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January 2017 Board Meeting Minutes

  1. Call to order 7pm
  2. Review agenda
  3. Best Club ever!
  4. Approve Nov 2016 minutes. Note Rebecca notes on cispus access Forest service should read FERC. David will update.
  5. New Board (Everyone is on the wrrr board forum for off meeting discussion)
    1. We start 2017 with 156 members
    2. Introduce officers
      1. President: Rebecca Post
      2. VP river ops: Jared Cook
      3. VP Finance: David Elliott
      4. VP Business: Brenan Filippini
    3. Elect Chairperson (Rebecca Post)
    4. Go over officer duties (See By-laws)
    5. Introduce at large members: Shawn Cadigan, Scott Kristianson, Nancy Douty, Mark McGraw, Joe Konsikowski
  6. Select Committee Chairs and go over duties
    1. River Watch: Scott Kristianson . Rebecca following Cispus gate. Brenan following DNR Baker block for Nooksack maple falls raft takeout. Scott will work with school safety and awareness! Great idea!!!
    2. Safety and Education: David Elliot. Safety Class confirmed.
    3. Communications: Shawn Cadigan
    4. Membership: David Elliot
    5. Programs/Volunteers: Nancy Douty. Nancy will get food for next thursday. Jim Johnson has reserved Vasa Park for flip Practice
    6. WRRR Wear: Rebecca Post – is ordering apparel and taking orders for kids Ts. Bandanas were suggested and Nancy / Rebecca will follow up.
    7. Promoter Supreme: Joe K!
  7. Old Business
    1. January membership meeting – January 19 Big E Ales
      1. Permit info Brenan will print copies for discussion.
      2. General membership meeting, Rebecca has agenda.
      3. Nancy will order food club pays for appetizers
    2. Audit committee report, complete, books match nice work!!
    3. Review event dates for the year
      1. Tilton Trek – Feb 18
      2. Safety Class – April 8/9
      3. Flip Practice – Apr 23
      4. Shangri-La Cleanup – Apr 29? (Need to plan)
      5. Green River Cleanup – May 6
      6. Clackamas Whitewater Festival – May 20
      7. Wenatchee Rendezvous – Jun 3
      8. Sauk Summer Overnighter – Jun 24
      9. White Salmon Retreat – Jul 15
      10. Poker Run – Aug 12
      11. Tieton Rally – Sep 16
      12. Gear Swap – October 14
      13. Sauktoberfest – Oct 21
    4. Tilton Trek Status. Club provides firewood. Most people camping at Ike Kinswa.
      1. Sat: Meet at takeout 9:30am Saturday for the canyon Class 4 run. (Takeout is across the street form Ike Kinswa Park).
      2. Sunday: Meet at 9am campground for Upper Tilton Class 2.
    5. New Business
      1. Green River Cleanup planning
        1. Need people to touch base with Shangri-La. Mark is verifying and signing the waiver. Confirmed last Halloween
        2. Green river cleanup committee talking now
    6. Waterlog articles needed by 1/20
      1. Green River Cleanup teaser
      2. President’s welcome message
    7. Discussion about overnight floats with families. Neat!!!
    8. Announcements and good of the order. Rowers Progression starting soon.
    9. Adjourn 740 pm
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November 2016 Board Meeting Minutes

  1. Call to order @ 7:03 p.m. with  David, Nancy, Brennan, Adam, Rebecca, Matt, Joe
  2. Reviewed and approved October 2016 meeting minutes
  3. Reviewed agenda
  4. 147 members (150 members last month)
  5. Standing Committee Reports
    1. River Watch – Brenan Filippini:
      1. Jacks Pass Rd is washed out (NF Sky); public comment period is now closed.
      2. Talks are still ongoing with PUD and FERC regarding access on the Cispus River.
      3. DNR is doing work at Maple Falls raft takeout on Nooksack River.
    2. Safety and Education – no report
    3. Communications – David Elliott:
      1. Working on improving website, including new reports available for board members, e.g. Events report, Member roster, Eligible candidates report, Rule of 85 report.
    4. Membership – Joe Koncikowski – No news.
    5. Programs/Volunteers – Nancy Douty: Has been picking up club mail regularly. No news.
    6. WRRR Wear – Rebecca Post – No news
  6. Old Business
    1. Sauktoberfest roundup – Big turnout, went great.
    2. Tilton Trek planning – Club will buy firewood; no other formal planning necessary.
  7. New Business
    1. Election committee
      1. We’ve received approx. 18 ballots so far.
      2. David will send out second set of ballots around November 15
    2. 2016 Year in Review:
      1. Having website calendar set in advance for club events has been very helpful.
      2. Will make sure to offer a Safety Class and scholarships next year
      3. Will continue to plan September Rogue trip, though it is not a club sponsored event.
    3. Appoint Audit Committee:  David, Nancy, and Mark Burns (pending recruitment)
    4. January general membership meeting planning: Will discuss river permits and introduce the Board. Need to draft agenda.
    5. Member survey:
      1. David posted the survey draft on the Board Forum on the website. There are many engaging questions that should give us good feedback. Please review and let David know if you have any suggestions. Will be sent to members on Dec 1.
  8. Waterlog articles needed by 11/20
    1. NOTE: Make sure Brian verifies receipt of articles
    2. VP River Ops – New Year’s Day Float article and Tilton Trek article – Rerun similar articles as last year
    3. Chairman – January General Membership Meeting announcement – David will write the announcement
    4. Article contest: Nancy will write an article for the next Waterlog about an article contest; David will re-post to FB. You will be eligible for a $30 prize if you write an article and it is published — we will draw a winner once a quarter.
  9. Announcements and good of the order: David shared his wisdom on getting stuck on the right side of The Nozzle.
  10. Adjourn @ 7:54 p.m.
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October 2016 Board Meeting Minutes

  1. Call to order @ 7:00  p.m. w/ Brennan, Jason, David, Rebecca, Adam, Nancy
  2. Reviewed and approved September 2016 meeting minutes
  3. Reviewed agenda
  4. 150 members (144 members last month)
  5. Standing Committee Reports
    1. River Watch:
      1. Brenan Filippini: North Fork Road on Skykomish is washed out. Jack’s Pass is also washed out. No access to NF Sky.
      2. Rebecca: Comments have been submitted to Lewis County PUD regarding access on the Cispus River. American Whitewater has also been working with the National Park Service on this issue.
      3. David: The Middle Middle Snoqualmie road is finished and open. The put-in at the concrete bridge is not raft-friendly. David plans to talk with AW about this issue.
    2. Safety and Education – no discussion
    3. Communications:
      1. David Elliott: All club events are set up on the website thru September 2017. David continues to work on improvements to the site. Our goal is for folks to communicate via the WRRR forums;  information will no longer be posted on Yahoo.
    4. Membership – no discussion
    5. Programs/Volunteers – Nancy Douty: no news
    6. WRRR Wear:
      1. Rebecca Post: A lot of shirts were sold at the Tieton. Inventory is plentiful. Also discussed possibility of WRRR Wear for kids. Rebecca will poll Facebook for pre-orders.
  6. Old Business
    1. Tieton roundup: Tieton Rally was great!
    2. Rogue roundup: Rogue trip was amazing. Many articles are to come for the Waterlog. There was lots of carnage. Bears and turtles, too.
    3. Gear Swap and Repair Clinic status: Was on track and ready to go (then cancelled due to heavy rain).
    4. Sauktoberfest status: It’s on! We will have a BBQ after the run.
    5. Ballot
      1. Discussed ballot. Ballot is complete.
      2. Discussed eligibility.
      3. Future needs
        1. Eligibility report (done)
        2. Will develop better instructions for Nominating Committee
      4. Waterlog
        1. 2017 schedule: Schedule is changing (but number of editions and the monthly publish date is not). The issue that comes out the end of December/early January will become the January 2017 issue, instead of December 2016.
        2. Discussed the possibility of an article contest, to encourage article submissions. Or perhaps will offer a prize to anyone whose article is published (apart from a contest)? More discussion to follow.
  7. New Business
    1. Election committee
      1. Jason was appointed as election committee chair
      2. Committee must contact everyone on the ballot to verify assent
      3. Will work with David to get ballot email sent out
    2. David plans to get a member survey out in November
    3. Tilton Trek: Planning on it for Feb 2017.
  8. Waterlog articles needed by 10/20
    1. NOTE: Make sure Brian verifies receipt of articles
    2. No articles due.
  9. Announcements and good of the order:
    1. Jason is in charge of cards @ Skagit Poker Run FOREVER
    2. Jim Johnson is assistant to River Ops FOREVER
  10. Adjourn @ 7:45 p.m.
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September 2016 Board Meeting Minutes

