Rapids Riders Meeting
April 9, 2008
Davanni's Riverside, Minneapolis
Members Present:
Jeff B., Chad K., Alex P., Art C., Alan F., Jeremiah A., Jay, Dave S., Melissa G., Dean, Andrew
Canoe U Weekend
- At this point, we have 10 beginner kayak students, 2 continuum students, 6 beginner canoe students, and 2 refresher students
- The t-shirt design contest is in process; Melissa's sister will be our screen printer.
- Dave will bring the coffee pot, water cooler, etc.
- Melissa will reserve Norway Point in St. Croix State Park for next year's event
- A vote was held and approved to buy first aide kits for the instructors and prizes for a drawing for the safety boaters. Chad will take care of this.
- Jeremiah will help Art put together the packets for the students.
Graduation Weekend
- Will be held at Robinson Park in Sandstone this year
- Jeremiah offered to be the host to let people know where to go, etc.
- Nora will rent a port-a-potty for the weekend.
- Jeremiah will bring water.
- Bob will cook Saturday night.
- Insurance is taken care of.
Survivor's Party
- Alan will reserve Hidden Falls (or another location if necessary) for June 12th.
Treasury Report
- Current balance is $7716
- We came out nearly even on the pool sessions this year.
- We lost $914 on Canoe U last year.
- Jeff received $120 for ACA insurance for Stone Arch.
Pool Sessions
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Chad will reserve the pool the upcoming winter.
Midwest Mountaineering Expo
- Alan requested help "manning" the table on Sunday and for people to bring video of local paddling.
- Alan will place Canoe U flyers in the boats at the auction.