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Happy
40th Year Anniversary KCK ! 1970-
2010
Don't
forget to renew your KCK membership for 2010 !
Eddyline (newsletter) April
2010
POTLUCK BBQ MOVED
Next General
Meeting August 19th: Potluck barbecue to be
held 6:30 PM at Goose Lake Park . Come on out to swap stories or check
out
new
equipment. KCK provides burgers, dogs and tableware for the
barbecue. Members are requested to bring a food item to share. Come out
and meet up with old friends and maybe make some new ones! From the
intersection of Lake Otis and E. Northern Lights, take E. Northern Lights east and
make a right on UAA Drive then take the first left on Goose Lake Park
Rd. to the parking area. Map & Directions:
KCK
Paddling Classes 2010
KCK is offering classes in rafting and moving water canoe this year.
There are also discounted classes in sea kayaking, ik and pack-rafting
available through local commercial providers.
Follow the link for more info:
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The
new KCK tee-shirts will be available
for sale at the summer barbeques or contact Eric Downey for more info.
Available in short
sleeve heavy weight t-shirts. Colors: Texas orange, turquoise, or sand
Or long sleeve
heavy weight t-shirts. Colors: ash, stonewashed blue, or sand
Sizes: small,
medium, large or extra large
Prices are $15 for
the short sleeve or $20
for the long sleeve. For more info see this link:
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Upcoming KCK General Meetings
(Meeting topics and or presenters are subject
to change or rescheduling.)
To Be Announced
Denali
Adventure Festival
Denali Park/Healy, Alaska August 13-15, 2010
Nenana River Wildwater Races
($5 Entry Fee per Wildwater
Event)
Friday, August 13, 5:00-9:00pm,
Denali Outdoor Center at Otto Lake. Kayak Polo and pre-event
registration, all welcome, B.Y.O.BBQ
Saturday,
August 14, 12:00pm, Jonesville Bridge-Mile 238 Parks Hwy. 34th
Annual downriver race to Twin Rock Rapid for all craft.
Saturday,
August 14, 3:00pm, Location TBA, Wildwater Rodeo - whitewater
kayakers perform stunts for points
Sunday, August
15, 12:00pm, Jonesville Bridge, Mile 238 Parks Hwy. Slalom
Survivor-The return of Denali’s unique Olympic Slalom event for all
skill levels
3rd Annual Mt. Healy Challenge
Saturday, August 14 at 12:00pm Bison
Gulch-Mile 243.5 Parks Hwy. 2 mile race up Mt Healy (ascent only),
1800’ feet gain in elevation $15 Entry Fee
Denali Artisans Fair
Saturday,
August 14, 12:00-5:00pm at the Denali Crow’s Nest Sign, Mile
238.5 Parks Hwy. Local artisans sell handmade wares 10% of proceeds
benefit Denali Arts & Humanities Alliance.
Community
BBQ
Saturday,
August 14, 5:00-9:00pm 49th State Brewing Company, Mile 248.4
Parks Hwy. All you can eat BBQ and Smoked Sandwiches-$10, “Greatest”
Root Beer Floats ever-$5, Live Music! 100% of food sales go to Kids In
Motion.
Events brought to you by:Kids In Motion • Denali Outdoor Center • Denali Park Salmon Bake • 49th State
Brewing Company • Prospectors Historic Pizzeria & Ale
House • First National Bank Alaska • Denali Water Safety Program
For poster
follow this link:
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Annual Six Mile Paddle
Fest - August 21st, 2010
The snow pack
in Turnagain Pass is abnormally outrageous this year, and will take
quite a bit more time to melt for lower water levels. The August
14th festival date will ensure lower water levels, making the event
safer for competitors & safety crew. This later date will
also allow more people to race due to the lower, safer nature of the
river.There
will be free beer, free food, free raffle, and free competition entry
as
always to keep everyone satisfied. This year will feature a live band
as well. Come out and race or join as a
spectator of the
rowdiest mass-start whitewater race
in Alaska! This event is not organized by KCK. For more
info
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Volunteer
Opportunities Available
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 KCK
will be partnering with Dave Sanders, Chugach National Forest's
Backcountry Ranger Program Coordinator, to assist with campsite
reclamation projects in Prince William Sound. Work crew volunteers are
needed for a current project in Blackstone Bay during late summer 2010.
