THE DEFINITIVE RENDEZVOUS THREAD.

[Jeremy M]

You'll notice that I had all of the Rendezvous Stickies removed. Thanks Cowper. I did this because it seems like they get lost in the shuffle. So here is the definitive Rendezvous thread for your enjoyment and to promote the event on the message board in the final week leading up to Rendezvous!

First Off, I want to thank all of our sponsors who helped make this event FREE this year to A.C.A. members. *NOTE: In order to get in free, you will NEED to bring your American Canoe Association Card with you.

When you arrive at Rendezvous you will be greeted by the fine folks from the Northwest Chapter and the River Valley Chapter at the Registration Tent and the A.C.C. store. There you'll quickly fill out a registration form, sign an A.C.A. Waiver and receive your car tag. You'll also have the opportunity to purchase some official Rendezvous Gear...

If you plan on camping, you'll be able to pick a spot at random. There are traditionally quieter camping spots, which are further from the main area of Rendezvous. They'll be marked with a sign. If you plan on staying in the Arkansas Lodge, you'll just mention that to the fine folks at the registration desk and they'll take your cash and direct you to your air conditioned bunks. *NOTE: Room rental will run $10.00 per person/per night, but will be cappped for families at a maximum cost of $30.00 per night.

There are a few items to highlight for this years Rendezvous, but none more so than the STAR INFLATABLE that will be given away! For a donation of $20.00 to the Arkansas Canoe Club Instructor Education Fund, you'll receive one entry for a chance to take home a 12' Water Bug Raft from STAR INFLATABLES!!!!! Donations and tickets can be picked up at both the STAR INFLATABLE Tent or the Ouachita Outdoor Outfitters Booth. Big thanks to Ouachita Outdoor Outfitters for donating this raft to the A.C.C. and to STAR for making this possible!!

The following is the schedule of events for this year's Rendezvous. Participate in as much of the events as you like or just find a nice cool spot and hang out for the weekend.

FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 16th:

4:00 P.M. Gates Open Officially *Note: If you arrive earlier, please make sure that you visit the registration booth after it opens up to get your car tag. Honor System.
7:00 P.M. Ark-La-Tex Chapter will begin serving their "Bayou Buffet". $10.00 will get you some good ole Louisiana Cuisine!!!
~8:00 P.M. (@dark) Friday Night Lights Inter-Chapter Boatball. Play under lights at the Lagoon on Lake Catherine with A.C.C. Legends of the game!

SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 17

Disc Golf, E.N.O. Hammock Village, and Conservation Fund Silent Auction Happening All Day

6:00 A.M. Sunrise Stand Up Tour on Lake Catherine with WU SUP...limited spots.
7:00 A.M. Breakfast
10:00 A.M. - 11:00 A.M. Roll Clinics at the pool with the North Texas River Runners
10:00 A.M. - 11:00 A.M. Rescue Rodeo Chapter Throwdown with Marcell Jones - Teams to meet at the "Bull-ring"
1:30 P.M. Hometown Throwdown #4 at the Rockport Ledge. Early sign up available at the Triple-O tent
3:00 P.M. - 6:00 P.M. Dutch Oven Cook Off, Origami Mami w/ the Galante's, Central Chapter Conservation Fund Beer Garden/Margaritaville
6:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M. Potluck, Rodeo Results/Prizes, Dutch Oven Results/Prizes, Drawing for STAR RAFT
8:00 P.M. - ???? Open Mic Night with Dave Robertson and Story Telling Contest

SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 18

7:00 A.M. Breakfast
10:00 A.M. Down River Trip with Mohawk Canoes

Please note that all events are subject to change and some events that will happen may not have been listed on the schedule above.

Hope to see everyone out this year at Rendezvous!!! Now then....Let the shameless and final promotion of this event BEGIN!!!!!!!

[Jeremy M]

Had a few questions regarding the directions to camp couchdale...Hopefully someone will post on this thread, but for now, there are directions on the main event page for Rendezvous. Just click on the link below:

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[Karla]

Jeremy. Is someone going to mention to the folks that run Camp couchdale to have the pool clean this time before we come. I wanted to do roll practice but not in that pool as it was last year.

Karla

[Marianne]

Come on Karla, we've all swam in rivers worse than that pool...it'll be ok...

[Jeremy M]

Its supposed to be ready for us, but I'm unsure. If it isn't, we can always just go down to the lake and do some roll stuff there, but I'm sure it will be good to go. See y'all there!

[Deuce]

Five bucks a head without ACA card?

[GN YAKN]

I want to personally thank Jeremy for his efforts to put this event together and to get it publicized!!! What's your favorite flavor of adult beverage Jeremy? I'm bringing you a supply!

