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Minutes 2013
RHODE ISLAND CANOE AND KAYAK ASSOCIATION
Executive Board Meeting
November 6, 2013
Attended: Susan Engleman-vice president / Sharon / Henry / Cheryl / Tom /
Andy / Mike / Cat / Barbara / Steve Cournoyer
Meeting start-7PM Meeting end- 7:45 PM
OLD BUSINESS
• Approved the minutes of the last board meeting as posted to the web.
• Treasurer’s report-Blackstone Valley Paddlers were paid money owed. The
rolling clinic broke even this year.
Motion was made and passed to accept the report as posted.
• Venue for the picnic--Sharon visited the Fireman’s Club in East
Greenwich. She described the boat access. The club is across from
Goddard Park. She said the club is a hall up from the water. There are round tables inside and a small patio. The members of the club have access to half of the club inside. RICKA can go outside and have half the hall. In order to put boats in RICKA members would have to drive a short distance. The board voted to stay with Goddard Park for the party. The party will be on a Sunday in September. Susan will come up with a date. The caterer will be Morins.
• Pool for the rolling clinic-Cat said the JCC pool is available for $100.00
an hour. She is looking to Cumberland for a place for the
rolling clinic. The rolling clinic would be held at the end of February or March. Cat will decide.
• January meeting will be held at the Kayak Centre.
• Member at large possibilities. Steve Cournoyer was appointed and Susan is
considering others. Cat brought up that sea kayakers might be asked.
What a member at large is was discussed-they are the voice of the membership and their concerns.
• Movie night update-6 people will present. Susan has candy and popcorn.
NEW BUSINESS
• Cat discussed the PAC renewal- It is signed and she will send it in. The
board discussed RICKA members joining ACA.
EXECUTIVE BOARD MEETING
RHODE ISLAND CANOE AND KAYAK ASSOCIATION
October 2,2013
Attended: Susan Engleman -Vice President / Sharon / Cheryl / Jim /Tom /
Barbara / Alan.
Meeting start-7 PM Meeting end- 8 PM
Old Business
Minutes of September meeting were approved by all; as posted to the web.
Jim moved to accept the treasurer’s report, in addition to that Andy should
post a check to the
Blackstone Valley Paddle Club in order to balance the books. Sharon will send Andy the report so he can forward the check.
SUP paddle group issue was discussed. Aileen wanted Susan to bring this to
the board again.
Jim made a motion to wait until someone wants to join RICKA and they ask for something to be done . They will come to an executive board meeting to demonstrate their interest. This was approved by the board. Any more SUP discussion is tabled until this happens.
Picnic for 2014-Place Fireman’s Club it is across from Greenwich Cove. They
have an enclosed picnic area.
Sharon and Susan will inspect area for suitability. RICKA will use Morins as the caterer.
January meeting-Susan will try to contact the Kayak Center again.
Members at Large-AJ was elected for 2 years with an option for a 3rd.
Susan wants to offer AJ this so he can complete a full term in office and she can do another year as VIP. Susan wants the board to think about adding more Members at Large. Potential Members have to be asked by February.
New Business
New pools for the rolling clinic will be discussed when Cat is present.
Jim said he is on the RI Rivers Council. He discussed possible things that
he would pursue in his position and
encouraged people to write to him. Some ideas that were brought up-- access signs, crosswalk for paddlers to be posted.
Sharon and Erik are testing out the transition of
members to Google.
RHODE ISLAND CANOE AND KAYAK ASSOCIATION
EXECUTIVE BOARD MEETING
September 4, 2013
Attended--Susan Engleman-vice president / Alan / Henry /Jim / Tom / Andy /
Barbara / Cat
MEETING START 7: 03 PM MEETING END 8:11 PM
Approve August minutes as posted to the web.
No old business
Treasurer’s report approved.
Winter meetings-September will be Last Green Valley. October meeting was
confirmed by Cat. Greg Paquin of
Kayak Waveology will give the presentation. November will be movie night. January is in the works so all that is needed is February thru May. This will be put on next months agenda.
Policy for SUP (STAND UP PADDLE) paddlers on RICKA trips. Board
discussed that the purpose of RICKA is to
promote paddling and to do so safely. It was decided that each trip leader would talk to SUP paddlers about RICKA rules and help them make a safe decision about being on the trip.
