Washington Recreational River Runners

Kathy Treves is having a memorial celebration, service, music, and good food for Tom. She wants rafters from WRRR to go. It is Saturday, May 28,2022, 1:30pm at 24214 153rd Place SE Monroe, WA 98272.
Please let rafters who knew Tom know about the party.

-Dennis Bjork

509-765-5395

 

It is with a heavy heart that the Treves family relays the passing of Tom Treves on May 28th, 2020. Tom died of a massive coronary as a result of hereditary heart disease.

Thomas Patrick Baptiste Treves was born June 18, 1945, to Robert Clement Treves and Mary Theresa (O’Connor) Treves in Detroit, Michigan. Tom moved to Ann Arbor in junior high where he met Kathleen Mary Lirette while attending Saint Thomas. Tom and Kathy were married in the summer of 1966 after Kathy completed her nursing degree. The two drove west for Tom to attend Saint Martin’s College in Lacey, Washington. It was at Saint Martin’s that Tom met many life-long friends, including several of the priests of the Abbey. Having made such strong connections and being offered a job as the Alumni and Development Director at Saint Martin’s they decided to stay in Washington and raise their growing family.

After leaving Saint Martin’s Tom created a successful career of nearly fifty years in the insurance and employee benefits industries. Tom invested in the lives of those he worked with, turning clients into friends. He worked with New York Life, Pacific Mutual, Johnson & Higgins, and Marsh McLennan before starting Treves & Company-Strategic Benefit Consulting. During his life, Tom was an active member of the President’s Club of Greater Seattle, a board member of Schick Shadel and an active supporter of Saint Martin’s University, the Millionaires Club, Junior Achievement, DECA and the Arts.

While he has many career accomplishments, he will be most remembered for his love and pride of family and his loving devotion to friends as well as his smile and laughter. He believed in lifelong learning and was quick to celebrate the academic and career accomplishments of those in his life. Many benefited from his leadership, his words of wisdom, sound advice, presentation skills, creative capacities and his ability to pull off big surprises. He worked hard – always building, maintaining, or improving on what was before him. And he played hard – he loved adventure, especially whitewater rafting. He loved family Thanksgiving trips, skiing, snowmobile trips, watching westerns, good books and a time-out.

Tom is survived by his wife Kathy, Children Kalise (Dave), Robert (Julie), Korri and grandchildren, Kaelyn (Patrick), Sarah (Chase), Aly, Kelly, Rachel, Hayden, Brody and his siblings Pam, Kathy, Jim, Robby (Tim), Joan (Chuck), Sister-in-law Angel (Barry) and several nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his father Robert, mother Mary, sister Susan and brothers Jerry and Barry.

A private family funeral was held in his honor at his home. A larger Celebration of Life and Memorial will be held for family and friends later this summer when the state once again allows large outdoor gatherings.
He will live on in the hearts of his family and friends forever.

Contributions can be made in Tom’s honor to the Father Kilian Scholarship Fund at
St. Martin’s University
Office of Institutional Advancement
Attention: Katie Wojke
5000 Abbey Way SE
Lacey, WA 98503

 

To plant a beautiful memorial tree in memory of Tom, please visit our Tree Store.

 

Rowers progression and clean up!

The 3rd “not yet annual” Nisqually River is a fun run with a long season. WRRR and other paddling groups will help clean up the Nisqually.  We will do a rower’s progression during the event with the goal of “stopping anywhere” and superior boat control.

The Washington Kayak Club, Washington Recreational River Runners and Paddle Trails Canoe Club invite you to join us on April 2, 2022 to help clean up the Nisqually River once again.  This is our third year of  what we hope will be an annual event.  As in past years, we are undertaking this cleanup with support from the Nisqually River Foundation and other partners, including American Whitewater, American Rivers and its National River Cleanup® Initiative, American Canoe Association, Jackson Kayak, Thurston County Public Works, LeMay Pacific Disposal, City of Centralia, and Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW).

Info and Sign up here:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nisqually-river-cleanup-2022-registration-261181499897

By undertaking this Event, we hope to (a) heighten awareness and appreciation of the Nisqually River; (b) celebrate the river’s unique attributes; (c) foster stewardship of the river; and (d) promote the Nisqually River Water Trail Plan and Recommendations. To learn more about the Nisqually River Water Trail click here.

Where Will the Cleanup Be Held?

We will be primarily cleaning up two sections of the Nisqually River: 1) McKenna Park to Nisqually Park (aka Yelm Hydro Plant) – Class II-III – 9 miles; and 2) Nisqually Park to the 6th Avenue S.E. WDFW Water Access Site – Class I-II – 8 miles. There may be wood or other hazards on both sections of the river.

You can view a map of each section of the Nisqually River prepared by the Nisqually River Council by clicking here:  Map 1  Map 2

What Volunteers are Needed and What Must I do to Join this Event?

We need volunteers to boat the river and to help on land at our water access sites.

All volunteers must register here, check-in on the day of the Event, and agree to a Waiver and Release of Liability to participate in this Event.  This includes boaters who have signed up for a trip being sponsored by WKC, WRRR, PTCC, or another club or organization in conjunction with this Event and those helping out on land.

Minors are welcome, provided their parent or guardian sign their Waiver and Release of Liability and they are accompanied by and under the supervision of an adult. To ensure that is the case, we ask that the adult register first, create a team, and then invite the minors whom the adult will be supervising to register as part of his or her team. You can view the waiver forms by clicking here:  Adult Waiver; Minor Waiver.

