10/17/15 Fall Gathering
Posted: Mon Aug 31, 2015 4:38 pm
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This year, the Fall Club gathering will be the weekend of 10/17/15. In keeping with tradition, it will be at the Grove Hill Community Center.
Place:
Grove Hill Community Center
8113 U.S. 340
Shenandoah, VA 22849
38.527925, -78.612232
The Community Center is right next door to the school.
Camping Info:
I have reserved the campsites along the river at Riverside Camping (http://riversidecampingcanoeing.com/services).
4298 U.S. Hwy. 340
Shenandoah, VA 22849
Tent camping is $10/person/night when you arrive. This can be paid across the street at the Kites Store/ Pure gas station. There is no need for a reservation if tent camping. The sites are an open area that is divided only by a cut-out boat ramp. There are picnic tables. There is a field above for people to park some of their vehicles if needed but not camp.
A big thanks to the owner Stan Price for working with us.
Program:
Pig Roast:
Tom McCloud’s ever-delicious roasted pig will be the center of a shared meal. Andrea will provide some side dishes but please bring your own as well. This will be the last year that Tom McCloud offers his service tot he Club to roast the pig so be sure to come out, enjoy it, and thank him.
Save the Ocoee:
Stacy Stone will be presenting on the increased fees the TVA is proposing to place on rafting as a condition of the next release permits. These fees could have a damaging effect on the raft industry on the Ocoee and could ultimately mean the end for scheduled recreational releases. You can find out more here: http://savetheocoee.org/
Footprints on the James:
John Robertson will be presenting on this Coastals supported VCU program that introduces students to the culture and history of the James River and its watershed.
Paddling
Class I-II:
Steve Thomas Memorial Paddle on the S.F. of the Shenandoah - Newport to White House Landing on the south fork of the Shenandoah. We'll meet at the put-in at the boat ramp in Newport at 10:30, run shuttle, and hit the river. Hope to see a big crowd there.
38.583054,-78.594373
Saturday Schedule:
4:00 p.m. Board Meeting
5:30 p.m. Dinner: Slow-cooked pork and taters; additionally, bring, if you wish, your favorite barbeque sauce, and, if your last name ends with A-E salad; F-M dessert; N-S side dish; W-Z appetizer.
6:45 p.m. Annual meeting, election of Board members
7:00 p.m. Program
Post below if you are going and hope to see you there!
This year, the Fall Club gathering will be the weekend of 10/17/15. In keeping with tradition, it will be at the Grove Hill Community Center.
Place:
Grove Hill Community Center
8113 U.S. 340
Shenandoah, VA 22849
38.527925, -78.612232
The Community Center is right next door to the school.
Camping Info:
I have reserved the campsites along the river at Riverside Camping (http://riversidecampingcanoeing.com/services).
4298 U.S. Hwy. 340
Shenandoah, VA 22849
Tent camping is $10/person/night when you arrive. This can be paid across the street at the Kites Store/ Pure gas station. There is no need for a reservation if tent camping. The sites are an open area that is divided only by a cut-out boat ramp. There are picnic tables. There is a field above for people to park some of their vehicles if needed but not camp.
A big thanks to the owner Stan Price for working with us.
Program:
Pig Roast:
Tom McCloud’s ever-delicious roasted pig will be the center of a shared meal. Andrea will provide some side dishes but please bring your own as well. This will be the last year that Tom McCloud offers his service tot he Club to roast the pig so be sure to come out, enjoy it, and thank him.
Save the Ocoee:
Stacy Stone will be presenting on the increased fees the TVA is proposing to place on rafting as a condition of the next release permits. These fees could have a damaging effect on the raft industry on the Ocoee and could ultimately mean the end for scheduled recreational releases. You can find out more here: http://savetheocoee.org/
Footprints on the James:
John Robertson will be presenting on this Coastals supported VCU program that introduces students to the culture and history of the James River and its watershed.
Paddling
Class I-II:
Steve Thomas Memorial Paddle on the S.F. of the Shenandoah - Newport to White House Landing on the south fork of the Shenandoah. We'll meet at the put-in at the boat ramp in Newport at 10:30, run shuttle, and hit the river. Hope to see a big crowd there.
38.583054,-78.594373
Saturday Schedule:
4:00 p.m. Board Meeting
5:30 p.m. Dinner: Slow-cooked pork and taters; additionally, bring, if you wish, your favorite barbeque sauce, and, if your last name ends with A-E salad; F-M dessert; N-S side dish; W-Z appetizer.
6:45 p.m. Annual meeting, election of Board members
7:00 p.m. Program
Post below if you are going and hope to see you there!
