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Annual General Meeting: Wednesday, October 18th, 2023
1:00 – 3:00pm
Address: RIM Park – 2001 University Avenue E, Waterloo, ON
Room for Meeting: Forbes Hall ~ Century Room
(same place as the 2023 Membership meeting was held)
~ Please wear your name tag~
Below are the documents you will want to review.
This will be the LAST post reminding folks about vacant positions and the requirement of new Board of Directors. 
Our AGM is an opportunity to share the business of the club, the successes and plans for the future.
An opportunity to acknowledge volunteers and their commitment to the club. Our club would be lost without the many hours put in by the dedicated volunteers. A simple heart-felt thank you is not enough for your devotion.
We look forward to our membership “stepping up and into the vacant positions” allowing our club to be sustainable.
Bruce, our current President, reminds us: ALL positions on the BOD are not gender biased. Women can run for any position including president.
Vacant positions are:
1. President –
2. Secretary
Training – There is someone interested and we will announce later. Membership – Bett Fitzpatrick will let her name stand for nomination
Social – Pat Aiken will take over from being Co-chair to being Chair
Equipment – Frank Kuntz is willing to take over from Armand Martin
Vice President – Michael will stay on
Trips and Scheduler – Anne will stay on.
Our Affiliation agreement with the City of Waterloo reminds groups:
AGM’s are a time to report the BUSINESS of groups.
We have been running as a business: financial reporting, minutes, agendas and nominated positions along with following our Provincial Gov’t non profit requirements. We are NOT a social group wanting everyone to like us, our group is the Old Salts Senior Canoe Club.
Gentle reminder, this is NOT a meeting to air grievances, banter back and forth about what went wrong and divide ‘camps and members.
Our words and actions speak a lot about who we are.
Kindness Matters.
2024 Canoe Season is around the corner, as they say “new blood – new ideas!”
If you want Old Salt Sr. Canoe Club to continue, we require volunteers.
These three positions will be vacant for 2024 canoe season.
1. Training Coordinator. This position can be shared by two people.
2. Secretary.
3. Membership Coordinator.
**and YES, I know I have sent ENOUGH notices out.
Please consider joining the Board of Directors for the 2024 season**
Contact:
If interested, or require more information, please reach out to OSSCC President: Bruce Williams brucewms@yahoo.com
AGM: Wednesday, October 18th, 2023 1:00pm – 3:00pm
Address: RIM Park – 2001 University Avenue E, Waterloo, ON
Room for Meeting: Forbes Room
(same place as the 2023 Membership meeting was held)
Please note paddle change for Thursday.
Date: Thursday, September 21st
Trip: Hespeler Pond (actually the Speed River)
Basic training required.
Leader: Robin Heaver
Tower: Steve Knapp
Cost: $8 (no envelopes necessary)
Time: Meet at the shed @ 9:00am
Trip Details:
2.5 hour paddle past marsh areas which are home to cranes, egrets and other wildlife.
A short walk to a local pub for lunch afterwards is a nice finish to the day for those interested.
Carpool:
Please make arrangements before we meet on Thursday 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.
Remember:
Bring lunch, water, hat, sunscreen, PFD and proper foot wear- no flip flops
Contact:
Robin Heaver (rgrheaver@gmail.com or cell 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 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
Gentle Reminder:
If you want Old Salt Sr. Canoe Club to continue, we require volunteers.
These three positions will be vacant for 2024 canoe season.
1. Training Coordinator. This position can be shared by two people.
2. Secretary.
3. Membership Coordinator.
Contact:
If interested, or require more information, please reach out to OSSCC President: Bruce Williams brucewms@yahoo.com
AGM: Wednesday, October 18th, 2023 1:00pm – 3:00pm
Address: RIM Park – 2001 University Avenue E, Waterloo, ON
Room for Meeting: Forbes Room
(same place as the 2023 Membership meeting was held)
Last chance for a great canoe trip to finish off the 2023 season!
Date: Thursday, September 21st
Trip: St. Mary’s & Trout River
Basic training required.
Leader: Robin Heaver
Tower: Steve Knapp
Cost: $8 (no envelopes necessary)
Time: Meet at the shed @ 9:00am
Trip Details:
This is a new trip for the club. Come out and adventure with us.
All are welcome!!
Carpool:
Please make arrangements before we meet on Thursday 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.
Remember:
Bring lunch, water, hat, sunscreen, PFD and proper foot wear- no flip flops
Contact: Robin Heaver (rgrheaver@gmail.com or cell 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 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
Last chance for two great canoe trips to finish off our 2023 canoe trips!
Date: Tuesday, Sept.19
Trip: Saugeen #3
Leader: Bruce W. and Doug
Tower: Bruce Burkhardt
Cost: $15 (no envelopes necessary)
Meet at the shed: to leave @ 8:00am
Trip Details:
This is an all time favourite that is being rescheduled after being cancelled due to rain.
It is an interesting paddle with lots of adventures along the way.
This is an all day trip so it does require stamina.
Great opportunity to practice river reading skills.
We have a picnic lunch at a conservation area at the river’s edge.
The trip is followed by a swim at Port Elgin (weather providing) with an optional supper at the Queen’s Hotel in Port Elgin.
Carpool: Please make arrangements before we meet on Tuesday morning.
If you carpool, please reimburse your driver ($20 would be appropriate for this trip). If you drive in a different car each way, please reimburse both drivers.
Remember: lunch, water, hat, sunscreen, PFD, and proper foot wear- no flip flops.
Contact: Anne Woolner (annewoolner@hotmail.com or 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.
Please add this date to your calendar:
AGM: Wednesday, October 18th, 2023 1:00pm – 3:00pm
Address: RIM Park – 2001 University Avenue E, Waterloo, ON
Room for Meeting: Forbes Room (same place as the 2023 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 2024 canoe season.
1. Training Coordinator. This position can be shared by two people.
2. Secretary.
3. Membership Coordinator.
Contact:
If interested, or require more information, please reach out to OSSCC President: Bruce Williams brucewms@yahoo.com
While folks are enjoying Bondi Village this week, this post serves as a reminder “there are still a few more paddles to be enjoyed before canoe cleanup!”
Updates once Bondi trip has ended on September 15.
Tuesday, September 19th ~ NEW ~
Thursday, September 21st ~ Hespeler Pond
Tuesday, September 26th ~ Regatta with potluck lunch.
Tuesday, October 3rd ~ Possible date for canoe cleaning.
