Minutes 2009

MINTUES OF THE NOVEMBER, 2009 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING
Barbara August, Secretary
In attendance--Bill H. / Mark / Cat / Jim / Barbara / Alan / Charlie

The minutes were accepted as posted on the web

OLD BUSINESS
-Newsletter--inquiries are being made into finding a new editor.  Bill will put a notice on the bulletin boards.  RICA needs to find candidates for the editor's position.
-CPR/FA--Mike Mckenna will have the class in late Winter or early Spring
-Rolling  Clinic will be held at the Barrington pool.  The dates are :  Jan. 9&16 from 6 to 8 PM. Session 2 will be Feb.6 & 13 from 6 to 8 PM. Cost will be $55. for class and $15. for practice. Boats will be provided.for class only. Practice will provide own short boats. An additional $5. per person may be charged for non-ACA members.
-Insurance--Clubs are becomming more concerned . Cat will look into ACA insurance and get back to the group.
-Donation--Jim made a motion to have RICKA donate $250.each to WPWA and Blueways. There are more organizations to donate to and will be considered for next year.Cat ammended Jim’s motion to $200. She stated the donation might set a precitent. $250. was approved for both organizations. It was suggested that the board would decide how much money to donate next year.

NEW-BUSINESS
none

NON AGENDA
-The board should consider planning for 3 years down the road. This meeting will be in February. This meeting would involve membership, volunteers and where RICKA would like to go in the future.
-Mark stated the paddle meet up in Wakefield is doing well. Need to consider one for Westerly. Mark will bring it up again in Feb.
-RICKA needs to be reincorporated. Charlie will start the process.
-Jim is looking for software to assist him in doing membership chair work.

In attendance:Bill H. / Elijah / Cat / Cheryl / AJ / Jim / Bill B. / Barbara / Bill L.
The minutes were accepted as posted on the web

OLD BUSINESS
CPR/FA-Cat reported that she talked to Mike McKenna and he is willing to do it. Cat will also talk to Joe Simas. She wants to get it into the November newsletter . The class will be scheduled for mid November and or early Spring. She also brought up Wilderness First Aid -and wants to see if any people want to take the class.
Speakers-Carl Ladd will speak at the November meeting on Greece and Portugal.
Jim reported on the Blackstone users group conference. He described the groups that were present and how they all had some stake in the Blackstone River . The individual groupa presented alot of information to the larger assembly and the final copy will be published. RICKA will stay involved.
Rolling clinic-Bill will step down and Cat will take over. Bill will help with the transition. The class may be held at the Barrington pool, Cat will look into it. Do not know the dates yet. There are insurance issues and Cat feels this is important and should be dealt with before there are problems.

NEW BUSINESS
Jim recommended that RICKA make donations to WPWA (Wood-Pawcatuck Watershed Associatiion) and to BlueWays. This is something that has been done in the past and it should be made because both organizations work for the same issues as RICKA.
Jim went on to discuss the WPWA removing certain dams on the Wood Pawcatuck Riverand how removal would affect the river.
Insurance revisited-Bill heard from a paddle club from S. Carolina. Bill will look into it.
Constitution and by-laws tabled
Jim wants to get Microsoft Office Professional Access.
Taunton River folk festival is on 10 & 11 of October
Caryl Salisbury is resigning as editor by January. RICKA needs a new editor.

MINTUES OF THE OCTOBER, 2009 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING
Barbara August, Secretary

In attendance----Bill H. / Elijah / Cat / Cheryl / AJ / Jim / Bill B. / Barbara / Alan /Bill L
The minutes were accepted as posted on the web

OLD BUSINESS
CPR/FA-Cat reported that she talked to Mike McKenna and he is willing to do it. Cat will also talk to Joe Simas. She wants to get it into the November newsletter . The class will be scheduled for late November or early Spring. She also brought up Wilderness First Aid -and wants to see if any people want to take the class.
Speakers-Carl Ladd will speak at the November meeting on Greece and Portugal.
Jim reported on the Blackstone users group conference. He described the groups that were present and how they all had some stake in the Blackstone River . The individual groupa presented alot of information to the larger assembly and the final copy will be published. RICKA will stay involved.
Rolling clinic-Bill will step down and Cat will take over. Bill will help with the transition. The class will be held at the Barrington pool. Do not know the dates yet. There are insurance issues.

