Last Meeting Minutes
HOUSTON CANOE CLUB GENERAL MEETING
August 8th, 2012
Bayland Park Community Center
Recorder: John Berlinghoff
The meeting was called to order by Joe Coker, and the minutes from last month were approved.
Reports
Honey said that there were 9 folks for dinner at Pico's Restaurant. She also reminded us that she has decals and bumper stickers and really neat business cards for us to give out.
Visitors included: Ann Meyer who found us on the Internet; Clark - a new member; Kelly - a new member; Janet - a new member from the Internet; Ingrid - a friend of Janet and Laurie, and Robert. WELCOME TO YOU ALL!!
Harmon said that we have $4,300 in the checking account minus $200 owed to ACA. He has sent the paperwork to the IRS to get our nonprofit status back.
Past Trips
- Christy - 20 folks did San Marcos at 200 cfs. Someone left behind 8/1/2 size water shoes.
- Natalie – 15 folks did 7 miles at Luce Bayou.
- Sophie had 25 folks at Luce.
- Christy had 6 folks do roll practice at 288 Lake. The cost was $12/person for access on Schurmier Road.
- Joe did the Bayou at Lake Somerville. During the trip there was a ripped finger from a line in the water- Be careful when picking up debris in the water.
Future Trips
- Christy will do Village Creek with camping.
- Paul has his Kansas Trip on August 23.
- John Ohrt wants to do Cuero Guadalupe Valley Paddling Trail on Sept 8/9.
- There will be a Sabine trip on Labor Day.
Safety Minute
Use safety straps for your eyeglasses. Make sure you have a repair kit with a screwdriver and a spare set of glasses if possible.
Program
Tom Douglas showed us beautiful pictures of the countryside from his trip to Otter Bar Lodge Kayak School in Salmon River, California.
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| Recorder, John Berlinghoff |