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Car Rally & Potluck {October 29th}

This event will take place rain or shine, so bring your sunglasses,
umbrella and suitable footwear. Meet at Wing 404 at 9:00 am.

Participants will form teams of 2 to 4 players (minimum 2, maximum 4).
Choose a driver, navigator and recorder. Teams will leave at timed
intervals. You will have to leave the vehicle to find some clues. Be
prepared for a few linguistic twists.

This is not a race, and there are no points awarded for an early finish.
Points are awarded for the fewest kilometers driven and for the
number of completed tasks and correct answers. Participants may not
use maps or electronic devices for navigating or providing answers.

A potluck will take place at the final destination, so bring your dish of
choice to share. Your potluck dish may be passed along to the rally
organizers before you leave the 404. Hot/cold beverages and plate,
cutlery, etc. will be provided.

Be prepared for a challenging event!

Organizers: Sandy Dick, Dianne Wagner, Pina Tenti

Annual Equipment & Canoe Clean-up

This year’s annual clean-up will take place on Tuesday, Oct. 22nd (rain date on Wednesday Oct. 23rd.

This year, we are doing things a bit different. We will be taking the canoes to Eugene & Carol Marion’s place to clean and make any repairs as required.  The details are as follows:

Where: 132 Kesselring Court, Kitchener
When: Oct. 22nd (rain date Oct 23rd)
Time: Meet at the Marion’s for 9:30 a.m.
Bring: buckets, rags, sponges

We thought it might be fun to also make this into a potluck for anyone who wants to stay for lunch, so bring something to share. Plates and cutlery will be provided as well as coffee and hot water for tea/ hot chocolate.

Armand Martin (Equipment Chair)
Eugene Marion (President)

If you have any comments, questions, etc. please uses the comments section below or email: info@oldsaltsclub.com

 

 

Annual General Meeting-Reminder

Hello all,

This is a reminder that our annual general meeting will be held on Thursday, October 17th at Wing 404 R.C.A.F.A., Rotary Adult Centre, 510 Dutton Dr., Waterloo, ON  from 2:00 – 4:00 pm.

Materials for this meeting have been posted here.  (This is a new tab under “Member Resources” called “AGM”.)

Besides being a meeting to wrap up the year, we are also holding elections. The following have either volunteered to stay on or become part of the board:

President:   Eugene Marion
Vice-President:  Mark Zelinka
Secretary:  Pat Kalyn
Treasurer:   Alberta Piche

Committee Chairs/Co-Ordinators:
Social:   Pam Krokoszynski/Brenda Welch
Training:   Lynn Warmington
Scheduling:   Anne Woolner
Equipment: Armand Martin
Membership:   Bill Cutler
Safety Advisor:   Larry Martin
Web Admin (formerly “Communications”): Carol Marion
Senior Advisor: Denise Newell

Nominations are still open for all positions, so if anyone is interested, let me know. Updated job descriptions have been posted on the AGM page.

We hope to see you all out at the meeting.  This is a great time to not only get our elections done, but to also meet and greet members and talk about what a great time we had this year on the water. Refreshments will be served thanks to our wonderful Social Committee:)

Even though we may be done on the water, there are still some fun social events on the calendar.  Watch out for the updates that are coming……

Eugene Marion, President

 

LAUREL CREEK REGATTA – OCT 1ST

ROCKWOOD PADDLE & POT LUCK – SEPT 24TH

 

Tuesday, September 24 is our annual paddle at Rockwood Conservation Area.  After the canoeing on the lovely lake, surrounded by high limestone cliffs, grottos and narrow passages, we will enjoy a pot luck supper and wiener roast (the wieners, buns and condiments are provided by the club).
Please bring a dish of your choice to share for the pot luck.
Remember to bring your usual canoeing gear, drinks, a lawn chair, cutlery, dishes, wiener sticks, if you have them.
If you have any wood for the bonfire, that would be appreciated as well.
Meet at the shed at 2pm. Cost for towing is $6.00, entrance to the park is $5.50 for seniors.
For those who would prefer to hike, there is a lovely hiking trail around the lake.
The forecast for Tuesday is a mix of sun and clouds, high 19 low 10.  Always check your email before heading for the shed, in case of cancellation should weather conditions change.
Trip coordinator, Marilynn Fisher

Grand River – Sept. 10th {Petro Can – Glen Morris}

Tues, Sept 10 – Grand River

  • Petro Can, (Cambridge) to Glen Morris
  • One of our favourite runs
  • Open to everyone!
  • Cost: $6
  • Meet at the shed by 8:15 for a 8:30 departure
  • Bring the usual…i.e. water, snacks, lunch, etc (see “What to Bring on a Canoe Excursion”)
  • Trip Organizers: Eugene Marion (519-501-2078) and Carol Marion (519-570-6250)
  • Tower(s): Eugene Marion, ?

There is a forecast for rain, so watch your emails in case there is a cancellation!

