Category: MARK YOUR CALENDAR

Reminder ~ AGM October 17th, 2024

AGM:  Thursday, October 17th, 2024 1:00pm – 3:00pm 
Address: RIM Park – 2001 University Avenue E, Waterloo, ON
Room for Meeting: Forbes Room
(same place as the 2024 Membership meeting was held)

 

Gentle Reminder:
If you want Old Salt Sr. Canoe Club to continue, we require volunteers.  
These three positions will be vacant for 2025 canoe season.
1. Training Coordinator. This position can be shared by two people.
2. Treasurer
3. Membership Coordinator in Training ~ Blog/Web Assistant

Contact:
If interested, or require more information, please reach out to OSSCC  President: Bruce Williams brucewms@yahoo.com

 

 

 

Tuesday, December 3rd Annual Christmas Luncheon

Mark this date on your calendar and plan to join fellow club members as we gather to celebrate another successful canoe season and the end of 2024.

Thank you to the Social Committee for organizing this Annual Luncheon.

Location: Schmitsville Restaurant
3685 Nafziger Road,
Wellesley, N0B 2T0
Time: 12:00 noon
Cost: Each person is responsible for the cost of their own meal/purchases

Special Dietary Restrictions: 
They do not have vegan or vegetarian options on their menu. 
(if you have any, please reach out to Pat and the Social Committee can look into this for you)
Pat’s email: canus9666@gmail.com

More information will be sent closer to the event. 

Tuesday, October 1st “Social Event”

Annual Mini-golf Tournament
(update: please reply to Janet Smith if attending) 

Date/Time: Tues. Oct.1 at 10:00am
Location: Market Sports ( 800 King Street North, Waterloo, N2J 4G8)
Formerly known as Max Golf (our previous mini-golf location)

Cost: Tax included – Over 65 $12.37 and Under 65 $14.53
Partners or friends are welcome to join

RSVP: Please let Janet Smith know if you’ll be coming, including names of partners/friends. Email:  janetjanetjanet1960@gmail.com

NO talent necessary

We divide into teams for some friendly competition.
Optional lunch after at East Side Marios

As Brenda likes to say ‘There may be prizes!

 

AGM Elections

Gentle Reminder:
If you want Old Salt Sr. Canoe Club to continue, we require volunteers.  
These three positions will be vacant for 2025 canoe season.
1. Training Coordinator. This position can be shared by two people.
2. Treasurer
3. Membership Coordinator in Training ~ Blog/Web Assistant

 

Contact:
If interested, or require more information, please reach out to OSSCC  President: Bruce Williams brucewms@yahoo.com

 

 

AGM:  Wednesday, October 17th, 2024 1:00pm – 3:00pm 
Address: RIM Park – 2001 University Avenue E, Waterloo, ON
Room for Meeting: Forbes Room
(same place as the 2024 Membership meeting was held)

 

Upcoming events:

For your convenience …One page filled with reminders.


September 24th ~ Annual Regatta at Laurel Creek Conservation Area

September 26th ~ Annual Canoe Cleanup at 11am at Frank’s home.

October 1st ~ Mini-golf at Market Sports(and there may be prizes)

October 17th ~ AGM at RIM Park.
Positions Vacant: Treasurer, Training Co-ordinator, Blog/computer support

October 22nd ~ Car Rally

December 3rd~ Annual Christmas Luncheon at Schmitzville Restaurant.


There will be blog posts outlining events, if not already posted.
Look for them in the upcoming days.

Paddle, PotLuck and Corn Roast

Date: Thurs. Aug. 15

Trip: Stratford Lake (Avon River)
Potluck & corn roast after the paddle

Easy Breezy ~ Basic Training

Leader: Pat & Anne
Tower: Bruce B.

COST: $8 (no envelopes necessary)
Meet at the shed to leave  8:30am

Trip Details:
**Bring food to share for the potluck lunch, the corn will be provided**

Car Pooling:
Please make car pooling arrangements before we meet on Wednesday morning. If you carpool, please reimburse your driver ($10 would be appropriate for this trip). If you drive in a different car each way, please reimburse both drivers.

Reminder of what to bring:
Bring food for potluck lunch andplates + cutlery,water/drinks, hat, sunscreen, PFD, and proper foot wear- no flip flops or crocs

Register for Paddle:
Please contact  Anne Woolner annewoolner@hotmail.com 519-743-2277
before Tuesday @ 6pm as we need to know numbers for the corn roast
Please let the leader know if you are stern or bow.
We also need to know if you are paddling or just joining us for lunch.

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

Nith River Silver bridge to Canning

Date:  Tuesday, May 28

Trip: Nith River Silver bridge to Canning

Intermediate training is a must for this trip.

Leader: Anne Woolner

Tower: Frank Kuntz

Cost: : $8 (no envelopes necessary)

Meet at the shed to leave @ 8:30am

Trip Details:
This is another exciting paddle with lots of twists, turns and rapids.
A 3-4 hour paddle, requiring good river reading skills, Intermediate training and strong paddling skills.

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

Remember to Bring:
A lunch, water, hat, sunscreen, PFD, and proper foot wear- no flip flops OR Crocs!

Intermediate training is a must for this trip.

Register for this Paddle:
Contact Anne via…
Email: Anne Woolner (annewoolner@hotmail.com 
Phone: 519-743-22770  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

Tuesday Paddle: Nith River to Ayr

Date: Tuesday, May 21
 
Trip: Nith River- Ayr to Blenheim Rd (Silver Bridge)
Must have Intermediate training and strong paddling and river reading skills. 3-3 ½ hour paddle.
 
Leader: Anne Woolner
Tower: Frank Kuntz
 
Cost: $8 (no envelopes necessary)
 
Meet at the shed to leave @ 8:30
 
Trip Details:
This is a challenging and exciting paddle with some nice drops in water and some small rapids. 
Must have Intermediate training and strong paddling and river reading skills. 3-3 ½ hour paddle.
 
Car Pooling: Please make arrangements before we meet on Tuesday morning. 
If you carpool, please reimburse your driver ($5-10 would be appropriate for this trip). If you drive in a different car each way, please reimburse both drivers.
 
Reminder of what to bring:
Bring lunch, water, hat, sunscreen, PFD, and proper foot wear- no flipflops OR crocks.
Intermediate training is a must for this trip.
 
RSVP: Please contact
Email ~ Anne Woolner annewoolner@hotmail.com
Phone ~ 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 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

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.