Deuce, the ACA sanctions our big events. The cost is $5 per participant. They waive the fee for ACA members!!! Otherwise the event is free! This is a first for the Rendezvous and a bold and wise move on leadership's part!

Dave

[Deuce]

I agree and certainly have no problem with that very nominal amount. I only asked because I won't get my card in time to present it at the gate and wanted to be sure I had enough scratch to get in. No biggie. I'M SUPER STOKED AND SO IS EVERYONE WHO IS COMING WITH ME. COME ON RENDEZVOUS!!!!!!!

[Jeremy M]

To Dave, thanks a lot, but I must say that without the support of Marcell Jones, the A.C.C. Board, Bryan and Carrie Galante, Dave Thomas, all of the corporate and personal sponsors, and a host of other individuals and companies, this would definitely not have happened...So a BIG thanks to all of those who have volunteered and are volunteering their time and energy to this event. As far as favorite flavor....anything that is cold and free is a winner!

To Deuce, and to all who are wondering the same thing...I should clarify regarding the A.C.A. cards. If you're a new member and don't have your ACA card, you should be able to obtain your A.C.A. membership number and that is all that we really need for the registration form.

I'm certain there will be other updates as last minute details, etc...are confirmed and I'll continue to post those updates on this thread. If you're wondering about anything and have questions, please don't hesitate to post them here and I'll find the answers.

VIVE LE RENDEZVOUS 2011!!!

[Graham Osborn]

What is the cost of the dining hall meal tickets?

[Jeremy M]

UPDATE:

Saturday-All Day: Mohawk will have complementary recreational and whitewater canoes for folks to demo. The canoes may be taken on Lake Catherine or on the Ouachita River down to the Rockport Ledge. So, if you don't have a boat to paddle or just want to test a new one out Mohwak's got ya covered.

Saturday-9:00am: Bryan and Carrie Galante will be leading an informative and entertaining, two hour tour of Lake Catherine, Sponsored by Mohawk Canoes.

On Sunday, There will be no Mohawk Demos available for the down river trip...Shuttle arrangements and times will all be a D.I.Y. type of thing.

As far as the meal tickets are concerned, I will find out today and post an update on that front.

[Jeremy M]

Food Update:

For this year's Rendezvous, due to circumstances initially within our control, but at this time are now beyond our control .....ALL MEALS WILL ALSO BE D.I.Y. This works very well for The School of Whitewater Paddling and should also work for Rendezvous. Here's how it will break down and how you should proceed to plan for food.

Friday Night - Ark-La-Tex chapter has it covered with the "Bayou Buffet"

Saturday Morning - Breakfast
Saturday Afternoon - Lunch
Saturday Evening - Potluck - A quick note on the potluck...Bring a dish that would serve your family, plus a few more people. This way we have plenty of food available for the everyone. We'll take care of plates, utensils, and tea and lemonade. The potluck will be held where the video showing normally happens....

Sunday - Breakfast.

We're trying to do a few things that will make the food situation easier.

Coffee will be provided on Saturday morning and Sunday morning.

Just down the road, 4.4 miles is a place called the Red Oak Fillin Station...they make amazing food all day and have agreed to a discount for people attending the Rendezvous. You just tell them you're with the event, and bing, bang, boom...discount. If you're not cooking, this will work out great...Here's a link to a map and directions from Couchdale.
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Stay tuned for more details as we're working on getting a food truck vendor to come out for Saturday's Lunch.

Sorry for any inconvenience this causes, but hopefully its not a deal breaker for folks attending the event.

[Renee H]

So Couchdale isn't doing breakfast?

And maybe I am reading it wrong, but does this mean we won't have access to the kitchen/dining hall to heat up whatever we bring?

[Jeremy M]

That's right Renee....There was a mis-communication on my part with Couchdale regarding the kitchen set-up. Originally, we were thinking about doing the food ourselves amongst the chapters, etc...kind of like at Canoe School...When that thought changed, I guess I never re-informed Couchdale, so they didn't plan on having the kitchen open...And now, its too last minute to get the kitchen staffed. Again, I'm really sorry about this, but I'm certain we can all work together despite this and make it a really great Rendezvous, despite my "brain fart" on the kitchen situation.

There are a couple of options....bring your dish in a cooler and make sure its a dish that can be served room temperature...something like a spiral ham would work well. For the hot food, we're gonna depend on the Dutch Oven Chefs...no pressure guys...

I'm sure with enough creativity, we'll be okay....and I have confirmed the coffee, so you can at least get cafineated for free in the mornings.

Can y'all ever forgive me?

[Deuce]

I'll have my two burner Camp Chef, several dutch ovens, and sundry other pieces of kitchen equipment that anyone will be welcome to use provided Team Deuce is not already using them to cook the competition at the DO cookoff.