  1. Call to order @ 7:03 p.m. – Jason, Jared, Brennan, Nancy, Rebecca, Matt, Adam, David (7:24)
  2. Reviewed and approved August meeting minutes
  3. Reviewed agenda
  4. 144 members (146 members last month)
  5. Standing Committee Reports
    1. River Watch – Brenan Filippini (no report) – Rebecca: Is working with AW on access issues on the Cispus.
    2. Safety and Education – Jared Cook: Is looking into possibilities for a safety class next year (April?)
    3. Communications – David Elliott (no report)
    4. Membership – Joe Koncikowski (no report)
    5. Programs/Volunteers – Nancy Douty (no report)
    6. WRRR Wear – Rebecca Post: Has WRRR hoodies
  6. Old Business
    1. Poker Run roundup: Big turnout
    2. Tieton Rally Status: The dumpsters have been emptied and gravel purchased for the road; port-a-potties are in order
    3. Gear Swap and Repair Clinic Status: On track
    4. Nominating committee status : Need ballot by October 1. Brennan is committee leader, we re currently short one person. Will recruit at the Tieton Rally.
    5. Waterlog articles needed
    6. Getting board members onto the forums
  7. New Business
    1. James Haworth (Corey Martin, et al) information: Was blocked from FB page because of reports of bad business from members and friends
  8. Waterlog articles needed by 9/20
    1. NOTE: Make sure Brian verifies receipt of articles
    2. Sauktoberfest Full article
  9. Announcements and good of the order
  10. Adjourn: 7:32 p.m.
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September 2016 Board Meeting Agenda

  1. Call to order
  2. Review minutes and approve
  3. Review agenda
  4. 144 members (146 members last month)
  5. Standing Committee Reports
    1. River Watch – Brenan Filippini
    2. Safety and Education – Jared Cook
    3. Communications – David Elliott
    4. Membership – Joe Koncikowski
    5. Programs/Volunteers – Nancy Douty
    6. WRRR Wear – Rebecca Post
  6. Old Business
    1. Poker Run roundup
    2. Tieton Rally Status
    3. Gear Swap and Repair Clinic Status
    4. Nominating committee status – need ballot by October 1
    5. Waterlog articles needed
    6. Getting board members onto the forums
  7. New Business
    1. James Haworth (Corey Martin, et al) information
  8. Waterlog articles needed by 9/20
    1. NOTE: Make sure Brian verifies receipt of articles
    2. Sauktoberfest Full article
  9. Announcements and good of the order
  10. Adjourn
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August 2016 Board Meeting Minutes

  1. Call to order 7:00PM
    1. Officers: Brenan, David, Rebecca
    2. Directors: Joe K, Matt, Nancy, Jason (7:15)
  2. Review minutes and approve
  3. Review agenda
  4. 148 members (145 members last month)
  5. Standing Committee Reports
    1. River Watch – Brenan Filippini
    2. Safety and Education – Jared Cook
    3. Communications – David Elliott
    4. Membership – Joe Koncikowski
      1. Need to get forms to board members
    5. Programs/Volunteers – Nancy Douty
      1. Bringing shirts
    6. WRRR Wear – Rebecca Post
  6. Old Business
    1. White Salmon roundup
      1. Extra camping payment ($20)
      2. Consider adding Thursday night
        1. David create poll to ask members
      3. Proposal: Send letter to member suggesting they take a safety class, use scholarship
        1. Rebecca to draft letter
    2. Poker Run status
      1. Stations handled
      2. Early shuttle 8am
      3. Jason has supplies
      4. Rebecca will help at put-in
      5. Brenan bringing scaffolding for tables
    3. Charter renewal – handled and paid
  7. New Business
    1. Reminder: Do not take membership money without a form
    2. Appoint Nominating Committee
      1. Any member can be on this committee
        1. Brenan is chair
        2. David, Nancy, Joe to help
      2. Slate of candidates needs to be completed by October 1
  8. Waterlog articles needed by 8/20
    1. NOTE: Make sure Brian verifies receipt of articles
    2. VP River Ops – Sauktoberfest teaser
    3. NOTE: Gear Swap and Tieton articles will continue from July Waterlog
  9. Announcements and good of the order
    1. Rebecca still needs to look into legal language
    2. Tieton dumpster – garbage only
    3. David make sure RiverBooty orders dumpster
  10. Adjourn 7:48
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July 2016 Board Meeting Minutes

  1. Call to order @:21PM at Claim Jumper, Tukwila
    1. Officers: Rebecca, David, Brenan
    2. Directors: Nancy, Joe
    3. Members: Mary, Ryleigh
  2. Review minutes and approve
  3. Review agenda
  4. 145 members (144 members last month)
  5. Standing Committee Reports
    1. River Watch – Brenan Filippini
    2. Safety and Education – Jared Cook
      1. Jared will write safety class article
    3. Communications – David Elliott
    4. Membership – Joe Koncikowski
      1. Holding off on postcard until 2017
    5. Programs/Volunteers – Nancy Douty
    6. WRRR Wear – Rebecca Post
  6. Old Business
    1. Sauk Overnighter roundup
      1. 26 people on overnighter plus 5 more Sunday
      2. Plenty of water
      3. David and Toria got engaged
      4. Flower memorial at Whirlpool for Chris Herman
      5. Need receipt for food from Jason Cohen
    2. White Salmon status
      1. All OK
    3. Poker Run status
      1. All stations covered
      2. Station shuttle is at 8am
      3. BBQ at Station 3
      4. Jason handling cards and stamps
    4. Tieton Rally Status
      1. All OK
      2. David to talk to RiverBooty about dumpster
      3. Launch 11am, 10am shuttle
      4. Sunday breakfast potluck
    5. Insurance research
      1. Rebecca doing insurance research with Backcountry Horsemen
      2. Rebecca will contact lawyer about waiver
    6. Finding new board members
      1. Scott Kristiansen is interested
      2. Talk to Bob Margulis
      3. Still need VP Business and 2 Directors at this point
  7. New Business
    1. Gear Swap and Repair Clinic planning
      1. October 15 at Randy’s hanger
    2. Charter renewal
      1. David Will handle this
    3. Discussion: Remembering members who have passed away
      1. We will have a moment of silence on Jan 1
      2. Members who have passed on: Carey Berger, Roger Boutell, Bob Johnson, Drew Nielsen, Norm Chittendon, Stephanie Landis, Chris Herman
  8. Waterlog articles needed by 7/20
    1. NOTE: Make sure Brian verifies receipt of articles
    2. VP River Ops – Poker Run full article and Tieton teaser
  9. Announcements and good of the order
  10. Adjourn
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June 2016 Board Meeting Minutes

