Houston Canoe Club: Newsletter Article 1

Commodore John Ohrt presided at the meeting.

John announced there was a full moon and the dog days of summer are over. Now is the time to PADDLE. John encouraged members to lead trips to take advantage of the nice weather.
The officers were introduced to the attendees.
Donna Grimes gave a helpful talk on river signals for communicating on the river.
Guests introduced themselves and told a little about their paddling experience and their interests.
Mary Z. introduced Lillian Tigard who gave a presentation on Freestyle paddling with the assistance of John and Cindy Bartos.
Lillian also spoke about the Freestyle Competition to be held at the Fluor facility October 11. There will also be clinics taught by excellent paddlers from all over the country as well as HCC’s own qualified instructors. Lillian encouraged everyone to come and learn more paddling skills and to watch the Freestyle Competition which promises to be wonderful.
The minutes from the August meeting were read and accepted.
The purser’s report was given and accepted.
The newsletter is online. The HCC 2003 roster was mailed out this week. Special thanks to Cliff and Marilyn Peery and to John Ohrt for making this happen.
Fleet captain Fraser Baker asked for reports of trips taken during the past month, and announced upcoming trips.
John Ohrt announced that YMCA Pool roll sessions were cancelled until a new pool is located. The Westside Y has been closed because of the I-10 expansion.
The Christmas party will be held December 13 at the Northwest Fitness Center. Mark your calendars for this annual fun event.
Under new business: John Bartos made the following motion: That the HCC fund up to $750.00 for a generator, awards and a sound system for the Freestyle Competition to be held October 11, 2003. The motion was seconded. After serious discussion, the motion passed 17-7.
The meeting was adjourned.