St. Louis Kayak & Canoe Club Meeting
Shrewsbury Community Center

Attending Board Members: Carolyn Knarr, Natalie Johnson, Gary Strohmeyer
Time: May 2, 2024; 6:30 – 8:30pm
Location: Shrewsbury Community Center – 5200 Shrewsbury Ave Saint Louis, MO 63119

The meeting was called to order by Carolyn Knarr at 6:50 PM.

Welcome

Skills Clinic
Carolyn put the call out for instructors, including a chief instructor. If anyone is interested, they should contact Carolyn.
Registration is now open.
Event date is June 15th at Council Bluff Recreation Area Lake.
Register at: canoeandkayak.regfox.com/st-louis-county-canoe-and-kayak-club-membership.

Other Announcements
There will be no potluck this year.
Gary is stepping down as Treasurer after 6 ½ years (thank you, Gary!). This was a planned transition and xxx will be taking over as Treasurer.
There is a need to update the information on file with the Secretary of State to update our Treasurer position. Brian advised that this is easy to do online and is around $30.
Brian has been the primary person submitting documentation to the state but has offered it up to others if they are willing to step in to help.
Event Reminders
National Safety Boating Week – Event will be held on May 25th at Finger Lakes State Park near Columbia and Cuivre River State Park. Safety Boat Volunteers Needed for Introductory Kayak Class at event. Contact Carolyn for more information.
Eleven Point Overnight Paddle, May 26 – 27, 2024 – Registration can be found at : canoeandkayak.regfox.com/eleven-point-overnight-may-26-27

Presentation: Fingerhut on his Missouri River Paddle from Yellowstone to St Louis

Meeting adjourned.