prevent  deformation. 

Never hang the boat by the grab loops. 

Always clean your kayak before storing to prevent mold and mildew.

Outdoor Storage

Find a Covered Area: If indoor storage isn't possible, store your kayak outdoors in a shaded area, such as under a deck or eaves, to protect it from the elements. 

If shade is limited or not available, use a weather-resistant tarp that will cover the entire hull at all times of day. Suspend the tarp above the hull rather than simply wrapping the tarp around the boat; direct contact with the hull can promote mold or fungal growth in wet environments.

A Cover is a good investment  to shield it from rain, snow, and UV rays.   Ensure the cover is breathable to prevent moisture buildup inside. 

Make sure rain and snow can't collect in or on the boat. If you're suspending a tarp above the boat, be sure the tarp won't fill up and press down on the hull, which can deform the boat.

Secure the Kayak: Use straps or locks to secure your kayak to prevent theft. Make sure it is stable and won't tip over in windy conditions. 

Don’t strap it down tightly like you would when transporting it on your car. Long-term pressure from straps can deform the body of the kayak.

 Store the kayak upside down or on its side to avoid pressure on the hull. Avoid storing it flat for long periods, as this can cause warping. 

Inspect Regularly: Check your kayak periodically for any signs of damage or wear, especially if stored outdoors. 

Remove Accessories: Take off any accessories, such as paddles or life jackets, and store them separately to keep everything organized. 

Outdoor Storage

Find a Covered Area: If indoor storage isn't possible, store your kayak outdoors in a shaded area, such as under a deck or eaves, to protect it from the elements. 

If shade is limited or not available, use a weather-resistant tarp that will cover the entire hull at all times of day. Suspend the tarp above the hull rather than simply wrapping the tarp around the boat; direct contact with the hull can promote mold or fungal growth in wet environments.

A Cover is a good investment  to shield it from rain, snow, and UV rays.   Ensure the cover is breathable to prevent moisture buildup inside. 

Make sure rain and snow can't collect in or on the boat. If you're suspending a tarp above the boat, be sure the tarp won't fill up and press down on the hull, which can deform the boat.

Secure the Kayak: Use straps or locks to secure your kayak to prevent theft. Make sure it is stable and won't tip over in windy conditions. 

Don’t strap it down tightly like you would when transporting it on your car. Long-term pressure from straps can deform the body of the kayak.

 Store the kayak upside down or on its side to avoid pressure on the hull. Avoid storing it flat for long periods, as this can cause warping. 

Inspect Regularly: Check your kayak periodically for any signs of damage or wear, especially if stored outdoors. 

Remove Accessories: Take off any accessories, such as paddles or life jackets, and store them separately to keep everything organized. 

BACKPACKING/CAMPING NEWS

Backpacking/Camping Chair

Kevin Drevik

• Backpacking and Camping continues into fall for the Outdoor Club.

  Another month of fun on the trail with the backpacking and camping folks. We've got a beginner/intermediate hike in New York scheduled for around the Bear Mountain park. Get to walk across the Bear Mtn bridge at the lowest point of the AT. In October we have another beginner and intermediate hike planned to the 501 shelter. Pay attention to meetup, as several leaders are considering other trips in the next couple of months. 

• ·         Intermediate and beginner hike to the famous 501 shelter in October

 More trips to come!

MEMBER SPOTLIGHT

Jerry Kloby 

by Vera Stek

When Jerry Kloby moved from the city in North Jersey down to a whole different world in South Jersey as a teenager, he wasn’t very happy. But decades later, Jerry is back living in Ocean County and has developed a great appreciation of nature. He shares his love of our state forests and parks as a hike leader for the Outdoor Club.

A former runner, he also participates in the Grand Mile Club and likes to maintain a healthy hiking pace in places where there are some ups and downs such as at Clayton Park or the Sourland Mountain Preserve.

Here’s his story: 

Q. Tell us about yourself.

 JERRY: I was born in Jersey City. We lived in a small house that some referred to as “old army barracks.” I had an older brother and sister. When I was young, my dad worked for the Erie Lackawanna Railroad on the docks of Jersey City. Later he went on to work for the NJ Turnpike. My mom was a directory assistance operator. If I wanted to talk to her, I would dial 411 and ask for my friend Timmy’s phone number. 

I went to Catholic school for 11 years (it seemed longer) and then was uprooted at age 16 when my dad decided to move us to Jackson, NJ. Our house wasn’t ready when the school year started so I had to live with the builder for 3 or 4 weeks until the CO was issued and my mom and dad moved down; my brother and sister were out of the house by this time.  

