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SALE!  SALE! SALE!                                                         

Barbarian Sports Wear, Inc.                                                              575 Trillium Drive, Kitchener  

While the doors open at 8 am, one of our members suggests getting there around 7:30:  I went two years ago for my PFD, got inside around 8:10, and got the last size S jacket. There were no medium sizes and only a few Large ones left. Going early is important! The sale price was around $70 for my lifejacket—about a 40% discount.  These are not cheap, but they are excellent quality with wide shoulder straps  (needed to pull one out of the water, a point that stayed with me from Dry Land Training).

Another member reports: There is 4 times as much sportswear as PFD on sale, so could be of interest even if not needing a PFD. I think last year it was a bag of whatever you wanted for a set price like $50. 

Paradise Lake Fun Day

To: NEW and Returning Members

WHEN: June 17, 9:00 a.m.—3:00 p.m.

Where: Camp-Ki-Y on beautiful Paradise Lake (west of Waterloo)

Details & Directions to Follow

(Yikes, unlike us, they’re not wearing PFDs! They need to join the Old Salts to learn ‘on the water’ regs.!)

AGENDA

Welcome, Members, to the 2025 Canoe Season!

Membership Meeting is 1:00 p.m., March 12, 2025, Century Room, RIM Park, 2001 University Avenue East, Waterloo.

The Renewal Registration form is on the website (first page) oldsaltsclub.com   under Membership: Membership Information and also on the blog under Resources: Printable Materials. It’s also Here

Training Registration Form (on the blog under Resources: Printable Materials) for those who want to stay safe on the water and/or refresh your skills: Here

Forms may be mailed to Old Salts Seniors Canoe Club with your 2 cheques enclosed. (ONE for Membership and ONE for Training )

Mailing Address:
Old Salts Seniors Canoe Club
55 Northfield Dr. East, Suite 242
Waterloo, ON N2K 3T6
OR
You may wait until the Membership meeting to pay by cash (correct amount only), cheque, or E-Transfer.

If you require further information, please reach out to me at 
info@oldsaltsclub.com

OSSCC Membership Meeting 

March 12: 1:00—3:00 pm

RIM Park, “A” Entrance, Century Room (2nd Floor)

2001 University Ave. E.    Waterloo

 You may bring your completed Membership Renewal form (including signed waiver on page 2) and fee ($55.00)
OR 
You can register on Membership Day (March 12).
Hard copies of registration forms will be available for members who don’t have access to a printer. You may also sign up for training, volunteer to be a trip leader, or add your name to the towing list.

If you’re unable to be present at the registration meeting, you may mail your completed Membership Renewal form (both sides) and fee to: Old Salts Seniors Canoe Club, 55 Northfield Drive East, Suite 242, Waterloo, ON  N2K 3T6. 

Fees may be paid by cheque, cash (exact amounts…no change will be available), or E-Transfer. 

Dry Land Training and Mandatory Pool Training ($25.00) dates are in place for April 5 and April 15 respectively.
Basic, Intermediate, and Refresher Training dates and costs will be posted on the blog shortly.

The Renewal Membership Registration Form can be found on the Club website HERE

or on the blog under Resources: Printable Materials:  HERE 

If you know anyone who would like to join, please direct them to the Club website, https://oldsaltsclub.com  ,or have them email Bett at  info@oldsaltsclub.com

For our club to work, we need volunteers to run it, particularly  Trip Leaders {link}and Towers {link} for both Flat Water trips and more challenging ones. Without volunteers, we don’t have any trips.

When you complete your registration form, don’t forget to check the boxes on the volunteer part of the form!
Don’t see anything that interests you?….make a suggestion and take the lead!

To make volunteering less daunting, everyone who volunteers to tow or lead a trip will asked to attend an informal training workshop to learn exactly what’s involved.
This will ensure consistency in how things are done and will give volunteers the opportunity to have any questions or concerns addressed, particularly any changes in procedure. Volunteers will be informed of the the date(s) .

Finally, we look forward to seeing the friendly faces of members, both old and new,—and to having a wonderful 2025 canoe season!

Mark Wednesday, March 12, on your calendars!

From your President, Bruce Williams

Hello fellow members,

I am writing the membership, today, to introduce you to a new committee I have formed with the approval of your Board of Directors. This new committee, that I’ll chair, is called the Back Country Canoeing/Camping group (BCCC). The committee consists of myself, our VP Michael de Andrade, and members Doug Arthur and Roger Suffling.

The introduction of this group is to help include another form of canoeing for our membership to engage in that will expand our trips to include camping, exploring, and socializing beyond the day trips that we presently do. It will also, open up a new activity to explore beyond southwestern Ontario to other areas of Ontario. These trips will encompass a number of days and require planning and booking by the committee.

As a committee, we have had our first meeting to cover items necessary for our trips, such as number of days, number of trips for the year, camping/canoeing gear, etc. We have decided on one or possibly two trips this year, depending on how well this activity is received. Our first trip is planned for Monday, June 16^th through to Friday, June 20^th, and will be on George Lake in Killarney Provincial Park. We hope to hold another trip in late August.

Doug and I did this trip last year and I posted pictures on the blog for members to enjoy. I know there are members who have experience in doing this activity and are willing to join us in making these trips a success going forward. There is no better enjoyment than listening to the call of the loon on the lake or the camaraderie of sitting around the campfire popping popcorn or roasting hotdogs or the occasional marshmallow while enjoying your favorite beverage.

As your BCCC committee, we eagerly await any questions or comments and any concerns will be addressed immediately. NO experience is necessary, and only your personal requirements (sleeping bag, toiletries, etc.) are required. Gender requirements will be met. Due to early booking reservations and site limitations, we will require early confirmation of attendance and a non-refundable payment for the trip. The trip will go rain or shine. In order to book a site, we will need confirmation of attendance by March 31, 2025.

Bruce Williams – brucewms@yahoo.com                519-501-1990

Michael de Andrade – mdeanrade@hotmail.com  519-716-5067

Doug Arthur- djarthur29@gmail.com                        519-741-8641

Roger Suffling- rcsuffli@uwaterloo.ca                        226-978-4157