Adaptive paddling-Cat discussed introducing to RICKA. She wants to see is
any members are interested. She will bring
more information back to the board. Jim mentioned that getting grants help an undertaking such as this. Cat will inquire of other organizations as well as RICKA members are interested.
Picnic review-caterer: people prefer Morins and place Goddard Park was
good. Crowd control was necessary,maybe to rope off a
parking area near the pavillion. Other possible spots were discussed--Burlingame, Ninnigret and Colt State Park. Fort Getty was too expensive.
Volunteer of Year trophy needs some repair, parts of it are fragile. Cat
will look into making a proper box to transport the trophy.
Planning guide for picnic-AJ has one.
NEW BUSINESS
Cat will be looking for new venues for the rolling class.
Susan will send certificates to the people who did not attend the picnic.
Cat will look into having a CPR-FA class for RICKA.
RHODE ISLAND CANOE AND KAYAK ASSOCIATION
EXECUTIVE BOARD MEETING FOR AUGUST
July 31, 2013
Attended--Susan Engleman vice-president / Cheryl / Jim / Andy / Barbara / Bill /Cat / Tom
Meeting start-7PM Meeting end- 8:30PM
Old Business
Approved minutes from the July eboard as posted to the web.
Vendor listings were discussed. These vendors are the ones who offer
discounts and have been listed with RICKA.
The board decided that the listings would not affect anyone very much.
A vendor specific application is in the works.
The selection of the program for the Last Green Valley’s presentation for
Septembers meeting was discussed.
Bill made a motion to pay the group $150 for their presentation. The motion was passed by all.
October presentation discussed. Cat will contact Greg Pacquin for a
program.
The Volunteer of the Year trophy winner Tony Moore.
Treasurer’s report discussed. Cat mentioned that the rolling clinic broke
even this year. The idea of increasing the
membership and rolling clinic fees was brought up-this will be an agenda item for a future meeting. There were several reasons for rolling clinic not making money; pool rental increase and hireing Carl Ladd.
RICKA board email was discussed. If there is a problem it should be done
privately. If it is an agenda item or
informational then put it on the RICKA Board email. Susan made a motion for this. It was passed by all.
Roger Williams trip to Newport was discussed and the board will inquire
further.
NEW BUSINESS
Andy said 18 people signed up for the picnic -so far. More publicity is
needed. Have to let people know.
Susan will put ore information on Facebook.
Information should also be put on the individual paddle boards. Susan wants
to do something for the instructors and
people should contact her.
Jim made a motion to give Mike Rock $200 for the class. Motion was passed
by all.
Jim discussed membership. Sharon will replace our present group with
Google. Jim suggested we notify the
membership several times so that the email newsletters do not get put in the junk section of the computer Changing in January would allow time to officially transfer. RHODE ISLAND CANOE AND KAYAK ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVE BOARD MEETING JULY 10, 2013 Attended: Susan Engleman Vice President / Elijah / Carleen / Sharon / Lysa / Jim / Bill / Barbara / Alan. Meeting start 7:15 PM------Meeting end 8:20 PM OLD BUSINESS Approve last eboard minutes as posted on the web. Approved May and June treasurer’s report as posted. Jim made a motion for this and it was approved by all present. Possible list of Last Green Valley presentation was discussed. There are 4 power point presentations to choose from. This was tabled by Lysa. Susan suggested that the board do some homework on which presentation they might choose and send Bill their preference by the 17th of this month. Sample member application for vendor discounts was discussed. It was decided that it should have a place for the vendor to sign. The JCC room rental-Jim made a motion to rent for 3 months in advance. Andy was instructed to send a check in for rental only for 3 months at a time. East Bay Paddle was voted to give them a spot on the web as vendor of the week. Cheryl will deal with this. Picnic awards were discussed-it was decided for Susan to keep it small. They should be funny and on the joke line. For this and Volunteer of the Year nominations should be sent to Susan (include reasons) and she will decide or pass to the executive board. Sharon made a motion for this and it passed by all. The item for the e-mail newsletter was tabled for when AJ would be present. NEW BUSINESS Membership is now 272 -there are 46 new members and 138 have not renewed The board is not interested in Grampy’s tri State Challenge. Elijah motioned to adjourn the meeting at 8:20
