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Road Trek and Potluck ~ October 25th

 The OS Road Trek & Pot luck
Tuesday, October 25th (Rain date is Thursday, October 27th) 

The social committee is planning a fun day for members to test their abilities to read, ride and review instructions with their fellow members. Sort of like our very own OSSCC Amazing Race  🚘 🗺 

Please email Sandy Dick sandpiper15@icloud.com by Friday, October 21, 2022 to allow planning of event. 

This OS Road Trek is slightly different than previous Car Rally events, as it will involve more footwork than previous car rallies, so you will need suitable footwear, sunglasses 😎, and maybe an umbrella ☔️ 

Start Time:  12:30 pm at Wing 404.
Participants will form teams of 3, and leave at timed intervals. 

Notes: This is NOT a race.
Points are awarded for correct answers and the fewest kilometres driven. Participants may NOT use maps or electronic devices for navigation or answers. 

Potluck Information: Potluck will take place, indoors, at the final destination. The final destination is a secret and we will plan to eat once everyone arrives.
Please bring your dish of choice to share. Your potluck dish may be passed along to the organizers before  you leave the 404 for the car rally.  
Hot/cold beverages will be provided as will cutlery, plates, napkins and cups. 

Be prepared for a fun and challenging event! 

Organizers of this event are: Sandy Dick, Dianne Wagner and Pina Tenti.

 

 

Annual General Meeting (AGM) Information/Agenda

 We are very happy to host our first AGM since 2019. We look forward to seeing you all there so we can get on with the business of welcoming our new Board of Directors, catching up with what’s been going on with everyone, greeting  people we may not have seen since the start of covid and meeting new Old Salts who have joined us during covid. 

AGENDA (PDF VERSION LINK)

    1. Welcome & call to order – Eugene Marion
    2. Approval of previous minutes of last AGM in 2019  (Copy can be found here)
    3. Presentation and approval of financial statements since last AGM – Alberta Piche (Copies can be found here)
    4. Acknowlegement and thanks to Board of Directors members who are stepping down from their positions:
      *Eugene Marion – President
      *Mark Zelinka – Vice-President
      *Alberta Piche – Treasurer
      *Carol Marion – Membership Co-ordinator
      *Larry Martin – Safety 
    5. Elections: Slate of Nominees:
      Executive
      President – Bruce Williamson
      Vice-President – Michael De Andrade
      Treasurer – 
      Secretary – Martha Mackay
      Committee Chairs
      Membership Co-ordinator – Jaye Kuntz
      Training Co-0rdinator – Lynn Warmington
      Trip/Scheduling Co-ordinator – Anne Woolner
      Social Committee Chairs – Brenda Welch & Pat Aiken
      Equipment & Maintenance Chair – Armand Martin
      Senior Advisor – Denise Newell
    6. Year end Recap – Carol Marion
    7. Upcoming Social Events – Brenda Welch/Pat Aiken
    8. Bondi Recap – Mark Zelinka
    9. Adjournment

Please review documents for the meeting. They can be found here {link}

WHERE: Rim Park, Century Room (2nd floor)
WHEN: Tuesday, October 18th
TIME: 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m.
DIRECTIONS: The AGM is being held in the same hall as the Membership Registration was. Park closer to the “A” entrance. Enter via “A” entrance (first entrance). We are at the top of the stairs to the right. Address is 2001 University Ave. E. Waterloo. There will be signs posted.

After the meeting, refreshments will be served courtesy of the Social Committee.  If you have any questions or comments, please leave them below this blog post.

Year End Canoe Cleanup – October 4th

Everyone is welcome!
 
The time has come to get our canoes and equipment clean and prepared for next season.
 
Where: Carol & Eugene’s home – 132 Kesselring Court, Kitchener N2E 2P2 
When: Tuesday, October 4th 
Time: 9:30am 
What to bring: We could use buckets, rags/sponges and saw horses. 
If you can help, please call Eugene at 519-501-2078 OR eugene.marion@gmail.com   so we know how many people to expect. 
 
