Rendezvous Volunteers Needed + General Event Information

[Dave Smith]

ACC Rendezvous
Sanctioned by the American Canoe Association

September 12th, 13th and 14th, 2008
Camp Couchdale - Near Hot Springs, AR

Call for volunteers!!

Yep it’s time again, so check out the front page of the website for the latest event information. A schedule of specific activities will be out in a few weeks.

As always we need a ton of volunteers to make this happen. The more folks who can spend an hour or two with registration, silent auction, etc the easier it is on all of us.

Send me a PM or email me and we’ll get back with you. A special request this year for a few people who can hang around Camp Couchdale to help us clean up on Sunday…..

Thanks!!

[sugarmtngal]

You got me down for the swimming! See you there.

[Susan]

Bump for ya! R u getting good response?

[KatieWilliams]

just put me to work I'll do anything!

[lobbylady]

HI,
I think I am all signed up to help with registration, but if not, please put me down.
Jacqueline Lobb
See you then!

[Susan Tinker]

I'm helping with registration Friday night.
Susan Tinker

[sugarmtngal]

What do you have for an expected attendance? Same type of camping arrangements as last year? Will you have an insert or a thread on the Board regarding the Rendezvous schedule of events, etc......Last year Tom B. inserted a flyer in our newsletter......................
thanks.

[MikeBeebe]

Jacqueline, you're signed up to help with registration - check with Mel
We will need several more to help with registration. If you're a new member this is a great way to meet some of the older members. PM me to get on the registration volunteer list.

thanks,
Mike Beebe

[Dave Smith]

Hey Mike I have several names for ya for registration.....I'll PM you soon with an update but we still need more help!!!!

Look for information in your next newsletter (and don't forget to check under the events link already posted). We should have a schedule of activities up soon as well.

Lot's of stuff will be going on from a lake paddle, canoe camping primer, several river trips, Lake Cathrine cleanup, kids activities, microinstruction sessions, roll practice, etc.

You're working on your margarita recipes right???

Don't forget your paddling videos.....get with Paddle Dog if you haven't

Boat raffle this year is a beautiful Bell Yellowstone 15 foot tandem canoe courtsey of Riverside Subaru in Little Rock!!!!!

[Cowper]

This information is already out there on our board at other locations, but here are some cross-references so you don't have to "browse" to find it:

GPS coordinates and Mapquest Map for location of Camp Couchdale:
N34.4295 W92.9656
(Click if you prefer a map)

Rockport, Turn to Porterfields
N34.39284 W92.84757

General Rendezvous Information, including additional links to event schedules and descriptions:
http://www.arkansascanoeclub.com/index. ... &Itemid=68" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[sugarmtngal]

"thanks" cowper for the directions! It's always a challenge to drive by myself in the dark down in that vicinity - plus it doesn't help when you are new to Arkansas!

[Dave Smith]

Great thanks Cowper!

Alright things are coming together so here’s the latest:

1.If you want to eat at Camp Couchdale this weekend, Eva has asked that we buy tickets from her by 10PM on FRIDAY!

2.Camp Couchdale’s phone is now working so if you’ve wanted to make lodging plans now’s the time.

3.Check at registration for the latest update for schedules when you get there.

4.Paddledog’s Saturday’s film competition has been changed to more of a “show what ya got” format due to lack of entries for the film fest…..bring out all your stuff, doesn’t matter if it’s been shown before, not the greatest, yada, yada. It’s all good! Pass the word…….

5.Oh you’re working on your margarita recipe to take on Walter aren’t ya????

6.Heard rumors that a pickup game of Boatball might happen…..be on the lookout for that one it’s going to be like seeing a shooting star

7.Couple new activities have been added, Thanks guys!
a.T. Yamashita’s stroke class
b.Debbie Doss will be doing a nature walk

8.Hurricane Ike….well we’ll just see won’t we

[Kim Tucker]

Dave or T,

I'm making the registration sheets for the mini clinics. Do we have the details on T.'s class -- time & place?

Thanks!

[T Yamashita]

I think i listed it at 9am at the waterfront. If anyone is interested in helping out, please see me on friday or sat morning before the clinic. Thanks, ty

Focus on smooth canoe paddling strokes. 9 to 11am at the waterfront.

If you've been to canoe school or one of the ACC's paddling workshops and you want a bit more to hone your strokes, come to the boating area at 9:00 am. We'll work on making your strokes look and feel better. Bring your boat, gear, and some drinking water for this session. Prior aca/acc clinic participation is recommended as this clinic is for refining strokes rather than learning them.

[Susan]

Friday Night we might have an Impromtu Karaoke Session hosted by the lovely and talented Sabrina if you have a favorite Karaoke CD bring it. This should be a hoot!!!!