RHODE ISLAND CANOE AND KAYAK ASSOCIATION
Old Business
EXECUTIVE BOARD MEETING RHODE ISLAND CANOE/KAYAK ASSOCIATION MAY 1, 2013 Meeting start- 7 PM Meeting end 8 PM Attend--AJ Barbato-president/ Henry/ Susan/ Sharon/ Andy/ Carleen/ Jim/ Cheryl/ Barbara/ Erik/ Bill/ Mike/ Frank/ Tom/ Charlie OLD BUSINESS The board approved the April minutes as posted to the web. PADDLE ACROSS RI support- the place to meet the group has not been decided. When it is decided it will be posted to the message boards before June 15. RICKA donations Heroes On The Water---did not come up with specific needs. The group is small and just getting started. They told Bill that a small donation of equipment would be appreciated. The French River Connection wants to get to know RICKA better Mike said. The Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council submitted a donation request to RICKA . The board gave unanimous approval for a donation of $250.00. The other two groups will be put on the back burner. AJ will handle the donation for the River Council. Charlie Laroque was given a life membership and a plaque to commemorate his time as treasurer. Patty Gold membership was resolved by it being paid. PICNIC-The price of the picnic to RICKA will be $20.95, with tax and tip it will be $26.00. RICKA will charge its members $15.00 -- nonmembers is $22.50. Andy will handle the Pay Pal money and check payments. He will send the numbers to Susan for the caterer. Susan will handle the awards and PR. AJ will put together a flyer. August 24 is the picnic. NEW BUSINESS Billington Sea Kayak in Morton St. Park was discussed. Other small retailers were discussed and getting them interested in being on the web page. Sharon was offered 2 subscriptions to Atlantic Coastal Kayaker. One she will take and the other will be given to a board member. Renewals are half way to being complete. Carleen discussed changes in the sea kayak schedule and that people should be encouraged to look on the message board for changes. White water class June 22-23
EXECUTIVE BOARD MEETING RHODE ISLAND CANOE AND KAYAK ASSOCIATION APRIL 3, 2013 Meeting start 7 PM Meeting end 8:30 PM Attended-Susan Engleman- vice president/Henry/Cheryl/Lysa/Jim/Barbara /Alan/Bill/Andy/Mike/Cat/Charlie/Tom OLD BUSINESS Accepted the minutes of March Ex. board as posted to the web. Jim presented RICKA weatherized posters to be placed at local accesses. He showed posters that will be given to the dealers who RICKA would like to have the dealers participate and sign off on new boat and PFD purchasers. The people would receive a i yr. membership in RICKA. Jim will put the PDF on the Yahoo site for the eboard members to get more copies. General elections information will be posted by Cheryl/Susan an Jim. NEW BUSINESS The treasurer’s report was accepted as posted to the web. Paddle Across RI-RICKA will show support. The was alot of discussion as to where to meet the paddle group.This will continue at the next board meeting. RICKA donations-Bill brought up HEROS ON THE WATER again. This is a group for disabled veterans. Cat, an adaptive paddler instructor, discussed what might be done for the group. She will contact the people and report back next month. The Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council sent a grant request to Bill. The exboard decided to hold acting on the donations requests until next month . Discussed way to get boat dealers on the web. It would be done with interviews and pictures. Picnic--Side dishes will be watermelon for dessert/garden salad/ red bliss potatoes/ corn on cob. We will eat at 12:30 and RICKA will provide the drinks. The awards ceremony will be smaller and fun and gag awards. Andy/Cat/Cheryl will provide names. Cat reported that the JCC pool was very good. The response to the rescue workshop was not good. She will report on CPR and FA next month.