 
Grab your buckets, some soap and plan on helping us clean up our stuff  until next season!  
 

Board of Directors Nominations {URGENT}

We are happy to say that after several years of no elections, we can finally hold them this year at our AGM on Oct 18th. Our board members have been working diligently to keep the Club going and function at maximum capacity, while adhering to covid restrictions to keep our members safe.

We have several members on our board who are ready to step down and give someone else a chance to step in and offer fresh ideas and insights.  To that end, we encourage you to either step up yourself, or nominate someone you think would be an asset to the OSSCC Board of Directors.

The following positions need to be filled.

Board positions are as follows:
Executive
President:  Vacant (Eugene Marion is stepping down)
Vice President: Michael De Andrade nominated (Mark Zelinka is stepping down)
Treasurer: Vacant (Alberta Piche is stepping down)
Secretary: Martha Mackay
Committee Chairs
Membership Coordinator (aka Web Admin.) :  Jaye Kuntz nominated (Carol Marion is stepping down)
Training Coordinator: Lynn Warmington
Scheduling/Trip Coordinator: Anne Woolner
Social Chairs: Brenda Welch & Pat Aiken
Equipment Manager: Armand Martin
Safety Coordinator: Larry Martin Vacant (Larry is stepping down)
Senior Advisor: Denise Newell
 
If anyone is interested  in any of these positions or would like to nominate someone, please contact Eugene Marion at eugene.marion@gmail.com

Current board members will be mentoring and working with their replacements so they can transition  into their new roles and not feel overwhelmed. Anybody can do this!
Note: These positions need to be filled to ensure the future viability and continued, success of our Club: Our volunteers are the heart of OSSCC! Without you, we don’t exist:)
 
Many thanks and much appreciation to Eugene, Mark, Alberta, Larry and Carol for the many contributions they have made to the Club during their tenure and to the current board members who have decided to stay on.
 

Regatta Update

The Regatta is scheduled for Tuesday (Sept 27th). Please check your emails before you leave home should this event be cancelled due to inclement weather.

Don’t forget to let the organizers at rbdyck@rogers.com know you plan on coming so they can plan accordingly. For more details, see here {link}
Have you marked October 18th on your calendar? Our Annual General Meeting is fast approaching! See here {link} for more information. 

 

Regatta N Pot Luck Lunch ~ Sept 27th ~

Games, canoeing and fun times. Pot luck lunch – everyone welcomed.

When: Tuesday, September 27th (NO rain date)
Meet: At shed at 9:00 am OR go directly to Laurel Creek Conservation Area by 10:00 am.
Where: Laurel Creek Conservation Area (625 Westmount Road, Waterloo)   $6.25 entrance fee to be paid upon entry
Why: FUN with canoeing, land and water games and pot luck lunch
Who: Everyone is welcome.
What: Bring your lifejacket, a lawn chair, dishes, potluck item to share, beverage, money for entrance fee

Please contact Betty Dyck  519-669-8314 (home)  519-588-1756 (cell)   rbdyck@rogers.com  to let the organizers know if you are coming, for planning purposes. 
Organizers:  Betty Dyck and Pat Aiken

Please Note:  Construction has started for the next 7 weeks at Weber and Albert Street and continues further on Weber Street near St. David’s school. The ONLY way to enter Dutton Drive is by turning off of Parkside on to Weber Street.
The signs says ‘local traffic only! Albert and Weber Street is closed and you cannot drive either way on Weber Street ~  from King Street to Dutton Drive.

Save the Date ~ Tuesday, Oct. 25th ~ The OS Road Trek & Potluck

 The OS Road Trek & Pot luck
Tuesday, October 25th (Rain date is Thursday, October 27th) 

The social committee are planning a fun day for members to attend in October. 

This OS Road Trek is slightly different than previous Car Rally events, as it will involve more footwork.

