What is the Chesapeake Outdoor Group (COG)?
The Chesapeake Outdoor Group (COG) is a group of people
with the shared vision of expanding their circle of friends around the
Chesapeake region while engaging in various philanthropic and
recreational outdoor activities. COG also hosts many social functions
for its members.
How did COG begin?
COG began with the realization that around the Chesapeake region are
many different individuals pursuing very similar activities (helping
restore the environment, better our community, social functions, etc.)
COG was formed as a means to gather these various individuals and
organize/pursue the many diverse activities together. Beginning with a
group of people from many differing backgrounds, COG has become an
active organization creating friendships all around the Chesapeake
region.
What does COG do?
COG provides the framework for members to interact in
pursuit of our common love of outdoor activities while also providing
the vehicle for sponsoring community wellness & social gatherings.
COG members donate their time and talents for various charitable events
around the Chesapeake region. Any organized function that improves the
area we live and work. Some of the fun activities COG members
participate in include, horseshoe tournaments, river tubing trips,
monthly happy hours and the COG signature event, the COG
Build-A-Beercan-Boat Regatta.
Who are COG members?
COG members cover the spectrum in both background and
vocations. COG is open to any individual regardless of age, race,
gender, religion, marital status, eye color, favorite sports team or
whether you are a power-boater, sail-boater, paddler, or landlubber. All
members have a love and appreciation of the outdoors and are interested
in meeting and networking with other people with similar interests.
Why join COG?
Because COG would love to have you as a member. If you
are interested in meeting people who enjoy fun and diverse outdoor
activities like tubing down a river or playing a friendly game of
horseshoes or bocci, COG members want to meet you. If you like to meet
new people or just keep in touch with friends, COG would love to have
you as a member. If you like to do all of these things while also giving
back to the community, COG is the organization your should join.
How do I become a member?
Joining COG is easy. Electronic Payment is accepted thru
PayPal, or you may print out the membership form and mail it along with a
check or money order. Please see the join page of the website for
further details. You can also visit the forum and get much more
information pertaining to membership and its benefits.
How do I become active in COG?
COG encourages members to become active in our
organization. Participation is what we are about. COG relies on our
members for ideas and assistance in making the organization as strong as
it is. Please feel free to send ideas via the Contact Us page, the
forum page, or talk to any Board Member at the next get-together.
What is the organizational structure of COG?
As a non-profit association, COG is comprised of a board
of directors, officers, and the general membership. The board of
directors are elected by COG members and is open to any member in good
standing.
How is COG involved in the community?
COG has helped numerous organizations in Maryland with
both volunteerism and donations. Our goal is to assist any organization
that is actively helping our community and environment around the
Chesapeake Region. If your organization needs a helping hand please
contact us thru our forum or contact page. The following is a sample of
organizations COG helped in 2004: The Lighthouse Shelter with donations,
The MD Sexual Assault clinic with donations, Eastport-a-rockin with
volunteers, Make A Difference Day in MD with volunteers, MD Seafood
Festival helping Maritime Museum with volunteers. | 
