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Category: Announcement!
Tuesday, October 1st “Social Event”
Annual Mini-golf Tournament
(update: please reply to Janet Smith if attending)Â
Date/Time:Â Tues. Oct.1 at 10:00am
Location:Â Market Sports ( 800 King Street North, Waterloo, N2J 4G8)
Formerly known as Max Golf (our previous mini-golf location)
Cost:Â Tax included â Over 65 $12.37 and Under 65 $14.53
Partners or friends are welcome to join
RSVP: Please let Janet Smith know if youâll be coming, including names of partners/friends. Email:Â 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 âThere may be prizes!
AGM Elections
Gentle Reminder:
If you want Old Salt Sr. Canoe Club to continue, we require volunteers. Â
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 OSSCCÂ President: Bruce Williams brucewms@yahoo.com
AGM: Â Wednesday, October 17th, 2024 1:00pm – 3:00pmÂ
Address: RIM Park – 2001 University Avenue E, Waterloo, ON
Room for Meeting: Forbes Room
(same place as the 2024 Membership meeting was held)
End of Season CANOE CLEANING
As our season ends, HELP is required!
And, as you know, many hands make light work! 
Canoe Cleaning: Thursday, September 26
Time: 11:00 am
Location: Frank’s House: 300 White Rock Cres, Waterloo
What to Bring: Rags, Sponges, Pails, …
and your own sweet self! Â
Shhhh… Rumour is there may be a đ beverage after…Â
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 Frankâs 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.
Big Creek, September 17
Big Creek (3rd. Concession Rd, Access #3) to Long Point Provincial Park
Date: September 17
Time: Meet at the Shed at 8:00 am.
Trip Leader:Â Anne Woolner
Tower:Â Bruce Burkhart
Trip Fee:Â $15
Trip Details:
Big Creek is a watercourse in Norfolk County, Ontario.
It is approximately 60 kms long (we are doing a section of it).
It empties into Lake Erie at Port Rowan, at Long Point.
Its watershed covers 730 square kilometres.
It is called the âCanadian Amazonâ as it meanders through the heavily lush canopy of the Carolinian forests of Norfolk County to Long Point.
This is a longer trip that does require maneuvering skills and stamina. Approximately a 3 hour paddle
Shuttle: Yes
Carpooling:
Please make car pooling 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 to Bring:
Emergency Contact Card, lunch, water, hat, sunscreen, insect repellent, PFD, and proper foot wear- no flip flops or crocs
To Register:
Please contact Anne Woolner annewoolner@hotmail.com 519-743-2277 to register for this trip, and advise if you paddle stern or bow.
You will receive a confirmation email.
If you donât receive confirmation by Monday night, please contact the trip leader to make sure you are on the list.
NOTE:
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.
Cancellation: Rockwood Conservation Area
September 3rd: Rockwood Canoe Trip and Potluck is being cancelled.
This trip, involving both paddling and a potluck, needs organization and planning in order to be successful. Unfortunately, this time there were no volunteers to spearhead the event.
CambridgeâGlen Morris
NOTE: VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR THIS TRIP TO PROCEED!
DATE: AUGUST 29
TRIP: 210 Water St. South (Galt), Cambridge (previously Petrocan) to
Glen Morris
SKILL LEVEL: Intermediate Training
TIME: Meet at the Shed at 8:30 am
TRIP FEE: $8
TRIP LEADER: TBA
TOWER: TBA
TRIP DETAILS: This is another club favourite! Some moving water and plenty of opportunity to practice river reading skills. This trip could be lengthened to go as far as Birley Gates should the leader decide, in which case it would be a 2-4 hour paddle.
Please make car pooling arrangements before we meet on Thursday 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.
BRING: Emergency Contact Card (and tell your partner where your card is), PFD, lunch, water, hat, sunscreen, and proper foot wearâno flip-flops .
Please contact  the trip leader to register, advising whether you paddle bow or stern. You will receive a confirmation email. If you donât receive confirmation by Wednesday night, please contact  the trip leader to make sure you are on the list.Â
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.
Big CreekâLong Point Provincial Park
Big Creek (3rd. Concession Rd, Access #3) to Long Point Provincial Park
(Intermediate Training Required)
Date: August 20
Time: Meet at the Shed at 8:00 am.
Trip Leader: TBA
Tower: Bruce Burkhart
Trip Fee: $15
Trip Details:
Big Creek is a watercourse in Norfolk County, Ontario.
It is approximately 60 kms long (we are doing a section of it).
It empties into Lake Erie at Port Rowan, at Long Point.
Its watershed covers 730 square kilometres.
It is called the âCanadian Amazonâ as it meanders through the heavily lush canopy of the Carolinian forests of Norfolk County to Long Point.
This is a longer trip that does require maneuvering skills and stamina. Approximately a 3 hour paddle
Shuttle: Yes
Carpooling:
Please make car pooling 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.
Remember to Bring:
Emergency Contact Card, lunch, water, hat, sunscreen, insect repellent, PFD, and proper foot wear- no flip flops or crocs
To Register:
Please contact Anne Woolner annewoolner@hotmail.com 519-743-2277 to register for this trip, and advise if you paddle stern or bow.
You will receive a confirmation email.
If you donât receive confirmation by Monday night, please contact the trip leader to make sure you are on the list.
NOTE:
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.