  1. Call to order
    1. Officers: Rebecca, David, Brenan
    2. Directors: Mary, Jason, Matt, Jared, Nancy (7:15), Joe (8:20)
    3. Others:
  2. Review minutes and approve
  3. Review agenda
  4. 144 members (140 members last month)
  5. Standing Committee Reports
    1. River Watch – Brenan Filippini
      1. Possible log on the Sauk
      2. Green River ACE – keep an eye on the relicensing
      3. Nisqually – no new news
      4. Cispus – Rebecca did not attend, but they have our complaints
      5. River conservation job open in Idaho
    2. Safety and Education – Jared Cook
      1. Possible class in the fall or do it in the spring
      2. Possible first aid class
      3. Survey members – SurveyMonkey
    3. Communications – David Elliott
      1. Web site status
      2. Forums
    4. Membership – Joe Koncikowski
      1. Nothing going on
    5. Programs/Volunteers – Nancy Douty
      1. No info
    6. WRRR Wear – Rebecca Post
      1. Paid for new shirts
      2. Sold $130 worth at Wenatchee
  6. Old Business
    1. Safety class status
      1. See above
    2. Membership postcard status
      1. No status yet
    3. Wenatchee Rendezvous roundup
      1. Went well – camping good
      2. 1069 tickets sold plus 100 benefactor/sustaining
      3. Great job on prizes
      4. Consider deals like 6 for $5
        1. Not useful since most people buy multiples of $20
        2. — Will not do this
      5. Consider $2 tickets to reduce work of sellers
        1. Pro: Less work dealing with tickets and less waste
        2. Pro: Most people paid in $10 and $20 bills
        3. Con: $1 is an easy price
        4. — Instead, have more raffle ticket sellers
      6. Continue going to Eagle Creek area instead of Tumwater?
        1. Tabled
        2. Survey members
    4. Sauk Overnighter status
      1. Plan is up in the air – will firm up the week before
      2. People can camp at Brenan’s on Friday night
    5. White Salmon status
      1. Camp reserved
      2. David will be there to pay
      3. Randy and Nancy are trip leaders
    6. Poker Run status
      1. Info on forums
      2. Jason doing cards
      3. BBQ at station 3
      4. Station shuttle early – 8am
      5. David reserved Upper Goodell
    7. Tieton Rally planning
      1. Possibly get gravel
      2. Dumpster – Share with RiverBooty
      3. Recycling – article will tell people to take their own recycling home
    8. Insurance research
      1. Rebecca doing insurance research with Backcountry Horsemen
      2. Rebecca will contact lawyer about waiver
  7. New Business
    1. 2017 Board – Who is planning to continue?
      1. Repo for President
      2. Jared for River Ops
      3. David for Finance
      4. Brenan for Director
      5. Jason possible for Business
      6. Nancy for Director
      7. Adam not continuing
      8. Matt not continuing
      9. Josh Wiseman – David talking to him about being a Director
    2. WRRR’s role in working with other organizations
      1. Current policy is that WRRR supports and is represented by AW
    3. 2017 dates – voted and past
      1. Jan 1 new years float
      2. Feb 18 Tilton trek
      3. April 23 flip practice
      4. May 6 green clean
      5. May 20 Clackamas festival – trip leader: Jay
      6. May 27-29 Lochsa – trip leader: Jay
      7. June 3 Wenatchee
      8. June 10? Wenatchee river festival
      9. June 24 sauk overnighter
      10. July 15 white salmon
      11. August 12 poker run
      12. Sept 16 Tieton Rally
      13. Sept 21 rogue
      14. October 15, gear swap
      15. October 21. Sauktoberfest
  8. Waterlog articles needed by 6/20
    1. NOTE: Make sure Brian verifies receipt of articles
    2. VP River Ops – Poker Run full article and Tieton Rally teaser
    3. Safety Chair – Article about Safety scholarships
  9. Announcements and good of the order
    1. Survey – safety, dogs, camping
    2. Nancy t-shirts: Wrong logo year – not going to fix them
    3. Embroidery logo – David has it
    4. Strategy for dealing with rule breakers – dogs, etc.
    5. Safety scholarship – $250 credit for swiftwater class as a raffle/poker prize
      1. Brenan motioned
      2. Must be a club member
      3. Can be combined with scholarship
      4. Motion passed
  10. Adjourn
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May 2016 Board Meeting Minutes

  1. Call to order @ 7:05 David, Brennan, Jared, Rebecca, Nancy, Matt, Adam, Jason, Joe
  2. Reviewed and approved minutes
  3. Reviewed agenda
  4. 146 members (140 members last month)
  5. Standing Committee Reports
    1. River Watch – Rebecca is going to a meeting in Olympia on May 23rd with the Lewis County PUD to discuss Cispus River access (gate opening & maintenance, road closures, logjam on lake). Rebecca is also going to a meeting in Eatonville on May 17th to talk about rafters’ needs in a small community — Eatonville wants to know how to attract tourism from the boating community. Brennan took WA State Parks Commissioner down the Green and they were happy. They asked what we need from State Parks to continue successful cleanups (e.g. should we ask for extended bathroom hours, anything else?)
    2. Safety and Education – Jared Cook: Sent email to Wet Planet asking to move the class to June 19th, BUT we need at least 8 people signed up. So, will send one final email asking about interest on that date instead.
    3. Communications – David Elliott: Has been working on software for sending out auto-notices, and will be able to get rid of Access database and start using the new software.
    4. Membership – Joe Koncikowski: Four new members. Joe started designing the postcard to send to past members, and will finish it soon.
    5. Programs/Volunteers – Nancy Douty: Flip Practice had good attendance.
    6. WRRR Wear – Rebecca Post: Rebecca is going to place an order, including hats and hoodies. Tie-die cotton T-shirts seems to be our most popular.
  6. Old Business
    1. Safety class status: See Safety & Education above
    2. Waterlog schedule change for 2017 is set in motion. Editions will be released at beginning of each month, will have a late December/early January issue.
    3. We have 500 stickers. Approved motion to give every member gets 2 free stickers (need to pick up at a club event). Will sell for $0.50 a piece thereafter (they cost $0.49 a piece).
    4.  Flip Practice roundup: Went well.
    5. Green River Cleanup roundup: Lower than normal turnout (approx. 70 people), due to low flows. Picked up 1,200 pounds of trash. 21 people registered electronically, and there were 26 physical signatures — it is likely that some folks did not sign up. The BBQ went well, but there was a lot of food left due to low turnout.
    6. Wenatchee Rendezvous status: Brennan could use the help of coordinators to help folks get settled into camp, help structure the trips (trip leaders), organize the potluck and prizes. Brennan will set up signs leading to camp, directions are in the Waterlog.
    7. Sauk Overnighter status: Flows should be good to run both the upper and middle Sauk; club will provide group breakfast.
    8. White Salmon status: Need some volunteer trip leaders; campground is reserved.
    9. Poker Run status: Jason will take charge of cards again this year; just need two more volunteers so far to run stations. Brennan will run BBQ at station #3; will have potluck, camping, prizes.
    10. Tieton Rally discussion: Will order toilets again (five). Rebecca will contact Mike regarding dumpsters.
    11. Membership letter: Went out to past members via email.
  7. New Business
    1. Review Waterlog ads and sponsorship program
      1. On The Water Supply – Adam will contact regarding the sponsorship we had approved last meeting.
      2. Northwest Rafting Company – Their link is on the website; members get 10% off.
  8. Waterlog articles needed by 5/20
    1. NOTE: Make sure Brian verifies receipt of articles
    2. VP River Ops – White Salmon full article and the Poker Run teaser
  9. Announcements and good of the order: Change liability release to cover guests that attend trips? Hire lawyer for consultation? Will discuss at next meeting.
  10. Adjourn @ 8:14
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May 2016 Board Meeting Agenda

  1. Call to order
  2. Review minutes and approve
  3. Review agenda
  4. 146 members (140 members last month)
  5. Standing Committee Reports
    1. River Watch – Brenan Filippini
    2. Safety and Education – Jared Cook
    3. Communications – David Elliott
    4. Membership – Joe Koncikowski
    5. Programs/Volunteers – Nancy Douty
    6. WRRR Wear – Rebecca Post
  6. Old Business
    1. Safety class status
    2. Waterlog schedule change for 2017
    3. Stickers
    4. Flip Practice roundup
    5. Green River Cleanup roundup
    6. Wenatchee Rendezvous status
    7. Sauk Overnighter status
    8. White Salmon status
    9. Poker Run status
    10. Tieton Rally discussion
    11. Membership letter
  7. New Business
    1. Review Waterlog ads and sponsorship program
      1. On The Water Supply
      2. Northwest Rafting Company
  8. Waterlog articles needed by 5/20
    1. NOTE: Make sure Brian verifies receipt of articles
    2. VP River Ops – White Salmon full article and the Poker Run teaser
  9. Announcements and good of the order
  10. Adjourn
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New Sponsor – Northwest Rafting Company

WRRR is happy to announce a new club benefit. WRRR members are eligible to receive a 10% discount on any regularly priced trip in the U.S.

