2006
Notes from the 11/13 Meeting
// Filed in: Meeting
Minutes
After reviewing the October minutes we discussed the
progress of purchasing a new duckie and equipment. It
was reported that 2 skirts and 2 helmets were
purchased at GAF. No duckie yet, but people are
watching for what is available.
The ACA dues issue was discussed and it was decided that since we haven’t utilized the ACA liability insurance coverage option, the main benefit of membership, we will not renew our membership at this time. The annual membership dues have increased to $250 from $75.
Kevin Jones has set up some roll session dates for the Shawnee pool. The dates are 12/2, 12/16, 1/6, & 1/20. These are Saturday nights, 6-8pm, and the cost is $5members/$10 non-members. He is working on February dates also.
The Mary-T sessions will take place on Sunday mornings as the pool is available. There is no formal arrangement there and some Sundays may not be available due to scheduled meets. Watch the forum for weekly postings regarding the Mary-T pool.
Todd is also working on something for some evening sessions at the YMCA, or maybe that was the YWCA.
We were reminded of the fragile relationship we have with the local pools due to the water contamination potential from our boats. Our boats are being considered as a potential bacterial source that required the draining of the Mary-T pool. Please be sure to remove your float bags before attending any indoor pool roll session and clean your boat. In addition, due to the recent problem at Mary-T, it is recommended that we disinfect the boat with a bleach solution. You know that funky looking stuff that’s trapped in the back of your boat by the float bags. Apparently it’s as bad as it looks.
The January dinner meeting has been scheduled for 1/27. The Middleton women’s club isn’t a lock so more info will follow on the location.
All the nominations for officer positions were voted into office. They are as follows:
President: Angella Anderson
Vice President: Kevin Hisel
Treasurer: Donna Sloan
Secretary: Jason Russo
Executive Committee:
Dave Ackerman
Todd Schindler
Charlie Sloan
Congratulations and Thank you to all the above.
Greg will be hosting the annual trip planning meeting again in February. Details to follow. Editorial note: This meeting has been the backbone of our success in scheduling paddling trips that give people, especially newer paddlers, the opportunity to get together with others. Please consider giving back some of your time next year to pass along the help that is required to make these trips a reality.
The ACA dues issue was discussed and it was decided that since we haven’t utilized the ACA liability insurance coverage option, the main benefit of membership, we will not renew our membership at this time. The annual membership dues have increased to $250 from $75.
Kevin Jones has set up some roll session dates for the Shawnee pool. The dates are 12/2, 12/16, 1/6, & 1/20. These are Saturday nights, 6-8pm, and the cost is $5members/$10 non-members. He is working on February dates also.
The Mary-T sessions will take place on Sunday mornings as the pool is available. There is no formal arrangement there and some Sundays may not be available due to scheduled meets. Watch the forum for weekly postings regarding the Mary-T pool.
Todd is also working on something for some evening sessions at the YMCA, or maybe that was the YWCA.
We were reminded of the fragile relationship we have with the local pools due to the water contamination potential from our boats. Our boats are being considered as a potential bacterial source that required the draining of the Mary-T pool. Please be sure to remove your float bags before attending any indoor pool roll session and clean your boat. In addition, due to the recent problem at Mary-T, it is recommended that we disinfect the boat with a bleach solution. You know that funky looking stuff that’s trapped in the back of your boat by the float bags. Apparently it’s as bad as it looks.
The January dinner meeting has been scheduled for 1/27. The Middleton women’s club isn’t a lock so more info will follow on the location.
All the nominations for officer positions were voted into office. They are as follows:
President: Angella Anderson
Vice President: Kevin Hisel
Treasurer: Donna Sloan
Secretary: Jason Russo
Executive Committee:
Dave Ackerman
Todd Schindler
Charlie Sloan
Congratulations and Thank you to all the above.
Greg will be hosting the annual trip planning meeting again in February. Details to follow. Editorial note: This meeting has been the backbone of our success in scheduling paddling trips that give people, especially newer paddlers, the opportunity to get together with others. Please consider giving back some of your time next year to pass along the help that is required to make these trips a reality.
