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August 2022 Board Meeting Minutes

  1. Call to order: 7:04 pm Repo, Nancy, Brenan, Karie, Erik, Randy
  2. Review minutes and approve
    1. Check previous month’s action items
  3. Review agenda
  4. 152 members (148 members last month, highest ever 167 in March 2020)
  5. Standing Committee Reports
    1. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion – Rebecca/Brenan: info posted on website for Sept 11 event – looking for loaner kayaks.  Contacts are on calendar.
      1. Brenan to find out how last event went
      2. Brenan to see if they still need help
    2. River Watch – Rebecca Post: Some email traffic regarding Cispus take out.  starting construction soon.  picnic shelter built
      1. fill out Skagit survey
      2. Bedell section of Sauk – need to reach out to Turnbull to see if it is still clear
    3. Safety and Education – Rebecca Post: Repo to setup CPR class for this fall.
      1. look at using Wet Planet for class again.  May want to look into who else is already holding classes and remind people about scholarship.  Hold class every 4 years and then remind people about scholarship on off years.
      2. scholarship information listed on website: River Info>River Safety, link to scholarship information at bottom of page: https://wrrr.org/scholarship-money-available/
    4. Communications – Brenan Filippini: mostly staying current with updates.  Only pending things is Bob possibly helping with IT/website.
      1. Asking people if we can share their info in the roster.  Need to opt in, may be able to add it to the renewal/new registration
    5. Membership – Tamie Stonke: on the river
    6. Programs and Volunteers – Erik Smith: prize shopping went well.  small hiccup with credit card
    7. Mail pickup/Meeting reservations – Nancy: 1 renewal, check deposited.
      1. PO Box paid through 5/29/2025
      2. State paid – need to verify receipt
      3. Do we need to have a general membership meeting at the Tieton?  Skagit was the 3rd quarter meeting
    8. WRRR Wear – Rebecca Post: New WRRR gear delivered and items sold.  New rainbow hoodies and long sleeve shirts.
  6. Events
    1. Poker Run status (8/6/2022): Nancy – sold 170 hands, collected dues, 1 person paid for camping.  Nancy used that to pay 1st prize and low hand.  Funds also used to reimburse White Salmon camping.  Cash deposited.
      1. One new member not informed about put in times and possible shuttle times.  Times are published. It is a game of skill.  Missed shuttles and missed cards part of the game.
      2. Taco bar was successful
      3. Kim Turnbull helped at registration table
      4. Todd & Kim Turnbull helped with calling the cards
      5. Need additional stamp cards for next year.
      6. 2023 – Rockport closed, State park near Mt Vernon.  Howard Miller? Winery? Little cabins?
        1. Newhalem group does not have enough parking
        2. Reservation.gov: Can add/remove days as long as you don’t change first date.  Have to have someone there every day reserved.
        3. will try for 21th at Goodell Group Camp
        4. if not successful, then explore other options.
    2. Tieton Rally status (9/10/2022): Mike Curtis posted about dumpsters, very good post.
      1. Portos – to reserve 5, 3 to WRRR, 2 by BWD.  In past, some others have contributed to cost.
      2. will do assessment on straw/gravel need.
    3. Rogue or Lower Salmon status (9/18/2022): Trip not currently planned.  No one pulled a permit.  Brenan has another commitment. May look to see if someone else can lead a trip.  Might be a wing it year.
      1. do we need a com saying a not happening this year? possibly not needed.  Gear swap and Tieton are only upcoming events.   Neither are currently on waterlog calendar but are on website calendar.
    4. Sauktoberfest planning (10/22/2022): Not required
    5. Misc River Ops
      1. Need to pay Wenatchee 3rd month bill for portos.  Brenan has reached out
      2. Gear swap – 10/15/2022 @Burns
      3. new member curious if WRRR interested in taking special needs kids boating, will refer to Wild & Scenic institute who already has program.
  7. Old Business
    1. None
  8. New Business
    1. Order portapotties to be at Tieton before Labor Day weekend
    2. VP Finance – provide printed copies of Event report (Benefactors/Sustaining/Members) to Poker Station 1
    3. Appoint Nominating Committee (any current club member): Repo, Brenan, & Karie to be on committee,
      1. Need to fill Paul’s position.
      2. Need to have in place by gear swap.
      3. Go over elections procedures
      4. Provide list of eligible candidates
        1. Repo currently president, so happy to keep role
        2. Brenan – VP finance – good, unless volunteer
        3. Karie – VP business – Body to replace, Mark could become VP Business or director
        4. Randy – Ops – willing to do again
        5. Nancy
        6. Tamie- possible for VP bus
        7. Erik – possible for VP bus
        8. committee to reach to Paul Sestak, Bob – if eligible, Jared K., Nate D., Mark B
  9. Waterlog articles needed by 8/20: If Sept 1 Waterlog not coming out, will it be issued later?
    1. NOTE: Make sure Brian verifies receipt of articles
    2. Programs – Gear Swap and Repair Clinic article
  10. Announcements and good of the order
    1. Should WRRR make donation to Lake Wenatchee Fire & Rescue?
      1. All agree with giving donation.  Karie proposes $250 donation.  Repo makes motion for Nancy to send $250 to Lake Wenatchee Fire and Rescue in memory of Bill Henninger.  Brenan seconds.  All in favor.
    2. Repo has extra stuff to sell at Gear Swap.  Be there or be wet.
  11. Adjourn 8:24
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July 2022 Board Meeting Minutes

  1. Call to order: 7:06 Repo, Nancy, Brenan, Tamie, Erik, Karie
  2. Review minutes and approve – Approved
    1. Check previous month’s action items
  3. Review agenda
  4. 148 members (144 members last month, highest ever 167 in March 2020)
  5. Standing Committee Reports
    1. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion – Rebecca/Brenan: Diversity whitewater has 2 events in Sept.  Brenan has been in contact with them.  Brenan – to post on FB, Calendar, and Waterlog
    2. River Watch – Rebecca Post:
      1. Tammie: Sauk – Shane T opening up Bedal log jammed section and will post report.  Car still below Backman.
      2. Brenan: Cicpus project out to bid.  Putting in new parking lot with room for trailers
    3. Safety and Education – Rebecca Post: Received positive feedback about Safety class.  Repo will look into scheduling CPR class in Fall
    4. Communications – Brenan Filippini/Nancy: Posting DE&I events/info.  Happy to receive feedback about errors.
      1. New member interested in being more involved.  Can be involved in Committees.  Opportunity to help with website. Brenan to reach out to him.
      2. Need to look at who is in what DLs. Board, Board Members, Finance…
      3. Brenan – update Board contact page to send to updated Board Member address & board meeting minute language
    5. Membership – Tamie Stonke: Got out on Sauk with a new members.
    6. Programs and Volunteers – Erik Smith: Randy asking for more prizes for Poker run.  Tamie has big ticket prizes already. Motion passed to allow Erik to overspend
    7. Mail pickup/Meeting reservations – Karie Burns
      1. Brenan renewed PO box 501 for 3 years
      2. Nancy will pick up key and start picking up mail
      3. Nancy will check if we can get back up key
    8. WRRR Wear – Tamie: Will bring WRRR wear to Skagit.  Need to restock on larger sweatshirts.
      1. Nancy will place order, 6 – XL, 5 – 2XL, 3 – 3XL. Tie Dye, Green lettering.  Go with Flow or Pray for Rain
      2. Hope before Poker Run but no guarantees.
  6. Events
    1. White Salmon Retreat status (7/9/2022) – Erik: Good time, only 14 people, good flows.  Brenan will reimburse Nancy for this year. Reserved for next year – waiting for confirmation.
    2. Poker Run status (8/6/2022) – Nancy & Randy 1 -Need 3rd person for station 1, Tamie 2, Duane & Rhino 3, Lance & Randy E 4, Mark & Karie 5.
      1. Brenan to print Benefactor and Member lists
      2. Will remember to schedule
    3. Tieton Rally planning (9/10/2022): Randy needs to schedule Porto-potties.  Brenan will send him an email.
      1. Will determine in late Aug/Sept if we need straw/gravel.  Karie to reach out to Mike C to check road conditions.
    4. Rogue or Lower Salmon planning (9/18/2022): Lack of permits.  usually start planning right about now
    5. Misc River Ops: Randy to coordinate Porto pickup from Wenatchee
  7. Old Business
    1. Need to update Wenatchee article about dam and cart.  Brenan has been updating website.
  8. New Business
    1. Discuss finding board members for next year – will see about Bob
    2. Charter renewal – Benan completing, due at end of Month
  9. Waterlog articles needed by 7/20
    1. NOTE: Make sure Brian verifies receipt of articles
    2. VP River Ops – Tieton Rally full article
    3. President – Article asking for new board members: Repo to get something to Brian by EOW.
  10. Announcements and good of the order
  11. Adjourn
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June 2022 Board Meeting Minutes

  1. Call to order: 7:10pm Brenan, Nancy, Karie, Randy, Tamie
  2. Review minutes and approve – approved
    1. Check previous month’s action items
  3. Review agenda
  4. 144 members (136 members last month, highest ever 167 in March 2020)
  5. Standing Committee Reports
    1. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion – Rebecca/Brenan – Diversity White water have 2 events in September.
    2. River Watch – Rebecca Post.  Brenan – Cispus river project to redo Copper Creek takeout has been bid out.
      1. Jack’s pass open but bumpy.  plans to work on the road this summer
    3. Safety and Education – Rebecca Post.  Rhino said it was valuable
    4. Communications – Brenan Filippini – permissions updated.  Updating events.
      1. Nancy approached by company who does websites, Simple Biz who creates, hosts, and maintains websites
      2. Club Express is another vendor who may be able to host.
      3. To do: Nancy to reach out and get additional information
    5. Membership – Tamie Stonke
    6. Programs and Volunteers – Erik Smith
    7. Mail pickup/Meeting reservations – Karie Burns – Karie to pick up tomorrow.  take pic of credit card statement and send to Brenan
    8. WRRR Wear – Rebecca Post. Tamie Stonke – Some Sales and Wenatchee.  some totes got wet, spent time drying shirts.
  6. Events
    1. Wenatchee Rendezvous status (6/4/2022) – done, not as well populated as last year, great water level.  Randy wanted to do new member introduction next year. Thanks to Betsy & Randy for pulling tickets, Laurie for selling tickets, and Thanks to Tamie for selling shirts
    2. White Salmon Retreat status (7/9/2022) – definitely a great campsite, restaurant nearby
    3. Poker Run planning (8/6/2022):
      1. Jason Cohen – Station
      2. Nancy & Randy – Station 1
      3. Tamie – Station
      4. Duane Hansen – Station
      5. Rhino – Station
      6. Mark & Karie – possible
      7. To Do: Brenan to give Nancy roster and benefactor list
      8. Tamie has Cards and stamps, banners, Station signs, prizes, and kitchen supplies
    4. Misc River Ops: Kitchen supplies updated
      1. Car still in Sauk
  7. Old Business
    1. None
  8. New Business
    1. Determine location of July board meeting – agree for Phone meetings for both July and August
  9. Waterlog articles needed by 6/20: Brian has been pretty on top of it
    1. NOTE: Make sure Brian verifies receipt of articles.
    2. VP River Ops – Poker Run full article
    3. VP River Ops – Tieton Rally teaser
  10. Announcements and good of the order
  11. Adjourn – 7:33pm
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May 2022 Board Meeting Minutes

