Book Release and Signing-- Beyond the Moorings by Gerald Golins
Jerry Golins served as Executive Director of the former Colorado Outward Bound School (COBS) from 1980-1985. Jerry is currently battling with Parkinson's Disease, an illness which has rendered him incapable of walking and enjoying the activities which brought him joy in the past. His book doesn't focus on his disease, but rather emphasizes the personal growth and discovery he experienced throughout his journey from Outward Bound student to Instructor to Executive Director, and beyond. Guests in attendance: Jerry Golins and family Congressmen Mark Udall Former Outward Bound President Bruce Fitch
“Beyond the Moorings” Book by Gerald L. Golins Author Jerry Golins is releasing and signing his new book, “Beyond the Moorings” on April 21, 2006. The book portrays the journey of one of Outward Bound’s strongest advocates from student to instructor, course and project director, and finally Executive Director of the Colorado Outward Bound School. This story of challenge, experience, and growth uncovers a perspective of Outward Bound in not only a programmatic sense, but also from spiritual and methodological angles. From the value-forming experiences gained as a young adult to his leadership in the boardroom, Jerry’s story paints a historic picture of one of Outward Bound’s greatest legacy schools and his personal journey along the way. Jerry Golins served as Executive Director of the Colorado Outward Bound School from 1980-1985. Jerry is credited with starting Outward Bound Professional and advancing “adaptive” programming to Outward Bound. He is the author of “The Outward Bound Process”, a guiding methodology for Outward Bound for many years and to this day.
Where: Outward Bound Wilderness Office in the American Mountaineering Center (AMC) 910 Jackson St., Golden, CO. 80401
When: Friday, April 21, 2006 5:30PM-8:00PM
For information: Contact Scott Patterson, 1-800-862-4454 ext. 13 or spatterson@outwardbound.org
A limited supply of books will be available on Friday evening. Books can be ordered on-line at www.xlibras.com.