NEW BUSINESS
Jim recommended that RICKA make donations to WPWA (Wood-Pawcatuck Watershed Associatiion) and to BlueWays. This is something that has been done in the past and it should be made because both organizations work for the same issues as RICKA.
Jim went on to discuss the WPWA removing certain dams on the Wood Pawcatuck Riverand how removal would affect the river.
Insurance revisited-Bill heard from a paddle club from S. Carolina. Bill will look into it.
Constitution and by-laws tabled
Jim wants to get Microsoft Office Professional Access.
Taunton River folk festival is on 10 / 11 / 12 of October
Caryl Salisbury is resigning as editor by January. RICKA needs a new editor.

MINTUES OF THE SEPTEMBER, 2009 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING
Barbara August, Secretary

In attendance: BillH. / Mark /  Cat /  Cheryl / Mike /  Bill B. / Barbara / Alan / Charlie / AJ

Minutes were accepted as posted on the web.

OLD BUSINESS
CPR& FA classes will be posted in the October newsletter for a possible class in November.
Jim Cole will present his book at the September meeting. Adam Blonsky will be contacted for a possible October meeting.  Suggestions for the November meting were sought.
Selecting the Volunteer  of the Year was discussed and it was decided that selection needs to be clarified.
There was positive feedback for the picnic.

NEW BUSINESS
Celebrate West Greenwich and Blackstone Valley Tourism Council participation were tabled until Jim Cole is in attendance
Rolling Clinic-Bill Luther will be stepping down and Cat will take over.  She will be looking for a new spot.

SPECIAL PROJECTS
Constitution and By -Laws will be taken over in October

NON AGENDA
None

MINTUES OF THE AUGUST, 2009 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING
Barbara August, Secretary

In attendance: Cheryl / AJ / Benn / Jim / Bill B./ Charlie / Barbara / Alan

Minutes were accepted as they appeared on the web.
No treasurer’s report

OLD BUSINESS
Party--Jim will send a separate e mail to members about the party in August. Lists were printed on the web and newsletter. Discussed flatwater paddles the day of the party.

CPR/FA class-tabled

Member-at -large position AJ Barbato accepted

Meetings-discussed RICKA meetings for September /October and November.
More input is needed for subject matter of programs. Jim will find out if he can give the the September presentation. (he is able)

NEW BUSINESS
Mark will pick Volunteer of the Year from the nominations. He will get the trophy and have it engraved.

SPECIAL PROJECTS
Constitution and By-Laws tabled

NON-AGENDA
None

MINTUES OF THE JULY, 2009 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING
Barbara August, Secretary

In attendance: Bill H/ Mark R/ Elijah S/ Cheryl C-T/ Jim C/  Cat R/ Bill B/ Charlie L/ Barbara A/ Alan A

Minutes were approved as posted on the web.
No treasurer’s report given
Bill introduced Elijah (new librarian ) to the executive board.

OLD BUSINESS
ANNUAL PARTY-The August newsletter will have the times for the party will be posted. Having an award ceremony was discussed.Discussed changing “Paddler of the Year “ to “Outstanding Volunteer”.  Barbara will send notices to the individual paddle chairs and they will be asked to submit names and justification for the names. Cat will handle the logistics for the swap/ auction. Non members will be allowed to attend the party at spouse rates. Benn will bring his amp and a microphone. Lawn games will be the non-paddle activities.  Hats will be brought to sell.
CPR/FA class was cancelled.  Will try again in the fall.
Member at large positions are open and people are needed.

NEW BUSINESS
Mark discussed having members wear a laminated cards to signify that they are members. This is to encourage people to become RICKA members.  This would be considered an option.  Jim and Mark will  work together on this.
Mark brought up the idea of getting speakers for the monthly meetings.  He suggested planning for these meetings a year in advance.  It was proposed that one meeting would be a presentation by Jim Cole about his book.  He will be asked later.

NON-AGENDA
Mark spoke about the connection he made with Meetup.com .  He has found many people who are looking to paddle.  Mark was reimbursed for his past and present expenses with this group.
The board discussed ways to spend money to promote paddle safety.