Visit http://www.nwrafting.com/rogue

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April 2016 Board Meeting Minutes

  1. Call to order @ 7:02 Matt, Rebecca, David, Jared, Joe, Brennan, Nancy, Adam, and Jim, Randy, Mark & Lyles
  2. Reviewed and approved March meeting minutes
  3. Reviewed agenda
  4. 140 members (141 members last month) – Includes one new member!
  5. Standing Committee Reports
    1. River Watch – Brenan Filippini: Nothing new
    2. Safety and Education – Jared Cook: Four (4) members have expressed interest so far, but we need a minimum of eight (8). Considered establishing a cutoff date for folks to express interest, and/or pushing back into June if not enough interest.
    3. Communications – David Elliott: Working on the river flows page on wrrr.org, wants to make small layout changes (time permitting)
    4. Membership – Joe Koncikowski: Finished drafting a letter to send to past members. Decided regular mail will be more effective versus email, and perhaps create a postcard; David will look into options.
    5. Programs/Volunteers – Nancy Douty: Flip Practice is good to go, will send out a reminder online.
    6. WRRR Wear – Rebecca Post: Many polyester shirts are available; will look into getting hats.
  6. Old Business
    1. Safety Class Status – Jared Cook: See notes under #5(2) above
    2. Shangri-La cleanup roundup: Had 30+ volunteers. Went great, except for a mishap involving the pressure washer…..
    3. Rower’s Progression progress – Brennan Filippini: Third trip on the lower Green went great, practiced rescue skills
    4. Flip Practice status – Nancy Douty: Ready to go
    5. Green River Cleanup status – Brennan Filippini: Most trash is up in the Headworks area. Might be a good idea to get radios so volunteers at top and bottom can communicate. Sounds like Howard Hanson dam is keeping flows to 200-300 CFS below inflow (no special arrangement for cleanup weekend). The GR Cleanup registration website is up and running; has trash map. The cleanup is officially put on by the Green River Cleanup Committee, of which WRRR is a sponsor.
    6. Wenatchee Rendezvous status – Brennan Filippini: We are camping the same place as last year. Brennan has the article written and will put GPS location on the website.
    7. Wenatchee Rendezvous General Membership meeting agenda: Rebecca will put an agenda together. There will be raffles and prizes.
    8. White Salmon planning – Brennan Filippini: Good to go. Still wondering whether we need to prepay camping? Didn’t hear back
  7. New Business
    1. Poker Run discussion
    2. Tacoma methanol plant – Rebecca Post: Rebecca was contacted from someone opposing a new methanol plant that would draw water from the Green River. She will contact Thomas O’Keefe at AW to see if they are acting on this.
    3. Membership letter – Joe Koncikowski: We will email the letter and mail a postcard; David will help.
    4. Membership renewal incentives – David Elliott: People tend to wait until they are ready to go to an event to obtain/renew their membership. Could we create incentives for renewing? e.g. free raffle tickets, free poker hand? Need to consider ideas.
    5. Sponsorship for Northwest Rafting Company – David Elliott: We approved a motion to allow NW Rafting Co to put a link up on the WRRR website. WRRR members that sign up for a trip will receive a 10% discount.
    6. Other Sponsorships – Adam Schierenbeck: Contacted On The Water Supply, a new rafting store in town; they declined a sponsorship for financial reasons. We approved a motion to allow them to a) publish a full-page article in the Waterlog promoting their store, and b) publish a small add that we will run monthly for one year. Also, have obtained discount code from at least one vendor and will be contacting more. Will also look into website links in exchange for a kickback or discount.
    7. Graphic design budget – David Elliott: We approved a motion to spend $500 to hire someone to create a new club design; David will get more information
    8. Waterlog schedule – David Elliott: We are going to change the Waterlog schedule effective the end of 2016. The new edition currently comes out at the end of the month, but will change to the beginning of the month or end of last month. (No extra work, just changing the months around.) Brian always needs more Waterlog articles!
  8. Waterlog articles needed by 4/20 – Make sure Brian verifies that he received your article, e.g. send FB message to confirm
    1. Wenatchee Rendezvous and White Salmon teaser – Brennan Filippini
  9. Announcements and good of the order
    1. WRRR website – David Elliott: The links on the website (e.g. river flow links) now open in a new window instead of redirecting away from the WRRR site
  10. Adjourn @ 8:15

 

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March 2016 Board Meeting Minutes

  1. Call to order @ 7:03 Brennan, David, Jason, Rebecca, Jared, Matt, Joe
  2. Reviewed and approved February meeting minutes
  3. Reviewed agenda
  4. 141 members (141 members last month)
  5. Standing Committee Reports
    1. River Watch – Brenan Filippini: Sent letters out regarding Nooksack access. SB 6363 has passed the Senate, waiting on governor’s signature. If you have time, read the bill and send a letter or email to the governor — Adam will put up FB post.
    2. Safety and Education – Jared Cook: Safety class is set up for May 28th & 29th with Wet Planet on the Cedar. One person has expressed interest so far. Cost per person is $250 but WRRR will subsidize $100. Jared will write Waterlog article.
    3. Communications – David Elliott: Has been keeping WRRR website up-to-date.
    4. Membership – Joe Koncikowski: Plans to draft email to send to recently expired members.
    5. Programs/Volunteers – Nancy Douty (not present)
    6. WRRR Wear – Rebecca Post: no news
  6. Old Business
    1. Stickers – David Elliott: There was a lot of interest on Facebook. Will order 300 for $158 (5×3). David will do a mock-up and send out sample before we order.
    2. Tilton Trek roundup: A lot bigger turnout than expected, 30-40 people? Launch was split into two groups, which worked better for boat control. OWA expressed interest in joining us for the Tilton Trek.
    3. Green River Cleanup status – Brennan Filippino: On track, just need more volunteer commitments. Brennan will post request online. David took first shift, and Rebecca second shift at Headworks. Just need volunteers for KP. Will run gorge morning of Shangri-la cleanup and look for trash and make a map. Shangri-La is reserved. Trashbins and bags are procured. Free parking at state parks that weekend.
    4. Safety class status — See Safety and Education Committee report above (May 28th & 29th on Cedar River)
    5. Summary of the Rowers/IK Progression: Good turnout, had approx. 24 people on lower Sauk. March 20th is next one on Nisqually (likely 11 a.m. meet time at put-in).
  7. New Business
    1. Flip practice planning – Nancy had sent email prior to meeting: Will make sure Brian has Waterlog article and will check with Jim Johnson to make sure we’re on track.
    2. Wenatchee Rendezvous planning – Still planning on camping at same spot as last year. Will also have general membership meeting. Adam will send emails to try get discounts or sponsorships for prizes.
    3. White Salmon discussion – Brennan will contact campground, they have requested that we pre-pay. Also planning on running the lower on Sunday.
    4. Rogue River Permits – Rebecca and Brennan both got one. Plan is to launch for Sep 21/22.
    5. Prize donations planning – Adam will send emails to try get discounts or sponsorships for prizes; hopes to have more info by April board meeting.
    6. April meeting location –  Tukwila Claim Jumper
  8. Waterlog articles needed by 3/20
    1. Green River Cleanup full article – Brennan
    2. Wenatchee Rendezvous Teaser
    3. Flip practice article – Nancy has sent it to Brian
    4. Update committee chairs – David will remind Brian
  9. Announcements and good of the order – There is a lot of trash on the Nisqually. Repo will contact Tacoma city light to see if they could arrange for trash bins on day of IK/Rower’s Progression.
  10. Adjourn @ 7:50

 

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February 2016 Board Meeting Minutes

