|                                                                  |                                                                                    | We often send updates to                                our monthly newsletter.  We've been getting a                                lot of questions about which trips are Steppin'                                Out only trips and which are collaborative                                efforts. This year Steppin' Out                                launched Do Good Adventures and part of our focus                                will be to work with individuals and custom                                groups/organizations who want an adventure and/or                                an adventure that includes Service/Volunteer                                components. Some of our Steppin' Out trips will                                include the service component, but most of those                                trips are focused on activity, culture and                                camaraderie  We will be offering                                approximately 6 a year. But we still want to be a                                valuable resource to you and we have made                                arrangement with our outfitters to be a part of                                some of their trips.
 
 We are still working on                                the second half of  2011- but for the first                                half the Steppin' Out trips include Belize,                                Tanzania, The two Ski trips, & Morocco in the                                Spring.
 
 
 The others we                                are either promoting or sending a group to be a                                part of another group. There are certain trips                                where Steppin' Outers comprise much of the                                group. 
   Sincerely,Robin Richman
 Steppin' Out                                Adventures
 
 
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  It's                                going to happen soon... the days are getting                                shorter, it's going to start getting colder and                                come end of January, you're going to crave the sun                                and being active outdoors.                                Imagine                                staying in a screened, rosewood cabana with                                thatched roof and private bath at an                                ecofriendlylodge                                in southern Belize as featured on the Jan/Feb 2010                                issue of National Geographic Traveler.                                From here you will experience Belize's wild                                jungle. Based on a beautiful river                                andsurrounded                                by lush, tropical gardens, we will be amongst the                                friendly Mayan people who live in                                small,traditional                                villages of 15-30 families in the rain                                forest .Take                                advantage of this amazing itinerary that has us                                hiking waterfalls and caves, learning to make                                chocolate from the locals, horse back riding and                                relaxing on the beach.  January 29- Feb. 6,                                2011Price                                is $2600, but save $100 if you sign up this week.                                After December 15, price goes up to  $2775.                                (includes all meals, internal flights, all                                activities, accommodations, etc.)                                 Read more                                about the trip here.  
 
 
 |                                                                                     |                                Ski                                Trips: Join us for a Party on the                                Slopes Get ready to                                mingle on the slopes.. an amazing way to meet fun                                spirited people like yourselves. We've been                                crafting parties on the slopes for over 10                                 years!
 
 We're                                going to Telluride                                Feb. 20-27 (shorter options                                available) . Telluride is a laid back, mining town                                where the town's care-free attitude is contagious.                                One of the most scenic mountains in                                Colorado. And while it                                might be laid back, our accommodations are four                                star-- the only ski-in ski out hotel in the whole                                resort, and it comes with all the bells and                                whistles, including the largest spa and indoor                                climbing wall in Colorado! All skiers welcome, but
 for those                                looking for a ski challenge, this mountain has                                some extra challenging runs. The trip is                                coordinated so there are all different kinds of                                activities to meet and get to know different                                groups of people at breakfasts, special mountain                                lunches, dinners and happy hours.  Check out                                all the information here
 The                                second ski trip takes you the week of March 6-13                                (shorter options available) to Steamboat                                Springs, home                                of the deep powder and natural hot springs! Known                                for  true western hospitality, and                                friendliness of the mountain, Steamboat offers                                one of the biggest ski mountains in North America!                                142 trails make Steamboat the 2nd largest mountain                                in Colorado with terrain for all level skiers and                                snowboarders. Steppin' Out hosts some great                                Après Ski                                parties not only on the slopes, but post après ski                                in the hot springs under the stars. Find all the                                information and pricing here
 
 
 AFRICA                                SPECIAL FOR SKIERS: Wondering why I'm putting                                an Africa Special in the Ski Trip section?                                 Because I'm leaving to take a group to South                                Africa next week and I have to review the                                contracts with the hotels before I go.. That                                means, I'm giving you another incentive to sign up                                early.  $75 off the current price and an                                additional $50 off for anyone who brings someone                                new...
 
 
 |                                                                                     | Costa Rica and                                Other Winter Holiday                                TripsYou want to get away over                                the Winter Holiday Break?
 Steppin' Out isn't doing                                our own trips during this time frame but we have                                picked a few that we think have a Steppin' Out                                style and we hope you'll enjoy.
 
 Costa                                Rica: Our outfitter in Costa                                Rica is organizing a Jewish Singles trip Dec. 25-                                Jan. 1st. This is the 4th year we've done this                                with them and people who have gone have had a                                great time. Come experience the fantastic spectrum                                of Costa Rica's natural wonders. As you travel                                from                                mountain top forest                                in Monteverde to the active Arenal volcano to the                                carribean coast you will truly become enveloped in the                                richness of the land and its stunning scenery.                                Discover the country's real
 treasures                                through sea kayaking, horse back riding, hiking or                                biking. Read the details of the trip here.
 