MINTUES OF THE JUNE, 2009 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING
Barbara August, Secretary

In Attendance: Bill H/ Mark / Jim / Carleen / Caryl / Cat / Bill B / Barbara / Alan

Minutes were accepted as published on the web
No Treasurer’s report

OLD BUSINESS

- Barbara showed pictures of bottle design ;she was told to go ahead.
-In the next issue of the PADDLER the party menue will be published. We need at least 50 people to get the caterers to set up and clean up. RICKA will charge $10.00 for each adult and $5.00 per child. The board discussed what to do besides paddle and eat. Thoughts that came up were: swap meet / bring lawn games / auction / boat games. At the next meeting people will assign some things to do at the picnic.
-CPR/FA class Cat sent out some e mails to the paddle chairs. Cheryl responded ; Carleen suggested setting a date. People will pay the cost up front. When the class is completed-they will get $20.00 back. Cat is aiming to schedule the classes towards the end of June ..The board discussed paddlers being inspected by the Coast Guard Auxiliary . The organization is offering to provide safety inspections to paddler’s boats if they ask for this service. The Coast Guard Auxiliary is offering to provide this service along with safety related pamphlets because of the increase in paddlers and boating incidents.
-Wilderness trip has been tabled until further notice.

NEW BUSINESS

-RICKA needs more at large board members. Board members are asked to look for people.
-NON AGENDA-
-Barrington police will take in old fllares and dispose of them.
- Cat reported on the adaptave (people with disabilities) paddling workshop she attended. The workshop over outfittling boats and she discussed how she would like to introduce it to our population

MINTUES OF THE MAY, 2009 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING
Barbara August, Secretary

In attendance--Bill H /Terry M / Mark R / Cheryl C-T / Caryl S / Cat R /  Benn T /  Jim C /Bill B / Mike B / Charlie L / Barbara A / Alan A 

Minutes were accepted as published on the web

OLD BUSINESS

• Volunteer acknowlegments --Barbara presented research on gifts.  It was decided to use Polar Bottles  The board needs to get more specifics on the personalization of the bottles.
  
• Swift Water Rescue- Cat will follow up on this.  This item will be tabled until more is known.
  
• Contact with other clubs-This has died off.Bill wants to write up the RICKA model and post it. He will keep the board informed.
  
• Annual Party-This will be at Fort Getty.  Bill contacted  a BBQ catering company.  The cost ewould be about $16 per person.  Minimum number of people would be 50.  The date is August 23.  It would be a non-alcoholic function.
  
• CPR / FA class--the class was cancelled . There was not enough time to advertise the class.-try again.Cat suggested contacting trip leaders and get a special class for them.  The paddle chairs will be contacted to form a class.
  
• April elections---went off same officers  except Mark Roberts will be  V-P.
  
• Wilderness trip-tabled.

NEW BUSINESS

• Members at Large are needed.  Mike will continue to serve-new names are needed.

NON-AGENDA ITEMS

• Terry passed out Greenways info. She discussed new paddles that were added to the schedule.
  
• Flat Water training on Stump Pond June 14.
  
• Barbara discusseddocument Mark filled out on an application for funds from RICKA. This information was only something  for people to keep as reference.
  
• Alan brought up having a special newsletter folding meeting rather than doing it during the regular meeting.  Idea was nixed because it would be hard to find any non-board members.

MINTUES OF THE APRIL, 2009 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING
Barbara August, Secretary

Board members present--Terry M./ Erik E./ Chuck H./Charlir L./Jim C./ Bill B./Barbara A./ Alan A.

Minutes were accepted as published on the web

OLD BUSINESS
-volunteer acknowledgments-Barbara will get a price on the dry bags from Worold Trophy.
This will be tabled until next meeting.
-Swiftwater rescue-there is a need to get people interested in taking the class before trying to schedule the class.
-contact with other clubs was tabled .
-party-Mark will be asked to fill out the request for money form t,that he presented to the board. He would fill out the form based on party expenses. This would be done to see how the form would work.
-CPR&FA class would be April 15 for CPR and April 22 for FA. Both would be $35 a head. Checks should be sent to Terry Meyer and made out to Joe Simas.

NEW BUSINESS
-April elections-Jim will contact board members to see if they wish to continue.
-Membership form for BVP Jim would like to straighten out the information on the form.
-Reduction of duea-need people to renewal or newsletters will have to be sent out first class.
-LLBean -manager of Mansfield store has offered RICKA assistance. They want to become more involved.

NON AGENDA
-Mike Rock will do the white water training and will limit it to 5 people. The date will be June 20-21.
-Jim/ Cheryl/ Bill will be doing the flat water training late June/ July or August
-Chuck is planning a wilderness trip to the Adirondacks.

