Hello Paddlers! We hope that all of you who attended the Christmas party had a great time! Attached are some nice party memories. We would like to take this opportunity to wish all our members and their families a very festive holiday time and a happy and healthy New Year! We look forward to seeing you on the water in 2019. Enjoy the winter paddling...including the New Year's paddle.
Next Monthly Meeting: Wednesday, January 2, 2019.
Come and enjoy the presentation, and socializing!
Time: 7 pm - 9 pm
Location: Beban Park, 2300 Bowen Rd. Nanaimo, Room 2
Presenter: Dave Nichols
Topic: "Weather to Paddle"...The presentation will be broken down into 2 parts:
1. The simple stuff for new members and folks not used to weather forecasting and interpretation
2. The bigger picture and peeling back the layers - more advanced will include synoptic charts and alternative resources, good knowledge recap for paddlers looking at extended overnight trips.
New Members:
We are pleased to welcome the following new members who have joined us recently: Brad Wipp and Kim Barrington from Nanaimo, and Reg Martin from Qualicum.
Welcome to our club and we hope you have many happy years paddling with us.
Important News:
Nanaimo Paddlers Bylaws
Thank you to all members who have read and reviewed our revised Bylaws. We have received some very good suggestions and clarification around Constitution and Bylaws. Our sub-committee has met to do a second revision of our Bylaws to reflect some of the suggestions that were made. Our revised Bylaws will be resubmitted to members as part of our AGM package prior to the meeting. Our AGM is schedule for February 6, 2019 at 19:00 at Beban Park.
New Board Members Needed!
Some of the current members will be retiring and we need club members to step up to fill in the up coming vacancies. Start with a Member at Large position to become familiar with the Board and the various committees and activities we organize. The main commitment is one (2 hour) meeting a month between January -May and August- November. Other meetings may be necessary to attend if you join any subcommittee(s). Please let Francine know if you would like to join the Board in February.
Skills and Education Committee:
There will be pool sessions to practice assisted rescues in Nanaimo on January 9, and in Ladysmith, on January 22. Look for the Meetup postings for these soon.
On Saturday, Feb. 9, Edgar Hulatt will be presenting a morning session, ‘VHF Refresher’ in Nanaimo. Watch for the Meetup posting in mid-January and sign up fast.
Upcoming Events:
New Year's Day President's Paddle- January 1, 2019
We hope that you will be able to join us and start the New Year with this paddle and potluck lunch. We will paddle from the Ladysmith Harbour to Elliot Beach/Evening Cove. Guests are invited to join us for lunch. This event will be postponed if rain is in the forecast. Stay informed by checking Meetup.
Recent Events:
Annual Christmas Party
    
On December 15 over 65 members and friends got together to celebrate the holidays.
Thank you to our many volunteers and organizers. This event could not take place without your support and hard work. Everyone in attendance enjoyed good food and the variety of activities and draws. This was a great event to share among friends and a good opportunity to establish new connections with new members.
A big thank you to our generous Nanaimo Paddler members and friends for your contribution to our Nanaimo Food Bank campaign. We raised 900$ at our Christmas party this year. Many local families will benefit from your generous donation. Merci!
Finally, a big thank you to our sponsors:
- Blue Dog Kayaking
- Adenturess Sea Kayaking Adventures
- Valhalla Pure
- Ladysmith Maritime Society
- Coast Bastion Hotel
- Wine Works
- Nanaimo Paddlers
Your continued support of our Christmas party fund raising campaign for the Nanaimo Food Bank and the Nanaimo Paddlers Club is greatly appreciated. We know that our members will enjoy the gifts they won this year and that they will continue to support your businesses.
BC Marine Trails Corner: - by Paul Grey
The BC Marine Trails (BCMT) had a remarkably successful AGM and Winter Forum in November. The association has four returning directors: President (Paul Grey; Nanaimo Paddlers, Cowichan Kayak Club); directors Louise Thompson (Nanaimo Paddlers), and Jerry Kaye and Karen Thrussell (VCKC). We also elected two new directors: Allan Edwin (SKABC) and Robert Holley (Club Locarno). Our speakers this year were Rebecca Grim and Leonie Mahlke. These women paddled from Salt Spring Island to Glacier Bay, filming part of their trip. The session ended with a Skype interview with Leonie, who participated from her home in Germany. The audience really enjoyed the interaction with her. Everyone had a really great time.
Board November minutes. You can find these at https://gallery.mailchimp.com/7308904d106c3971409dfd70b/files/32bb2f50-8de8-4ab9-a7e8-13221f768877/November_12_2018_Nanaimo_Paddlers.docx
Contact Information
President: Francine John
Vice President: Cheryl Cameron
Treasurer: Susie Youle
Secretary: Linda McPhie
Directors: Julie Bettney
Gloria Martens
Randy Millar
Newsletter editor: Sheldon Spier
Membership: membership@nanaimopaddlers.org
For current members' contact information changes and inquiries about membership
Board: board@nanaimopaddlers.org
For general comments and suggestions
Treasurer: treasurer@nanaimopaddlers.org
To submit Interac email money transfer (e-transfer) payment of your membership fee or for other money questions.
Newsletter: Newsletter@nanaimopaddlers.org
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