  1. Call to order
  2. Review minutes and approve
    1. Check previous month’s action items
  3. Review agenda
  4. 157 members (152 members last month, highest ever 167 in March 2020)
  5. Standing Committee Reports
    1. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion – Rebecca/Brenan – hooked up with Diversify Whitewater 501c3.  2 events which will be posted to site.  Lake and Lower sky, they will ask for help. we will help fund and they will take care of scholarships for us.  They will host fundraising event(s) in about 6 weeks from now.
    2. River Watch – Rebecca Post – Car in river in Sauk
    3. Safety and Education – Rebecca Post – made minimum number on safety class.  also opened to public to fill class.  Brenan paid invoice.  No CPR class yet, tabled till next month
    4. Communications – Brenan Filippini – every time someone renews on paypal.  Brenan puts an easter egg in the comms.  accidentally put incorrect date in com which caused incorrect notice saying membership expired.  formatting issues and headaches.
      1. business card idea – needs to be revisited.  z-drag and whistle signal cards.  Randy to ping Eric.  Brenan to talk to Ed who made them last time.
    5. Membership – Tamie Stonke
    6. Programs and Volunteers – Erik Smith
    7. Mail pickup/Meeting reservations – Joe Koncikowski
    8. WRRR Wear – Rebecca Post – good sales at the Green Clean-up
  6. Events
    1. Flip Practice roundup (4/24/2022) – went well.  some new members.  Some old.  Burgers and bots.
    2. Green River Cleanup roundup (4/30/2022) 65 total volunteers 323 hours.  headworks to KP, KP to FG, FG to Whitney bridge.  Grounds crew at park.
      1. 4 vehicles in trails above Nozzle.
      2. May 6, 2023 next cleanup
      3. Camping requested for next
    3. Wenatchee Rendezvous status (6/4/2022).  Randy handling prizes and coordinating toilets. Randy to resend invoice to Brenan.  Prize budget needs to be reviewed to verify amount agreed upon.
    4. White Salmon Retreat planning (7/9/2022).  Campground is usually reserved for next year during the event.  Make sure Repo or Nancy reserves for next year.
    5. Sauk Overnighter – Brenan is out of town.  Needs trip leader.
    6. Poker Run – Jason Cohen runs a station for life
      1. make sure to reserve camping for following year
    7. Misc River Ops
  7. Old Business
    1. None
  8. New Business
    1. VP Finance – provide printed copies of Event report (Benefactors/Sustaining/Members) to raffle ticket sellers – Brenan is on it
    2. Review Waterlog ads and sponsors – Brenan to reach out to Richard G to add as sponsor, add to roster, ect.
  9. Waterlog articles needed by 5/20
    1. NOTE: Make sure Brian verifies receipt of article
    2. VP River Ops – Sauk Overnighter full article
    3. VP River Ops – White Salmon full article
    4. VP River Ops – Poker Run teaser
  10. Announcements and good of the order
    1. Brenan has the box
    2. Ike Kinswa – campground closed from 9.12.22 thru 6.30.23
  11. Adjourn 7:50pm
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April 2022 Board Meeting Minutes

  1. Call to order: 7:03pm Repo, Brenan, Nancy, Tamie, Randy, Karie
  2. Review minutes and approve – approved
    1. Check previous month’s action items
  3. Review agenda
    1. added old business to April Agenda
  4. 152 members (156 members last month, highest ever 167 in March 2020)
  5. Standing Committee Reports
    1. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion – Rebecca/Brenan: Zoom meeting next Tuesday.  Diversify Whitewater has 2 events coming up this year.  Skykomish from Goldbar and another on a Lake
    2. River Watch – Rebecca Post: No new reports
    3. Safety and Education – Paul: A couple of people signed up on the Nisqually.  Think we may have the minimum.  Brenan to repost the article to get more attention.
      1. Repo has not pursued CPR class yet.  Basic First Aid and CPR course listed for Jan 2020.
    4. Communications – Brenan Filippini: Green River Cleanup site and info updated, except FB shows 2016.  when selected shows correct info
    5. Membership – Tamie Stonke: No updates
    6. Programs and Volunteers – Erik Smith: No updates
    7. Mail pickup/Meeting reservations – Joe Koncikowski: Joe has not picked up mail.  Says he will bring Karie the key.
    8. WRRR Wear – Rebecca Post: Brenan looking into super shirts
  6. Events
    1. Flip Practice status (4/24/2022): Still a go.  Calendar shows KP, needs to be updated to Lake Ballinger.  Does Jim need anything?  Tamie will bring snacks from Nisqually clean-up
    2. Green River Cleanup status (4/30/2022): Still a go.  Camping Friday and Sat.  Thursday is not open for campers
    3. Wenatchee Rendezvous planning (6/4/2022): Portapotties ordered.  Randy to call and remind.  Will be there through July 6.
      1. Prizes – have budget $747, based on last year.  May be able to add additional funds.  will have to vote on it.  Community effort River Ops takes lead on it, usually ramps up after Green River Cleanup
    4. Misc River Ops
  7. Old Business
    1. Waterlog & Web Master search Committee: email sent out, not much response.  Brenan to reach back out to Pete.  Will try again.
  8. New Business
    1. Wenatchee Rendezvous General Membership meeting agenda – Repo: Add Waterlog and IT person, board members for 2023, Brenan to print out form to for sharing roster info
    2. Discuss what officer positions directors are interested in learning:  Tamie potential for VP Business.  Nancy for Communications
    3. Membership letter to members expired within 3 years:  Membership would send letter.  List of recent expired is small.  Some members who joined for Safety class may not renew.  May allow people to join just for class again this year if there aren’t enough people in the class.  Brenan to talk to Paul
    4. Nisqually wrap-up: Repo emailed to get volunteer numbers and garbage volumes for Waterlog article
      1. Brenan received $40 donation for camping at Nisqually.  4 people Friday plus kayakers and about 8 on Saturday.  Need to up the camping budget for next year to $450
      2. Charges on Credit card for snacks and camping.  Keep $100 budget for food (snacks, bbq)
      3. Prize budget for Nisqually?  may not do it next year.
  9. Waterlog articles needed by 4/20
    1. NOTE: Make sure Brian verifies receipt of articles
    2. VP River Ops – Wenatchee Rendezvous full article
    3. VP River Ops – Sauk Overnighter teaser
      1. Brenan will be out of town, need new leader.  Nancy to reach out to Jason C. to see if he can take it.
    4. VP River Ops – White Salmon teaser
    5. Repo – Nisqually cleanup wrap-up
    6. Randy – Add info about Tom’s memorial
    7. Reminder to proof read dates across all platforms (Website, FB, and Waterlog)
  10. Announcements and good of the order
    1. May 11th – Tamie, Repo, and Nancy on the John Day
      1. Brenan to lead meeting
  11. Adjourn 8:10
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March 2022 Board Meeting Minutes

