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Reminder: Paradise Lake Fun Day, June 11

Now that canoe training is finished, club members (especially our new ones!) should be sure to sign up for our popular FUN DAY taking place Tuesday, June 11, at Camp-Ki-Y on beautiful Paradise Lake (west of Waterl00). Directions to follow.

Date & Time: Tuesday, June 11; 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

We’ll be treated to breakfast on the waterfront deck, water games in canoes, time to paddle around the lake, a delightful lunch, and swimming after for those who wish.

Register by May 31: Send a $20.00 cheque, payable to Old Salts Seniors Canoe Club to: Dianne Wagner, 42 Adelaide Street, Linwood, ON NOB 2AO OR: Send an E-Transfer to Treasurer Pat Aiken at : treasurer@oldsaltsclub.com

May 14th Trip ~ Plan to join us

St. Jacob’s (Conestogo River) to Kaufman’s (Grand River)

Date: May 14

Trip: St. Jacob’s (Conestogo River) to Kaufman’s (Grand River)

Leader: Alberta & Mark

Tower: Steve Knapp

Cost: $8 (no envelopes necessary)

Meet at the shed to leave @ 8:30

Trip Details: This is an interesting trip weaving from St. Jacob’s down the Conestogo River, going under Northfield Drive and ending up at the Grand River just south of Conestogo.
You will pass by Grey Silo gold course on your way to Kaufman’s Flats (take out).

Training Level: Intermediate training is a must for this trip.

Carpooling: Please make car pooling arrangements before we meet on Tuesday morning.

If you car pool, please reimburse your driver ($5 would be appropriate for this trip). If you drive in a different car each way, please reimburse both drivers.

Don’t Forget: Bring lunch, water, hat, sunscreen, PFD, and proper foot wear- no flipflops

Intermediate training is a must for this trip.

RSVP: Please contact Alberta Piche (alp.ged.690@gmail.com 519-579-3551) to register for this trip.
You will receive a confirmation email to confirm your spot.
If you don’t receive a confirmation by Monday night, please contact the trip leader to make sure you are on the list.
If you change your mind or are unable to make it for some reason, please let the Trip Leader know asap as this will affect number of canoes required, partners, etc

Please check your email the morning of the trip in case of cancellation

Intermediate training is a must for this trip.

Sign up for Paradise Lake

Paradise Lake Annual Fun Day, June 11, 2024

New and returning members are encouraged to sign up for our popular “Annual Fun Day” taking place Tuesday, June 11, at Camp Ki-Wa-Y on beautiful Paradise Lake (west of Waterloo). We’ll be treated to breakfast on the waterfront deck, canoeing (refresher skills & fun games), a lasagna lunch, and free time for canoeing and swimming.

REGISTER by May 31: Send a $22.00 cheque, payable to Old Salts Seniors Canoe Club to: Dianne Wagner, 42 Adelaide Street, Linwood, ON. NOB 2A0

Or: Send an E-Transfer to Treasurer Pat Aiken at: treasurer@oldsaltsclub.com

Let the 2024 Canoe Season Begin!

Trip: Grand River: Inverhaugh–Kaufman Flats

Date: Thursday, May 9

Leader: Frank/Anne; Tower:Frank

For Experienced Paddlers Only- Must Have Intermediate training

COST: $8.00 (no envelopes necessary)

Meet at the Canoe Shed, at Wing 4, to leave @ 8:30

Trip Details: This is a longer paddle: 4-4 1/2 hours. There may be a high river flow, depending on the rain. You will have excellent views of the countryside and past 2 golf courses.

Please make car pooling arrangements before we meet Thursday morning.
If you carpool, reimburse your driver ($5 would be appropriate for this trip). If you drive in a different car each way, please reimburse both drivers.
Bring lunch, water, hat, sunscreen, PFD, and proper foot wear- no flipflops!

Contact (Anne Woolner annewoolner@hotmail.com ) (519-743-2277) to register for this trip. You will receive a confirmation email to confirm your spot. If you don’t receive a confirmation by Wednesday night, please contact the trip leader to make sure you are on the list. If you change your mind or are unable to make it for some reason, please let the Trip Leader know asap as this will affect number of canoes required, partners, etc. Please check your email the morning of the trip in case of cancellation.