Official Announcement
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Traditionally a newsletter goes out this time of year
and these announcements are made in it. In lieu of
that, this is the Official Announcement:
Nominations for 2007 Officers are as follows:
President: Angella Anderson
Vice President: Kevin Hisel
Treasurer: Donna Sloan
Secretary: Jason Russo
Nominations for 2007 Executive Committee are as follows:
Dave Ackerman
Todd Schindler
Charlie Sloan
Additional nominations will be accepted at the meeting on 11/13/06. Voting will be held at the 11/13/06 meeting.
Annual Dinner Meeting will be held 1/27/07.
Location to be announced.
Nominations for 2007 Officers are as follows:
President: Angella Anderson
Vice President: Kevin Hisel
Treasurer: Donna Sloan
Secretary: Jason Russo
Nominations for 2007 Executive Committee are as follows:
Dave Ackerman
Todd Schindler
Charlie Sloan
Additional nominations will be accepted at the meeting on 11/13/06. Voting will be held at the 11/13/06 meeting.
Annual Dinner Meeting will be held 1/27/07.
Location to be announced.
Notes from the 10/9 Meeting
// Filed in: Meeting
Minutes
A couple of news members Mike Brady and Jen Wilson
attended the meeting. Welcome to the club!
$750 was set aside to purchase a new club Duckie and paddle. Soon after another $250 was also released to be used in purchasing 1 small helmet, 1 medium helmet, 1 small skirt, 1 medium skirt and a new pillow for the old duckie.
It was also recommended that the old duckie have some regular maintenance done on it.
A decision to renew our ACA membership for $250 was pushed until next the meeting so the club could get more information about how those dues actually benefit the ACA and the Vikings.
Donna reported that the club balance is at $5115.
Spalding Hurst talked about the Bardstown Whitewater Park, showed some materials on the park and motioned that $500 of the club funds go towards a site assessment by the McLaughlin Whitewater Group. The motioned was granted. If a site assessment in Bardstown does not come to fruition, the money shall be returned to the club.
Nominations for club officials were made and are as follows:
President: Angella Anderson
Vice President: Kevin Hisel
Treasurer: Donna Sloan
Secretary: Jason Russo
We had some trip reports from the Gauley and the weekend of the storms.
$750 was set aside to purchase a new club Duckie and paddle. Soon after another $250 was also released to be used in purchasing 1 small helmet, 1 medium helmet, 1 small skirt, 1 medium skirt and a new pillow for the old duckie.
It was also recommended that the old duckie have some regular maintenance done on it.
A decision to renew our ACA membership for $250 was pushed until next the meeting so the club could get more information about how those dues actually benefit the ACA and the Vikings.
Donna reported that the club balance is at $5115.
Spalding Hurst talked about the Bardstown Whitewater Park, showed some materials on the park and motioned that $500 of the club funds go towards a site assessment by the McLaughlin Whitewater Group. The motioned was granted. If a site assessment in Bardstown does not come to fruition, the money shall be returned to the club.
Nominations for club officials were made and are as follows:
President: Angella Anderson
Vice President: Kevin Hisel
Treasurer: Donna Sloan
Secretary: Jason Russo
We had some trip reports from the Gauley and the weekend of the storms.
Notes from the 9/11 Meeting
// Filed in: Meeting
Minutes
Donna reported that the Club funds are the same at
$4318. There was some discussion about a couple of
checks being written and some refunds that will
affect the balance but basically we’re in the
$4300 range.
We spent most of the meeting discussing equipment and that centered on the purchase of a new ducky. There was some confusion about replacing the current ducky but the intent was to add a smaller one. It was decided that we should have a kit for each of the three inflatable pieces the Club will own. The kit should include an electric and hand pump, dry bag, and patch kit. Greg reported that Paul Webb has volunteered to look for a ducky and paddle at GAF. There was some discussion about the difference in cost of the ducks. The AIRE brand is pretty expensive while there are other brands now on the market that are considerably cheaper. Angela reported that she has been researching them recently and will share her information with Paul before a purchase is made. No dollar amount was authorized. It is anticipated that we will do that next month.