  1. Call to order: 7:04 Repo, Nancy, Brenan, Tamie, Randy, Karie, Paul
  2. Review minutes and approve
    1. Check previous month’s action items –
      1. Repo still to set up CPR class
      2. Brenan and Nancy sent Brian articles
      3. Board to discuss Waterlog and then speak with Brian
  3. Review agenda
  4. 156 members (159 members last month, highest ever 167 in March 2020)
  5. Standing Committee Reports
    1. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion – Rebecca/Brenan – working with Diversify Whitewater to potentially assist with events.  Triad may help out with guides.
      1. One pending scholarship that Brenan will reach out to
    2. River Watch – Rebecca Post – nothing local.  posted to fb page adjudications in NM who were trying to privatize river.
      1. Mill take out on Sauk to look at wood debris, left channel still looks clear, right channel has been and still is clogged.  Can scout before running channel.
    3. Safety and Education – Paul Rogers – some people dropped out, need more people to have class.  May need to do another out reach to gather more people.  Currently only 3 signed up, 1 potential.  Need 10(?)  May need to open to non-WRRR people to fill spots on condition they join WRRR
      1. Repo to follow up on CPR class
    4. Communications – Brenan Filippini & Nancy – Need to ping David about how to change Committee owners
      1. Brenan reaching out to people renewing to see if they are ok with sharing contact info
      2. Tom T memorial in May – posted to website
      3. Mike H. OR fire looking for used gear – posted to website
      4. Need to update Paul’s address in Waterlog
    5. Membership – Tamie Stonke – Membership meeting at Claim Jumper.  One new member
    6. Programs and Volunteers – Erik Smith – no update
    7. Mail pickup/Meeting reservations – Joe Koncikowski – He picked up mail and dealt with check last month.  Karie to ping Joe about mail status.  Brenan also to ping Joe
    8. WRRR Wear – Rebecca Post – No updates
  6. Events
    1. Tilton Trek roundup (2/19/2022) – too low.  driving and hiking happened instead
    2. Flip Practice status (4/24/2022) – Jim Johnson.  Pretty sure we will do it at Lake Ballinger.
    3. Green River Cleanup status (4/30/2022).  May keep Sat Pre-weekend run to scout for trash opportunities.
      1. Green River Clean Up Committee is pretty strong.  http://www.greenrivercleanup.org/
      2. Repo to call Mary to see if she is interested in running BBQ
      3. WA Kayak club & Paddle trails to do lower river and need raft to assist
    4. Misc River Ops
      1. Nisqually on calendar has 2021 dates.  Needs updated info
  7. Old Business
    1. -Waterlog Editor status? Use of waterlog in future? Brenan thinks we haven’t sent an announcement out yet?
      1. If Waterlog continues as is, may need to look at replacing Brian.  If we want to keep Waterlog, need to write up request for volunteers.
      2. What is advantage of waterlog for members – it is duplicate of website and FB
      3. Could enable easier submission on website
      4. Gives monthly reminder of membership status
      5. Quit doing Waterlog and do roster instead.
      6. Have a web master who could automate sending new articles, calendar, and membership status monthly emails
      7. Form Sub-Committee to determine and implement path forward
        1. try to bring in both David & Brian to subcommittee
        2. How to address non-fb people
        3. What to call Sub-committee:
          1. Repo, Brenan, Karie, David, Brian, Pete Tyron, Mike H, Randy
    2. 2.-WRRR webmaster Status? Future WRRR needs, Can anyone spearhead this. Brenan is reaching out to Pete Tyron to see if he would still be available to help at some extent. Suggest, maybe start small with helping update events. Even if we pay for a website, we will still need to create the content and upload info
      1. Pete may be able to continue current activity that Brenan and Repo manage.
      2. Is there a backup of current website and info?
      3. Transition to Club Express similar to what WA Kayak Club uses.
      4. OWA website managed by someone for cost of advertising.
      5. Find out how much time David spends a year?  May be worthwhile to pay Web Developer
  8. New Business
    1. Leavenworth boat launch porta-potties – Couple at Eagle Creek – Wed before Rendezvous picked up following week at their availability, couple at Leavenworth May – June
      1. Randy to contact them to see if it makes sense price wise to leave Eagle Creek for more than a week and schedule from May 1 to June 31.  flexible dates based on their availability
    2. April board meeting location
      1. Need someone to run meeting – Repo will be on river.  Nancy to run April meeting.  Brenan to run May meeting.
      2. April and May both by Phone
  9. Waterlog articles needed by 3/20
    1. NOTE: Make sure Brian verifies receipt of articles
    2. VP River Ops – Green River Cleanup full article
    3. Programs – Flip Practice full article
      1. need to fix Waterlog and Website article with correct date 4/24/2022
      2. All – check website for 2021/old date references
  10. Announcements and good of the order
    1. Review Website Access permissions with webmaster to ensure people can make necessary updates: Standing Committee reports, dates, ect.
  11. Adjourn 8:15pm
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March 19th Rowers Progression 2022-1

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This will start at Clear Creek and end at the Darrington Mill. The run is class 2+ with some easy 3. Some boaters will run the class 3+ section above and meet the progression group at Clear Creek.  Please check here the days prior to the event and we will post any final details.

Meet at 10am Darrington IGA for ADVANCED run (Whitechuck to Clear Creek).  We will all be inflated and on trailers.  If you plan to meet us, please be ready or go early to the put in to inflate.

Meet at 12-12:30pm Clear Creek for Rower’s PROGRESSION.  You can get your boats ready in the pull out on the West side of the highway where Clear Creek goes under Mountain loop Hwy.  (this is just south of Clear Creek Campground).

Many of us will swim a small class 2- rapid and others will work on throw bagging skills.  Members are encouraged to scout this rapid prior to running it and /or swimming it.  Advanced Jedi’s will attempt to pin their boat on the small wrap rock, so Padiwon’s can work on rescue skills, group structure and basic rescue skills.  Swimmers can count strokes and work to decrease the amount of strokes needed to cross the small channel.

The right channel above the takeout is full of wood.  Make sure to use the left channel!!!   See you there!!

The WRRR Progression series is a group of river trips designed to help you learn skills. We start with easy runs and work our way up. The trips are open to rowers and IKers and anyone else who wants to join in. The trip leaders and helpers are all experienced boaters, and can help you with all kinds of skills. Get on it!

https://www.americanwhitewater.org/content/River/view/river-detail/2199/main

Trip Leaders:  brenan@plasteringplus.com

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February 2022 Board Meeting Minutes

  1. Call to order: 7:03pm Repo, Nancy, Brenan, Erik, Tamie, Karie
    1. Guest: Jim Johnson
  2. Review minutes and approve: yea
    1. Check previous month’s action items
  3. Review agenda
  4. 159 members (156 members last month, highest ever 167 in March 2020)
  5. Standing Committee Reports
    1. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Carried over about $190 in budget
    2. River Watch – Rebecca Post: Nothing New
    3. Safety and Education –
      1. Paul & Tamie: Repo handed to Paul. Paul submitted May 21-22 Wet Planet Safety course for $145.45 on Cedar article to waterlog.  4 members currently signed up.  Paul wants to send to Instagram and send to FB/email.
      2. Any interest in CPR class?  Most say Yes  Repo going to see if we can get a class going
    4. Communications – Brenan Filippini & Nancy:
      1. A-Rob set up Instagram account already.  Paul to connect with A-Rob for posting. Brenan has been updating calendar and dates.  Last year we moved flipped practice to KP to help with Clean-up, so it can be to wherever.
      2. Nancy has been working with Brian on content.  Not enough for just January, so combined with Feb.
      3. When Brenan meets with David on Agenda, then include Repo
      4. Brenan connected David with person who volunteered to help with IT
    5. Membership – Tamie Stonke: No updates
    6. Programs and Volunteers – Erik Smith: No Updates
    7. Mail pickup/Meeting reservations –
      1. Karie: Joe still has key, he said he picked up mail 3 weeks ago and got checked deposited.
      2. Claim Jumper reservation for Feb 24th
    8. WRRR Wear – Rebecca Post: Brenan has an order pending
  6. Events
    1. Tilton Trek status (2/19/2022): still a go.  Brian is planning on doing wood scout on 2/18 and group trip on 2/19.  If not enough water, other activities may occur
    2. Flip Practice planning (4/24/2022): Jim Johnson – KP doesn’t think they will need any help this year.  Recommend to move flip practice back to Lake Ballinger.  Start at 11am, grill starts soon after and available as needed, plan to end about 4pm. budget for $200.  Brenan updating article.
    3. Nisqually Clean-up (4/2/2022) – Repo: Greg is not thrilled about doing food this year.  Though he has several raffle items this year.  If someone from WRRR would like to do bbq, they can or just do low key potluck at campground.  $100 food budget, $200 camping budget.  Repo to look into reserving campground Friday & Saturday night.  Website should be up soon to register for event. WCC handling insurance.  Basic info is on WRRR site.
    4. Green River Cleanup planning (4/30/2022): KP Pre-clean do not need help at this time.
    5. Misc River Ops
      1. Rowers progression scattered dates:
        1. 1st one March 19 – Sauk
        2. April 2 Nisqually
        3. April 24 Flip practice
        4. Wenatchee – tbd
        5. Poker Run
  7. Old Business
    1. Status of safety class planning – already discussed
  8. New Business
    1. Discuss budget – approve if possible: Repo increased White Salmon Camp, added Nisqually cleanup, increased AWW membership.  Brenan moves to approve, Nancy seconds, all approve
      1. DE&I discussion, wait until sub-committee meets before making any decisions
    2. Status for getting donations of prizes: VP Business supposed to be responsible but that responsibility was spread out to others over past few years..  Might be time to relook at responsibilities to ensure they are aligned correctly.  Nancy happy to call people, Brenan to look up old sponsorship info, Repo to make list of equipment people and vendors to make some calls.  Brenan – sometimes they will throw in free stuff if purchase certain amount
  9. Waterlog articles needed by 2/20
    1. NOTE: Make sure Brian verifies receipt of articles
      1. Nancy & Brenan to send articles to Brian
        1. Brenan wants forum back
      2.  Brian would like us to take a look at purpose of Waterlog and future direction.  Nancy & Brenan to meet with Brian.
        1. non-social media people – maybe one of them would be interested in role?
        2. trip reports
        3. upcoming events
    2. VP River Ops – Green River Cleanup teaser
    3. Brenan to reach out to people as they renew to confirm if they want their name in the roster.  About 10% through
  10. Announcements and good of the order
    1. snow pack seems to be great up north, should be banner years for Sauk, Skagit
    2. Video of people putting in on the Skagit – must watch.  Tamie will post to WRRR FB page.
  11. Adjourn 7:58pm
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January 2022 Board Meeting Minutes

