DCKC AGM 22 October 2012 Report/Feedback

By Bill Davis Comment Closed
Welcome this year’s new Club Officers:-     Chairman: Gregor McIntyre                Vic Chair: Rab Burns Treasurer: Janice Gow Secretary: Bill Davis Equipment officer:  David Vause Minutes of DCKC AGM 22 October 2012 Present: Janice Gow, Shona Robertson, Steven Bronen, Mark Atkinson, Gillian Atkinson, Sandy Johnston, Iain McGhie, Elizabeth Ligethy, Andrew Ligethy, Ron Downie, Graham Swanson, David Vause, Bill davis, Rab Burns, Andrew Minshall, Colin Campbell, Philip Hyde. Apologies: Bill Gray, Ian Love, Michael Brown, Michael McSorley, Brian Lowe, Alf McLean, Bernie Tolland. Minutes approved:  approved EL, second SJ. Chairman’s Report: What an amazing year. I’ve listed as many of the Highlights I can recall and am sure I’ve missed some. New Website; Calendar; Forum and News Letter: - Big improvement in Communication. Graham, David, Rab Trips, Trips, Trips, Trips!  River, Canoe, Sea and Beginners at 34 Trips I lost count! Coaches and Beginners Trip Sub Committee Julia and Rab BIG adventure to St Kilda what an amazing achievement. Julia, Rad, Ron Foundation Safety & Rescue and Sports 1st Aid Courses/Training for many Members Active Club Members Lottery...
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Paddle Festival 9th September 2012.

By Bill Davis Comment Closed
We submitted the following article to SCA Paddler Magazine. Our hope is it will be published in the January edition along with some photos of the event. Paddle Festival 9th September 2012. Photos On Sunday 9th September 2012 Drumchapel & Clydebank Kayak Club held a Paddle Festival at The Boat House Pier shore in Balloch Castel Park on the Bonny Banks of Loch Lomond. The Festival was part of “Get Active Loch Lomond” & West Dunbartonshire Councils “The Great Outdoors Festivals” What an amazing day, the weather was good and the public response, especially from kids was beyond our expectations. They just kept coming! All boats were on the water the whole day which was very challenging for all our coaches/water safety cover, catering and changing room staff. Fitting in a cup of tea a hotdog or a pee were major challenges! There was likewise a great response to the land-based activities with good attendances at the Throw bag target;  Kit-Up Challenge; Fitness...
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DCKC Agenda: – Annual General Meetings 22 October 2012

By Bill Davis Comment Closed
DCKC Agenda: - Annual General Meetings 22 October 2012 Approve the minutes of the previous year’s AGM. All maters arising were addressed throughout the year. Reports: Chairperson Secretary Treasurer and approve Audited accounts. Elect: - Executive Committee: Chairperson Vice-Chairperson Treasurer Secretary Equipment Officer Elect: - Non-Executive Committee:- Coaching co-ordinator Sea Coach River Coach Web Site Manager Child Protection Officer Junior Member Representative Social Secretary General Members  Membership fees shall be agreed at each Annual General Meeting (AGM  Consider any changes to the Constitution.  Appoint an independent Auditor for the Club accounts.  Deal with other relevant business.  Date and venue next Committee Meeting:- Constitution reminder 4.2. Membership fees shall be agreed at each Annual General Meeting (AGM). 5. Management 5.1. The affairs of the Club shall be conducted by an Executive Committee, which shall consist of the Officers of the Club and up to 4 other members. 5.2. The Officers of the Club who shall be honorary shall consist of a Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson, Treasurer, Secretary and Equipment Officer, all of whom shall be elected annually at the AGM 5.3. All Executive Committee members shall...
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AGM – Chairman and Treasurer Needed!

By graham Comment Closed
In the last committee meeting Bill and Shona explained they were not going to stand for reelection as Treasurer and Chairman for 2012/13. They have both done a fantastic job, helping the club have a happy motivated committee, lots of events, money to provide excellent equipment and many new members. To keep all this carrying on we need to replace them! If you might be happy to stand for either of these positions then why not chat to Bill or Shona about what they do. You can also find out more general infomation about these roles at the following website http://www.helpforclubs.org.uk/ChannelNavigation/Resource+Library/Publications/Running+Sport+booklets.htm...
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Lochawe Weekend 23-25th November 2012

By graham Comment Closed
A big weekend away, similar to last years very successful trip so hopefully we will see everyone there! Paddling On the saturday and sunday there will be a choice of paddling: river trip, sea trip or loch trip for canoe or kayak so all needs should be catered for. Accomodation is in Lochawe Village Hall, sleeping on thermarests, camp beds and sleeping baegs (with Barry and the snorers in the back room and we will try to fit the children into the comfort of graham's cottage as needed. Food. This was the scene of Colin's Cheesecake as well as some very fine group catering which worked really well with Janice and Bill coordinating. Booking. Please contact me to book your space. We will also be trying to establish paddling preferences as we go. More Info. Options to arrive friday night to make a long weekend of it. Also some single day options available too. I will prepare a bit of paper with...
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PADDLE FESTIVAL Sunday 9TH SEPT 2012

By Bill Davis Comment Closed
CHECK OUT PROPOSED ACTIVITIES SEA KAYAK DEMO :- try out equipment of local kayak co's TASTER SESSIONS - learn/improve skills in Kayaking & Canoeing INTER SCHOOLS CANOE RACE ADULTS/INTER WORKS CANOE RACE CLUB MEMBERS YOUTH SPRINT KAYAK RACE CLUB MEMBERS YOUTH ENDURANCE KAYAK RACE CLUB MEMBERS FAMILY CANOE RACE CLUB MEMBERS ADULT SPRINT KAYAK RACE CLUB MEMBERS ADULT ENDURANCE KAYAK RACE EGRO KAYAKER; KIT UP CHALLENGE ; THROW BAG TARGET...
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Knoydart Sea Kayak Trip

By Sandy Johnston Comment Closed
This is a combined paddling and hillwalking trip which is being run by Sandy running from Friday 6 to Sunday 8 july 2012. The plan at the moment is to meet at the container on the Friday night at around 17.00 to be up at Kinloch Hourn for around 21.00 which is high water in Loch Hourn. We will then paddle the 10 kms to Barrisdale Bay where we will camp overnight. Saturday will be a hillwalk with the premium route being a circuit of Coire Dhorrcail on Ladhar Bheinn (pronounced Larven). Should a day's walking not suit there is the option of sea paddling on Loch Hourn. There are alternative low level walks also. Sunday will be a paddle on Loch Hourn back to Kinloch Hourn. You will need to be self sufficient with regards to camping and hillwalking equipment although Sandy will try to arrange for tent-sharing to reduce the amount of kit that we need to take. To...
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