Kevin Jones reported that the Clubs ACA membership expired in June and that renewal fees have increased considerably from $75 to $250. The primary benefit of ACA membership is insurance coverage. No decision was made to renew this membership.
Greg reminded us that with elections in November, officer nominations should begin at the next meeting. The positions to elect are President, Vice-President, Secretary and Treasure. In addition three executive committee positions need to be filled.
We heard that 12 people participated in the Cumberland (below the Falls) trip and the usual action was witnessed at Center Rock and Screaming Right hand Turn. I won’t mention any names.
I reported on the “Surfathon” the Club raft demonstrated on the Ocoee Labor Day including the spectacular carnage at Hell Hole. The Club raft generated another $100 of income that weekend.
We spent most of the meeting discussing equipment and that centered on the purchase of a new ducky. There was some confusion about replacing the current ducky but the intent was to add a smaller one. It was decided that we should have a kit for each of the three inflatable pieces the Club will own. The kit should include an electric and hand pump, dry bag, and patch kit. Greg reported that Paul Webb has volunteered to look for a ducky and paddle at GAF. There was some discussion about the difference in cost of the ducks. The AIRE brand is pretty expensive while there are other brands now on the market that are considerably cheaper. Angela reported that she has been researching them recently and will share her information with Paul before a purchase is made. No dollar amount was authorized. It is anticipated that we will do that next month.
Kevin Jones reported that the Clubs ACA membership expired in June and that renewal fees have increased considerably from $75 to $250. The primary benefit of ACA membership is insurance coverage. No decision was made to renew this membership.
Greg reminded us that with elections in November, officer nominations should begin at the next meeting. The positions to elect are President, Vice-President, Secretary and Treasure. In addition three executive committee positions need to be filled.
We heard that 12 people participated in the Cumberland (below the Falls) trip and the usual action was witnessed at Center Rock and Screaming Right hand Turn. I won’t mention any names.
I reported on the “Surfathon” the Club raft demonstrated on the Ocoee Labor Day including the spectacular carnage at Hell Hole. The Club raft generated another $100 of income that weekend.
Notes from the 8/14 Meeting
// Filed in: Meeting
Minutes
By: John Pilitari
No minutes were taken at the July meeting so there was no review of last month’s minutes.
Greg opened business with a motion to release the funds set aside, last year, for the Falls camera purchase. A vote was taken and it was decided to release the funds. Following the vote, a lengthy discussion ensued with several members expressing a strong interest in keeping the Falls camera fund intact. A motion was made to maintain this fund for another 30 days. The motion was voted down.
Donna reported that the Club has a current cash balance of $4318.73. Greg presented a budget/spending recap from last year that showed the Club with an income of approximately $4200 and expenditures of $4369.
INCOME (est.)
Members 75
Dues $20
Total Dues $1,500
Clinic $1,200
Misc. Income $1,500
TOTAL INCOME $4,200
EXPENSES (est.)
Deam Lake Family Day $38
OAR Picnic Camping $170
Picnic supplies $104
Fiends of Gauley $300
Postage $78
P.O. Box $76
Stickers $260
American Whitewater $75
Web Hosting Fee $227
Dinner Meeting $70
Elkhorn Acres $501
Flowers $40
Elkhorn Campground $200
Clinic camping $482
Clinic food $227
Picnic camping and supplies $505
KY State Treasurer $4
T-Shirts $570
Club Patches $238
Raft Supplies $204
TOTAL EXPENSES $4,369
There was some discussion regarding last year’s donations to Elkhorn Acres and Friends of Gauley. It wasn’t determined what either organization’s needs might be this year; hence no motions were made regarding donations. The remainder of the expense discussion focused on equipment purchases. There was a proposal to purchase another ducky (a smaller, more maneuverable one) as well as additional helmets and spray skirts. The focus for helmets and skirts seems to leaning toward a need for smaller sizes. Kevin will inventory the equipment to determine what we actually have. He does not have the Club skirts and didn’t know who had them, so If you have the skirts please contact Kevin. It was suggested that the Club purchase this equipment “used” at GAF. Also someone suggested that we may be able to find the smaller sized skirts at Sierra Trading Post for a very reasonable price. It is anticipated that a purchase decision will be made next month, after an equipment inventory is done.
