Forms
For the ACKC & ACA Annual Individual Membership Form, please click HERE
For the ACA Membership Form-Minor Waiver & Release of Liability form, please click HERE
For the ACKC Bylaws, please click HERE
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Below you will find various forms for members and leaders. Click where indicated, download and print.
GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING
February 26, 2024
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CALL TO ORDER
Dave Tanner began the meeting at 7:10 p.m.
COUNCIL UPDATES
1)
Officers reappointed for 2024:
Officers reappointed for 2024:Treasurer – Tim BrownSecretary – Marilyn WertmanPublic Relations – Merrill Douglas2)Hospitality Committee: Marilyn Wertman, Becky Buchanan, Sharon Canfield, Dave Canfield,
Hospitality Committee: Marilyn Wertman, Becky Buchanan, Sharon Canfield, Dave Canfield, Donna Brisco
3)Conservation/Stewardship Committee: Continues as is, with it being part of our culture
Conservation/Stewardship Committee: Continues as is, with it being part of our culture4)Trip Committee: Dave Tanner, Marilyn Wertman, Merrill Douglas
Trip Committee: Dave Tanner, Marilyn Wertman, Merrill Douglas5)Membership Committee: Sharon Canfield, Laura McEntire
Membership Committee: Sharon Canfield, Laura McEntire6)Website Committee: Marilyn Wertman, Donna Brisco, Merrill Douglas, Ruth Hopkins.
Website Committee: Marilyn Wertman, Donna Brisco, Merrill Douglas, Ruth Hopkins. Dave Tanner and Kelly Bates will monitor ACKC Gmail for incoming inquiries.
7)Nominating Committee: Tim Brown, Ruth Hopkins, Laura McEntire
Nominating Committee: Tim Brown, Ruth Hopkins, Laura McEntireNOMINATING COMMITTEE
One Council seat remains open. If interested, contact one of the Committee members.
SECRETARY’S REPORT
Minutes of the November 13, 2023, meeting were distributed via e-mail to all members. There being no corrections, Marty Cuff moved, seconded by Becky Buchanan, to accept the minutes; the motion carried with all in favor.
TREASURER’S REPORT
Tim reported the Treasury for February 2024 had a beginning balance of $1,213.15. There was one deposit for memberships and three withdrawals that included annual ACA insurance dues, meeting room rental and website fee. The ending balance was $939.25. Barb Hall moved, seconded by Charles Jocelyn, to accept the Treasury Report; the motion carried with all in favor.
MEMBERSHIP REPORT
Sharon Canfield reported there are 27 members.
NEW BUSINESS
1)The club Library has been reorganized and updated by Valerie Fulton This bookcase is located
The club Library has been reorganized and updated by Valerie Fulton This bookcase is located along the right wall of our meeting room at the church. Feel free to borrow from it or donate paddling books to it anytime.
UPCOMING EVENTS
1)Merrill Douglas e-mailed the Earth Fest organization to see if they’re holding the event this year. So far she has not received a response.
Merrill Douglas e-mailed the Earth Fest organization to see if they’re holding the event this year. So far she has not received a response. 2)The annual picnic has been scheduled for Sunday, August 11, at Dorchester Park, East Pavilion.
The annual picnic has been scheduled for Sunday, August 11, at Dorchester Park, East Pavilion.UPCOMING TRIPS
1)Tioughnioga Mini-Sojourn Dave Tanner. Will likely start in early May, perhaps on Saturdays,
Tioughnioga Mini-Sojourn Dave Tanner. Will likely start in early May, perhaps on Saturdays, due to cooler evening temperatures.
2)Delaware River Camping – Donna Brisco, August 19-22. This trip has been filled.
Delaware River Camping – Donna Brisco, August 19-22. This trip has been filled.OTHER
1)Kevin Millar and Rick Schumacher attended a meeting of representatives from Departments of Tourism and Chambers of Commerce from the Elmira/Corning area, as well as Cooperstown. This group wants to create a river trail map and guide of the Chemung/Susquehanna watershed and are looking for input and information from interested paddle groups. Rick would like to see them produce NY paddling maps similar to the great maps that PA puts out. Rick and Kevin would like members of ACKC to show interest and enthusiasm for the group’s efforts by contributing information or support. Contact paddlerick@gmail.com for more information on how to help.
Kevin Millar and Rick Schumacher attended a meeting of representatives from Departments of Tourism and Chambers of Commerce from the Elmira/Corning area, as well as Cooperstown. This group wants to create a river trail map and guide of the Chemung/Susquehanna watershed and are looking for input and information from interested paddle groups. Rick would like to see them produce NY paddling maps similar to the great maps that PA puts out. Rick and Kevin would like members of ACKC to show interest and enthusiasm for the group’s efforts by contributing information or support. Contact paddlerick@gmail.com for more information on how to help.PRESENTATION
ACKC Member Dave Tanner gave our annual safety presentation, including valuable paddling tips.
FYI: 2024 COUNCIL MEMBERS:Donna Brisco, Dave Tanner, Ruth Hopkins, Kelly Bates,
Donna Brisco, Dave Tanner, Ruth Hopkins, Kelly Bates,Merrill Douglas, Valerie FultonMinutes prepared by: Marilyn Wertman