First Aid Training Opportunity

OSSCC has been given a grant for First Aid Training

If you are interested in registering for a First Aid course, see options below:

Basic first aide 7 CPR:

1.First Aid 4U- 2 day course- $135

2. Red Cross Heart2Heart- online and 1 day of class- $127

Upon completion of the course, submit your fees to our treasurer (treasurer@oldsaltsclub.com) for reimbursement.

Please inform Anne Woolner (annewoolner@hotmail.com) if you are planning to get qualified.

Thanks in advance for helping to keep our canoe club safe!

ALSO: Great news! We are pleased to welcome Kathleen Barsoum to our OSSCC board in the role of secretary. Thanks Kathleen for volunteering!! Much appreciated!

Membership list

Hello members

Attached is the current membership list.
We ask that you do NOT share this list as it contains personal information about our members.

Membership List
Membership List- Updated May 22, 2024

Please check:
1. Spelling of your name and address
2. Are your phone numbers accurate
3. Is your email address correct
If there are changes, please email info@oldsaltsclub.com

Updated Board Members

OSSCC Board Members 2024

President: Bruce Williams

Vice-President: Michael De Andrade

Secretary: Kathleen Barsoum

Treasurer: Pat Aiken

Committees:

Membership: Bett Fitzpatrick and Jaye Kuntz

Training: Temporary – Anne Woolner

Trip Leader: Anne Woolner

Equipment & Maintenance: Laddy Kaszowski

Social: Pat Aiken & Brenda Welch

Canoe Schedule (Save for later)

Below is the canoe schedule folks can save or print, OR view when required.
Trips start May 9th and end with canoe cleaning on September 26th.

Trip Schedule for 2024
TRIP SCHEDULE – OSSCC Blog (5)

ANY questions about schedule, or you want to volunteer to lead a trip or tow on a certain date, please email the trip Co-ordinator, Anne Woolner annewoolner@hotmail.com

ALL canoe trips will be posted on the blog and include:
1. Trip information – where we are going, time to meet, what to expect to see, experience required.
2. Trip leader to rsvp to (NOT always Anne, please READ the post)
3. IF cancelled the morning of, the leader will send out emails to those signed up
4. ALL trips MUST be registered for. NO show up on day of and pay/drop ins
5. PLEASE contact trip leader if you cannot make it the day of so the groups does not wait needlessly.
6. These trips are planned for enjoyment and there is never a race to finish it fast or first. However, the trip sweepers may remind you to go the pace of the others.(as someone who always dilly-dallied, I appreciated their reminders!)
Do not make plans for the day of canoe trip, sometimes we arrive home later than planned.

Looking forward to a fun, safe canoe season on the waters calling us.

Stocking the River ~ May 1st

Hello team, As always, I am sharing this information with you regarding the annual stocking of the river.
I will be participating for my 15th year.
At this point, I have a spot in my canoe.

Alicia alicia2smith@gmail.com

Email from Brad:

Hello all

You have received this email because you have either participated in the past or have shown an interest.
The stocking dates for the Conestogo River this year are May 1^st and 2nd.
We will also have some brood stock on May 3rd.

This year we will have significantly more fish than previous years so organization from my end is more important than ever.
We will be stocking the bulk of the fish with the live wells in the canoes.
I have 7 live wells so I am looking for 7 canoes with paddlers.

Even if you are by yourself with a canoe, I may be able to find a paddler for you.
RSVP: Brad Knarr: rogue_wave@hotmail.com
It is very important that when you reply if you can let me know if you will be bring a canoe and are by yourself or if there are two of you.
I will also need people for support to load the canoes.
It is extremely important for you to let me know if you are able and to what extent.

We will still be carrying buckets, but not the extent of prior years. Please let me know if you need more information.
I will be running a longer stretch of the river due to more fish.
Meet: We will meet this year in Glen Allen at the park at 9 am to offload the canoes and prep them for the arrival of the stocking tanker truck. Please let me know asap.

Cheers

Brad Knarr: rogue_wave@hotmail.com

Stocking Coordinator

CREW ( Conestogo River Enhancement Workgroup, of FOGR)