For the first time in my life I had to ride a school bus, and I was going to a public school. The school was decent, and the kids were alright, but mostly I just wanted to make it through my senior year and go back to my friends in Jersey City. The uprooting was a bit traumatic and probably contributed to my long-standing disdain for Ocean County -- ironic that I’d be living there again decades later. 

I have four children: two in Fargo, one in California, and one in West Orange, NJ. I don’t see them enough. 

 Q. When and why did you join the Outdoor Club? What made you join the Grand Mile Club? 

 JERRY: I had moved to Berkeley Township in 2016 for personal reasons and the affordability but, similar to my experiences at age 16, nearly all my friends were in North Jersey and I struggled to find enjoyable, meaningful activities and social connections in Ocean County. I went to Sierra Club events and open mike night at the Toms River library. 

Finally, through MeetUp, I learned about the Outdoor Club and signed up to do a hike. This was near the end of 2018. I had trouble finding the meeting spot and ended up arriving 7 minutes late and everyone was gone. I did 8 miles by myself that day. Eventually I became a regular hiker, and about four years ago I became a hike leader. My mentors were Jeff Heilbrun and Toni Pasquali, and I have been good friends with them since. 

I’ve always liked “nature” and have had a strong environmental consciousness since I was young. I think part of that comes from my dad who worked in the Civilian Conservation Corps in North Jersey in 1941. I remember once or twice being on a car ride with my dad where he pointed out trees he helped plant while in the CCC. 

Q. Do you participate in other club activities besides hiking? Is hiking something you did in your youth or did you start later in life?

JERRY: I wasn’t much of a hiker when I was young, but I did like backpacking and have done a few excellent backpacking trips and even a fair amount of ice climbing and mountaineering. I also did a lot of running, including marathons, half marathons and biathlons. I played touch football seven months a year until I was 41, and I played a lot of basketball and volleyball. 

I stopped running when I was 62 due to a combination of nerve damage in one foot and simply not having the energy that I had when I was younger. Hiking helps fill my need for exercise. But exercise is just one of the health benefits of hiking. Being out in nature is great for overall health; and socializing and making friends is invaluable. I’ve had a number a people in the group tell me that the group has been a life saver. I agree.

I resisted the 750- or 1,000-mile club for a while because I didn’t want to get into the obsession of tracking mileage like I did when I was running a lot. Nevertheless, I did join the Grand Mile club this year and I’ll make that pretty easily. So now I’m paying too much attention to my hiking pace.

Q. Do you hike year around? How do you deal with summer hiking?

 JERRY: I absolutely hike year round. I don’t mind the summer heat too much. The bugs are a nuisance but I’ve managed to avoid ticks for years by treating my clothes with permethrin (follow the directions!) and using Ben’s insect repellant. And winter can be very pretty (and no bugs!), and I am almost never cold while hiking. Ditch the cotton, folks, especially for socks and your base layer.  

Q. As a hike leader, do you have favorite places to lead hikes?

JERRY: I lead a variety of hikes for the club. One of the reasons I became a hike leader was to take people into Crossley Preserve, a 3,000-acre preserve in Berkeley Township. I hoped that getting more people familiar with Crossley would help motivate the NJ Natural Lands Trust to do more to maintain the trails and keep out the off roaders. 

Other places I like to lead include Clayton Park and Sourland Mountain, they are both good for getting in some hill work. At Clayton I occasionally do workout hikes. These are fast-paced hikes over the hills for about six miles. 

In the spring, I usually do three or four mountain laurel hikes. Wells Mills and Huber Woods (in Monmouth County) are usually very good places to see mountain laurel. And this past year, I also did a mountain laurel hike at Cedar Bridge Tavern. The longest hike I’ve led was the 14-mile Wharton Odyssey this past May. 

 Q. Any places on your bucket list?

 JERRY: I don’t travel much anymore but I was fortunate to have some exceptional overseas experiences in the past. I was an invited guest at Windsor Castle in 2003 and I presented a paper at Oxford University in 2004. I was a delegate for an international study visit to Leinefelde, Germany, a World Habitat Award winner. I met with Zapatista rebels in southern Mexico in the mid-1990s, and I climbed mountains in Peru and Ecuador.  