MARK YOUR CALENDERS! {Last one for 2019} Printable! [UPDATED]

Hello all,
This will be the final edition of “Mark Your Calendar” for this season. Please use the “Print” option at the bottom of the page to print for future reference if preferred.

Canoe Outings

Sept 3 – Big Creek

  • Norfolk County to Port Royal
  • Meandering waterway through Norfolk County toward Lake Erie’s Long Point Bay
  • Surrounded by Carolinian forests
  • Referred to as the “Canadian Amazon”
  • Open to everyone!
  • Cost: $9
  • Trip Organizers: Dianne Wagner (519-698-2724) and Lynn Warmington (519-846-9243
  • Tower(s): Armand Martin, Eugene Marion

Sept 10 – Grand River

  • Petro Can, (Cambridge) to Glen Morris
  • One of our favourite runs
  • Open to everyone!
  • Cost: $6
  • Trip Organizers: Eugene Marion (519-501-2078) and Carol Marion (519-570-6250)
  • Tower(s): Eugene Marion, ?

Sept 12 – Nith River (Easy Breezy)

  • No shuttle involved
  • Cost: $6
  • Trip Organizer: Al Dunn
  • Tower: Volunteer Required!

Sept 17th – Rescheduled Moonlight Paddle

  • We will be checking out the many cottages during our leisurely paddle (approx. 2 hrs.), enjoy the September sunset over the lake, and then return on peaceful moonlit waters, under a starry sky.
  • Each member is asked to wear a headlamp for safety reasons.
  • Cost: $6
    Meet at the shed, at 5:45. Leaving by 6:00pm.
  • Trip Coordinator: Mark Zelinka (519-651-3186)
  • Tower(s): Volunteer(s) required!!

Sept 24 – Rockwood Conservation Area

  • Canoeing, potluck supper (bonfire, wiener roast)
  • High limestone outcrops with rock base grottos and narrow passages for exploring
  • Meet at the shed at 2 p.m.
  • Cost: $6
  • Trip Organizer: Marilynn Fisher (519-743-9365)
  • Tower(s): Volunteer(s) required!!

Oct 1 – Regatta

  • Laurel Creek, Waterloo
  • Games, canoeing and fun time.
  • Potluck lunch.
  • Meet at Laurel Creek, Waterloo
  • Organizer: TBD

Upcoming Events You Don’t
Want to Miss!

Oct. 8 – Visit to the Amazing Corn Maze!

  • Meet at the 404 at 9:45 am to carpool, or meet us at Nauman’s farm, 3250 Hessen Strasse Rd. at 10 am.
  • We will have a friendly competition navigating the maze in teams. You will not get lost alone!
  • There will be an opportunity to shop.( They have more kinds of squash than I’ve ever seen any where else, and lots of other seasonal goodies).
  • Afterwards those who wish can join us for lunch at Homestyle Diner.( in the strip mall at the corner of Albert and Bearinger Rd.)
  • Wear comfortable casual clothes and appropriate footwear in case the corn maze is muddy.
  • Rain date: Oct. 15th

Oct. 17th – Annual General Meeting (AGM)

  • Location: Wing 404 R.C.A.F.A., Rotary Adult Centre, 510 Dutton Dr., Waterloo, ON
  • Time: 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
  • End-of-the Season meeting for our general membership
  • Election/Re-election of Board Members
  • Presentation of Financials
  • Celebrate the end of another successful canoe season
  • Great opportunity to meet or get reacquainted with members you haven’t seen much of during the season.
  • Lots of goodies and other surprises planned!

Oct 29 – Car Rally

  • Meet at the 404 at 9:30 am.
  • More details to follow as we get closer to the date

Nov 5 – Geocaching

  • This is still in the planning stages
  • To be confirmed later

Dec. 10 – Annual Christmas Party

  • Meet and greet in the Great Hall at Luther Village
  • Time: 12:00 noon
  • Full turkey dinner served at 12:30
  • More details to follow closer to the date

We still need to plan the annual canoe cleanup day. Stay tuned for updates!

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Puslinch Lake Evening/Moonlight Paddle – Rescheduled: September 17th

 

Tuesday, September 17th – Open to all members

Our annual evening paddle along the Puslinch Lake shoreline has been rescheduled for Tuesday September 17th. We will be checking out the many cottages during our leisurely paddle (approx. 2 hrs.), enjoy the September sunset over the lake, and then return on peaceful moonlit waters, under a starry sky. Each member is asked to wear a headlamp for safety reasons.

Any member(s) planning to dine at the Old Marina Restaurant before our paddle should give themselves plenty of extra time, and contact the trip organizer in advance.

Remember to bring: water, insect repellent, sunglasses, a snack, a change of clothes, and *a headlamp* (a flashlight is optional; useful, but not necessary)

Cost: $6
Meet at the shed, at 5:45. Leaving by 6:00pm.

Trip Coordinator: Mark Zelinka

Towers: Needed Anyone willing to assist, contact Mark, at zelinkamd@gmail.com