Houston Canoe Club General Meting
Minutes July 11th

Presenter: David C Flynn B.S D.C
Dr. Flynn gave a presentation on injury prevention to the shoulders and lower back as it relates to paddlers. Dr. Flynn also gave those in attendance information on nutrition.

Christy Long announced the organization the club donated money to and or is an affiliate member of:

American Whitewater $75.00
Galveston Bay Foundation $100.00
Citizens Environmental Association $75.00
Texas River Protection Association $100.00
San Marcos River Foundation $75.00
Bayou Preservation Association $75.00

Several of the club’s members sit on the board of these organizations.

Bob Price (our Fleet Captain) announced the Fleet Captains Challenge; the club will reimburse a portion of the cost to any club member taking a Red Cross first aid and or CPR course between the July meeting and the end of the year. See the HCC website for more details.

Chuck Babb gave a presentation on the swift water rescue class that he will be teaching on July 28th and 29th. The fee is $100 and the class will be taught at Pecan Park Retreat in San Marcos Texas. See the website for registration materials.

There were 29 paddlers in attendance.