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When:		September 14th, 2016, 7:00 pm
Where:		Bayland Community Center, 6400 Bissonnet, Houston, Texas
Directions:		North side of Bissonnet, first driveway just west of Hillcroft. First building entrance on the left past the football field. See the maps below for more details.
Speaker:		John Bartos
Description:		Maneuver the Cypress Tress in Caddo Lake, with John Bartos Come on out and learn the “in’s and out’s” of Caddo Lake with our HCC resident expert, John Bartos. He has been visiting this “East Texas Treasure” for almost 30 years. He will discuss the history, paddling, birding, area highlights, challenges and the mystery of Caddo Lake – plus a special surprise!  There are over 50 miles of paddling trails, a “few” alligators and some geocaching, if you’re so inclined. Caddo Lake is the only true lake in Texas. John has been the past commodore of the Houston Canoe Club in 1989, 1990 and 2000. He has been an active member in environmental concerns such as the Galveston Bay Foundation (Chair – 1996), a member of the Region H Water Planning Group (for 20 years!) and the current president of the Houston Audubon Society. And, as John states, “in his spare time a Houston Attorney”. I had asked for recommendations for presenters and you have given me excellent suggestions. John was one of the folks at the top of the list!
Be sure to set this date aside on your calendar, then come out and support your club.   Vice Commodore, Fran Wilcox
Maps:		Bayland Community Center:  (Click for interactive map)
		Location of meeting room: (Click to enlarge)