December Holiday Party

Pool Session Report

October Meeting Minutes
by Robert Langley

Trip Reports

Morgan's Birthday
by Cecilia Gill

Pecos River - a Brief
by Donna Grimes

Canoe Kind of Guy

October 10, 2008 General Meeting

Fraser Baker introduced Benny Martinez who gave a presentation on the history of the Goliad area. The Goliad Paddle will be November 3rd.

Christy introduced the state of officers that are up for election in November:

Rick Brunson Commodore
Ken Anderson Purser
Bob Price Fleet Captain
Donna Daniel Boatswain
Robert Langley Recorder
Cecilia Gill News Letter Editor

Ken Anderson presented the proposed budget for 2008.

A motion was made, seconded and passed to accept the proposed budget as presented.

A motion was made and seconded to lower the club dues to $20.00. The motion failed. The dues for 2008 will be $25.00.

A motion was made to form a committee to develop a long range plan on what to do with the clubs assets. The motion was seconded and subsequently withdrawn.

A motion was made to reevaluate the club policy of charging a $10.00 ACA event fee to participants who are not members of the ACA to cover liability insurance. The motion was seconded and passed.
The board will contact the ACA to get clarification on the $10.00 fee.

The Christmas party will be December 15th.

Fleet Capitan’s Report

Fraser will post the reservation information on the Goliad trip. He has reserved two camp sites for club members.

Pecos River Trip: 16 club people will be participating in a 5 day trip down the Pecos River.

We are looking for some place to paddle before the Christmas party.