If more than one volunteer will be in a raft or other watercraft, they should register as a team (the first volunteer to register will create the team and invite the other volunteers to register as a member of the team).

Safety First!

We will take a moment to talk about safety before volunteers launch their watercraft or collect, haul, or sort garbage and recyclables.  No volunteer should consume alcohol or drugs before or during this Event.  Volunteers who wish to consume alcohol after this Event should only do so where it is legally permitted. No volunteer may participate in this Event under the influence of alcohol or drugs. During this Event, volunteers must comply with all local, state, and federal regulations. To view a copy of our Safety and Risk Management Plan click here. To view our Volunteer Safety and Trash Collection Guidelines, click here.

COVID-19

We will be following all Center for Disease Control (CDC), Washington State, and Thurston County COVID-19 requirements governing outdoor, recreational events, including those pertaining to masks and social distancing. We strongly recommend that on the morning of the Nisqually River Cleanup, before arriving for this Event, each registrant use the CDC Coronavirus Self-Checker which can be accessed by clicking here and follow its recommendations in regard to quarantining and isolating. Please stay home if you are experiencing any Covid-19 symptoms or have recently tested positive or been exposed to someone who has.

If you are not fully vaccinated, you should plan on making your own shuttle arrangements in advance prior to arriving at this Event.

What are the Other Requirements to Boat the River?

Volunteers who wish to boat the river must:

(a) check in with designated trip leaders before launching and after reaching the take-out;

(b) have the requisite skills to safely boat the river;

(c) be properly clothed for cold water immersion and be prepared to get wet, flip over, or go into the water;

(d) wear a properly fitted, U.S. Coast Guard approved lifejacket and, for those  kayakers boating Class II and III sections of the river, a paddling helmet;

(e) bring their own suitable watercraft with appropriate flotation;

(f) boat as a group and not alone; and

(g) follow all safety instructions from trip leader, safety, and sweep boaters.

Boaters should choose the section of the river they want to clean up when registering, taking into account their skill level and the difficulty and hazards they are likely to encounter. Those boaters who are participating in this Event as members of WRRR, WKC or PTCC or another club or organization should follow the instructions of their Trip Leaders as to where and when to meet. Other boaters should plan to meet at the takeout for the section of the river they plan to boat, where we will organize shuttles to the launch site. Please arrive early enough so that you can check in, sign any necessary waivers, gear up, and be ready to shuttle by 10:00 A.M. Remember to bring water, lunch and other food to get you through the day.

We Also Need Volunteers to Help on Land at Each Water Access Site

To make this Event a success, we need volunteers to help on land. Volunteers are needed at McKenna Park and Nisqually Park .

We’ll need help with event setup, registration and check-in, hauling items we collect from boats to drop boxes at each of the take outs, sorting recyclables from garbage, photography and event cleanup. We will contact you the week prior to this Event and tell you where to meet and when.

All volunteers who plan to help at our water access sites should wear appropriate clothing, including sturdy shoes and bring rain gear and work gloves. We also suggest that you bring water, lunch and whatever other food you need to get through the day.

Raffle.

We will not be hosting an after Event BBQ because of the Pandemic. We will however, be giving away some “swag” from Jackson Kayaks dba Jackson Adventures through a “door prize” raffle for those attending the Event who register in advance.

Advance Registration is Helpful and Encouraged.

We ask that you register in advance where possible. This will ensure that we have sufficient personnel and resources to make this Event a success.

Online registration will close on Friday, April 1, 2022 at 5:00 P.M. Volunteers who are unable to register in advance may register on the day of this Event between 9:00 and 10:00 A.M. at McKenna and Nisqually Park (aka Yelm Hydro Plant)..

FAQs

What are my transportation/parking options for getting to and from this Event?

All volunteers are encouraged to carpool to the Nisqually River Cleanup. Free parking is available at both McKenna Park and Nisqually Park. A Discover Pass or WDFW Vehicle Access Pass is required to park your vehicle at the 6th Avenue SE Water Access Site. We will organize shuttles for those boating the river who are fully vaccinated and wearing masks. If you are not fully vaccinated, you should make your own shuttle arrangements in advance, before arriving at this Event.

How do I find directions to the water access sites that we’ll be using for this Event?

We will email you directions to each of the sites.

Can I update or cancel my registration?

You can update or cancel your registration online until registration closes on April 1, 2022 at 5:00 P.M. You can also update your registration in person on the day of this Event at McKenna and Nisqually Park between 9:00 to 10:00 A.M. If you want to cancel your registration after registration closes, please email us at NisquallyRiverCleanup@gmail.com. We ask all those who register to cancel their registration if they will not be joining us.

Can I get a ride on someone else’s raft or watercraft?  

No, unless you have made such arrangements in advance with another volunteer or through one of the Clubs or other organizations participating in the Event and have registered as part of a team.

What if it rains or the water level is too high or low on the day of the Event?

We plan to proceed with the cleanup regardless of rain, as long as the river is not flooding or too low and is safely navigable. We will notify those who register in advance by email if we find it necessary to cancel this Event because of safety or other concerns. We will also post signs at McKenna and Nisqually Parks should this Event be cancelled.

How can I contact the organizer with any questions?

If you have questions, please email NisquallyRiverCleanup@gmail.com