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September 2011
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bGraham
 Graham's Gab Well as the memory of summer swimming, paddling and sailing trips fade away, it's time, well... to do more paddling! I believe fall is almost as nice for better than summer. I'm now getting back into sea kayaking which I haven't done since June and acquiring a SUP board. I've got to get myself conditioned this fall for teaching a week long SK Level 2 Instructor course mid October on Georgian Bay. This program will also coincide with the annual Georgian Bay Storm Gathering. Many of the hardiest kayakers come from all over Ontario for one last organized paddling event of the year before the waters get really chilly. Should be fun. This Sunday Sept 25, was the Ottawa RiverKeeper Paddles UP! Event. This day celebrates the Ottawa River Keepers ongoing Great River Project along with World Rivers Day. Folks were encouraged to bring their own canoe or kayak (or SUP) and join the flotilla from Victoria Island to Kettle Island, where they will wish the Great River Project team 'bonne voyage' on their next journey to Montreal. Hope some Ottawa region PC members were able join in the fun. Stay upright on the water, Graham Ketcheson
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Canoe Canada 2012 with Canadian Canoe Foundation, CPAWS, CHRS and Paddle Canada
During the summer of 2012, the Canadian Canoe Foundation (CCF) will be working with a wide-host of organizations in order to run a youth canoe trip in every Canadian province and territory! Partners on these environmental learning adventures will include: Paddle Canada's (PC) canoeing associations, the Canadian Heritage River Systems (CHRS) and Chapters of the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society (CPAWS).
The project, titled Canoe Canada 2012 will culminate in a delegation of CCF youth participants attending the 7th Canadian River Heritage Conference in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island (June 15-19th, 2013).
Learn More About this Project and how you or your local organization can help.
Thank you in advance, for your interest in creating environmental stewards in our Canadian youth for a better tomorrow!
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Bill Mason Memorial Scholarship Award - Sept 30, 2011
 Students! Sept. 30 is the last day to submit your application for the Bill Mason Scholarship Award.
Paddle Canada is proud to award this annual scholarship of $1,000 to assist with the education of tomorrow's environmental stewards - to those people who help make a difference in the kind of world we live in today and pass on to future generations.
The Bill Mason Memorial Scholarship Fund is a tribute to the late Bill Mason, a Canadian recognized both nationally and internationally as an avid canoeist, environmentalist, filmmaker, photographer, artist and public speaker.
Learn More Here. Good Luck!
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NEW THIS YEAR! Canadian Paddling 2012 Calendar
The 2012 Canadian Paddling Calendar showcasing paddlesports in Canada. Every month features spectacular images of canoeing, kayaking and stand up paddleboarding in Canada.
Great gift idea!
Order your copies today! Paddle Canada members receive special discount price of only $13.60 each - a 20% discount! (total cost of $20.50 includes tax and shipping)
(Note: Due to loss of partnership funding from Parks Canada, we regret to inform you, we are unable to produce & distribute the Canadian Heritage River Calendar to members this year.)
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Seeking for Member Services Committee Chairperson
 Paddle Canada is seeking a volunteer who would consider joining and leading the active Member Services Committee in their annual meetings and tasks. This person needs to be a member (individual or instructor) in good standing for the 2011 season.
If you would like to learn more about the role of the Member Services Committee, please read more here. Or call (888-252-6292) or email mail the office.
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Paddle Canada T-Shirts & Hats
Order Your PC Embroidered Cotton T-Shirt for only $17.00 plus tax and shipping
Available in Light Grey (as shown) or Navy Blue in Sm to XL Adult Sizing
PC Hats also available for $13. plus tax -
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PC Instructor News
1. SAFETY BLOG
Do you know that about the Safety Blog page on paddlecanada.com? It's found under the Resources and Instructor menus. Some recent posts are:
- The Truths about Lightning : NOLS MythCrushers (Video)
- Staying Alive on the Water by Tim Dyer (PC Instructor Trainer)
- Kayaking Safety - New Report on Boating Deaths in Canada (Ebb & Flow Magazine)
If you have suggestions to share for future articles, videos please send them our way.
2. CANOE PROGRAM UPDATES
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- NEW! Style Canoeing Program - Course registration and manual is now available through the members login. Please contact Canoe PDC for more details on the program. The program kicks off this fall with a Style Canoeing Instructor Intermediate course in Ottawa region Sept. 23. More instructor courses will be planned elsewhere in Canada next season.
3. REMAINING NATIONAL INSTRUCTOR COURSES FOR FALL
Canoe
- Style Canoeing Instructor Intermediate - Sept 23 -25 - contact Charles Burchill, burchill@cc.umanitoba.ca - more details also by contact the Canoe PDC - Location: Meech Lake, QC (near Ottawa).
Sea Kayak
SUP
CKC L2/I2 River Kayak Recert
5. PRO DEALS FOR INSTRUCTORS View all Instructor Member Benefits here.
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And finally.... the ACA Journal of Paddlesports Education
The American Canoe Association recently launched a new website called The Journal of Paddlesports Education. This site is used as a tool for ACA instructors, trainers and educators to share their vast wealth of knowledge and experience in paddlesports education and for all instructors to exchange ideas on the wide array of topics that influence teaching in our sports. ACA members are invited to submit their own ideas.
I would encourage PC instructors to use this as a teaching resource. After all the ACA has posted it publicly. Perhaps PC will develop it's own site someday... until then please feel free to share your teaching thoughts, lessons with our Strategic Partner PaddlingInstructor.com
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Upcoming Events Beaver Club Gala @ Canadian Canoe Museum Event
Saturday October 15th, 2011 |
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Thanks for reading
Until next month, keep your stick in the water...
Graham Ketcheson
Executive Director
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Contact Info
(New Mailing Address!)
Paddle Canada | Pagayer Canada -- PO Box 126, Kingston, Ontario K7L 4V6
1-888-252-6292 613-547-3196 Fax: 613-547-4880
Skype and Twitter: paddlecanada
info@paddlecanada.com www.paddlecanada.com
Fall Office Hours
Monday to Friday, 9 to 5 pm (closed weekends & statutory holidays)
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