MINTUES OF THE MARCH, 2009 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING
Barbara August, Secretary

In attendance-Bill Hahn / Terry Meyer / Jim Cole / Cheryl T-Cameron / Benn Thompson / Cat Radcliffe / Mark Roberts / Barbara August / Alan August

Treasurer’s report was tabled / Secretary’s report was accepted as it appeared on the web

OLD BUSINESS
Volunteer Acknowledgments - Bill passed out volunteer lists from the paddle chairs. Trip leaders will be mentioned in the newsletter. Bill wants paddle chairs to check and refine the lists. The final lists will be presented at the next meeting. Awwards to volunteers that went above and beyond was tabled until the next meeting.
Swift Water Rescue - was tabled until the next meeting. Cat (the new Safety and Education chair ) will assist looking into it.
Contact with other clubs- Bill sent ou e mails to other clubs to see if they were having the same concerns and problems RICKA does. There may be a meeting of clubs in mid -March. Bill wil not commit RICKA to anything.
Annual Party-all agreed the Spring Fling is a no go. It was decided that events would be combined. Such aspaddle / awards / swap meet or auction and food. It was decided that a pavallion. Jamestown has a pavalion with water and electricity. It would cost $300 to rent /
$50 is refundble and $100 for insurance. The area has good water for sea kayaks and flat water boats. We will try to get Aug. 23rd. The board will decide on the catering.
FA& CPR- Terry reported that CPR will cost $35 (includes the book).Joe Simas will have it in his house if there are 10 people. It will be a 2 yr. certificate. FA will be set up the same.
Terry wil try and set up a class at the end of April. A motion passed stating that any RICKA member who passed the class would receive $10 back and any member from the 2008 trip leader list (determined by paddle chairs) would receive $15 back.

NO NEW BUSINESS

NON AGENDA ITEMS
Alan can create email accounts separate from personal e mail accounts.
Terry discussed next RICKA programs--March- Jim Beardsley from Coast Guard/ May -Kristin Wagner / April -Monica.

MINTUES OF THE FEBRUARY, 2009 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING
Barbara August, Secretary

In attendance:  Bill Hahn / Erik Eckilson / Terry Meyer / Joe Sherlock /Charlie Laroque / Caryl Salisbury / Jim Cole / Bill Brown / Cheryl T-Cameron / Benn Thompson / Cat Radcliff /  Barbara and Alan August

OLD BUSINESS
Secretary’s report read and approved.  Treasurer’s report for December read and approved.
Volunteer Acknowledgments - Bill has received  e mails from the three chairs.  There is a need to get more explanation about what the awards the people are up for.  Type of awards was discussed.  Alan discussed the need to use local (RI) businesses.
Rolling Clinics-They are half way through.
Swift Water Rescue classes-Tabled.
Contact other paddle clubs-Bill sent out e mails to other clubs and received responses.  In summary  they are dealing with the same problems we are.  Down the line  there might be thoughts of organizing clubs.
Monica will give a presentation at the April meeting .  It will be about  paddling on the Blackstone.  In May RICKA will have Kristin Wagner.

NEW BUSINESS
Spring Fling-Do we want to have this? Do we want to do something to acknowledge volunteers. RICKA could have volunteer of the year and have an auction to bring in money.There is a need to spark enthusiasm for the event. Considerating getting a pavalion and combine picnic with fling.  There was a motion to consider a single event with paddle/ food/ceremony.  The location and dates and catering costs will be discussed at a future meeting.
FA & CPR  classes were researched by Terri.  She left early but reported that the CPR class would cost $35.00 , includes the cost of the book.The instructor would have the class at  his  house.The time  would be 3 hrs.  and would be good for 2 yrs.  The set up for FA would be the same.

SPECIAL PROJECTS
The board had started going over the RICKA constitution and by-laws.  There is a need to appoint a sub-committee to finish it out and bring to the board for approval.

NON AGENDA
Alan read an e mail from Doug Nagle about the waivers on membership applications.

MINTUES OF THE JANUARY, 2009 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING
Barbara August, Secretary

Members in attendance-Terry Meyer / Benn Thompson / Cheryl T-Cameron / Joe Sherlock / Kevin Bowen /  Jim Cole / Bill Brown / Barbara & Alan August

Minutes from last meeting were accepted
Treasurer's report not presented (Treasurer absent)

OLD BUSINESS

-Volunteer Acknowledgments- The three chairs will assemble a list of names of those who have assisted them by leading trips and who have gone above and beyond. The board will decide how much and on what to spend. This was tabled until the list of names has been acquired.
-Rolling classes are full.
-There was a discussion about the white water group receiving classes to become instructors. The white water and flat water groups were
discussing participating in the swift water rescue classes. This was tabled until more information comes.
-Having first aid and CPR classes was discussed. Terry volunteered to look into it.
-communication between paddlers was discussed and referred to the chairs to come up with ways to implement.
-Club response to incident on the Blackstone River- Rangers were contacted . Basically RICKA has no response.
- Contact with other clubs was tabled.

