St. Louis Kayak & Canoe Club Meeting
Shrewsbury Community Center

Attending Board Members: Carolyn Knarr, Natalie Johnson, Eileen Lenkman
Time: June 6, 2024; 6:30 – 8:30pm
Location: Shrewsbury Community Center – 5200 Shrewsbury Ave Saint Louis, MO 63119

The meeting was called to order by Eileen Lenkman.

Welcome
Carolyn recognized new members.

Disabled Athlete Sports Association (DASA)
Next DASA event it on Wednesday at Creve Coeur Lake. Meet at the pavilion near Sailor’s Cove. If interested in volunteering, contact Carolyn or Debbie to let them know that you’re coming.
Big thank you to people who volunteered at the last event!

Skills Clinic
The deadline to register is Thursday the 13th.
Other recommendations
No potluck – either bring a lunch or support the concession stand (they’re giving us the site for free so we’re giving back by utilizing their stand)
There is a swimming beach if people would like to bring their family
Bring quarters for the shower; bring a jacket; and be prepared to get wet!
Doors will open at 8am with a prompt start time at 9am
Be prepared for a short walk with your boat and to help others move their own
Daily parking is $5 – bring cash
Eileen is looking for an additional volunteer to help with check-in

Website
Our site will go live on the 23rd with the old site freezing this Saturday. If you’re registering for this weekend’s event, you may need to rely on phone and email to coordinate – all other trips will be moved over to the new site prior to their occurrence
Everyone will need to create a new account to ensure accurate information; current members will not need to pay their membership again, a coupon will be provided and Eileen will provide support as needed
4 volunteers are needed to help moderate forums; we will still require everyone to post 3 times before a post goes live due to the mass amounts of spam we receive
Website is not optimized for phones, recommended that you log on by computer the first time when you register
If you know WordPress, we need your help!

Membership
Individuals will pay $20, and families will pay $40 and receive 6 coupons to participate in ACA events (saves about $12 per event) – we’re encouraging more participation from families

Other Announcements
No Board Meeting in July
August presentation will be River Camping 101
Operation Clean Stream on Simpson Lake is scheduled for August 24. Register on the Open Space Council website – bags will be provided
Bob Prtzak is surveying interest in a trip to the Missouri Breaks in Montana – if you have interest, please contact Bob directly

Presentation: Mississippi River Trail Activities

Meeting adjourned.