  1. Call to order: 7:07 pm: Nancy, Tamie, Brenan, Randy, Repo, Erik, Karie
  2. Review agenda: updated
  3. Review minutes from last meeting – All approved
  4. New Board
    1. We start the year with 156 members
    2. Introduce officers
      1. President – Repo
      2. VP of Business – Karie
      3. VP of Finance – Brenan
      4. River Ops – Randy
      5. Erik, Tamie, Paul – at large
    3. Elect Chairperson – Repo.  All approve
    4. Go over officer duties: Section 7 in Bylaws
      1. President – make sure everything gets done, delegate, communicate with Brian about waterlog
      2. VP Bus – minutes & Publish
      3. Finance – Banking, Budget, membership db, taxes
      4. River Ops – organizes river trips, delegates, reserves camp grounds, coordinates prizes, and schedule portapotty delivery
  5. Select Committee Chairs and go over duties: section 7 in Bylaws
    1. River Watch: keeps eye on river issues and projects, works to get people to help out with projects:  Repo & Brenan
    2. Safety and Education: organizes one day safety classes & events – Paul & Tamie
    3. Communications: works with waterlog editor and web editor, need good grasp of technology: Brenan & ?
    4. Programs/Volunteers: reserve meeting locations, spring flip, repair clinic: Erik
    5. WRRR Wear: order, store, display: Repo
  6. Old Business
    1. January membership meeting: Currently scheduled for 1/20 at Claim Jumper.  decided to postpone.  Nancy will cancel reservation at Claim Jumper.  Reschedule to Feb 24th @ Claim Jumper
      1. Introduce new board to general membership
      2. Permit info – put something in WaterLog for permits.  Bill Smith’s website has links to all sites for permits.  May want to get reminder out earlier than waterlog.  Send FB post and all membership email.  Repo to write quick blurb and send to David and Brenan for distribution
    2. Audit committee report – Audit committee met.  Repo did well according to Brenan.  Repo & Brenan to get together to hand off spreadsheet.  have money in bank and 6 people have renewed membership.
      1. Karie to get key to post office.  check for Rosie’s checks.  Get added to bank account to upload checks
  7. Events for the year:
    1. New Years Day float (2022-01-15):  currently a go
    2. Tilton Trek (2022-02-19): nothing needed
    3. Nisqually clean-up (2022-04-02): Repo has worked with Greg and confirmed it is that Saturday.  Repo will check on camping
    4. Flip Practice (2022-04-24): Programs & Volunteers coordinates
    5. Green River Cleanup (2022-04-30): Camp reserved, Rangers currently do not know if they will need help prior.  Need to confirm with Rangers during event for 2023, Group site and sites 1-10.  Event run by Green River Cleanup committee
    6. Wenatchee Rendezvous (2022-06-04): Need to reserve toilets
    7. White Salmon Retreat (2022-07-09): Camping has been reserved.
    8. Poker Run (2022-08-06): Camping has been reserved
    9. Tieton Rally (2022-09-10): Toilets need to be reserved
    10. Rogue or Lower Salmon (2022-09-18)
    11. Sauktoberfest (2022-10-22)
  8. New Business
    1. Hollenbeck Park reservation: Brenan to send confirmation to board
    2. Need people to touch base with KP – Brenan – KP is good to go.  Need to update this task to KP from Shangri-La
  9. Waterlog articles needed by 1/20
    1. NOTE: Make sure Brian verifies receipt of articles
    2. VP River Ops – Green River Cleanup teaser
    3. President – President’s welcome message: Repo
    4. Membership meeting postpone message: Repo
  10. Announcements and good of the order:
    1. Repo thanks us all for being suckers for another year
    2. Hangover float this Saturday on the Cedar, meet at Nancy’s
    3. Skagit river access was unacceptable during snow event.
    4. Tamie ran Skagit on Sunday Jan 9 and only saw a handful.
    5. Repo to email Paul and let him know he is Safety guy.  Tamie agrees to help.
  11. Adjourn
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November 2021 Board Meeting Minutes

  1. Call to order: 7:07pm Nancy, Brenan, Erik, Repo, Tammie, Joe, Karie
  2. Review minutes and approve: Approved
    1. Check previous month’s action items
  3. Review agenda
  4. 157 members (155 members last month, highest ever 167 in March 2020)
  5. Standing Committee Reports
    1. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion – Brenan: 1 pending scholarship that previously had not filled out application.  They corrected but now out of funding.  Will re-apply for 2022. Next step: seeking funding.  idea in the works
    2. River Watch – Rebecca Post: Nothing new
    3. Safety and Education – Rebecca Post: Nothing new
    4. Communications – Brenan Filippini: Calendar updated as people send in corrections.  Action:  All – look at calendar and report any errors
    5. Membership – Tamie Stonke: Nothing new
    6. Programs and Volunteers – Erik Smith: Nothing new
    7. Mail pickup/Meeting reservations – Joe Koncikowski: Action: Joe will call to see if there is any mail.  Next year, Karie will pick up mail
    8. WRRR Wear – Rebecca Post: Nothing New.  May have volunteer to assist.
  6. Events
    1. Sauktoberfest roundup (10/23/2021) – Brenan: 13 people, 9 boats.  A lot of new faces and Kimmy was also there. Action: Brenan to contact Paella Mark to possibly assist with website
    2. Gear Swap – Karie: Approx 15 people, More of a repair clinic.  Thanks Joe for providing heat gun.  WRRR provided pizza.
    3. Misc River Ops – Joe: Reservations made for Green Cleanup April 29 – May 1 2022.  Sites 1-11 and group camp.  River ops on vacation for December.
  7. Old Business
    1. Election Committee status: Ballots sent out
  8. New Business
    1. VP Business reminders (See manual)
      1. Schedule board meetings for next year – Nancy: Meetings will continue on 2nd Wed of month
      2. Set up agenda events table – Repo: Question for David, may be backend website meeting agenda task.  Action: Nancy to contact David if he will assist again.
    2. Nominate audit committee: Brenan, Repo, & Tammie. Action: Nancy – to contact David to see if he wants to be on committee or if he will do website agenda task instead.  Nancy is trading the Audit Committee work for the Agenda spreadsheet work with David.
      1. Brenan – file taxes for 501c9
    3. January board meeting restaurant reservation:
      1. Jan 12, 2022
      2. Restaurant: Renton Round Table 6pm – 9pm
      3. Food: Pizza
    4. January general membership meeting
      1. Jan 20, 2022
      2. Restaurant reservation: Tukwilla Claim Jumper 6pm – 9pm
      3. Agenda: Permits, Stories, 2022 Board Members
      4. Food: Appetizers. Action: Repo to order apps.
  9. Waterlog articles needed by 11/20
    1. NOTE: Make sure Brian verifies receipt of articles
    2. VP River Ops – New Year’s Day Float full article
    3. VP River Ops – Tilton Trek full article:   Nov Waterlog full, will be in Jan edition
  10. Announcements and good of the order
    1. Karie – looks like a Green weekend
  11. Adjourn
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October 2021 Board Meeting Minutes

  1. Call to order.   7:08.   Nancy, JoeK, Randy, Repo, Brenan
  2. Review minutes and approve
    1. Check previous month’s action items
    2. Brenan will take minutes Oct
  3. Review agenda
  4. 155 members (153 members last month, highest ever 167 in March 2020)
  5. Standing Committee Reports
    1. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.  Scholarships have been approved and Paid.  Nothing pending.  Nancy reached out to the Sept event on lake sammaish folks if they needed help.  They didn’t respond.
    2. River Watch – Rebecca Post.
      1. Cispus:  Repo/Brenan attended Lewis county PUD.  Work plan is looking good.  Widening road, providing trailer parking, picnic shelter and other cleanup.   Work starts summer 2022 and finishes fall 2022.  They are doing some gravel work fall 2021.  PUD is developing a debris plan for large logs at the takeout.  WDFW will approve plan. Currently 60% plan set.  Comment periods end Oct 15th.   90% plan set comes out early spring.
      2. Nooksack.  New raft takeout is still in progress.   Engineered log jams present naviagtion hazards from maple falls to mosquito lake road.  Class 1/2, usually an eagle float or extension of canyon run.
      3. SF Stilly.  There is some new engineered log jams here on this section.   Use caution if running.
    3. Safety and Education – Rebecca Post.   WET Planet is doing a safety course for us May 21-22.  Repo will create article and fact check website
    4. Communications – Brenan Filippini.   Updating Website dates.  Dates approved unless otherwise noted, or you see errors.  Keep checking as you see things come up, read waterlogs, etc
    5. Membership – Tamie Stonke.  Nothing to report, healing energy to Tamie’s foot!
    6. Programs and Volunteers – Erik Smith.   Nothing to report
    7. Mail pickup/Meeting reservations – Joe Koncikowski.  Picked up 2 renewals and new credit cards.
    8. WRRR Wear – Rebecca Post.  Reported WRRR sales for poker run.
  6. Events
    1. Tieton Rally roundup (9/11/2021).  Toilets made it!!!   Camping was good, and everyone had fun.  Nancy found Richard our new sponsor.
    2. Sauktoberfest status (10/23/2021).  Looks good for now.   If flows are too low or too high, we will do the upper Skagit.  Camping at Marblemount “Cabin”.  Campers must RSVP, there is a gate.
    3. Misc River Ops.  VACATION 2021 is complete for OPS tasks!!!
    4. Poker run income ticket sales: $780.  WRRR wear  $400.  Membership renewals $140.00
  7. Old Business
    1. Ballot should have been submitted by October 1.  Nomination commitee sent ballots Oct 13th.
  8. New Business
    1. Appoint Elections Committee (any current member not running for office) – David, BrianV and Homer are willing to do this, ballot sent tonight.
    2. Nominating Committee (Brenan and Nancy) We have provided the following list of names:
      1.   President:  Rebecca Post
      2.   VP Business:  Karie Burns
      3.   VP River Ops:  Randy Erling
      4.   VP Finance:  Brenan Filippini
      5.   At Large:  Erik Smith, Tammie Stonke, Paul Rogers, Nancy Douty, Write me In.
  9. Waterlog articles needed by 10/20
    1. NOTE: Make sure Brian verifies receipt of articles
    2. New Years Hangover Float, Nancy will write the article.  Taking out at Nancy’s house will help with the new log jams.
    3. January Membership meeting announcement Jan 20th.
      1. Paul Rogers was tasked to find a place.  We can do Elemental Cider in Arlington if no other board members find a spot!
      2. Jan 20th.  is the date.
    4. Tilton Trek teaser.   Brian usually does this article?  WRRR may supply wood.  Joe will look for article
    5. Repo to do safety class article
    6. Nancy to do New years float article.  Brenan will send old article to N.
    7. Nancy/Brenan  to write the Jan membership meeting
    8. Brian/Brenan to do Tilton Trek Teaser.  Joe will check to see if he has it.
  10. Announcements and good of the order
    1. Website discussion.   The WRRR board and club needs to check future direction and monitoring of the website.  David is going to be stepping down from webmaster soon.  We sent out a blurb and article about needing a new helper or someone to take over the IT director role.  So far we still need help.  Some options are to pay for a hosting site like club express.  Washington kayak club has a site through them.  Or we can save some money and find a volunteer.  If we don’t find a volunteer by end the year, we may be forced into moving to a different site.  If anyone is interested please let us know!
  11. Adjourn 7:57PM
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September Board Meeting Minutes