CNF will provide
transport to and from the work site and all necessary equipment. Work
is
expected to last approximately 2 days. This
offers KCK members a fantastic opportunity to visit one of the most
beautiful locations in Alaska while performing a community service. For
more information or to volunteer for projects email  . Also see the flyer at the following link for
additional contacts and information
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KCK
NEEDS
YOU
Volunteer
today!
Openings
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KCK Officers
Needed
Sergeant at Arms
Programs
Assistant
Summer
Grillmaster and Assistant
Conservation
Advocate
Insurance
Coordinator
Canoeing
Instructor Assistants
Sea
Kayaking Instructor and Assistants
Pack-Rafting
Instructor:
and Assistants
IK Instructor: and Assistants
Rafting
Assistants
Volunteer by
sending an
e-mail to
or by contacting any current Board member.
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more information, follow the link: |
KCK Board of
Directors and Officers for 2010
KCK Board of
Directors
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Non-Voting
Officers
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President:
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Eric Downey
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Sergeant at
Arms:
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OPEN
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Grillmaster:
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OPEN |
Vice President:
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Keith Hawkings
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Membership:
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Charlene
Carter
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Grillmaster
Assistant:
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OPEN |
Secretary /
Treasurer:
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Jim Davis
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Programs
Director:
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Keith
Hawkings
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Conservation: |
OPEN |
Board Member:
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Marvin Copley
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Programs
Assistant:
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OPEN |
Insurance
Coordinator:
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OPEN |
Board
Member:
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Dan Schubert
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Webmaster:
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Marvin
Copley
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Canoeing
Instructor:
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Rich
Crain
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Board
Member:
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Steve Shamburek
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Newsletter
Editor:
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Richard
Sepersky
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Rafting
Instructor:
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Eric
Downey
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Bookkeeper:
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Alden
Worachek
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Sea Kayaking
Instructor:
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OPEN |
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Safety Meeting
Coordinator: |
Marvin
Copley |
Pack-Rafting
Instructor:
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OPEN |
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Interested in having the club help you pay for professional development?
The KCK Board is
interested in encouraging people to take leadership roles in club
activities as well as promoting safety education. To further those
goals the club will pay up to $100 to those members that take
recognized outdoor professional development training. The applicant
must approach the Board and the award of the scholarship will be on a
case by case basis. Think of this as your chance to help the club and
learn something that could save a life! Contact any Board member or
email :
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Chugach
State Park
Planning
The Draft Chugach State Park Trail
Management Plan was issued for public review in August of 2009. During
the comment period that ended October 16, 2009, a series of public
meetings were held in Eagle River, Anchorage, and Girdwood to present
the plan and provide an opportunity for the public to ask questions and
get more information. Over 200 timely comments were received on the
trail plan. The planning staff is currently in the process of reviewing
the comments and assembling an issue response summary. To view the Chugach State Park Trail Management Plan Public
Review Draft follow the link:
Currently
Eagle
River is the only officially designated water trail listed in all of
Chugach State Park. KCK
members are encouraged to share their thoughts with DNR. Send your
questions or comments to: Monica
Alvarez, Alaska Department of Natural Resources, Chugach State Park
Planning, 550 West 7th Ave., Suite 1050, Anchorage, AK 99501, Phone:
(907)269-8145 Fax: (907)269-8915 or email: .
To receive full consideration, comments
must be received no later than 5:00 PM AST, Monday, May 3, 2010.
Comments submitted become public information under AS 40.25.110 –
40.25.125.
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adventure of exploring the waterways of Alaska and beyond with
America's coldest paddling club.
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