NEW BUSINESS

-Kristin Van Wagner has not been contacted as a speaker. Cheryl had referred her to Bill Hahn.
-Further programs needed--February / April / May
-Discussed newsletter to go e mail-more encouragement is needed of the membership. Alan had researched getting a large postal meter to cope with RICKA going first class. It would cost too much for the club.
-Next executive board meeting will be January 28, 2009 and be the last Wednesday of every month after that.

NON AGENDA ITEMS

-Benn Thompson has been recommended to the President to be a member-at-large
-Terry stated that BLUE WAYS is putting paddle trips in RI in the print medium.

MINTUES OF THE NOVEMBER , 2008 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING
Barbara August, Secretary

In attendance-Erik / Cheryl and Ben / Terry / Bill /Joe / Carleen / Jim /Chuck / Bill Hahn / Barbara / Alan / Mark / Charlie / Cat / Caryl

Minutes were accepted
Treasurer's report-

OLD BUSINESS

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  -In order to make sure members get newsletters in a timely manner the board will be meeting earlier and newsletters will be sent out earlier. Alan will research the cost differential between first class and bulk.
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  -Volunteer recognition who is to be recognized? It was decided that the idea of recognition should start small and with something that would fit all to be recognized.
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  Policy for volunteer recognition: We will recognize trip leaders and up who do services for the club. These services will be considered to be unique. There will be recognition in the newsletter for volunteers. Paddle chairs were asked to get a list of volunteer names.
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  -Terry organized a March program on the paddling rules of the road. She found out inspection of boats is not required.
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  -Paddle chairs were asked again to provide alternates to attend executive board meetings when the chairs can't come. -An Education and Safety chairperson is still needed.

NEW BUSINESS

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  -Cat discussed the rolling clinics that will be at the Barrington Y. Dates can be found in the newsletter and on the web. Insurance was an issue for this. People should watch for any info.
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  -any new outfitters who wish to be listed in the newsletter should contact Caryl S.

NON-AGENDA ITEMS

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  -Waivers have been dropped from new member applications.
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  -Blue Ways representative to RICKA is Terry. Terry mentioned that Blue Ways will be having a round table discussion of outfitters and tourism people on 11/18 at the Locomotive Bldg in Olneyville.
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  -Jim mentioned that his book is being printed.
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  -Bill Hahn is trying to start a dialog with other paddle clubs

MINTUES OF THE OCTOBER , 2008 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING
Barbara August, Secretary

In attendance--Bill H. / Terry M. / Mike B. / Caryl S. / Jim C. / Bill B. / Charlie L. / Alan A. / Barbara A. Minutes from previous meeting accepted.

Treasurer report was read and accepted.

OLD BUSINESS

The use of waivers on membership applications is eliminated. New applications will be printed without waivers.

Terry reported that Blue Waves is going through indemnification process in their by-laws.

Mailing of THE PADDLER--several ideas were discussed. E mail group would get their newsletter 3 days before the end of the month. The postal newsletter would come 3 days after the first of the month. Caryl and Alan will work on a new PADDLER schedule. After the first of the year will start the new executive board meeting schedule. December 30 will be the executive board meeting for Jan. After that Jan 30 will be the meeting for Feb.

Cheryl sent a note to the flat water groups about acknowledgments for people in the group. The board discussed the need for consistent criteria for rewards given to members. For now each situation will be decided on an ad hoc basis. This matter was tabled.

RICKA has a program for October-one was discussed for November. Some member have done a trip to the Northern Forest Canoe Trail. This will be presented.

NEW BUSINESS

The need for paddle group co-chairs was discussed. This would allow each group to be represented at an executive board meeting. This was voted on and approved.

Joe Sherlock(the safety chair) would like to step down. He will stay until another person is found.

NON-AGENDA

There is a need for an instructor certified for flat water

The by-laws will be finished by the first of the year.

MINTUES OF THE SEPTEMBER , 2008 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING
Barbara August, Secretary

Ex-Board-September 3- In attendance--Bill Hahn / Terry Meyer / Eril Eckilson / Mark Roberts / Jim Cole / Caryl Salisbury / Alan August / Barbara August / Charlie Larocque

Old Business

The RICKA Constitution and By-Laws would be held for now. Mark talked to someone in legal services They stated we should study the law before making any decision about the waivers. It was decided to drop the waivers for now and not do them.