  1. Call to order  7:05   Tamie, Nancy, Paul, Brenan, Randy, Karie, Joe
  2. Review minutes and approve.   Brenan took August meeting minutes, but can’t find his notes and did not post them.   
    1. Check previous month’s action items –
      1. Brenan asked on FB if people were receiving WaterLog
  3. Review agenda
  4. 154 members (157 members last month, highest ever 167 in March 2020)
  5. Standing Committee Reports
    1. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. 
      1. Scholarship money has been distributed
      2. Event Sept 18th at Lake Sammamish.  Sub-group of Diversify Whitewater hosting and may need help
      3. Brenan is currently only committee member
    2. River Watch – Rebecca Post
      1. Skagit river above Newhalem: Gorge dam to Newhalem dam- looking to release some water for Class V runs and allowing some kayakers to run.  Can watch from highway.
    3. Safety and Education – Rebecca Post
    4. Communications – Brenan Filippini
      1. Going back and forth on Tieton due to Fires
      2. Porto-potties have been delivered
    5. Membership – Tamie Stonke
    6. Programs and Volunteers – Erik Smith
    7. Mail pickup/Meeting reservations – Joe Koncikowski
      1. Have not been by lately.  Will pick up on 9/9
    8. WRRR Wear – Rebecca Post
  6. Events
    1. Poker Run roundup (8/14/2021)
      1. People had a great time
      2. Nancy to email Repo on totals
      3. Richard G donated enough to become Sponsor.  Need his details
    2. Tieton Rally status (9/11/2021)
      1. Sunday breakfast: Fake it till you Make it 8-9AM
      2. Two Portos have been delivered
      3. Need to socialize on FB
    3. Gear Swap (10/16/2021) – Daytime event, no dinner potluck
      1. 11 am – 5 pm
    4. Sauktoberfest status (10/23/2021)
      1. Waiting on flows to confirm where
    5. Misc River Ops
      1. Nancy would like to do club trip on Cispus
      2. Revisit Nisqually clean-up in Feb
  7. Old Business
    1. Nominating committee status (ballot due by October 1)
      1. Nancy & Brenan on committee: May board minutes
        1. Pres. Repo, Treasurer: Brenan, RO: Randy, VP Business & Mailbox: Karie
        2. Directors: Paul, Nancy, Tammie, Paul, & maybe Joe
        3. Brenan to write/refresh article looking for new Board members – Brenan sent old articles to Nancy
        4.  Election Committee: Nancy to see if David or Brian can run election
  8. New Business
    1. Determine location of October board meeting
      1. phone
  9. Waterlog articles needed by 9/20
    1. NOTE: Make sure Brian verifies receipt of articles
    2. Joe has gear swap article and Nancy will update and send to Brian
    3. Brenan giving Brian heads up on incoming articles:
      1. Sauktoberfest
      2. Board nominations
      3. Gear Swap
  10. Announcements and good of the order
  11. Adjourn
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July 2021 Board Meeting Minutes

  1. Call to order, Repo, JoeK, Nancy, Tammie, Brenan, Randy   7:11
  2. Review minutes and approve
    1. Check previous month’s action items
  3. Review agenda
  4. 155 members (148 members last month, highest ever 167 in March 2020)
  5. Standing Committee Reports
    1. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
      1. Scholarships:  prior to july 1, 2021 =2 paid, 4 approved, 6 no response
      2. Scholarships after july 2, 2021 = 2 applications with not enough information.  1 applicant has emailed, but not filled out the form.  We requested more info from the 2 applicants.   
      3. Repo needs password for wrrr paypal dei. She will reach out to Jes.   The funding for these scholarships is from the silent auction the DEI committee did last year and raised approx $2,000!!!
      4. WRRR is almost out of DEI funding.  If we find a 501c3 partner, we have a lot of funding from non profit groups.  Reached out to several, no response yet.
      5. Committee needs to meet?   Anybody interested in helping let us know.  We could use help monitoring scholarships and emails.  As well as finding new partners
    2. River Watch – Rebecca Post
      1. Cispus River meeting Oct 12.   She will provide this to communications to post to the website.   Road has been closed for fire danger.   Road is now open, and river can be run.  Any action items for now?  Nancy asks if there is anything we can do?.    Repo says best thing to do, is float the river and get river count up.
    3. Safety and Education – Rebecca Post
      1. Safety class was done 2021.   Repo wants to setup 2022 class.   Dates early help.   Look at calendar now or later.  B recommends picking now.   Consensus is May 21st and 22nd.  Tammie is going to help.  Tammie will attend!   
    4. Communications – Brenan Filippini
      1. Updated website, added wrrr 101.   Please check the links, and verbiage.  Send edits to B. 
    5. Membership – Tamie Stonke
      1. Nothing to report.  Talked to new members at Skagit and Sauk Rivers.  Nancy asks if beautiful.  Tammie:  Gorgeous!
    6. Programs and Volunteers – Erik Smith
      1. Need volunteers!
    7. Mail pickup/Meeting reservations – Joe Koncikowski
      1. Got the mail.  Received secretary of state.  Joe will take care of.  1 Renewal. Nancy asked about a renewal on paypal.  Repo confirms it is received. Joe will deposit the 1 renewal.   
    8. WRRR Wear – Rebecca Post
      1. Repo made an order from June minutes.**(june meeting update)
      2. Market Pike Place, order in.   Vendor made good decisions and will be working on it.  
      3. Super shirts are waiting for Brenan to order work Ts, wrrr will tag on same order.
      4. Awesome new inventory is coming out soon!  Don’t miss an event. 
  6. Events
    1. White Salmon Retreat status (7/17/2021)
      1. Keep boats out of way and at the top and launch rafts after shuttle!!!  Good call, all agree.
      2. Move meet time to 10am (from 11), and shuttle from lake at 11am (vs noon).   Moved up 1 hour.
      3. Repo will bring the checkbook to pay for camping.
      4. 2022 date suggest July 16, 2022.   Repo will ask Zoe H.  Usually it’s Jan 1.  River Ops will follow up with Zoe.   
    2. Poker Run status (8/14/2021)
      1. Need to secure prizes?  Anyone seeking donations, usually VP business.   Erik Smith working on prizes. 
      2. Stations:  Brenan, Mary, Joe #1, Nancy #2,   #3,  Repo #4.   
      3. Need food WRRR box.  It’s a mystery.  Brenan has 1 banner. 
      4. Need volunteers
      5. Camping will likely be busy, so plan to share camps.  Camping is Thursday night thru Monday at noon.  
      6. Brenan to update potluck to 7pm on website.  Done. 
    3. Tieton Rally planning (9/11/2021).   Joe will get toilets if nobody complains.  haha
    4. Misc River Ops.   Erik is getting poker run prizes.  Nancy will contact him.   Brenan will help.   Bring your money!
  7. Old Business
    1. None
  8. New Business
    1. Discuss finding board members for next year
    2. Charter renewal.  Joe is taking care of.  
    3. Ways to help non facebook members communicate?   Mike Howell and Brenan discussed.    Can we send out PDF membership directory to members?  maybe remove address?  Mike can help gather and communicate with non facebook folks
    4. Brenan:  Does anyone want to print a directory and mail?   Joe and Nancy are excited to see directory.  Nancy says 12 pages folded in half.   This is bonus points, as the PDF will solve it.  Joe will print 10 copies at the station 1.  
  9. Waterlog articles needed by 7/20
    1. NOTE: Make sure Brian verifies receipt of articles
    2. VP River Ops – Tieton Rally full article.  Joe will write.  Nancy will remind him.  Ops committee will help Joe out to pasture. 
    3. President – Article asking for new board members
  10. Announcements and good of the order
    1. Repo asks about sending American whitewater money.   $400 she will send.   Nancy wants to up to $500.  This is over the budget.   We will need to vote.   Motion carries for the extra $100.   We will up the 2022 to $500 and we are happy to exist!
  11. Adjourn
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June 2021 Board Meeting Minutes

  1. Call to order
  2. Review minutes and approve
    1. Check previous month’s action items
  3. Review agenda
  4. 148 members (146 members last month, highest ever 167 in March 2020)
  5. Standing Committee Reports
    1. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
    2. River Watch – Rebecca Post
    3. Safety and Education – Rebecca Post
    4. Communications – Brenan Filippini
    5. Membership – Tamie Stonke
    6. Programs and Volunteers – Erik Smith
    7. Mail pickup/Meeting reservations – Joe Koncikowski
    8. WRRR Wear – Rebecca Post
  6. Events
    1. Wenatchee Rendezvous status (6/5/2021)
    2. White Salmon Retreat status (7/17/2021)
    3. Poker Run planning (8/14/2021)
    4. Misc River Ops
  7. Old Business
    1. None
  8. New Business
    1. Brenan:  How to assist new to rafting club members.  Example non guide that wasn’t able to go thru progression this year.   Adding help to progressions.  After wenatchee seems that they help the newer members quite a bit.  I noticed a lot of newish folks that seemed lost, or did not understand the info.   not as much an issue for guys with training, but the newer to boating members.   thoughts?    Kim and I discussed.  maybe have 1 person (non board) assist membership to reach out and explain things to newer folks in the club.
    2. Brenan reached out to David to pull up the wrrr101 type forum posts and progression agenda
    3. Brenan of course, will get the new members to volunteer and help participate and create the agenda they want !  smiles
  9. Waterlog articles needed by 6/20
    1. NOTE: Make sure Brian verifies receipt of articles
    2. VP River Ops – Poker Run full article
    3. VP River Ops – Tieton Rally teaser
  10. Announcements and good of the order
  11. Adjourn
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May 2021 Board Meeting Minutes

