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)

First Aid Training Opportunity

Another reminder, this opportunity IS still available to our club members.

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OSSCC has been given a grant for First Aid Training

If you are interested in registering for a First Aid course, see options below:

Basic first aide 7 CPR:

1.First Aid 4U- 2 day course- $135

2. Red Cross Heart2Heart- online and 1 day of class- $127

Upon completion of the course, submit your fees to our treasurer (treasurer@oldsaltsclub.com) for reimbursement.

Please inform Anne Woolner (annewoolner@hotmail.com) if you are planning to get qualified.

Thanks in advance for helping to keep our canoe club safe!

Saugeen #3

DATE: Tuesday, August 27

Intermediate Training Required

LEADER: Anne Woolner

TOWER: Frank Kuntz

COST: $15

TIME: Meet at the Shed @ 8:00 am

TRIP DETAILS: This is a favourite paddle with interesting adventures and challenges. At the end, we usually go for a swim at Port Elgin, followed by supper at the hotel. This is an all-day trip that requires stamina and good river reading skills.

Carpooling: Please make carpooling arrangements before we meet 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.

BRING: Emergency Contact Card (and tell your paddling partner where it is), PFD, water, hat, sunscreen, lunch, and proper footwear—no flip-flops or crocs.

CONTACT: Contact Anne Woolner, annewoolner@hotmail.com or 519-743-2277 to register, advising if you paddle stern or bow. You will receive a confirmation email. If you don’t receive confirmation by Monday night, contact Anne to make sure you are on the list.

If you change your mind, or are unable to make it, please let Anne know asap as this will affect the number of canoes required.

Grand River: Conestogo—Shirley Drive

TRIP: Conestogo to Shirley Drive

DATE: Tuesday, August 13, 2024
TIME: Meet at the Shed 8:30 am

TRIP FEE: $8 (no envelopes)

TRIP LEADERS: Janet Smith and Agnes Arthur
TOWER: Teresa Maki

TRIP DETAILS: Approximately a 3 hour paddle past two golf courses. See how many golf balls you can fish out of the river!

SKILL LEVEL: Basic Training

CARPOOLING: 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, reimburse both drivers.

Remember to Bring: PFD, Emergency Contact Card, lunch, water, hat, sunscreen, and proper foot wear- no flip flops or crocs.

To Register: Please contact:

Janet Smith, janetjanetjanet1960@gmail.com, or phone: 416-520-7455, and/or Agnes Arthur, agnesj1976@gmail.com, phone: 519-504-0285, advising whether you paddle bow or stern.

You will receive a confirmation email.

If you don’t receive confirmation by Monday night, please contact Janet and/or Agnes to make sure you are on the list.
If you change your mind or are unable to make it, please let Janet or Agnes 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 Creek—Long 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 “Canadian Amazon” 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 don’t 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

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