[Kathleen Pszonka]

Let’s make the meeting time 9 am at Blanchette . It will be a little warmer and less chance of fog . Kathy 3144023038

[Kathleen Pszonka]

I’ll come. Kathy

[Kathleen Pszonka]

I’m interested. What do you think the govt shutdown will affect camping? Floating ?
Kathy

[Kathleen Pszonka]

Anie from MWA coming . Kathy

[Kathleen Pszonka]

I’ll be there 9 am Blue Springs. Kathy

[Kathleen Pszonka]

That would work . Post it as a day trip
and I bet you get more takers . With times and place to meet . Kathy

[Kathleen Pszonka]

I just did several camping trips but I can do a day trip Kathy

[Kathleen Pszonka]

Weather and water levels look great. Looking forward to it . Kathy

[Kathleen Pszonka]

Looks like some rain during the week to boost up low water levels . Kathy

[Kathleen Pszonka]

https://greenwaynetwork.org/river-soundings/ This is the link
Kathy

[Kathleen Pszonka]

In order to simplify our trips process, I’d like to propose we use ACA trips for anyone wanting to lead an ACA covered trip and mandatory if the trip includes formal instruction . These require a ticketing process and a lot of work for those managing those trips, which has largely been Carolyn , to make sure each participant meets the ACA regulations.
For spontaneous trips I’m in favor of the Common Adventure model. There would be a disclaimer for anyone signing up for these trips ( like present), and to make sure all participants agree, either they just come unexpectedly, bring a friend or family member, or called the coordinator, a sign in sheet could me used at the put in. All participants would sign the Common Adventure process of being responsible for themselves, and forget any liability to the club or leader. This sign in sheet could be photocopied by the trip coordinator per smart phone and forwarded to a club file for reference . This would reduce concerns of liability and keep our trips inexpensive and spontaneous , without all the paperwork that the ACA requires. Kathy

[Kathleen Pszonka]

Our club is growing and some younger members . That’s a very positive direction . A club must grow to survive . I feel we have a lot to offer as a club, and want to make any process easy and affordable, especially to encourage families and younger paddlers getting started. People should be able to try an easy paddle without investing a lot financially. I do appreciate the work the board members do to keep this all going . Kathy

[Kathleen Pszonka]

I’m wondering if by laws changes could be postponed until next election, as there seems to be a lot of controversy concerning some of the very basics of the club operation? Kathy

[Kathleen Pszonka]

David, please contact me by phone or text 3144024038 . Thanks Kathy

[Kathleen Pszonka]

I agree that Common Adventure trips are an important piece in the club to make paddling more affordable for the more casual paddlers who may not want to spend an additional $40/ yr for ACA insurance for each member of their family. Our. Club currently has a family membership that includes ACA coverage for their children on a limited basis. We strive to paddle safely with wearing PFDs and no alcohol while paddling, in addition to opportunities of free paddling education. I would like this to be brought up to a vote before abandoning the Common Adventure model, which , to my knowledge, hasn’t been a problem for our club or the other ACA clubs I belong to. Those that wish to lead trips that are ACA insured are free to do so and education must be covered under ACA insurance .Respectfully Kathy Pszonka

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