  1. Call to order: 7:09pm  Nancy, Brenan, Repo, Tammie, Randy, Karie
  2. Review minutes and approve: Approved
    1. Check previous month’s action items: will cover in agenda
  3. Review agenda
  4. 146 members (142 members last month, highest ever 167 in March 2020)
  5. Standing Committee Reports
    1. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Brenan – need to meet and review scholarships.
    2. River Watch – Rebecca Post:
      1. Wenatchee: Nancy contacted Mike Curtis.  Unsure if Wenatchee River park going to happen.
      2. Nooksack putting in toilets.  new Raft takeout will be 1 or 2 miles below rough take-out we have been using
    3. Safety and Education – Rebecca Post: Paul Rodgers asking for members to write article.  Repo to check if Jessica sent information.  Waiting to schedule next year until we hear back from this year’s class on success of training.
    4. Communications – Brenan Filippini:
      1. Brenan trying to keep things updated.  Alot of information posted on the Green primarily by Brenan and Jay.
      2. Has been working to update the webpage and fix broken links and pages and single-source links instead of posting same thing multiple places.
    5. Membership – Tamie Stonke: Children of members becoming members
    6. Programs and Volunteers – Erik Smith
    7. Mail pickup/Meeting reservations – Joe Koncikowski
    8. WRRR Wear – Rebecca Post: Over $300 of WRRR Wear sold last weekend.
  6. Events
    1. Pre-clean roundup (4/25/2021): 217 volunteers. Everyone worked very hard and a lot of work was accomplished.  Rebecca would like to reimburse gravel fairy who brought in load of gravel for group camp and donated by WRRR Member.
      1. Rebecca motions to reimburse gravel fairy, Nancy seconds: all in favor
    2. Green River Cleanup roundup (5/1/2021): 37th annual (correcting previous miscount) Cleanup 700 or 800 volunteers, still tallying
      1. Filled trailer at Flaming Geyser.
      2. Volunteers found to take signups: Repo, Brenan, Mindy
      3. Alot of new boaters over the past couple of weeks
      4. Kayakers up and down river, great Nature Nut turn out, KP dumpsters filled by volunteers
      5. Next year will be on April 30, 2022
      6. Info posted on greenrivercleanup.org
      7. Brenan: please make sure info also published in WaterLog
    3. Wenatchee Rendezvous status (6/5/2021):
      1. Brenan helping with prizes.  Accepting donations, additional help finding, will reimburse, the more variety the better.
      2. Toilets will be dropped off Friday before Memorial Day weekend at Eagle Creek and put-in.  There is already one at put-in and a second will be nice.
      3. Potluck will happen.  Will make as sanitary as possible.  Participants can participate as they feel comfortable.
    4. White Salmon Retreat planning (7/17/2021): Camping reserved for Friday -Saturday (Thur and Sunday you may have to pay on your own). Sometimes she asks for help with paying for extra toilet.
    5. Misc River Ops: Skagit – what day to pick and camping.
      1. Randy: have lower A & B sites for Thur-Fri-Sat 12th-14th.  Will see if it is still available for Sunday
      2. Website update, making sure it isn’t cross posted
  7. Old Business
    1. Looking at next year discussing positions
      1. Pres: Repo
      2. Treasurer: Brenan
      3. River Ops: Randy w/Paul as Co
      4. VP Business: Karie
      5. Mailbox: Karie
      6. Reservations: Nancy
      7. Membership programs/volunteers: Eric
      8. River watch: Tammie
      9. Committees: DEI will self select and determine if anything needs to change
  8. New Business
    1. VP Finance – provide printed copies of Event report (Benefactors/Sustaining/Members) to raffle ticket sellers: Nancy– ask David to print
    2. Review Waterlog ads and sponsors
      1. Tammy – request to submit article on JohnDay
    3. Sponsors
      1. Repo – Need to review current sponsors and if they have paid recently
  9. Waterlog articles needed by 5/20
    1. NOTE: Make sure Brian verifies receipt of articles
    2. VP River Ops – Sauk Overnighter full article
    3. VP River Ops – White Salmon full article
    4. VP River Ops – Poker Run teaser: May be too early to run
  10. Announcements and good of the order
  11. Adjourn
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April 2021 Board Meeting Minutes

  1. Call to order: 7:05 pm Nancy, Eric, Tammie, Joe, Randy, Brenan, Karie
  2. Review minutes and approve: Approved
    1. Check previous month’s action items
  3. Review agenda
  4. 142 members (140 members last month, highest ever 167 in March 2020)
  5. Standing Committee Reports
    1. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: no updates
    2. River Watch – Rebecca Post: Wenatchee Whitewater Park – keep an eye out for more info.  Nancy to contact Mick Curtis
    3. Safety and Education – Rebecca Post: Safety class is full.  Paul: will look into doing another class in 2022.  Work with Wet Planet to pencil us in.  Nancy to contact Paul.
    4. Communications – Brenan Filippini:
      1. Logo back up on website.  Thank you to whomever made that happen (David?).
      2. Going to cancel MLT park for flip practice and move to KP.  May just be BBQ.  There is room at group camp beach eddie for flip practice.  Brenan to announce.
      3. Mary may be interested in picking up the BBQ portion.  Joe will talk to her.  Brauts & Burgers.
      4. We had not planned or advertised providing lunch on Saturday.  Joe will bring gas grill to provide quick heat source for anyone who wants to cook their own. Brenan will post that no lunch will be provided.  May bring some extra hot dogs just in case.
      5. Joe was able to secure a wood chipper donation.  Park Rangers will haul wood chips up to get them out of the way.  The park will let us use their tools but it is pretty sparse. Volunteers can buy wood permit for $25 to take home up to 5 cords of wood.  Joe has been working with Ranger David Paul Rougan.  Brenan to post list of suggested tools to bring.  wheel barrows, ropes, chains, rakes, gloves, boots, safety glasses
      6. People can camp at KP GC. RVs can camp there.  Bunk house will be open.  Bathrooms and showers will be open.
      7. Fires are allowed.
      8. Need photographer to take as many pictures as possible to document work.
      9. May have to do a wheel barrow race.
    5. Membership – Tammie: No new members
    6. Programs and Volunteers – Erik Smith: No updates
    7. Mail pickup/Meeting reservations – Joe Koncikowski: Joe will check mailbox soon.
    8. WRRR Wear – Rebecca Post: Will bring to Pre-Clean and Clean-up
  6. Events
    1. Green Pre-Clean status (4/24/2021): see above
    2. Flip Practice status (4/25/2021): see above, moving to KP Pre-Clean
    3. Green River Cleanup status (5/1/2021): just need people to do sign ups.  Go to GreenRiverCleanup.org for additional details.
    4. Wenatchee Rendezvous status (6/5/2021): Joe to order portopotties.  Brenan and Joe to coordinate prizes
    5. Misc River Ops:
      1. Skagit: do we do both weekends, just one, or combination.  Randy reserved dates on Calendar for Group Camp.
      2. Hip camp website is a good tool for finding alternate websites
  7. Old Business
    1. None
  8. New Business
    1. Wenatchee Rendezvous General Membership meeting agenda: WELCOME back, upcoming events
    2. Discuss what officer positions directors are interested in learning:
      1. Paul/Randy interested in River Ops.
      2. Joe is interested in looking into it
      3. Brenan is VP
      4. Eric possible for Treasurer
      5. Tammie to learn River Watch
      6. Committees: DE&I:
      7. Mailbox: Karie
      8. Meeting Reservations: Nancy
    3. Membership letter to members expired within 3 years?: Joe had one written. Joe to check to see if David has current version of letter.  Check with David if he has membership roster showing who should receive article
  9. Waterlog articles needed by 4/20
    1. NOTE: Make sure Brian verifies receipt of articles
    2. VP River Ops – Wenatchee Rendezvous full article: Joe to check if he sent article to Brian
    3. VP River Ops – Sauk Overnighter teaser: Brenan
    4. VP River Ops – White Salmon teaser: Joe
  10. Announcements and good of the order
  11. Adjourn
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March 2021 Board Meeting Minutes

  1. Call to order: 7:11pm Nancy, Brenan, Joe, Paul R., Eric, Repo, Tammie, Randy, Karie
  2. Review minutes and approve: approved.
    1. Check previous month’s action items: Brenan wrote article for WaterLog
  3. Review agenda
  4. 140 members (141 members last month, highest ever 167 in March 2020)
  5. Standing Committee Reports
    1. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Rebecca, Brenan: no updates
    2. River Watch – Rebecca Post: interesting potential on removing dams on Snake
    3. Safety and Education – Rebecca Post/Paul: WaterLog article published, class full now with 8 on wait list, all paid, no refunds after 3/17, invoice from WetPlanet to be sent to Rebecca, some new members added because of offering.  Unable to extend course to wait list due to instructor shortage.  May need to look at ensuring members are renewed before course announcement next year.
    4. Communications – Brenan Filippini: working on publishing agenda content and timeline.  Requests for articles led to a couple articles.  Need to reach out to some others to see if they want their content to be published in WL/FB.
    5. Membership – Tammie: Tammie volunteered/voluntold for position.
    6. Programs and Volunteers – Erik Smith: no updates
    7. Mail pickup/Meeting reservations – Joe Koncikowski: statement from Chase, 1 new renewal
    8. WRRR Wear – Rebecca Post: no update
  6. Events
    1. Tilton Trek roundup (2/13/2021): low water cancelled. No trip leaders have volunteered
    2. Nisqually (4/10) trip: no clean-up or dumpsters provided, No trip leaders
    3. Flip Practice status (4/25/2021): Jim is planning on BBQ. Need to have article.  First Post-Covid official event
    4. Green River Cleanup status (5/1/2021): only thing to do is make official.  currently ready to go with KP
    5. Misc River Ops: no additons
  7. Old Business
    1. Maddie had successful exchange of treats with potential BF, still in flirtation smitten mode, he wrote her a cute note.
  8. New Business
    1. Handling agendas
      1. Come up with a plan for editing and publishing the agendas: Brenan to start handling agenda during current meeting and publish for next month.  Will work with David to ensure agendas are available earlier so Brenan can edit.
        1. Nancy requests WRRR logo added back to agenda.
        2. one request at a time, do not overload with requests of forums.
      2. Start doing it
    2. Leavenworth boat launch portapotties: Calendar reminder already added.  For both pickups and removal.
    3. April board meeting location: Meet via phone and/or Karie’s
  9. Waterlog articles needed by 3/20: thank you Brenan for his article
    1. NOTE: Make sure Brian verifies receipt of articles
    2. VP River Ops – Green River Cleanup full article: Joe to provide
    3. Programs – Flip Practice full article
  10. Announcements and good of the order
    1. Wilderness First Aide made easy app may be interesting for members.  Randy to spend $$ to take and write article on.
  11. Adjourn
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February 2021 Board Meeting Minutes

