HOOFPRINTS TM

Wisconsin Hoofers Newsletter

2022-2023 • hoofers.org

Welcome to HoofPrints!

My name is Marie Tuchscherer, and I have the pleasure of serving as this year’s Hoofer Council President. I am a wildlife ecology major, aviation enthusiast, transfer student, and fifth-year senior.

Like many of you, I was drawn to the lakefront and Outdoor UW my first semester on campus. I saw a like-minded community of folks who’d rather be outside on a Tuesday afternoon than anywhere else, and I wanted in! My curiosity soon led to an impromptu leadership position with Hoofer Council as Vice President of Administration.

After a year of serving alongside some of the most passionate and dedicated leaders, I knew I wanted to be a part of expanding opportunities in the outdoors for others through a more central role. As Council President, I have the unique joy of leading a team of driven individuals to do just that, whether through all-Hoofer programming initiatives or diving into the nitty gritty of policy changes.

Since last May, Hoofer Council has worked toward more collaborative programming, maximizing financial resources, and offering more subsidized leadership development within our clubs. Additionally, this year, Hoofers adventured internationally, brought members together with all-Hoofer socials, and began to form a new officer position to better pursue sustainable practices within each of our clubs. And while it may be budget season now, Terrace programming is just around the corner!

I’m so excited for you to hear from each of our incredible club presidents on what their clubs have been up to. From an excellent turnout during fall Wisconsin Welcome to exciting plans for alumni engagement, this year’s board will blow you away!

Sincerely,

Marie Tuchscherer Hoofer Council President, 2022-23