EXECUTIVE BOARD MEETING RHODE ISLAND CANOE AND KAYAK ASSOCIATION MARCH 13, 2013 ATTENDED- AJ Barbato-president / Susan / Sharon / Elijah / Bill / Carleen / Barbara / Henry /Cheryl. Meeting start-7:06 PM Meeting end- 8:19 PM OLD BUSINESS- Approve February minutes as posted to the web. Approve February treasurer report as posted to the web. Bill discussed donations in the past and future. RICKA has given to GSA and Last Green Valley. Heroes on the water was brought up as a possible donation. It was decided to put information on the web and newsletter and ask for member input for contributions. It was decided that whoever got the donation it could be up to $250. Donna Abjorson ,a SUP (stand up and paddle) paddler spoke to the board about her sport and how it would work with RICKA. The discussion of need and necessity was brought up by members of the board. Susan will use Facebook to try and generate interest. This subject of SUP will be revisited in a year. NEW BUSINESS- Elijah asked for and got approved the sum of $30. This was for a video- This is the Sea. This would be for the RICKA library. The picnic will be at Goddard Park August 24. RICKA will rent the pavilion for $50. There will be a new caterer called the Picnic Company. They want a minimum of 75 people. It will be the Great Southern BBQ. The cost will be $20.95. RICKA will fund a good part of that price. Bill discussed river cleanup and that they are not successful. Henry suggested giving trip leaders a trash bag and asking members to clean up as much as possible. Bill wants to promote small dealers for a week on the web page. Erik will set up flat water training classes with Bill and Jim EXECUTIVE BOARD MEETING RHODE ISLAND CANOE AND KAYAK ASSOCIATION FEBRUARY 6 , 2013 Meeting start-7 PM Meeting end- 8:50 PM ATTENDED-AJ Barbato-president / Tom / Susan / Jim / Sharon / Lysa / Andy / Barbara / Alan / Erik / Mike /Cat / Charlie OLD BUSINESS Minutes of previous executive board meeting were accepted; as posted to the web. Treasury reports- Andy explained how the treasury reports will be posted and intrepreted. The Fiscal year filing dates will be April 1 to March 31,the same as the membership year. Erik will head the nominating committee for the up coming election. Do we need to schedule FA and CPR classes for RICKA? Cat will take care of this after March 15. She will get the process started and bring information to the April board meeting. Summer water meetings will be scheduled by Cheryl. Training schedules for FW/SK/WW are tabled until the March meeting. Picnic planning- a new location contacted ; Goddard Park. It has a large pavilion /allowed to launch /rent of pavilion $50 /no permits are needed / no extra cost. August 24 date is being held (September and October rented). Tom made a motion to accept Goddard Park or 8/24 /13 ByLaws proxy & voting AJ will announce at the Feb. meeting there will be a change in th bylaws- to remove a quorum at general meeting voting . The executive board will stay the same. NEW BUSINESS ACA Paddle Club grant. It was decided that this was quite involved and needs to be studied further. Cat will retain Carl Ladd as head instructor for the rolling clinic. She will spend $300 for the session.Carl will be at each session for the first day. Jim gave an accounting of membership expenses. Jim presented an idea to get new members. RICKA would have to contact the boat dealers to gice the first time boat and PFD buyers a certificate for a one year membership in RICKA. The dealers would sign off on the purchase to validate and the paper would be returned to RICKA. People looked on this favorably. Another way to increase membership was brought up by Cat this was adding SUP as a new group. No action was taken. Adding more members at large was discussed and the board felt that members at large need to be given more to do in order to keep them on the board. To fill the empty slots on the board- Susan brought up 2 more possible members at large . RICKA EXECUTIVE BOARD MEETING 1/02/13 JANUARY EXECUTIVE BOARD RHODE ISLAND CANOE AND KAYAK ASSOCIATION January 2, 2013 Meeting start 7PM- meeting end 8:14 PM Attended-AJ Barbato president / Susan /Henry / Cheryl / Jim /Andy / Barbara /Tom /Mike /Cat OLD BUSINESS AJ posted by law revisions to the board. It was decided to post these revisions via a linkon the web. Jim will print a few copies of the by laws and bring to the January meeting . This will also happen for February meeting. In March the membership will have a final vote. Update of the treasury.AJ and Andy will handle the particulars. Charlie is putting a package together for the new treasurer. Sharon will be present next month so Andy can work with her in her new position. Speakers-Mike K. does not want a fee for his program.It was decided to give him some RICKA products. Future speakers were discussed. There will be a contact person and that would be the Vice President. Susan will contact Mike to make sure all is OK. Speakers Jan-Mike Krabach / Feb-Carl Ladd /March-Kevin Allsworth / April-Wilderness Paddling / May-Jack Radcliffe Rolling Class-Barrington pool will not be used. Other pools will be investigated. NEW BUSINESS Trivia constests have almost run out of prizes-towels were discussed. laminator-board decided not to continue with laminating cards. Sharon will have to get a new post office box next month Cat submitted a returned over payment from ACA, The ACA # will be posted on the web for the members to use if they join the ACA |