OAK is going to NIAGARA FALLS, June 9^th  through June15^th INCLUSIVE. We are leaving Fort Lauderdale on Saturday the 9^th and returning Friday the 15^th.

We have managed to secure a car, motel and air fare of $1,216.43 for the two of us. That of course excludes lunches and dinners and snacks.

We’re flying in to Buffalo International Airport and then we’re staying at the "Howard Johnson Closest To The Falls" motel (yes, that’s its name) in a king-size bed, non-smoking room with refrigerator, nuker, etc. The entire trip was organized on Orbitz.

The itinerary includes the Niagara Scenic Trolley tour, Maid of the Mist boat ride, Cave of the Winds at night, Observation Tower, Light Up The Night, Devils Hole State Park, Cross Over Into Canada, and the Dare Devil Museum (barrel riders going over the falls). These are not included in the cost..

If you’re interested, send me your non-refundable check of $50.00. payable to OAK. If you wish, I’ll do the arranging for you; otherwise, you have all the details available except flight numbers and times. This will be a great trip, and I hope you’ll join us.

One of the benefits of being an OAK member is membership in BJ's Club. OAK is a member of BJ's Wholesale Club.  We've been shopping there for the past 6 years and have saved huge amounts of money.  As an example, beef ribs, $2.69 at Publix, were 1.99 at BJ's.  Same quality.  The same went for steaks, chicken, pork.  And the packages are not outrageously large. Any one person can be a member and buy for one or more friends, relatives, etc.

The regular member price is $50.00. If you wish to be a BJ's member at the 50% discount, it will cost OAK paid (full) Members $27.50 and OAK non-paid (associate) members $30.00.  A paid member has paid the $10.00 annual dues.  The Membership period is February 1 2011, thru January 31, 2012.  You are eligible to become a BJ's member until April 1, 2011. 

Make a check payable to me - Jordan London.  I do not have a personal account with Paypal, so use of Paypal is not available.  I will combine all checks and send one check to BJ's in the name of Outdoor Adventures Klub of South Florida, Inc., with a list of each member.  I will deposit your check in my personal account (the bank will not accept third-party endorsement); issue a check to BJ's for the correct amount, and another check to OAK for the overage.  The overage will go to the OAK club treasury.  Send your check to Jordan London, 5521 Polk Street, Hollywood, FL 33021.    Since I will be renewing by mail, you will have to got to any store to get your Membership card. Any questions, you can reach me at 954-961-8286 or jordanlondon1@bellsouth.net.   

OAK is devoted to the outdoors, concentrating its efforts in South Florida. One of our focuses is on giving to the community as volunteers.

In the past, we worked at Deerfield Island, Florida helping to clear Australian Pine trees and plant new vegetation. We worked at the John U. Lloyd Park clearing Australian Pines and planting new trees as well. We even transplanted a live oak, and it was named after the Klub, "OAK’s oak". Kind of corny, but we liked it. After that project, we worked at John U. Lloyd maintaining and cleaning the roadways.

Next, we maintained the trails, laid down new mulch and removed unwanted and/or dangerous vegetation at Secret Woods County Park.

We are now volunteering for the County and the City of Wilton Manors, Florida. We remove trash along a mile of N.E. 15th/16th Avenues between the south bridge at the Colohatchee Park and the north bridge just above 26^th Street. Our volunteers perform this job every two-three months. The County provides us with gloves, bright fluorescent vests, long pick-up tongs, street signs and barriers. We work only in the swale, never in the street.

Recently, the Wilton Manors Board of Commissioners recognized OAK in a formal ceremony for the work we do (a copy of the Certificate of Appreciation is appended in our Photos Section).

No one is standing there applauding us as we work, although various motorists do signify their appreciation by gentle honking of the horn and pedestrians compliment us for our efforts. Afterward, to maintain our bond, we go for brunch at a local restaurant, usually Peter Pan on Oakland Park Boulevard.

OAK belongs to BJ's Wholesale Club therefore, OAK members can benefit under this corporate plan.  Ordinarily, membership for an individual is $45.00. Under the corporate membership plan, your cost is $20.00 person.  Please send your check payable to Jordan London and mail it to OAK, 5521 Polk Street, Hollywood, FL 33021.

You may join BJ anytime after January 31st, 2010 but your BJ membership will expire January 31st, 2011.