Q. What’s something about yourself that might surprise others to know?

 JERRY: I have a Ph.D. in Sociology from Rutgers University and was a college professor for nearly 30 years. My specialty in graduate school was political sociology and I’ve written quite a bit about economic inequality and related topics. As my teaching career evolved, I wound up teaching a lot of courses related to the Sociology of Health and Illness. I retired a bit early but went back to teaching online about a year later for the County College of Morris, and I taught as a visiting part-time lecturer at Rutgers for the 2022-23 academic year, teaching in-person classes on the Sociology of Medicine and Health Care. 

I used to have 3 Chinook dogs that I would run and hike with. I also did a fair amount of dog sledding with them, usually in Tamworth, NH. Chinooks are a rare breed of sled dog that were used on Admiral Byrd’s expeditions in Antarctica in the 1920s. In the 1960s they were listed in the Guinness Book of World Records as the world’s rarest dog breed.  

Q. Anything else you’d like to say about anything?

 JERRY: We should cherish and protect our state parks and forests. I appreciate everyone who does trail maintenance and clean ups, and wish government would devote more resources to maintaining the trails, enforcing litter and dumping regulations, and limiting off-road vehicles to reduce the damage that they do. There are many forces chipping away at our public lands or that degrade our air and water quality. We are past due for a strong environmental movement to push back against these forces. 

OFFICIAL OCSJ LOGO TSHIRTS

The Outdoor Club of South Jersey is happy to announce the availability of club T-Shirts through Print Shop Shirts. Ordering will be ongoing, submitted regularly when there is a quantity sufficient to place the order.

We have 13 different styles to choose from ranging from simple ring spun cotton shirts, moisture management/antimicrobial performance fabric, to moisture wicking to UPF sun protection. Short sleeve and long sleeve with many different colors to choose from. Choose from full back printing only, or front left breast printing only, or both front & back printing.

The ordering process from Print Shop Shirts is simple:

Go to printshopshirts.com

Click on "go to stores"

Click on the OCSJ logo

CORRESPONDING SECRETARY

Maura Mawn

Hello Corresponding Secretary!

I would like to submit a Shout Out for the September Newsletter.

Shout Out to Barbara Berman.  Shas been so much more than just OCSJ’s Vice President for the past several years — she’s been a problem-solver, an encourager, and a constant source of positive energy. Thanks, Barbara! 

                                                                                         -Janine

ANNUAL MILEAGE CLUBS

"THE OCSJ MARKET PLACE"

the place to BUY-SELL-GIVE-BORROW

https://ocsj.org/ITEMS-FOR-SALE 

Rules for  posting items for  sale

INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:

A  Description of item for sale  (Outdoor  related)

B  Asking price

C  1 or 2 pictures of items

D  Contact information- seller's name, phone# and/or email

        12’ 6” Wilderness Systems Tsunami KAYAK & GEAR   $700

Jerry Biedenbach 

From your Membership Secretary ….

OCSJ memberships are good for one year. When its time to renew you will receive three email notices to the email address you provided to the club when you joined. The renewal notices will be sent to you : 30 days before you are due to renew, 15 days before and the day your membership renewal is due. If you do not renew on your anniversary date, Wild Apricot, our membership account database server, will automatically “Lapse and Archive” you and you will be removed from the club’s meetup pages soon after.

Don’t miss out on our great club activities! Please be prompt to renew.

Please check your spam/junk folders as sometimes your renewal notices will go to those folders.

If you change your account information especially your email address, log into your personal Wild Apricot account and make any necessary changes. You can also email me with changes or questions at membership@ocsj.org

To renew by check :

Checks are to be made out to Outdoor Club of South Jersey

Mail your check to:

OCSJ Membership Secretary

PO Box 74

Oceanville, NJ 08231

Checks may take two weeks to receive and be deposited so online renewals are much faster.

Thank you for renewing your memberships promptly and staying connected to a wonderful group of outdoor minded people like you!

Rosemarie (Ro) Mason

OCSJ pays to use Meetup but we have no control over the software.  In general, it works best if you use one device: phone or laptop or tablet or desktop. If you switch around, it may lock you out. In that case you should sign out of Meetup and sign back in.  If that doesn't work, get in touch with me and I will cancel your Meetup profile.

You will need  to reapply since that specific action will remove your name for any future events you've signed up for, so better to prevent the problem up front than to fix it after the fact.

Meetup seems annoying, but many of us remember OCSJ before Meetup: fewer members and event options. Hikes, paddles, bike rides having to be scheduled months in advance to be published in a brochure (4 X/year), no way to schedule last minute events, no way to notify members if an event had to be canceled at the last minute. Leaders had to drive to the event place and wait for members to show up, to tell them the event was canceled.  No one involved in running the club wants to go back to those days.

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