Officers for 2003

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Change of Address

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Waterline Submissions

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General Meeting Minutes
February 11, 2004

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These minutes have not been approved. Any changes or amendments will by posted in next month's issue of the Waterline.

John Ohrt, Commodore, welcomed members and visitors and introduced the officers. He thanked those who have lead trips already this year and encouraged each experienced member to coordinate at least one trip this year.

John announced that the pool sessions on the 2nd and 4th Mondays are again being held at the former YWCA on Wirt Road. He said the class with Bob Foote will have to be postponed, possibly to November, as Bob will be leaving Houston early in March.

John Bartos gave a brief talk on uses of a GPS.

Fraser Baker, Fleet Captain, presented awards to a number of people for various accomplishments last year, including most trips coordinated, most miles paddled, etc. He recognized John Ohrt as the biggest booster of trips, Sherri Blifford as most improved paddler, and Bob Arthur for the historic paddle on the Colorado River.

A motion was made and seconded to donate $500.00 to the Red Cross for allowing us to hold both the officers' meeting and the general meeting at their facilities; also, the hat would be passed for additional contributions. The motion carried. $118.00 was raised.

Natalie Wiest gave a very interesting program on her sea kayaking trip last summer with four others in Prince William Sound in Alaska.

Respectfully submitted,
Anne Olden, Recorder

General Meeting Minutes
January 14, 2004

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These minutes were approved at the February meeting. They were not published in the last newsletter due to time constraints.

Commodore John Ohrt presided, pointing out that this is the club's 40th anniversary. Tom Olson, Manager of Sheldon Lake State Park gave an interesting presentation on the history and future plans at the Park.

The current officers were introduced, and John thanked those who had served as officers last year. John reminded people to renew their membership.

Fleet Captain Fraser Baker discussed upcoming trips. He reminded us to look at his list of trips taken last year, showing miles paddled, trip coordinator names, etc. This is the last chance to correct/update these records. He will present awards in various categories at the February meeting.

John discussed a meeting held with Ann Best. Ann had talked with John about reviving the Rendezvous. It was agreed that this year's efforts will focus on a 40th anniversary gathering in Huntsville State Park, with a variety of activities and a potluck/Dutch oven dinner on Saturday night. Fraser read a motion asking the members to approve the club's reserving ten contiguous campsites at the Park for the weekend of October 9/10 for this event. The motion was seconded and passed.

Respectfully submitted,
Anne Olden, Recorder