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I just have to say it's a really cool feeling to see myself, the Trysons, and Sandy F all getting out on different maps I've made across NEPA on Sunday. (Although I think it's safe to say that Sandy now has ownership of Sandy Run). And there's also the group of juniors who have been living here improving their navigational skillz.
I'm really grateful to be part of a process that can help people enjoy this sport more easily.
We are starting a club here, unofficial for now.
Electric City Orienteering -- ECO
Scranton, the anchor city of NEPA, is nicknamed the Electric City since it was the first city in the country to have electric trollies (unfortunately no longer functioning). So the name has historical ties to the region, but I also like to think that it represents the ecological aspect of orienteering, i.e., that our sport entails the utmost respect for nature. It also means "Echo" in Spanish, and I believe that the format for this club could have echoes around the country in starting new clubs with enthusiastic members but very little funding.