  1. Call to order @ 7:07 p.m.
    1. Present Officers: David, Rebecca, Brenan, Adam
    2. Present Directors: Jared, Mary (for Joe), Jason, Nancy
  2. Reviewed & approved January meeting minutes
  3. 141 members (143 members last month)
  4. Standing Committee Reports
    1. River Watch – Brennan Filippini
      • DNR is seeking input on Nooksack River; club should send letter about the NF takeout
      • Rebecca ran the lower Nisqually (put in @ Yelm hydroplant) together with the Nisqually River Council & Thomas O’Keefe. Very scenic run (spotted 48 eagles) and excellent educational opportunity.
      • Bill: A bill has been introduced that would require DOT to consider river access when doing bridge projects. (Senate Bill 6363, House Bill 2660)
    2. Safety and Education – Jared Cook
      • Sent email to Wet Planet regarding River Rescue Certification course
    3. Communications – David Elliott
      • Plans are in place to make some updates to the website layout.
    4. Membership – Mary (for Joe Koncikowski)
      • Will work with David to send letters to past members, promote membership
    5. Programs/Volunteers – Nancy Douty
      • January Membership Meeting went well
    6. WRRR Wear – Rebecca Post
      • We have new WRRR Wear polyester T-shirts in bright neon orange, yellow, or pink
  5. Old Business
    1. Budget (will be up on website soon)
      • $6,759 in bank; $125 in cash; $155 in bills; $115 from new memberships
      • Proposing budget changes: Add membership meeting appetizers; change Tilton to just $50 for wood; increase Safety & Education to $2,400; increase a few river trip budgets (based on needs); decrease rosters to $10 — All Approved
      • Proposed budget of $400 for stickers — Not Approved — will do more research on options and will discuss at next Board meeting
    2. January General Membership meeting roundup
      • It was great. The food was good but went fast, club will buy more next time.
    3. Tilton Trek status:
      • Details are in the Waterlog. Budget is $50 for wood.
    4. Green River Cleanup status
      • Camps are reserved, Mary will help with the BBQ with volunteers, planning a potluck for ‘whenever you wake up’ Sunday morning
      • still need volunteers to help with BBQ, registration, etc. etc. ,the more volunteers the shorter the volunteer time per person
      • Weekly Green River Cleanup meetings begin soon with Corps of Engineers, they are twice a month. If interested in participating, contact Brenan Filippini.
    5. Safety class status
      • Waiting to hear back from Wet Planet (see recent Yahoo email from Jared on the subject)
  6. New Business
    1. Flip practice planning: Nancy will check with Jim to make sure Lake Sammamish Park is reserved
    2. Wenatchee Rendezvous planning
      • We are going to camp the same place as last year. Let Brenan know if you’re going Thursday, since signs won’t be up yet and hard to find.
      • We need to solicit donations/prizes. Adam will draft letters to send to companies; David said Werner is worth contacting and we should also contact Mark Proctor/new raft store in town
  7. Waterlog articles needed by 2/20
    1. Green River Cleanup teaser is ready
    2. Board members need to be updated, David will contact Brian
  8. Announcements and good of the order
  9. Adjourn @ 8ish p.m.

 

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January 2016 Board Meeting Minutes

  1. Call to order @ 7 p.m.
  2. Reviewed and approved November meeting minutes
  3. Reviewed agenda
  4. New Board
    1. We start 2016 with 143 members
    2. Introduce officers: Rebecca Post – President. David Elliot – VP Finance.
    3. Adam Schierenbeck – VP Business. Brenan Filippini – VP River Ops.
    4. Rebecca Post elected as Chairperson
    5. Went over officer duties: Finance (David) – Accounting, payables & receivables, membership.
      1. Business (Adam) – Board meeting minutes, sponsorships
      2. River Ops (Brenan) – Logistics, reservations, river trips, prizes.
      3. President (Rebecca) – Making sure it all gets done!
  5. Select Committee Chairs and go over duties
    1. River Watch – Brenan Filippini & Chris Herman: gather and share information on river access and similar issues
    2. Safety and Education – Jared Cook: looking into Wilderness First Responder class & WRRC
    3. Communications – David Elliott: make sure information gets out about club events, maintain & update WRRR calendar, etc.
    4. Membership – Joe Koncikowski: Promote club membership
    5. Programs/Volunteers – Nancy Douty: Promote and coordinate volunteer work for club events
    6. WRRR Wear – Rebecca Post
  6. Old Business
    1. January membership meeting – January 21 – Club will provide appetizers for members. We will be discussing extended river trip plans and where to get permits.
    2. Audit committee report – Rebecca, David and Nancy completed the audit. No issues found. We have approx. $6,000 currently in the bank account.
    3. Reviewed event dates for the year
      1. Tilton Trek – Feb 12
      2. Flip Practice – Apr 17
      3. Shangri-La Cleanup – Apr 23
      4. Green River Cleanup – April 30
      5. Wenatchee Rendezvous – Jun 2
      6. Sauk Summer Overnighter – Jun 25
      7. White Salmon Retreat – Jul 16
      8. Poker Run – Aug 13
      9. Tieton Rally – Sep 17
      10. Rogue River – Sep 22
      11. Gear Swap – October 15
      12. Sauktoberfest – Oct 22
    4. Tilton Trek Status – The club will supply firewood for camp.
  7. New Business
    1. 2016 Budget – not completed yet. David will have it done by February board meeting.
    2. Stickers – David brought logo ideas for club stickers. He is going to look into getting a sample or small order for a plain “WRRR” logo, black letters on white background. Final decision for sticker purchase to be made no later than March board meeting.
    3. Facebook ads – ads every once in a while that are of direct interest to club members are ok
    4. Green River Cleanup planning – Kanaskat Palmer has been reserved and plans are in place with Shangri-La. River Ops and the GRC Committee need volunteers (e.g. barbequing, handling sign-up sheets, etc.).
  8. Waterlog articles needed by 1/20
    1. Green River Cleanup teaser – Brennan will send to Brian for the Waterlog
    2. Tilton Trek article – Brennan will send to Brian for the Waterlog
    3. President
  9. Announcements and good of the order
    1. Hollenbeck Park at the White Salmon wants the camping fees prepaid this year. They are charging a flat $400 this year, which includes the toilets.
    2. Wenatchee Rendezvous – Tumwater campground still isn
  10. Adjourn @ 7:36 p.m.
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November 2015 Board Meeting Minutes

  • Call to order @ 7:04
    1. Present: David, Jason, Brenan, Rebecca, Adam, Nancy
  • Review minutes and approve, Rebecca motions to approves, Brenan 2nds, no one opposes.
  • Review agenda
  • Current member count: 137 (last month 139)
  • Standing Committee Reports
    1. Waterlog – Brian Vogt
    2. River Watch – Brenan Filippini
      1. Still talking about putting in restrooms at Bachmann on Sauk
      2. Trying to get key for Bedahl for winter access on Sauk
      3. Northfork Skykomish road is still closed
      4. Middle-middle, still could use some work on the put in (gravel around bridge). Takeout is good just needs some gravel and tree trimming. No key for gate but it has never been locked.
      5. Rebecca did trip on Nooksack with river council (13 people) and pushing for access. Fish and wildlife doesn’t want boats on certain stretch.
    3. Safety and Education – Rebecca Post
      1. Nothing to report. Rebecca still planning on doing Safety next year. Should start to think about fundraising, especially for things like AED. Maybe we can start with a simple first aid kit and make sure people know where it is and have it for the sweep boat. Adventure medical usually offers 50% discount up to $500, Adam and Rebecca can work with them (David will send info)
    4. Communications – Adam Schierenbeck
      1. Nothing to report. Would like to pass on communications next year. Will discuss in January.
    5. Membership – Mary Koncikowski
      1. Not present.
    6. Programs/Volunteers – Nancy Douty
      1. Talked to folks out by the Tieton about recycle and they don’t have anything. Nancy has some pop up bins, will need lots though and very obvious signage. Will need to get volunteers to haul it out.
      2. Setup general membership meeting for Jan 21st at Overlake Roundtable. No specific program, but usually just go over extended trip permits. Maybe setup a computer so people can fill out permits (Rogue still phone/mail, not online).
    7. WRRR Wear – Rebecca Post
      1. Brenan hasn’t heard back on super shirts, will check with the guy tomorrow. Will be “Pray for Rain” version.
  • Old Business
    1. Repair Clinic roundup
      1. We didn’t order enough pizza, but it was close. Everything went really well. Made about $380 off of Tom’s gear (have thank you card to mail to him next week after he moves).
    2. Sauktoberfest roundup
      1. Few kayakers and inner tubes from Bachmann Park to the Mill.
    3. Election status
      1. Eveyrone should vote, it is easy. will send out reminder to those that haven’t yet voted online.
  • New Business
    1. Finance report
      1. ~$6000 balance with a few outstanding things, but plenty of money. Got 4 renewals/new memberships in the mail which brings us into the 140 range.
    2. Form audit committee
      1. David, Rebecca, and Nancy sometime in late Novemeber / early December (work it out offline).
    3. Tilton Trek planning
      1. Note: Need help because most officers will be unavailable
      2. Let people know if you want a cabin, get it now. Also reserver camp sites. Info will go out in the Tilton Trek article which Brenan writes for the next waterlog. Adam can post some information. Nancy will ask Mark to bring his big tarps.
    4. January membership meeting plan
      1. Covered above
    5. Waterlog articles from board members
      1. Brian has a lack of content. Asking all board members to write some articles about anything (first swim, trips you want to do, products you like). David talking to Jay about history of club. Looking for board members from before 1992. Rebecca can write article about Nisqually. Brenan to find someone to write something about the Rogue trip.
  • Waterlog articles needed by 11/20
    1. Tilton Trek full article
    2. New Year
    3. Election results (available December 4) – holding off until we get the results
    4. January membership meeting announcement – David
  • Announcements and good of the order
    1. Did the leter go out to non-member about camping at WRRR events? It was signed, but not sure if it went out (pretty sure Mary sent it).
    2. Lets add river ops to standing committee reports
      1. Poker run – upper group camp Jason stays at is closed and they refunded the money. Could reserve something in New Halem but pretty sure that camp burned up as well. Can’t reserve Goodell Creek sites, so it will be a little tight next year.
      2. Still trying to get camp reserved for rendevous, but still listed as closed until further notice. Can always pull off what we did last year a couple weeks before.
    3. Should we send AW money? Nancy proposes sending $100, David 2nds. No one opposed.
  • Adjourn @ 7:41
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October 2015 Board Meeting Minutes