Scott reported that several Vikings attended the Swift Water Rescue class that CHOTA conducted on the Ocoee. It sounds like it was a very hands-on class with people intentionally swimming the hole at Double Suck.
Any finally, Larry reported that his Cod dinner was his first disappointing meal at KTs.
No minutes were taken at the July meeting so there was no review of last month’s minutes.
Greg opened business with a motion to release the funds set aside, last year, for the Falls camera purchase. A vote was taken and it was decided to release the funds. Following the vote, a lengthy discussion ensued with several members expressing a strong interest in keeping the Falls camera fund intact. A motion was made to maintain this fund for another 30 days. The motion was voted down.
Donna reported that the Club has a current cash balance of $4318.73. Greg presented a budget/spending recap from last year that showed the Club with an income of approximately $4200 and expenditures of $4369.
INCOME (est.)
Members 75
Dues $20
Total Dues $1,500
Clinic $1,200
Misc. Income $1,500
TOTAL INCOME $4,200
EXPENSES (est.)
Deam Lake Family Day $38
OAR Picnic Camping $170
Picnic supplies $104
Fiends of Gauley $300
Postage $78
P.O. Box $76
Stickers $260
American Whitewater $75
Web Hosting Fee $227
Dinner Meeting $70
Elkhorn Acres $501
Flowers $40
Elkhorn Campground $200
Clinic camping $482
Clinic food $227
Picnic camping and supplies $505
KY State Treasurer $4
T-Shirts $570
Club Patches $238
Raft Supplies $204
TOTAL EXPENSES $4,369
There was some discussion regarding last year’s donations to Elkhorn Acres and Friends of Gauley. It wasn’t determined what either organization’s needs might be this year; hence no motions were made regarding donations. The remainder of the expense discussion focused on equipment purchases. There was a proposal to purchase another ducky (a smaller, more maneuverable one) as well as additional helmets and spray skirts. The focus for helmets and skirts seems to leaning toward a need for smaller sizes. Kevin will inventory the equipment to determine what we actually have. He does not have the Club skirts and didn’t know who had them, so If you have the skirts please contact Kevin. It was suggested that the Club purchase this equipment “used” at GAF. Also someone suggested that we may be able to find the smaller sized skirts at Sierra Trading Post for a very reasonable price. It is anticipated that a purchase decision will be made next month, after an equipment inventory is done.
Scott reported that several Vikings attended the Swift Water Rescue class that CHOTA conducted on the Ocoee. It sounds like it was a very hands-on class with people intentionally swimming the hole at Double Suck.
Any finally, Larry reported that his Cod dinner was his first disappointing meal at KTs.
2nd Annual Family Day at Deams Lake
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The 2nd Annual Family Day
will be held at Deams Lake again this year on
Saturday Aug. 12th from 11 to ???. Food will be
served around 12:30.
It will be held at a couple of picnic sites close to
the beach/swimming Area. The club will supply the
hamburgers and hot dogs. Please bring a side dish
and/or dessert. It is also BYOB.
E-mail Paul Webb if you will be
attendning.
WV Trip is now the Ocoee Trip
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August 5th & 6th
Jump on your bus and head South. We'll now be heading to the Ocoee, with the options of the Nanty (1 1/2 hr drive) and the Hiwassee (45 min drive) for those not ready for the Ocoee. With luck we might get rained on and the Tellico might be an option.
