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I am planning a Columbus Day weekend get together in October at Huntsville State Park that I have affectionately started calling "ocboaterfest”.
Well, the time is quietly creeping up on us like a herd of angry elephants. I have some ideas, but have no idea how to present them, get opinions, advice, volunteers, implement them, etc.
All of the following ideas are up for discussion, suggestions, etc. but beware... if you make a comment, I may ask you to help me out with that item.
How would you like to have the same bbq caterer that came last year do the saturday night supper again this year, if possible? Failing that, perhaps some other caterer or some nice volunteer could grill fajitas, or maybe we could have a "potlatch" supper?
We could create a little "hcc cook book" that would be a compilation of member's specialties and favorites complete with contributor's comments and acknowledgements (of course) for camp out recipes (either prep at home and heat or cook up, or easy camp prep). if anyone knows how to do a small scale "publishing" like that, either let me know how or maybe take on that project. in the meantime, feel free to send me your recipes along with any comments. who knows? maybe it will get done by then and a copies can be purchased. proceeds after expenses would go to the club.
Mary Z is planning to teach a CPR/First Aid class. Perhaps if there is anyone interested in helping with kayak rolling in the swimming area or anything else, (on an unofficial level, of course) like using a rescue bag, camping-out-of-your-boat tips, etc. they would be classes.
How about a game or five? Some sort of scavenger hunt might be fun, and the kiddo's could join in. Maybe a rousing game of kayak polo and perhaps a race or some other kind of contest? Remember, no game is too childish for adults to have fun!
We will be forming a committee to plan activities for this event. If you have ideas or suggestions, contact me at 832-741-2713
or email to:
whitewaterider@houston.rr.com
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