  1. Call to order @ 7:04
  2. Review minutes and approve
  3. Review agenda
  4. Current member count: 139 (last month 135)
  5. Heard from Maddy Hollenbeck on proposed Girl Scout Silver Award project at next Green River Cleanup
  6. Standing Committee Reports
    1. River Watch
      1. Middle middle Snoqualmie takeout ??
      2. Trying to get access to upper Nisqually, Rebecca taking Nisqually river council (non-profit) down 3rd/4th November
    2. Safety and Education – Rebecca Post
      1. Nothing new
      2. David and Rebecca to talk about budget. This year’s class was really good and would like to do it again. Certification is good for 3 years (maybe 2 on and 1 year off
    3. Communications – Adam Schierenbeck
      1. Not present
    4. Membership – Mary Koncikowski
      1. Not present
    5. Programs/Volunteers – Nancy Douty
      1. Nothing to report
    6. WRRR Wear – Rebecca Post
      1. Brenan putting in order for super shirts in about a week. There is request for “Pray for Rain” logo, David can get the art. Cost is about $7/$8.
  7. Old Business
    1. Tieton Rally roundup
      1. Dumpster – Nancy loved the dumpster, would like to have recycle as well. Not sure if they do that in Yakima. Nancy will check for glass and aluminum. Brenan make a motion to get our own dumpster next year. Motion seconded and all approve.
      2. OWA toilets – talk to them about if they need one next year, just not a lot of people from OWA or they aren’t in our area where the toilets are.
    2. Repair Clinic status
      1. Nancy might have to work that day, giving pizza details to Rebecca just in case.
    3. Sauktoberfest status
      1. Have slip and slide backup ready to go in case there is no water.
  8. New Business
    1. Finance report
      1. Still have to pay Brenan back, but still have a lot of money available for safety next year.
    2. Ballot
      1. Brian and Chris are Election Committee – work with Mary to finalize the ballot so David can send out the 1st of November
    3. Rogue 2016
      1. Article to get people interested – Low water, 23 people went and it worked well, weather was great.
      2. Possibly try for earlier date – just work around the poker run, maybe even in June.
  9. Waterlog articles needed by 10/20
    1. Nothing official, but it would be nice to help out Brian
      1. Brenan to spearhead a Rogue article
      2. Rebeca could put together a Thompson article
    2. Bunch of boat gear donated, will bring to swap and hang on some stuff for prizes, maybe sell some – money to go to WRRR.
  10. Announcements and good of the order
  11. Adjourn @ 7:29
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September 2015 Board Meeting Minutes

  1. Call to order @ 7:00
    1. David, Brenan, Mary, Rebeca, Nancy, Adam, Jared
  2. Review minutes and approve
    1. approved
  3. Review agenda
  4. Current member count: 136 (last month 144)
  5. Standing Committee Reports
    1. Waterlog – Brian Vogt – not present
    2. River Watch – Chris Herman
      1. Nothing really going on
    3. Safety and Education – Rebecca Post
      1. Wilderness First Aid clinic in Oregon
    4. Communications – Adam Schierenbeck
      1. Will put up FB event for gear swap
      2. David added River Booty banner to web site
      3. Posted article on guy kayaking blind on Grand Canyon
    5. Membership – Mary Koncikowski
      1. 1 renewal at the Tieton last weekend and donation for using toilet
    6. Programs/Volunteers – Nancy Douty
      1. October live meeting (10/14) need to setup, Jason requests something more north – Nancy will reserve Overlake Roundtable
    7. WRRR Wear – Rebecca Post
      1. Brenan has the stuff and will bring it this weekend. Brenan has Hydro flasks (only prizes left and a few people order)
      2. Brenan still needs to get reimbursed, as well as Jason. Rebeca will bring check book to Tieton.
  6. Old Business
    1. Status of letter to problem person
      1. Brenan and Mary discussed, it is ready to go and he will sign it this weekend and in the mail Monday. Member said in FB message to David she didn’t want to be a member anyway.
    2. Tieton Rally status
      1. This weekend, going to follow what is in the newsletter. Small potluck Sunday morning. Then river ops goes on vacation.
      2. Nancy said lunch was crowded last weekend and no place to stop. Level should be up this weekend and the eddies get bigger and shouldn’t be a problem. Above waffle wall on river right has a spot too as well.
    3. Repair Clinic status
      1. Everything good, will figure out pizza the day of.
    4. Sauktoberfest status
      1. 10/17 – figure out what to do if there is no water – David suggest tarp and saranwrap at Brenan’s. Will create event for that too, but having trouble inviting everyone in the WRRR group (only friends of person creating event).
  7. New Business
    1. Finance report
      1. Nothing to talk about (about 9k in the bank, but some of that already spent)
    2. Elect election committee
      1. David nominates Brian Vogt (he has done it the last few years) with Chris Herman to assist. Brenan 2nds nomination (Brian accepted later by email)
      2. 2016 Board positions – finalize ballet
        1. President – Rebecca
        2. VP Business – Adam
        3. VP Finance – David
        4. VP River Ops – Brenan
        5. Directors – Nancy, Matt, Joe K, Jared, Jason
    3. Noise complaints at the Tieton
      1. This is not a WRRR issue (problem people were not WRRR members, nothing we can do) – there is plenty of space to spread out.
      2. WRRR needs to avoid being a complaining neighbor
      3. Alpine’s party is canceled this year and they were saying it was because of complaints from WRRR. David to clarify with them that it may have been WRRR members complaining (Adam will CC David on email), but it wasn’t WRRR.
      4. Official stance is that if you want it quiet, there is paid camping nearby – we don’t want to regulate noise.
      5. If anyone complains about spots, there is no reserved spots even if you have been using the same spot every year. Last year there were complaints about where the port-a-poties were dropped and Brenan talked to them (complainer and toilet company)
      6. Mike Curtis is getting a dumpster – are we going to take some responsibility for it money wise. Alpines are always overflowing, but maybe not this year. They didn’t ask for any money. Find out how much it is and vote on approving half (up to a max of $100) either at next meeting or at Tieton if we have enough people.
      7. Port-a-poties are usually out of TP. Make sure people bring some to leave. Next year we can mention for people to bring some.
      8. See if some people want to do the upper put in.
  8. Waterlog articles needed by 9/20
    1. Sauktoberfest article – Brenan has that just needs to add the bubble wrap slide option
    2. Halloween at Shangri-La is happening, but it isn’t a WRRR thing (Mark is taking it over). Everyone invited but there is a fee ($10) – he will be around this weekend to get details
  9. Announcements and good of the order
    1. Any general membership meeting coming up – yes at the repair clinic.
    2. Brian Vogt has new can of Savon glue, just ask to reimbursed him instead of buying new.
  10. Adjourn @ 7:47
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August 2015 Board Meeting Minutes

