The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m.  Officers in attendance were Tyrone White, Boatswain; Christy Long, Fleet Captain; Alice Nissen, Recorder; and via Zoom, Harmon Everett, Newsletter Editor. Tom Douglas, Conservation Chairman, was in attendance. Twelve attendees in person and four attendees via Zoom for a total attendance of 16.

 

Tom gave the conservation report. Detailed information is in the conservation forum on our website.

 

Tyrone gave the boatswain report, stating that as of March 31, there were four new members and eight renewing members, for a total membership of 149. Facebook has 999 members.

 

Christy gave the fleet captain’s report. March trips: Kent Walters’ trip on the Caddo River in Arkansas, 16.2 miles; Buffalo Bayou Regatta, 16 miles; Trash Bash on Armand Bayou, 1.1 miles; and San Marcos River Campout/Paddle, 3.2 miles. Upcoming trips: Buffalo River in Arkansas, April 17 to April 23; Champion Lake, April 27; Sheldon Lake, April 22. To-date in 2024, we have had 12 trips for a total of 505 miles with 34 participants.

 

Harmon gave the safety report and reminded us of the importance of noting the location of the nearest hospital before a trip.

 

Instead of a speaker this month, Christy organized a “garage sale.” Lots of items were for sale: kayaks, paddles, trailer, wet suite, racks, utensils, bug mesh, chairs, air bags, pumps, knife, shirts, PFDs, tent, and camp stool. Fun was had by all as we bartered, purchased items, and visited with old and new friends.

 

The meeting was adjourned at 8:45.