Mailing the Paddler. Some people are complaining about when they receive the newsletter. The newsletter should be out by the first of each month. Possibly move the publishing date. Caryl suggested tabling any action on this issue until next meeting so she can come up with some ideas and have a formal proposal.

New Business

Mike Rock and Bill Luther were acknowledged for their assistance. Erik will be purchasing $100 gift certificates for each. Bill will contact Carleen and Cheryl to see if they have any to add.

Discussion of the Volunteer Dinner came up,

We have October program-Tammy Venn from Atlantic Coastal Kayaker magazine. Need program for November.

Terry will be talking to the Coast Guard Auxillary about the kayak inspections.

EMS will have club days Oct. 17-18 we will see about putting brochures and newsletters out.

Mark passed out budget request template.

Great Canadian wants to be listed in the newsletter . They will be contacting Caryl.

The current waivers on the membership applications will be removed and replaced with bullet points for trip leaders/coordinator like those found in the Paddler. The text will be finalized next meeting.

Alan stated White Water groups and Flat Water groups should be considered for training.

Two pages were passed out to be added to the by laws.

September General Meeting-Lisa Mongeau and Adam Clark, from the JCC, gave an exceptional program on exercise and conditioning for paddlers of all boats. This program emphasized what could be done during off paddling. Those who attended received free week passes to the gym.

MINTUES OF THE AUGUST , 2008 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING
Barbara August, Secretary

Present-Bill Hahn / Jim Cole / Terry Meyer / Bill Brown / Mark Roberts / Barbara August / Alan August

The minutes from July were accepted. The treasurers report was held

OLD BUSINESS

Board vacancies were discussed. The board can accept another member at large. Competition will be put on hold for now. Terry will fill in for conservation until someone can be found. It was discussed that people should be contacted to volunteer for position. Jim will publish a list of people who want to volunteer.

Picnic has to be made more attractive to people so we can have better attendance. Parties need to be revisited at a latter date.

Table By Laws discussion

2 proposals dealing with executive board meetings and spending of money were discussed and agreed to be brought up next meeting

Jim discussed waiver signing. It would cause problems. Mark made a motion to table the waiver.

Wood -Pawcawtuck Association bought boats and a van and trailer .

Mark will be looking into meet up kayak groups. This would be to draw in more paddlers.

MINTUES OF THE JULY 8, 2008 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING
Barbara August, Secretary

In attendance-Bill Hahn / Terry Meyer / Kevin Bowen / Bill Brown / Bill Luther / Barbara August / Alan August / Mark Roberts

The minutes of the last meeting were accepted. The treasurer's report will wait until Charlie is present.

OLD BUSINESS

The board started discussing a few changes to the By Laws for RICKA. The sections that were discussed were a beginning and will continue during meetings to follow. Changes made were voted on by the members present.

Erik has 16 people signed up for the basic skills  flatwater class. Carleen will be using Carl Ladd for a class August 23.

NON-AGENDA ITEMS

Terry discussed the opening of a new boating access in Weavers Cove. This was in connection with the Blue Ways group

MINTUES OF THE JUNE 6, 2008 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING
Barbara August, Secretary

In attendance: Bill Hahn, Terry Meyer, Cheryl T-Cameron, Jim Cole, Bill Brown, Charlie Larocque, Barbara August, Alan August

OLD BUSINESS

Ricka By-laws---The board will hold off discussion and revisit this after people have a chance to contribute their thoughts. Bill will set up a time to wait and get board members input. A write-up about the board vacancies will be put into the newsletter.

Picnic---Mike indicated to Bill that he wanted to become more involved. Terry got the sites at Lincoln Woods. Barbara will take the food orders for members.

Summer Training---Mike Rock will give white water training. Bill Luther and Eric will put together a river touring class. Carleen is looking to Carl Ladd for training in August.

Wilderness Paddling Committee will be added to the board.

NEW BUSINESS

Program for September will be given by Lisa Mongeau from the JCC, She will be talking about exercise and training for paddlers. The board discussed getting the" Paddler" out in a timely manner.

There was a discussion about overlapping the paddles list into the next month by a week.

The board discussed the members getting electronic newsletters. How members would get their moneys worth if they get electronic
newsletters. Various options were explored: Password protected and Alan to put a link up for current newsletter. Non-members would
still get earlier newsletters.