 Morocco                                Express:  This                                trip is a snapshot of the trip that Steppin' Out                                is planning in May.  The local operator that                                we are using to handle our trip in May does                                monthly departures.  The trip is open to all                                but our May trip is a little more active, a little                                more interacting with community and nicer hotels.                                But this one is relatively inexpensive.                                Info here
 
 Thailand- Hike, Bike                                and Raft:  This trip has all the                                elements of a trip if we were putting it together                                ourselves. It's active, basic accommodations but                                you see the areas that we would do.  We hope                                to make this a Steppin' Out departure one day.                                More                                info here
 
 
 
                                 
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  From the colourful, chaotic medinas                                to the moody desert landscape, Morocco is a land                                filled with wonder and rich culture. It is                                extremely friendly, even in the markets there is                                little hassling.  While of course we have to                                be beguiled by the lively souqs and tumultuous                                market squares of Marrakech, we spend more time                                out of the cities and off the beaten track                                villages. We'll leap into this land of                                extraordinary beauty on atwelve -day adventure                                through crisp mountain scenery, spectacular sheer                                gorges and picturesque towns, exhilarated by                                cycling trips, mule treks and canyon explorations,                                and touched by the warm hospitality of Moroccan                                villagers and nomads. We should be                                in the small towns during the Rose Festival which                                is supposed to be spectacular.  Plod through                                the Sahara in a camel convoy, and camping under                                the stars.  Learn to master Moroccan                                couscous, ancient pottery techniques and explore a                                seaside town favoured by Jimi                                Hendrix.  More information here  
 
 |  |    SEE OUR ARTICLE IN PERSPECTIVES                    IN PHILANTHROPY:http://www.smithbarney.com/pdf/perspectives_philanthropy.pdf
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 "Life                    should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of                    arriving
 safely in an attractive and well preserved body,                    but rather to skid in
 sideways, chocolate in one hand, red                    wine in the other, body thoroughly
 used up, totally worn                    out and screaming "WOO HOO!!! What a ride!"
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 A CHICAGO NETWORKING                                EVENT:Dec.  9 at the                                Ballroom on Erie Street.
 
 Please join us on Thursday,                                December 9th from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. for a                                networking reception with the International                                Volunteer Network of Chicago.  A lively group                                of professionals and consulate representatives                                will be mingling at The Ballroom at 12 East Erie                                (12 E. Erie St., Chicago).  Network                                internationally without leaving the city.                                 This event will highlight VolunTourism                                opportunities both nationally and internationally.                                
 Steppin' Out will be introducing its new                                division, Do Good                                Adventures, and highlighting information and                                tips on VolunTourism. And of course we'll test                                your knowledge with some interactive games. Many                                Chicago Consulates and Trade Commissioners will be                                in attendance as well with information on tourism                                and service opportunities in their countries. Also                                participating as event partners are Classic Party                                Rental, Just For Fun Entertainment and Phil                                Stefani Signature Events &                                Restaurants.
 
 Tickets ordered in advance are                                $35.00 ($45.00 at the door) and cover your                                entrance to the event, appetizers, beer and                                wine.
 To register, click here
                                
 |                                                                                     |                                NEW                                YEAR'S EVE PARTY IN                                CHICAGO Who cares                                if it's cold, it's  hot, hot, hot                                HERE
 Friday,                                December 31st, 8:30 PM to 4:00 AM
 NOVA (NOVA has rented out                                Soundbar for NYE)
 226 W Ontario,                                Chicago,                                 60654
 Join 1,200 guests as we                                ring in the New Year at NOVA, Chicago's # 1 NYE                                Party!
 Yes, ticket prices will                                increase as more are sold....BUY NOW to lock in
 the lowest price!
 For Information, go                                here
 
 
 
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   LINCOLN PARK                                YOUNG  PROFESSIONALS
 COMPED                                INVITATION:
                                  LPYP want Steppin'                                Outers  to check out what their networking                                group is all about  and has offered us a                                number of  COMPED tickets to their next two                                events.  Email us to get on the guest                                list.
 WINE TASTING &                                COCKTAILS at  District Bar :                                 220 W. Ontario
 Frisk Wines, Dalmore                                Scotch, Gosling Rum & Jefferson Bourbon                                Nov.                                11,  2010   6:00- 8:00                                pm
 
 6th                                Annual Peppermint Bash
 Nov. 19, 6:00-9:00 pm
 Chocolate & Peppermint Martinis,                                Classic Cocktails, Great Chicago Chefs, Chocolate                                Companies & Tables and Raffles. DJ Music                                Masters will be spinning all the greatest Holdiay                                Tunes.
 Grossinger City                                Autoplex. 1520 Dayton, Chicago,                                60614
 
 
 
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