PNOA 2026 Summer Social Gathering – Community, Learning, and Giving Back

June 20, 2026 | Deas Island Regional Park

The annual PNOA Summer Social Gathering came to a successful conclusion on June 20, 2026, at the beautiful Deas Island Regional Park. With more than 70 members and volunteers in attendance—our largest turnout ever—the event was filled with laughter, friendship, learning, and a shared commitment to giving back to the outdoor community.

This year’s gathering was much more than a social event. It was a day where members connected, learned valuable safety skills, supported an important cause, and celebrated the spirit that makes PNOA such a special organization.

One of the highlights of the day was our charity bazaar and fundraising activities. Thanks to the generosity and enthusiastic participation of our members, all proceeds from the bazaar will be donated to the North Shore Search and Rescue and Lions Bay Search and Rescue teams, helping support the volunteers who dedicate countless hours to keeping outdoor enthusiasts safe.

Safety has always been at the heart of PNOA’s mission. Members attended an informative insurance seminar followed by hands-on outdoor safety and first aid training. Participants learned practical skills including personal and group first aid kit preparation, airway obstruction response, heart attack recognition, fracture management, and bleeding control. These valuable demonstrations reinforced the importance of preparedness and responsibility in outdoor activities.

A special thank you to Susan for leading the first aid demonstrations and sharing valuable outdoor safety knowledge with our members. Her expertise and dedication helped make the training both educational and engaging.

The afternoon brought even more excitement with interactive games, entertainment activities, and plenty of opportunities for members to get to know one another. The laughter, teamwork, and friendly competition perfectly reflected the welcoming culture of PNOA.

The lucky draw was another crowd favorite. Thanks to the generous sponsorship from Outdoor Master, members had the chance to win an impressive collection of outdoor prizes, including ski and snowboard helmets, sleeping pads, hydration bladders, hats, socks, and water bottles. The abundance of prizes added excitement throughout the day and demonstrated Outdoor Master’s continued support for the outdoor community.

A heartfelt thank you to Haijun, Shirley Tong, and all the volunteers who contributed their time and energy to organizing the fundraising activities. We are equally grateful to everyone who donated items, participated in the bazaar, volunteered, and supported the cause.

Special thanks also go to Roy for securing and coordinating the venue, helping make this gathering possible.

Most importantly, sincere appreciation goes to all PNOA Board Members, volunteers, presenters, and organizers whose dedication, teamwork, and countless hours of preparation made this event a tremendous success. Every contribution, whether seen or unseen, played an important role in bringing our community together.

At PNOA, we are more than just an outdoor club—we are a family built on mutual support, shared adventures, and genuine care for one another. Events like this remind us that the strongest communities are created not only through the mountains we climb and the trails we explore, but also through the friendships we build along the way.

Thank you to everyone who joined us, volunteered, donated, learned, played, and shared their smiles. We look forward to seeing you at our future adventures and gatherings.

Together, we explore. Together, we learn. Together, we give back.

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PNOA 2026 夏季会员年度聚会圆满落幕

2026年6月20日｜Deas Island Regional Park

一年一度的 PNOA 夏季会员年度聚会于 2026 年 6 月 20 日在风景优美的 Deas Island Regional Park 圆满举行。当天共有 70多位会员及义工 齐聚一堂，参与人数创下历年新高。大家在欢声笑语中相聚交流，共同度过了充实而有意义的一天。

这不仅是一场会员聚会，更是一场集学习、公益、互动与欢乐于一体的年度盛会，充分展现了 PNOA 团结互助、积极向上的社群精神。

本次活动的重要亮点之一是爱心义卖及筹款活动。感谢所有会员的热情参与与支持，本次义卖所得款项将 全额捐赠给 North Shore Search and Rescue（北岸搜救队）及 Lions Bay Search and Rescue（狮湾搜救队），以实际行动支持长期守护户外安全的搜救志愿者们。

安全始终是 PNOA 最重视的核心价值之一。活动期间，会员们参加了保险知识讲座以及专业的户外安全培训。培训内容涵盖个人急救包与领队急救包展示、气道异物梗阻急救、心梗识别与应对、骨折处理及出血控制等实用技能，为大家未来的户外活动提供了宝贵的安全知识与实践经验。

特别感谢 Susan 精心准备并示范急救培训课程，将宝贵的户外安全知识与实用技能分享给会员，为大家未来的户外活动增添更多安全保障。

下午的娱乐活动同样精彩纷呈。丰富有趣的团队游戏拉近了会员之间的距离，让新老朋友在轻松欢乐的氛围中增进了解。现场笑声不断，充分体现了 PNOA 大家庭温暖、包容、互助互爱的文化。

抽奖环节更是将活动气氛推向高潮。感谢 Outdoor Master 对本次活动的大力支持与赞助，提供了包括滑雪头盔、露营睡垫、水袋、水壶、毛帽及袜子等丰富奖品，让现场惊喜不断、好运连连。

特别感谢 海军、Shirley Tong 以及所有参与筹备义卖活动的义工伙伴们所付出的时间与心力。同时，也衷心感谢每一位捐赠物资、参与义卖、支持筹款和贡献时间的会员与朋友。无论贡献大小，每一份善意都凝聚成支持搜救队的重要力量，也充分展现了 PNOA 社群互助互爱、乐于奉献的精神。

同时感谢 Roy 提前预订并协调活动场地，为本次年度聚会的顺利举办提供了重要支持。

更要向所有 PNOA 理事会成员（Board Members）、义工、讲师及活动筹办团队致以最诚挚的感谢。正是因为大家在台前幕后的无私奉献、团队合作和辛勤付出，才让这场年度盛会得以圆满举办。无论是被看见的贡献，还是默默付出的支持，都是活动成功不可或缺的一部分。

PNOA 不仅仅是一个户外组织，更是一个彼此扶持、共同成长、互助互爱的大家庭。每一次相聚、每一次学习、每一次公益行动，都让我们更加紧密地连接在一起。

感谢每一位到场的会员，感谢你们的热情参与、爱心支持与灿烂笑容。期待未来继续与大家一起探索自然、学习成长、传递温暖。

有玩、有学、有公益、有安全！

山野相伴，初心不变；携手同行，未来可期。

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