Kletz related how, after years of competing at the collegiate and national level in soccer, she realized that sports played a key role in her life, which inspired her to give other girls, particularly girls from under-served communities, ample opportunity to play and learn through sports. Kletz explained how SportsBridge has created innovative sports and leadership programs for girls. Many of these programs have served as models in other cities across the country. It is the goal of the OIWC to recruit members to support the SportsBridge program and become outdoor mentors. As Kletz says, 'This country desperately needs strong, confident, intelligent women at every level of society.
Sports are a way to prepare young girls to become tomorrow's leaders.
Bay Area Soirees for 1998 will be held March 19, June 18, September 17 and December 3. Membership Update OIWC Treasurer Beth Kelly reports that there are 200 current members. And, Mother Nature treated Chill-Fest attendees to showers of meteors and heavy rain drops. All campers remained dry inside the loaner tents provided by Sierra Designs, Mountain Hardwear, The North Face and Marmot. In the midst of all the Sundance natural splendor, it was hard not to have fun and recreation, as well as a few introspective moments.