I'm New and I'm Excited!!

Hello! Welcome! You are currently reading the first post of 2014 for the Appalachian Pineapple! Woohoo! New year, new and improved blog!

My name is Birdie Hawkins, and I am the new intern for the Media/Marketing department of Adventure WV. As the new intern, I will be primarily focusing my time on expanding our viewers and the amount of posts on the Appalachian Pineapple. I will be working under the supervision of the lovely Matthew Shreve, the department director, and working with the Adventure community to further spread our message and all that we do in the amazing world of Adventure WV!

To give you a little bit of background about myself, I am currently a sophomore at West Virginia University, and am seeking a double major in Recreation, Parks, and Tourism Resources within the Davis School, as well as a degree in Strategic Communications: Advertising, within the P.I. Reed School of Journalism. I have recently been hired to be an Adventure WV staff member for the summer of 2014, and am currently in LEEd class taught by Assistant Director, Marion McClure, and Program Manager, Marcedes Minana. During each weekly class, I learn skills that will prepare me to become the best Adventure leader I can be!

That's me on my recent backpacking trip through Cerro Castillo National Park, Patagonia, Chile.

I participated in the two week Adventure WV International Trip to Patagonia during Winter 2013.

As a sophomore, and a newly added intern, I have high hopes and grand goals for the online presence of Adventure WV. Until lately, I have shunned computer programs and was always reluctant to join the new wave of social media. It wasn't until recently that I have begun to challenge myself to learn more about computers, cameras, and the ever-evolving world of social media. I'm not a fan of gluing myself to my phone or computer, but I hope to keep this blog updated on a regular basis with fun information and stories to share! If you, too, identify with not being so keen on technology, this blog is a great place to start! We will update you about local events within the greater Morgantown area, as well as specifically in the Adventure community.

To remain connected: 'Like' our Adventure WV Facebook page, add events to our TAP calendar, and don’t be afraid to comment on the posts, ask questions, or suggest ideas on things you would like to see on the blog!

Happy Adventuring! J    -Birdie Hawkins