  1. Call to order
    1. Brenan, David, Matt, Mary, Nancy
    2. Adam (7:27)
    3. Jared (7:40)
  2. Review minutes and approve
  3. Review agenda
  4. Current member count: 144 (last month 130)
    1. Low – Mary has more memberships and we have not checked the mail recently
  5. Standing Committee Reports
    1. Waterlog – Brian Vogt
    2. River Watch – Chris Herman
    3. Safety and Education – Rebecca Post
    4. Communications – Adam Schierenbeck
    5. Membership – Mary Koncikowski
    6. Programs/Volunteers – Nancy Douty
    7. WRRR Wear – Rebecca Post
  6. Old Business
    1. White Salmon roundup
      1. Awesome – Nancy loves the river. Brenan agreed.
      2. Research the lower run
    2. Poker Run roundup
      1. Finances:
        1. Poker Hands $995 (minus $175 for prizes)
        2. Membership $245
        3. Shirts $285
        4. Flasks $41
      2. Permit paid for 2014, 2015
      3. Ranger likes private boaters
        1. Rangers came by and video recorded us
    3. Tieton Rally status
      1. Portapotties ordered
      2. Gravel – $500 budget
      3. Toilet paper
      4. Sunday breakfast potluck
    4. Repair Clinic status
      1. October 17
      2. David & Adam get the word out
      3. Nancy work on getting glue
  7. New Business
    1. Finance report
      1. Lots of money in the bank
      2. Lots of money owed to Brenan
      3. Rebecca returns someday and has lots of work
    2. Skagit Park Service Ranger – invite to January meetings
    3. Former club member problem
      1. Has not paid for membership or camping since 2010
      2. Shows up as a “guest” most years and does not participate or pay; just takes up camping space and contributes to noise
      3. Proposal – Send letter asking her not to come to WRRR events, refuse payment if sent
      4. Motion made, voted on, and approved
      5. Mary and Brenan will write and send letter
    4. Dogs
      1. Dog fight at the Skagit
      2. We have leash rules, but we don’t police them
      3. Maybe signs
    5. Green River – trouble in Paradise
      1. Donation based on club members – take poll
      2. Green River Cleanup – add this location
      3. Suggest that people pick up trash
    6. Nominating committee
      1. 2016 Board positions
        1. President – Rebecca
        2. VP Business – Adam
        3. VP Finance – David
        4. VP River Ops – Brenan
        5. Directors – Nancy, Matt, Joe K, Jason?, Jared
    7. 2016 events
      1. 1/21 – January General Membership meeting – Thursday the week after the board meeting
      2. 2/13 – Tilton Trek – President’s Day weekend
      3. 4/17 – Flip Practice and BBQ – Third Sunday in April, but should not conflict with Easter Sunday (3/27/2016)
      4. 4/30 – Green River Cleanup – The weekend before Mother’s Day weekend
      5. 6/4 – Wenatchee Rendezvous – First full weekend in June
      6. 6/25 – Sauk Summer Overnighter – Last full weekend in June
      7. 7/16 – White Salmon Retreat – Third full weekend in July
      8. 8/13 – Skagit Poker Run – Second full weekend in August (avoid weekend closest to August 17 because of Pike Place celebration – Contact Nancy Douty before making final decision)
      9. 9/17 – Tieton Rally – Weekend closest to September 15
      10. 10/8 – Gear Swap and Repair Clinic – Saturday of the second full weekend in October
      11. 10/22 – Sauktoberfest – Saturday closest to October 22
  8. Waterlog articles needed by 8/20
    1. Repair clinic article
    2. Sauktoberfest article
  9. Announcements and good of the order
    1. Chris Herman’s party – great time
    2. Nancy ran Green – Gates of Lodore
      1. Brenan asked for trip report article
  10. Adjourn (8:08)
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July 2015 Board Meeting Minutes

  1. Call to order @ 7:19
    1. David, Jason, Adam, Nancy, Chris, Mary
  2. Review minutes and approve
    1. Approved
  3. Review agenda
  4. Current member count: 135 (last month 139)
  5. Standing Committee Reports
    1. Waterlog – Brian Vogt – not present
    2. River Watch – Chris Herman
      1. Nothing to report
    3. Safety and Education – Rebecca Post – not present
    4. Communications – Adam Schierenbeck
      1. Not trip reports from Wenatchee
      2. Jason to write something up on the Sauk
    5. Membership – Mary Koncikowski
      1. Nothing to report
    6. Programs/Volunteers – Nancy Douty
      1. Nothing to report
    7. WRRR Wear – Rebecca Post – not present
      1. 17 pre orders. They have pint glasses, orders not in yet
      2. Will work on Zazzle when Rebecca gets back
  6. Old Business
    1. Sauk Overnighter roundup
      1. Was good. Had about 15 people, 1 IK day tripper. Weather was good.
    2. White Salmon status
      1. Still on, will have minimal flows (<600). 12′ rafts max probably.
    3. Poker Run status
      1. Cards are still on track.
      2. David @ station 5, Mary @ station 1. Nancy normally does 2 but not able to this year.
      3. David will bring kid prizes.
    4. Tieton Rally status
      1. Order gravel this year again, Nancy can work with Brennen
      2. Possible deal with Riverbooty for photos of all WRRR members
  7. New Business
    1. Finance report – Rebecca not present
    2. Charter renewal – Nancy took care of it for $10
    3. Elect nominating committee – Mary is the nominating committee, make sure we recruit people that have been members since March.
      1. 2016 Board positions
        1. President – Rebecca
        2. VP Business – Jason ineligible – maybe Adam
        3. VP Finance – David
        4. VP River Ops – Brenan
        5. Directors – Mary (ineligible), Adam (1 more year), Nancy (2 more years), Jared (2 more years), Matt (2 more years) – Jason can still be a director
    4. Repair Clinic planning
      1. At the hanger October 17th, but any weekend could be fine. Hours are something like 11-4 with pizza for lunch.
  8. Waterlog articles needed by 7/20
    1. Tieton full article (Brennen)
    2. Article asking for new board members (David)
  9. Announcements and good of the order
    1. Payette was a fun trip. Minor wrap, but nice long run.
  10. Adjourn @ 7:44
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Board Meeting Minutes WRRR Board

June 2015 Board Meeting Minutes

  1. Call to order
    1. Board Present: David, Jason, Brenan
    2. Directors: Nancy
  2. Review minutes and approve
  3. Review agenda
  4. Standing Committee Reports
    1. Waterlog – Brian Vogt
    2. River Watch – Chris Herman
      1. May 18th did video interview at Bachman @ Sauk – asked what other improvements we want. Cleanup Suiattle put in, gate key for Bedhal at winter.
    3. Safety and Education – Rebecca Post
    4. Communications – Adam Schierenbeck
    5. Membership – Mary Koncikowski
      1. Currently have 139 members (last month 145)
    6. Programs/Volunteers – Nancy Douty
      1. Start thinking about gear swap date and location
    7. WRRR Wear – Rebecca Post
      1. Took pre orders for the hydro flask (don’t know how many yet) 12-24 for the club + pre orders.
      2. Rebecca won’t be at the Poker Run, check to see if she is going to White Salmon so Nancy can pick them up (or Brennan can grab them)
      3. Talking about setting up Zazzle so people can order directly through them with customizations. Just give them design and Pay Pal account.
  5. Old Business
    1. Safety class roundup
      1. Went really well, lots of new members and old members who don’t come out much. Did a lot in the river: foot entrapment, shallow water crossing, z drag with a boat.
    2. Wenatchee Rendezvous roundup
      1. 865 raffle sold + sustaining & benefactor
      2. Found a couple new campgrounds, worried about flash floods because of the fire damage, but not sure next year – Brenan can ask them about next year when he is there next weekend.
      3. Had only about 2/3s the normal people
    3. Sauk Overnighter status
      1. David sent spreadsheet, Brennan going to tweak it and post it this week.
      2. Suiattle to Sauk is plan A (lots of camping, good II plus run with a couple class III – put in a bit of a pain), Brennan to talk to outfitters about wood
      3. Sauk from White Chuck plan B
      4. Suiattle take out down to Skagit is plan C.
    4. White Salmon status
      1. Should be all set, some people coming up Sunday from Oregon to do the lower section from the old lake down (be ready to portage Steel Head falls if need to, will talk to outfitters).
      2. Nothing planned (no potluck or prizes), Randy and Nancy are trip leaders
    5. Poker Run status
      1. Camping are all set, have poker stations covered but could use some backups. Jason going to print the cards.
      2. Still working on prizes, plan on building fire pan and table, but no big ticket items yet. Costco has coupon for waterproof speaker and camera starting 6/11
    6. Tieton Rally status
      1. Possible deal with Riverbooty for photos of all WRRR members, David will find out more details. Idea would be WRRR to pay flat fee for all WRRR member photos. Should also consider doing a special WRRR season long pass for $100 or some flat fee
      2. Still considering food options, maybe desert and/or breakfast potluck.
      3. Bring lots of propane fire pits as fire will likely be banned
  6. New Business
    1. Finance report
      1. Brennan still has about $1100 in reimbursements, plenty of money (about $6)
    2. Idea – Caricaturist at large event
      1. Too expensive – $200 and hour
    3. 2016 Board positions
      1. President – Rebecca
      2. VP Business – Jason ineligible
      3. VP Finance – David
      4. VP River Ops – Brenan
      5. Directors – Mary (ineligible), Adam (1 more year), Nancy (2 more years), Jared (2 more years), Matt (2 more years)
  7. Waterlog articles needed by 6/20
    1. Poker Run full article
    2. Tieton teaser
    3. Wenatchee story (David will talk to Adam)
    4. Is it too late for the Sauk overnighter? Article didn’t make last log, but if we can get it out by the 25th it would be worth it.
  8. Announcements and good of the order
    1. Going to the raft games with no raft. R4 race Friday night and z drag competition Saturday, but not much else planned.
  9. Adjourn @ 7:53
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About WRRR News