  1. Call to order: Nancy, Repo, Paul, Randy, Brenan, Joe, Eric, Karie 7:02pm
  2. Review minutes and approve: Approved
    1. Check previous month’s action items
  3. Review agenda
  4. 141 members (145 members last month, highest ever 167 in March 2020)
  5. Standing Committee Reports
    1. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Rebecca Post & Brenan –
      1. DE&I budget coming from money raised from auction, not from general budget.
      2. Funding going to BiPoc activities & training
      3. Going to stand up WRRR page for DE&I
    1. River Watch – Rebecca Post
      1. Posting on WRRR FB on dams coming down
      2. Legislation for Boater Safety card currently off the table.
    2. Safety and Education – Rebecca Post
      1. Paul working with Nate – article in WaterLog about upcoming Wet Planet Safety Class in April 17 & 18.
      2. Brenan offers to keep people updated on Web and FB
      3. Maddie is going to bring candy for her crush tomorrow.
      4. If people interested in attending Safety Class, send them to Paul for registration information.
    1. Communications – Brenan Filippini
      1. Tilton cancelled on website; will cancel on FB.
      2. Safety Class pinned to top of FB
    1. Membership – Randy
      1. no current updates
      2. RePo takes care of membership database
      3. All should carry membership forms: https://wrrr.org/wrrr-paper-membership-form/
      4. On-line form: https://wrrr.org/join-wrrr/
    2. Programs and Volunteers – Erik Smith
      1. nothing to report
      2. meeting reservations fall under Programs & Volunteers and will resume when we can meet again.
    3. Mail pickup – Joe Koncikowski
      1. One renewal received
    4. WRRR Wear – Rebecca Post
      1. Nothing to report
  6. Events
    1. Tilton Trek status (2/13/2021) – cancelled
    2. Flip Practice planning (4/25/2021) – will call in April
    3. Green River Cleanup planning (5/1/2021) – will call in April
    4. Misc River Ops –
      1. Need Clean-up teaser for Brian. Brenan to check if he has anything.
  7. Old Business
    1. Status of safety class planning – discussed with Safety Committee
  8. New Business
    1. Discuss budget – approve if possible.
      1. No changes to main budget. Added DE&I items for tracking.
      2. Scholarships still available; request, board approve, write article for WaterLog. Wilderness First Aid course would qualify.
      3. Money set aside for Rosters. Used for confirming membership at Poker Run. Joe offered to print rosters if needed. Item can be removed from budget.
      4. Money for printed WaterLog can be removed from budget.
      5. Vote to approve budget with 2 items removed; Joe seconds, all in favor. Modified budget approved
    1. Status for getting donations of prizes
      1. nothing to report
  9. Waterlog articles needed by 2/20
    1. NOTE: Make sure Brian verifies receipt of articles
      1. Encourage members to write articles about their trips.
    2. VP River Ops – Green River Cleanup teaser
  10. Announcements and good of the order
  11. Adjourn
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January 2021 Board Meeting Minutes

  1. Call to order 7:03PM Nancy, Joe, Eric, Paul, Randy, Repo, Brenan, Nate, Karie
  2. Review agenda
  3. New Board
    1. We start the year with 145 members
    2. Introduce officers:
      1. Nancy  – President
      2. Karie – VP Business
      3. Repo – Finance
      4. Joe – River Ops
    3. Elect Chairperson:
      1. Repo nominates Nancy
      2. Eric 2nds
      3. All in favor
    4. Go over officer duties:
      1. President – make sure everything gets done, speak events, drive effort to get new board members
      2. VP Business – minutes and publish
      3.  Finance – finance, paypall, deposits, membership database
      4. River Ops: Prizes, events, safety scholoarship, articles
      5. Director at large – help wherever needed, think about being officer
  4. Select Committee Chairs and go over duties
    1. River Watch – Repo
    2. Safety and Education – Repo & Paul
    3. Communications – Brenan & David
    4. Programs/Volunteers – Eric
    5. WRRR Wear – Repo
  5. Old Business
    1. January membership meeting: Cancelled due to nothing being open.
      1. Introduce new board to general membership
      2. Permit info: David to post New Board information and Permit to website. Could be posted to forum.  Brenan will post something to website
    2. Audit committee report: Repo & David went over spreadsheet.  Was $19 short.  Created new budget.
  6. Events for the year
    1. New Years Float – 01/01 – 9 people, great day, sunny on river
    2. Tilton Trek – 2/13 – not being run as a club event this year. people still welcome to go.
    3. Nisqually Cleanup – TBD 4/10: Cancelled, people welcome to go and clean-up anyway.
    4. Flip Practice – 4/25
    5. Green River Cleanup – 5/1
    6. Wenatchee Rendezvous – 5/29
    7. Sauk Overnighter – TBD
    8. White Salmon Retreat – 7/17
    9. Poker Run – 8/14
    10. Tieton Rally – 9/11
    11. Group Rogue or Lower Salmon – TBD
    12. Gear Swap – TBD
    13. Sauktoberfest – 10/23
  7. New Business
    1. Hollenbeck Park reservation: already reserved
    2. Green River Cleanup camping reservation: already reserved
  8. Waterlog articles needed by 1/20
    1. NOTE: Make sure Brian verifies receipt of articles
    2. VP River Ops – Green River Cleanup teaser: Still publish teaser with mention we will be following CDC guidelines
    3. President – President’s welcome message: Nancy will send to Brian
  9. Announcements and good of the order
    1. Joe picked up mail.  2 renewals received
  10. Adjourn
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November 2020 Board Meeting Minutes

  1. Call to order 7:06am.   Nancy, Brenan, Repo, David, Joe, (Randy, Erik, Steve were on a different meeting temporarily and called in later)
  2. Review minutes and approve
    1. Check previous month’s action items, No minutes, 
  3. Review agenda.   Discuss Audit committee.  See below,   Add to action items.   
  4. 143 members (140 members last month, highest ever 167 in March 2020)
  5. Standing Committee Reports
    1. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:   Rebecca Post:
      1. We held our first on-line auction and raised $2000!!! We posted this information in as many spots as we could.  During the auction the website had some glitches.  David got things up and running.  Thanks!
      2. We reached out to as many groups as we could find.   Bella responded.   We have approved the scholarship of Bella Phoenix for a three day beginning kayak course with Wet Planet.  This scholarship money is funded by 100% silent auction proceeds.
      3. We have partnered with Wet Planet to get 25% off on any of their courses for BIPOC scholarships.  This will help us extend donation dollars.
      4. Jessica has developed a great tracking tool for other content on the WRRR website
      5. We are pursuing American Canoe Association Raft Instructor training and hoping to send at least two WRRR members to this training ($500 each).  This is to help with the Progression.  If we have Raft instructors on the Progression we can be covered under the ACA umbrella insurance.  *Note, discussed at the DEI committee, but will be moved to the safety committee*
      6.  We discussing the possibility of having more WRRR members be ACA raft certified which can help with trip dynamics when we have several newbies.  People can still be rafting mentors without the ACA Certification, but they cannot be covered by the ACA insurance.  More to follow in the upcoming safety committee meetings.
      7.  We look forward to working with the new board in January to start making concrete plans in this regard.  
      8.  Triad, NW rafting and Wet planet are all local outfitters that are helping us.   All are assisting us with partial and / or full funding for BIPOC training and trips!  Awesome!!!
       
    2. River Watch – Rebecca Post
      1. Thursday 12-17-2020 Cispus call in meeting 12-2pm.   This is regarding the ongoing improvements to the copper canyon facilities.   Anyone can call in, and we encourage people to call in and help voice support!
    3. Safety and Education – Rebecca Post
      1. April 17th/18th 2020 still on schedule for Covid safe whitewater rescue training.  Nancy asked how many are signed up.  Repo will check on the current numbers.  Wet Planet will come up to the cedar.   Wrrr is paying a partial amount for club members.   Repo / Lance, will get this information and create a new article.    We can add this to the website, once we have an article. 
      2. ACA discussion on training, future safety work.  (Reference above DEI report) 
    4. Communications – David Elliott
      1. Website had some issues and was shut down a while back.   David is working on layout, colors, getting sponsors back.   The site is updated and current.   Most of the updates are covid related and shutting events down.   
      2. DEI page can be added to website when ready.   Jessica has credentials and can add anytime.  David is available to help as soon as DEI is ready.
    5. Membership – Steve Plut.  Nothing to report
    6. Programs and Volunteers – Brenan Filippini
      1.   Nothing new.   No dec meeting.   Need to discuss new years float.   See below
    7. Mail pickup/Meeting reservations – Joe Koncikowski  Mary will pick up the mail tomorrow..
    8. WRRR Wear – Rebecca Post.  N/A
  6. Events
    1. Sauktoberfest roundup (10/24/2020)  Cancelled- Ops committee did a virtual meeting and discussed 2021 trip.   Attended a virtual fundraising gala for local homelessness!   Overall the Mary’s place group raised $1,316,287!!!  Please check out your nearby shelters as they are getting hammered in 2020.   
    2. New Years Hangover Float planning (1/1/2021)
      1. Log jam between Nancy and Derek’s house.  Propose moving takeout to Nancy’s House.   Meet at Nancy’s house if things are covid safe.    Good local knowledge!!!   Nice work Nancy!  Food is encouraged as a potluck style.   Bring your favorite dish.   Dcell requests a birthday cake.   Chocolate or vanilla.?  German chocolate is approved.  Nancy will make one.   Covid safe only, and event will likely be cancelled.
    3. Tilton Trek planning (2/13/2021).  Same as usual, likely cancelled for Covid.  WRRR will follow WA state recommendations.    
    4. Misc River Ops
      1. Need to create 2021 schedule and send to David for agendas, in progress
    5. 2021 events and dates.   Wrrr board will do dates via email and get to David.  David will enter them into agenda maker, wrrr.org, and events page.  
  7. Old Business
    1. Election Committee status, David
      1. 31 ballots returned
      2. All votes as listed – no write-ins
      3. Official notice will go out in a couple weeks.   Rebecca will remain on as treasurer.   
  8. New Business
    1. Suggestion – extend memberships because of COVID
      1. WKC is extending memberships by 6 months
      2. Consider that some people may not want their renewal date changed.  Discussed extending to 12 months membership at no charge current memberships.  Randy- Does this affect our funding and budgets?  Current balance and expected outflow to be updated by Repo.   Vote tabled until info and will be done via email, once more data is presented.
    2. VP Business reminders (See manual)
      1. Schedule board meetings for next year.  David will add to the calender.   Use phone meetings until further notice.  2nd wed of each month. (except Dec)
      2. Set up agenda events table. Ops will setup 2021 dates and send to David.  David will update
    3. Nominate audit committee.   Nancy requests volunteers.  Repo, David, Nancy will work on a covid safe location or virtual as they deem fit. This will occur in Dec.  
    4. January board meeting restaurant reservation (Cancelled for now and if Dec 14 looks better, schedule at that point)
    5. January general membership meeting (Cancelled, and if Dec 14 looks better, schedule at that point.   Most likely will not show up.)
      1. Restaurant reservation
      2. Agenda
      3. Food
  9. Waterlog articles needed by 11/20
    1. NOTE: Make sure Brian verifies receipt of articles
    2. VP River Ops – New Year’s Day Float full article
    3. VP River Ops – Tilton Trek full article
  10. Announcements and good of the order.  Nancy asks about vendors.   There is an ID outfitter looking to advertise trips.  General discussion on sponsorship.   Nancy will reach out to them and get more information.   
  11. Adjourn, 815.  Hoping to get some new board members coming up soon!!!
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September 2020 Board Meeting Minutes