My plan is to camp at Chilhowee Friday and Saturday nights. Since there is no group camping at the location each person will be responsible for his or her own camping arrangements, but I'm going to try to get there early and grab at least a couple sites close together depending on the advance notice I get from everyone. They are first come first served, but unless they have a loop or two closed there should be room for everyone.
West Virginia Trip
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July 1st & 2nd
Trip Organizer: Kevin Hisel
All right boys and girls. Time to start thinking West Virginia and the weekend of July 1st. I have reserved camping for the weekend at Burnwood area of the New River Gorge which is one of the group camping sites maintained by the National Park Service. We will have this whole place to ourselves, sweet. This is on the canyon rim just outside of Fayetteville and is only minutes away from Fayette Station.
As far as the river, well we probably will be on the New. With significant rain there could be other options but the New is as guaranteed as we can get with out a dam release. The Gorge (lower) section is generally considered a class III/IV run. At lower summer flows it is probably closer to being III+ or maybe IV-. It is a gorgeous river and view. For a little less excitement the Upper New is a good class II run that includes one nice class III rapid towards the end.
I will probably be on the gorge. Last year everyone ran the upper section and the gorge paddlers continued on downstream, which made for a long and tiring day. I would be appreciative if anyone wants to volunteer to lead a group on the Upper section. Saturday only or both days would work. Sometimes people just like to run Fayette Station a bunch on Sunday and head on back home anyway.
Back to camping. This is a group site and is $50 per night. I will inquire to see if the club will be willing to pick this up to avoid me having to foot the bill and trying to collect from you drunkards after we get off the river. So if you think you are possibly maybe sorta interested PLEASE RESPOND here or by email and let me know so I can get a estimate of who will be coming. But I wont beat you up if you bail so just let me know if you are interested. This place has a pavilion so Saturday evening group dinner is a possibility if everyone is interested. Oh, since you probably have Monday and Tuesday off work (you know, Independence Day) let me know if you want to extend this trip a bit longer than the weekend.
Trip Organizer: Kevin Hisel
All right boys and girls. Time to start thinking West Virginia and the weekend of July 1st. I have reserved camping for the weekend at Burnwood area of the New River Gorge which is one of the group camping sites maintained by the National Park Service. We will have this whole place to ourselves, sweet. This is on the canyon rim just outside of Fayetteville and is only minutes away from Fayette Station.
As far as the river, well we probably will be on the New. With significant rain there could be other options but the New is as guaranteed as we can get with out a dam release. The Gorge (lower) section is generally considered a class III/IV run. At lower summer flows it is probably closer to being III+ or maybe IV-. It is a gorgeous river and view. For a little less excitement the Upper New is a good class II run that includes one nice class III rapid towards the end.
I will probably be on the gorge. Last year everyone ran the upper section and the gorge paddlers continued on downstream, which made for a long and tiring day. I would be appreciative if anyone wants to volunteer to lead a group on the Upper section. Saturday only or both days would work. Sometimes people just like to run Fayette Station a bunch on Sunday and head on back home anyway.
Back to camping. This is a group site and is $50 per night. I will inquire to see if the club will be willing to pick this up to avoid me having to foot the bill and trying to collect from you drunkards after we get off the river. So if you think you are possibly maybe sorta interested PLEASE RESPOND here or by email and let me know so I can get a estimate of who will be coming. But I wont beat you up if you bail so just let me know if you are interested. This place has a pavilion so Saturday evening group dinner is a possibility if everyone is interested. Oh, since you probably have Monday and Tuesday off work (you know, Independence Day) let me know if you want to extend this trip a bit longer than the weekend.
Nantahala Trip
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June 24-25
Trip Leader: Dan Molnar
The Nantahala River trip is a "go." The Ocoee River portion of this event is a very definite "maybe."
Jim Gunn is headed to Colorado next week (can you blame him?) and won't be around to plan the Ocoee River portion of the trip as originally expected. Is there someone who would be willing to help Jim out with the Ocoee portion of this trip? If so, let me know so that we can discuss group camping options.
Even if the Ocoee River trip falls through, I still plan to lead the Vikings down the Nantahala River that weekend.
