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GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING
MAY 18, 2026
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CALL TO ORDER
Helena Garan began the meeting at 7:10p.m.
SECRETARY’S REPORT
The April 27, 2026 meeting minutes were distributed via e-mail to all members. There being no corrections, Merrill Douglas moved, seconded by Donna Zajac, to accept the minutes; the motion carried with all in favor.
TREASURER’S REPORT
Helena reviewed the Treasury Report for May 2026. The beginning balance was $692.43. Deposits, from memberships, totaled $195.00; there were no withdrawals. The ending balance was $887.43.
MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE REPORT
Thirty-six members have renewed.
OLD BUSINESS
1)
Secretary position is being vacated. A volunteer is needed.
Secretary position is being vacated. A volunteer is needed.2)Merrill Douglas presented information on ACKC May 7 to the Triple Cities Ski Club.
Merrill Douglas presented information on ACKC May 7 to the Triple Cities Ski Club.NEW BUSINESS
None
UPCOMING EVENTS
1)Annual picnic is scheduled for Friday, August 14, 1:00 pm, at Dorchester Park.
Annual picnic is scheduled for Friday, August 14, 1:00 pm, at Dorchester Park.2)The Delaware River Sojourn will be held June 20 – June 26, in the middle and tidal areas.
The Delaware River Sojourn will be held June 20 – June 26, in the middle and tidal areas.UPCOMING TRIPS
1)Tioughnioga Mini-Sojourn – Dave Tanner – usually on Wednesdays, mid-afternoon.
Tioughnioga Mini-Sojourn – Dave Tanner – usually on Wednesdays, mid-afternoon.2)Pine Barrens, NJ, May 21-25 – Helena Garan/Sandra Greene (trip is full).
Pine Barrens, NJ, May 21-25 – Helena Garan/Sandra Greene (trip is full).3)Delaware River Camping, August 2-5 – Donna Brisco (trip is full).
Delaware River Camping, August 2-5 – Donna Brisco (trip is full).TRIP REPORTS
Saturday, May 16 on the Susquehanna. Windy, but the day was great and the water abundant.
OTHER
1)Tim Brown reports that the word “Ahwaga” is the Iroquois word for “where the valley widens”, now the name of the town of Owego. There is an Ahwaga Park in Owego, riverside, to the left of the “River Row” business block.
Tim Brown reports that the word “Ahwaga” is the Iroquois word for “where the valley widens”, now the name of the town of Owego. There is an Ahwaga Park in Owego, riverside, to the left of the “River Row” business block.2)Be sure to attend the June 22 meeting, featuring a presentation on Bald Eagles.
Be sure to attend the June 22 meeting, featuring a presentation on Bald Eagles.PRESENTATION
Sharon Canfield led the group in a rousing game of paddling-related Jeopardy!