  1. Call to order: 7:15PM
    1. Nancy, Brenan, Joe, Paul Rogers, Randy Erling, Karie,
  2. Review minutes and approve: approved
    1. Check previous month’s action items
  3. Review agenda
  4. 144 members (145 members last month, highest ever 167 in March 2020)
  5. Standing Committee Reports
    1. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Brenan –
      1. Doing silent auction, announcement in WaterLog, deadline for donations and prizes 9/15. Oct 10 auction closed.  plan to do it all electronic.  prize drop off at gear swap
      2. Jessica and David have system going for swap
      3. Will write up where money will be going
    2. River Watch – Rebecca Post
      1. Brenan still to do Nooksack article
      2. WRRR supports what is happening at new take-out
    3. Safety and Education – Rebecca Post
      1. No Update
    4. Communications – David Elliott
      1. No Update
    5. Membership – Steve Plut
      1. No Update
    6. Programs and Volunteers – Brenan Filippini
      1. No Update
    7. Mail pickup/Meeting reservations – Joe Koncikowski
      1. No Update
    8. WRRR Wear – Rebecca Post
      1. No Update
  6. Events
    1. Poker Run roundup (8/22/2020)
      1. No Poker run, several private boaters & families boated during the weekend, camping at Newhalem and Goodell Creek
      2. also fell on Women’s White Water day, had at least 3 generations of women boaters
    2. Tieton Rally status (9/12/2020):
      1. Great job Joe on getting portos ordered and delivered
      2. Mike said he has not received/does not need to receive 50% for dumpster.  Need to ask Repo if check was cashed.
      3. People should remember to bring Toilet paper, odor nutrilizers, and hand sanitizer/hand wash station
      4. Do not bring straw this year: Fire danger
    3. Rogue or Lower Salmon status (9/23/2020)
      1. officially cancelled as WRRR event.  Private boaters have permit and will still be boating
      2. Paul coordinating.  Spreadsheet magically updates.
    4. Gear Swap & Repair status (10/10/2020): Nancy & Mark
      1. Various items available to swap, barter, sell
      2. repair clinic:
        1. Paul: see if Jason will make kits again,
        2. Brenan will order pint of glue
      3. aution delivery: farm fresh eggs one of the items
      4. food theme: nibbles
    5. Sauktoberfest status (10/24/2020)
      1. probably officially cancelled
      2. private boaters can contact Brenan
      3. live link on website for Mary’s place fundraiser on (10/23/2020)
    6. Misc River Ops
      1. Joe: confirmed White Salmon
      2. Skagit 2021: Have 2 weekends booked for next year, get to pick
      3. Green Scheduled
      4. on Vacation for remaining of 2019-2020 white water season
  7. Old Business
    1. Nominating committee status (ballot due by October 1):
      1. Nancy & Steve both currently computer challenged
      2. Everyone staying in same position except Brenan to replace Steve.  Still sending ballots in case any write-ins
  8. New Business
    1. Determine location of October board meeting: Phone
  9. Waterlog articles needed by 9/20
    1. NOTE: Make sure Brian verifies receipt of articles
    2. None
    3. Brenan has Nooksack
    4. Anytime you go down the river, write up a paragraph or two
  10. Announcements and good of the order
    1. Several board members going to Tieton this weekend as private boaters
  11. Adjourn
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August 2020 Board Meeting Minutes

  1. Call to order: 7:03PM
    1. Nancy, Brenan, Rebecca, Joe, Erik, Steve, Randy, Paul, Karie, David Elliot
  3. Review minutes and approve
    1. Check previous month’s action items
  4. Review agenda
  5. 147 members (145 members last month, highest ever 167 in March 2020)
  6. Standing Committee Reports
    1. River Watch – Rebecca Post
      1. Brenan to submit article on Nooksack with maps.
    2. Safety and Education – Rebecca Post
      1. posted story on FB group on Deschutes River death at Boxcar rapid
    3. Communications – David Elliott
      1. DE&I committee posted
      2. This weekend info posted
      3. Hunter now has Pat S’s old gear.  Need to give Pat’s children receipt for donation.
    4. Membership – Steve Plut
      1. No new info
    5. Programs and Volunteers – Brenan Filippini
      1. No new info
    6. Mail pickup/Meeting reservations – Joe Koncikowski
      1. Need to pay for mailbox
    7. WRRR Wear – Rebecca Post
      1. No new info
  7. Events
    1. White Salmon Retreat roundup (7/18/2020)
      1. Charged $250 for small group
      2. Reserved for next year
    2. Rower’s Progression – Nooksak Canyon roundup (8/2/2020)
      1. Brenan and Kim were there, did not raft, too low
    3. Poker Run status (8/22/2020)
      1. Cancelled for this year
      2. Unofficially, individuals have a couple of spots at Newhalem
      3. Reserved for Aug 12-16, 2021 and Aug 4-8, 2021. Will decide specific date later.
    4. Tieton Rally status (9/12/2020)
      1. Official Rally Cancelled
      2. Portopotties to be called in next week, to be delivered before Labor Day and be available for a month.
      3. Will chip in with Mike Curtis for dumpster.
      4. May have unofficial clean-up
      5. Unofficially, Brenan to experiment with dust abatement
    5. Rogue or Lower Salmon status (9/23/2020)
      1. Paul to reach out to Scott and do some investigating
      2. May need to find cancelation or permit; Randy has permit
      3. Will be unofficial if it happens
      4. Need to check group size allowances
    6. Gear Swap planning (10/10/2020)
      1. Tentative
    7. Sauktoberfest planning (10/24/2020)
      1. Tentative
    8. Misc River Ops
      1. None
  8. Old Business
    1. None
  9. New Business
    1. Order portapotties to be at Tieton before Labor Day weekend
    2. VP Finance – provide printed copies of Event report (Benefactors/Sustaining/Members) to Poker Station 1
      1. Not needed this year
    3. Appoint Nominating Committee (any current club member)
      1. Go over elections procedures
      2. Provide list of eligible candidates
        1. Steve to write list of candidates, present next month, and deliver to Dave once verified
  10. Waterlog articles needed by 8/20
    1. NOTE: Make sure Brian verifies receipt of articles
    2. Programs – Gear Swap and Repair Clinic article
  11. Announcements and good of the order
    1. Equity committee to write/submit some articles
    2. Good vendor updates coming up
    3. Brian, Joe, Brenan making updates
    4. Equity committee met with consultant, considering fundraising and scholarships to encourage outdoors
      1. Looking to have local folks speak at events
      2. Add Equity Committee to Committee reports section of agenda
  12. Adjourn
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July 2020 Board Meeting Minutes

  1. Call to order: 7:08 pm Nancy, Brenan, RePo, Randy, Erik, Steve, Paul, Karie
  2. Review minutes and approve: Approved
    1. Check previous month’s action items
      1. RePo fowarded license plate info on to other clubs.
      2. Brenan waiting to do article on Nooksack.  Put in nice, no good take out for rafts. Will include Maps from Tom O.
  3. Review agenda
  4. 145 members (151 members last month, highest ever 167 in March 2020)
  5. Standing Committee Reports
    1. River Watch – Rebecca Post
      1. Cispus meeting happened, Brenan and Repo attended, FB page and email updated.  May be making progress with Lewis County PUD.
    2. Safety and Education – Rebecca Post
      1. no updates
    3. Communications – David Elliott
      1. no updates
    4. Membership – Steve Plut
      1. no updates
    5. Programs and Volunteers – Brenan Filippini
      1. Trying to make it easier for Non-Profits who need guides to get word out to people who may be members of WRRR who have ability to assist.  First aid cards, Swift Water training, personal insurance.  Volunteer committee working on making connections.  Not officially sponsored by WRRR.
    6. Mail pickup/Meeting reservations – Joe Koncikowski
      1. no updates
    7. WRRR Wear – Rebecca Post
      1. no updates
  6. Events
    1. White Salmon Retreat status (7/18/2020)
      1. Klickatat is still Phase 2
      2. Officially cancel event
      3. Keep campground: Brenan to confirm # allowed at campground
      4. Boating committee doing good job of socially distancing boating
      5. Brenan to check and update
    2. Rower’s Progression – Nooksak Canyon status (8/2/2020)
      1. still tentitively on
    3. Poker Run status (8/22/2020)
      1. Group Camping cancelled
      2. Brenan and Joe found some sites at Newhalem campground
      3. Can be run as a day run
    4. Tieton Rally planning (9/12/2020)
      1. will still do portopotties for about 1 month
    5. Rogue or Lower Salmon planning (9/23/2020)
      1. no updates
    6. Misc River Ops
  7. Old Business
    1. None
  8. New Business
    1. Discuss finding board members for next year
      1. everyone willing to return
      2. will still write article offering up openings to general membership
    2. Charter renewal
      1. RePo – need to check with Joe to see if notice arrived in mail
    3. new committee Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
      1. Committee formed in June
      2. RePo sent email with draft from committee
      3. work will continue to continue
  9. Waterlog articles needed by 7/20
    1. NOTE: Make sure Brian verifies receipt of articles
    2. VP River Ops – Tieton Rally full article
    3. President – Article asking for new board members
  10. Announcements and good of the order
  11. Adjourn