Where WRRR members live

This is a map showing where the current WRRR members live. This was taken from the list of current members in May 2015.

NOTE: There is one member in Florida, but that would make the map look weird.

wrrrmap

NOTE on member privacy: This map was created using member zip codes only. No individual addresses were used. The map is an image, so you can not zoom in or click the pins to get more information.

This map was made using Batch Geo software and Google Maps.

 

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Board Meeting Minutes WRRR Board

May 2015 Board Meeting Minutes

  1. Call to order (7:03PM)
  2. Officers: David, Brenan, Rebecca, Jason
  3. Directors: Matt, Adam, Chris, Jared
  4. Members: Mike Sauve, Joe Koncikowski
  5. Review minutes and approve
  6. Review agenda
  7. Officer’s reports
  8. Chairperson/President – David Elliott
    1. Membership 145 (last month 135)
  9. VP River Ops – Brenan Filippini
  10. VP Business – Jason Cohen
  11. VP Finance – Rebecca Post
    1. Bank account: $7632.82, ~$260 in PayPal
    2. $1500 still outstanding for safety class, but will be reimbursed.
  12. Standing Committee Reports
  13. Waterlog – Brian Vogt
  14. River Watch – Chris Herman
    1. Cedar River meeting Monday 5/18
    2. Meeting on the 5/18 after Sauk run to interview with ranger
    3. Cable drop volunteer finished
  15. Safety and Education – Rebecca Post
  16. Communications – Adam Schierenbeck
  17. Membership – Mary Koncikowski
  18. Programs/Volunteers – Nancy Douty
  19. WRRR Wear – Rebecca Post
  20. Old Business
    1. Flip practice roundup
      1. Good attendance with some new members
    2. Green River Cleanup roundup
      1. 87 people total, going through to double check but that seems about right. I have the sheets, was going to scan them and upload the file to greenrivercleanup.org. (won’t be viewable by public, but will have sheets and notes of this years event)
        1. 27 ONline
        2. 17 KP
        3. Headworks 19
        4. Flaming/BBQ 20
        5. Shangri-La 4
        6. Total 87 signed in.
      2. Mary estimates about 65-75 through the BBQ (The gorge boaters didn’t go they got off the river at 445-500 Shangri-La and thought the bbq was over t 430….)
      3. Trash, not sure of final tonneage? THey removed the truck for Sunday, we dumped some TV’s that a KP park Neighbor retrieved from the trail with his tractor on Sunday plus other BS. I’m guessing the Sunday load was about 400-500 pounds. (he met me thought I was dumping tires….haha) This guy said he would label and help lead ground crews next year. We hauled out about 400 pounds of recyclable that I dumped today, plus about 200 pounds of trash from Shangri-La.
      4. Boats:
        1. Friday 4 boaters in the Gorge
        2. Saturday WRRR had approx. 34 boats (29 that I personally counted, plus 5 DAvid helped me count I did not see ( on Headworks -11), Gorge and Shangri-La to FG). PTCC had a good turnout (5-7 Headworks and a few in the upper and / or lower gorge)
      5. Cohen Clan had the largest family turnout 🙂
      6. Largest Items was a tie between Brenan’s 2 backhoe tires and Rebecca and Steve’s Car section winched out of the headworks put in…. I found a crapton of stuff at the KP fishing access across the river for years to come…
      7. Volunteer hours not sure how this is calculated
        1. 3 x 6 18 Ryan, Miguel, Koker making signs 30th annual kiosk
        2. 87 x 5? 435 Saturday May 2nd. (WTA counts some travel time but I don
        3. 70 x 3 (210) Less people that really only picked up their own beer cans
        4. 17 x 2 34 Leaders and people that spend 2 extra hours prepping and setting up
        5. 5 x 10 50 Brenan, Jay, Pat, Mary, Kim Trip and group leaders that spend additional time printing/making maps, bbq food gathering, signage, cleanup, etc
        6. 10 x 2 20 The Sunday boating crew that loaded up trash to FG
        7. 5 x 2 10 Jason and Brenan loading TV
      8. Total volunteer guestimate 357 Public May 1-3, 2015
      9. Total volunteer guestimate 92 private April (Shangri-la preclean)
    3. Safety class status
      1. 16 people signed up, did lottery for last spot. 6 people on waitlist.
      2. Going to give a WRRR shirt to instructor
    4. Wenatchee Rendezvous status
      1. We need a camping decision ASAP – Going over this weekend to finalize details. Need to get it in the waterlog this month.
      2. Prizes are done, donations still okay
      3. Potluck is 7:00, but waiting on final details before confirming
    5. Sauk Overnighter status
      1. Probably move downstream to Skagit. Have $74 reservation at Bedal, should probably cancel.
      2. Do your own dinner, WRRR provide breakfast. Should have $100 for food.
      3. Can do online for group gear, David can get something setup for Brenan to use.
    6. White Salmon status
      1. Discouraging big boats, not clear what flows will be (right now about 800 but the normal is 2000)
    7. Poker Run status
      1. Nothing new, but we’ll probably have water
  21. New Business
    1. Tieton Rally discussion
      1. Order toilets in August. Maybe more gravel this year, we have the budget.
      2. Rim Rock is 97% full, so we should have water.
      3. Lots of confusion on BBQ/Pot Luck times. Try to stick to posted time. Maybe we should have a sign. David can work on that.
    2. Event reports for Waterlog
      1. Brian wants the board to do event roundup articles for the Waterlog. Suggest communications be in charge. Doesn’t have to write them, but must coordinate. Need to be proactive about getting photos, people don’t really send when asked. Brian prefers to get them on the WRRR drop box. David to make sure information is on the website.
    3. 2016 Board positions
      1. President – David ineligible, Rebecca may run
      2. VP Business (board meeting note taker) – Jason ineligible – Adam willing to help out
      3. VP Finance – if Rebecca runs for President, David will run for Finance
      4. VP River Ops – Brenan eligible for 1 more year
      5. Directors – Mary (ineligible), Adam (1 more year), Nancy (2 more years), Jared (2 more years), Matt (2 more years)
  22. Waterlog articles needed by 5/20
    1. Sauk Overnighter full article
    2. White Salmon full article
    3. Poker Run teaser
  23. Announcements and good of the order
    1. Moving WRRR board over to the forum?
      1. We said we were going to do it but we just haven’t done it.
    2. Section 4 of the agenda is the officer report, but we usually don’t have anything. Propose removing it. Just need the finance report. David proposed, motion passes unanimously.
    3. February board meeting next year, most of the potential board members won’t be there. Can move it or have without. Can discuss in the future.
  24. Adjourn @ 7:58