Jack Lee is proud to be the Executive Director of Voyageur Outward Bound School, changing lives through challenge and discovery and building a more compassionate and resilient world. Jack is active in his church and community and enjoys travel and time with his wife, Laura, and their three children, Elisabeth, Catherine and Timothy.
My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style. Dr. Maya Angelou Over the years, I’ve found great inspiration in Dr. Maya Angelou....
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Have you visited the biggest lake in the world? Gichigamiing, also known as, “Lake Superior,” holds 10 percent of the world’s fresh water– three quadrillion gallons. Try to absorb that for a moment– you really can’t. Gichigamiing is the greatest...
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“Welcome back to VOBS!” “Welcome to VOBS!” “We’re glad you’re here!” “Thanks for going Outward Bound!” This is what many staff and students will be hearing very soon as Voyageur Outward Bound School kicks off our 58th summer season. Join...
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Greetings VOBS Friends, Brrr! If you look at the thermometer these days in Minnesota, you might not believe it’s spring. But spring has definitely sprung at VOBS. Our activity level is a good indicator of the season. Winter programming has...
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Greetings VOBS Friends,It’s Q3 (July-September) of 2021 at VOBS.Time to look ahead and “report out” on our progress-to-date. We are in the middle of our busiest season, delivering in-person challenge and adventure right on through what is shaping up to be a...
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“There is more in us than we know. If we can be made to see it, perhaps for the rest of our lives, we will be unwilling to settle for less.” Kurt Hahn, Founder of Outward Bound Greetings VOBS Friends,Today...
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This year, VOBS has laid out a bold 2021 Strategic Plan. The ’21 Plan calls for VOBS to “Retain staff and improve employee satisfaction.” Readers might imagine that a pandemic can be a challenging time to do both. We are happy...
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“There is more in us than we know. If we can be made to see it, perhaps for the rest of our lives, we will be unwilling to settle for less.” – Kurt Hahn, Founder, Outward Bound Today we are...
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“Remember always that you have both the physical and emotional strength to accomplish everything.” Miranda Paul, letter to self, Museum Lake, BWCA August 9, 1998 , Day 8 of 15 Greetings VOBS Friends, Acclaimed author and change-maker, Miranda Paul, is a...
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“Compassion is my compass because I can feel in my heart that it is the right way of being.” -Sarah Ulmer, Peter’s Mom, VOBS Alum Greetings VOBS Friends, We have a little surprise for you, and I’m wearing it. This...
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