The Nantahala River trip is a "go." The Ocoee River portion of this event is a very definite "maybe."
Jim Gunn is headed to Colorado next week (can you blame him?) and won't be around to plan the Ocoee River portion of the trip as originally expected. Is there someone who would be willing to help Jim out with the Ocoee portion of this trip? If so, let me know so that we can discuss group camping options.
Even if the Ocoee River trip falls through, I still plan to lead the Vikings down the Nantahala River that weekend.
Viking Clinc
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Great opportunity for anyone starting to paddle whitewater canoe or kayak. The clinic will be held on the Big South Fork.
Our beginner students will paddle Bear Creek to the Blue Heron Mining Community, Saturday. There should be a couple class II rapids, and the trip ends with Devils Jump. A nice class III into a pool. There is a trail on river left so this rapid can easily be run multiple times. Sunday the plan will be to paddle selected rapids on the BSF Canyon. The more advanced groups will paddle the canyon on Saturday, and probably Sunday. If the sky happens to drop some water on the area, there will be other options for both levels of paddlers. We can get them on bigger water on later trips this summer.
Camping is at Blue Heron Campground. This should make the drive time from Louisville to the Clinic at 3 hours 15 minutes.
Download Clinic Application
Questions? Contact Kyle Nicholson through the Viking Forum.
Liquid Logic Demo Days at Falls of the Ohio
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Sunday May 14th 2006
3pm, @ Ohio River
The date is finalized and Bluegrass Outfitters will be hosting it's first Liquid Logic demo day on the Ohio River. Mothers day, May 14th 2006.
Meet at the GRC boat ramp and go from there.
For more info email: Todd
3pm, @ Ohio River
The date is finalized and Bluegrass Outfitters will be hosting it's first Liquid Logic demo day on the Ohio River. Mothers day, May 14th 2006.
Meet at the GRC boat ramp and go from there.
For more info email: Todd
New T-Shirts
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Picture Gallery
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How to use the Viking Whitewater
Gallery:
You must be a registered member in the forum to use the gallery.
The address of the Gallery is: http://vikingcanoeclub.org/Gallery/
Click the "Login" button at the top left of the page. This will forward you to the forum login page. Enter your forum username and password. You then should be forwarded back to the gallery.
How to create an album:
The first time you upload photos you must create a new album. Click the "Create / order my albums" button on the middle toolbar. Click "New" — A new album will be created called "New Album." Rename the album in the textbox below, and click "Apply Modifications".
How to Upload a Photo or Video:
Click the "Upload File" button on the top left of the page. Click one of the browse buttons and locate the photo/video you want to upload. You may choose upto five photos at one time. When ready click continue. This step may take time as the file must be uploaded. When it is done it should say "Successful Uploads". Then click "Continue." Now select an album to place the image into, and if you would like a description of the image. Click Continue and you are done. To view your files click the "My Gallery" button at the top of the page.
Rules:
• Whitewater photos only.
• Space is limited to 40mb per person.
You must be a registered member in the forum to use the gallery.
The address of the Gallery is: http://vikingcanoeclub.org/Gallery/
Click the "Login" button at the top left of the page. This will forward you to the forum login page. Enter your forum username and password. You then should be forwarded back to the gallery.
How to create an album:
The first time you upload photos you must create a new album. Click the "Create / order my albums" button on the middle toolbar. Click "New" — A new album will be created called "New Album." Rename the album in the textbox below, and click "Apply Modifications".
How to Upload a Photo or Video:
Click the "Upload File" button on the top left of the page. Click one of the browse buttons and locate the photo/video you want to upload. You may choose upto five photos at one time. When ready click continue. This step may take time as the file must be uploaded. When it is done it should say "Successful Uploads". Then click "Continue." Now select an album to place the image into, and if you would like a description of the image. Click Continue and you are done. To view your files click the "My Gallery" button at the top of the page.
Rules:
• Whitewater photos only.
• Space is limited to 40mb per person.