The trek starts at 1:00 pm at Wing 404 and will finish with a potluck at the final destination.

More details will be posted closer to the date. It will be fun and challenging activity.

Organizers of this event are: Sandy Dick, Dianne Wagner and Pina Tenti.

 

 

Thursday, Sept 15th Paddle – Hespeler Pond

In this blog post, you will find the trip details for Thursday, September 15th Please read carefully.   If you are wondering how to sign up for this trip, please read: SO YOU WANT TO GO ON A CANOE TRIP {Here’s How!}

Trip: Hespeler Pond 
Date:  Thursday, Sept 15th 
Time:  Meet at the shed at 9:00 am  (if you are late we may leave without you)
Trip Leader(s): Robin Heaver 
Tower: Steve Knapp 
Details: This is a 30 minute trip each way. We will paddle up the river until it gets shallow and then paddle back. This is a lovely trip with lots of interesting scenery and often see egrets and cranes. Bring lunch, water, hat, sunscreen, PFD
Notes: Please make car pooling arrangements before we meet on Thursday morning. The membership list  can be found here if you need contact information.
If you carpool, please reimburse your driver ($5 would be appropriate for this trip). If you drive in a different car each way, please reimburse both drivers.
Skill Level: EASY BREEZY – Basic training required.
Shuttle: No
Trip Fee: $8 (exact amount please) No envelopes required.

Please contact Robin Heaver rgrheaver@gmail.com or call 905-220-6301 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 Robin 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 Note:  Construction has started for the next 7 weeks at Weber and Albert Street and continues further on Weber Street near St. David’s school. The ONLY way to enter Dutton Drive is by turning off of Parkside on to Weber Street. The signs says ‘local traffic only! Albert and Weber Street is closed and you cannot drive either way on Weber Street ~ from King Street to Dutton Drive.

Canoe Trip Times and Pre-Trip Measures
What to Bring on a Canoe Excursion
What to do on Canoe Day

 

 

 

Tues, Sept 13th Trip Information {Petrocan-Birley Gates}

**Please read carefully**

In this blog post, you will find the trip details for Tuesday, Sept 13th.   
If you are wondering how to sign up for this trip, please read: SO YOU WANT TO GO ON A CANOE TRIP {Here’s How!} [Link]

Trip:  Grand River:  Petrocan to Birley Gates
Date:  Tuesday, Sept 13th, 2022
Time:  Please meet at the shed by 8:30 a.m.
Trip Leader(s): Anne Woolner 
Tower: Frank Kuntz. 
Details:  This is a repeat of a favourite paddle with lots of interesting adventures along the way. This is a longer paddle (about 4 hours) so it requires more stamina.
Skill Level: Intermediate training required. 
Shuttle: Yes.  
Trip Fee: $8. Exact amount please!

Please contact Anne Woolner at 519-743-2277 OR annewoolner@hotmail.com   if you plan on joining us to save your spot for this trip. (Please indicate in your email whether you are bow or stern or both.) You will receive a confirmation email  from the trip leader to confirm your spot. If you don’t receive an email by Monday night, call Anne to confirm that 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,  assigning partners, etc. and won’t leave the rest of the group waiting for you. 

Carpooling and Shuttle: Please make car pooling arrangements before we meet on Tuesday morning. If you carpool, please reimburse your driver (at least $5.00 would be appropriate for this trip). If you drive in a different car each way, please reimburse both drivers. This is a 30 minute drive and the shuttle is about 15 minutes each way.

Please note:  Construction has started for the next 7 weeks at Weber and Albert Street and continues further on Weber Street near St. David’s school. The ONLY way to enter Dutton Drive is by turning off of Parkside on to Weber Street. The signs says ‘local traffic only! Albert and Weber Street is closed and you cannot drive either way on Weber Street ~  from King Street to Dutton Drive.

 

Canoe Trip Times and Pre-Trip Measures
What to Bring on a Canoe Excursion
What to do on Canoe Day