Our President oversees the general operations of the club and acts as a liaison to the larger community, as well as provide leadership to our Core Group.  This is an elected position.

About Sean: Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., and raised in Cape Canaveral/Cocoa Beach, Fl. I love the So. Cal,- Central Coast area and I am blessed to live in Santa Barbara, one of the most beautiful regions in our country. It is an honor to be a part of the Great Outdoors organization and to work side by side with a group of amazing men who give unselfishly of themselves to help make our chapter the fun, productive, supportive and active group that it is. We do this for you, so please come enjoy the fun...

Our Vice President of Outings schedules and make arrangements for our various outings and coordinates our calendar with the other chapters of Great Outdoors.  They help coordinate other members of the Core Group.  This is an elected position.

About Chris: I moved to Southern California, from Illinois, in the summer of 2003. Soon after that, I discovered the Great Outdoors. The best thing about Great Outdoors is the fun people I meet while going on trips, most of these guys are my best friends. Volunteering for this camping group is one of the most fulfilling things I've ever done. I love exploring the West on my motorcycle, and there is so much more to see! My favorite outside activities are skiing/snow boarding, ocean kayaking, mountain biking, and of course photography. I have a personal web site, and it has photographs of all the fun little vacations that I've been on recently. I have other hobbies such as stained glass art, gardening, and cooking.

Our Newsletter Editor publishes our Monthly Newsletter.  It includes news, trip notes, trip registration forms, calendar and event information for our Chapter, as well as a Corporate Calendar of events for all the Chapters.  The Newsletter is e-mailed to our current paid members. Those without e-mail will get their copy via postal mail. It is an appointed position.

About Karyn: Professional life in Santa Barbara has found me in numerous arts management positions, while expressing my personal creativity through marketing, graphic design, writing and editing. I am delighted to be on board with Great Outdoors and look forward to all the events and activities it abundantly offers and, most importantly, the great folks who left the bars for under the stars!

Our Treasurer manages and organizes our groups finances.  He issues checks, makes camp reservations, and handles membership dues.  When not balancing the checkbook, he helps out where he can. Treasurer is an elected position.

About Richard: I grew up in a variety of places including Texas and Puerto Rico. I moved to Southern California in 1987 and have been in love with it ever since. I'm an accountant and landlord. It's been such a pleasure to get to know the wonderful crew at Great Outdoors and to become better acquainted with the amazing sights California offers.

Our Corporate Board Rep represents our Chapter at our Quarterly Great Outdoors Corporate meetings.  They represent our chapter's views on policies, vote, and share ideas that help all our Chapters.  They also bring information about our group back to our chapter.  Corporate Board Reps are appointed positions.

Our Secretary records our monthly meetings and distributes the minutes to corporate and our core Group.  It is an appointed position.

About Tom: "I've been having existential issues about biographing myself - especially online.  I joined GOSB sometime in my previous life, but seems, still, to be catching up with me.  Escape is imminent, but in the mean time, I serve the board with honor - or honorably - or on a quarterly fashion at least."

Tom O

Our Membership Coordinator organizes and keeps our member registry current, sends reminders to members who need to renew, updates our phone list.  It is an appointed position.

About Joe: I am a central coast native, born and raised. Have always loved the outdoors and camping, so finding a group like Great Outdoors was a wonderful thing for me. I have found that Great Outdoors gives me a chance to not only enjoy the many beautiful places we have here in California, but to make many new friends with some similar interests who just happen to be gay also. I love our motto, because it makes so much sense, this organization gives all the opportunity to truly get 'out of the bars and under the stars.' Hope to see you all at an event soon!