New training site to open in Oklahoma

Hello Fellow paddlers!

Sorry for the late notice, but we are going to cancel and reschedule happy hour this month and do it next month instead. I will send out a date and time after the new year.

I've only had 1 RSVP so far, so I hope this dosent change too many peoples plans, or respond/reply to all if you want to go and want to see if others want to also. I could drag myself up there is there is a huge protest :) but I might get you sick!

I am sick today, and Terry isnt feeling all that well either, damn flu bugs going around.

Will plan another meeting in Jan,
have a great Christmas and A Happy New Year!!!

ps...
be sure to sing the song " I'm dreaming of a White Water Park, soon "
Lets write some more words to this song!!

Joanna

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From: joannahudson@...
Date: Mon, 14 Dec 2009 12:11:59 -0600
Subject: [red_dirt_paddlers] Wed Dec 16th :Red Dirt Happy Hour and MAPS 3 celebration

Hello Fellow Paddlers,

Join your fellow paddlers for a monthly happy hour and to celebrate the passing of MAPS 3 and the wonderful white water park that will soon be in Oklahoma!!

Oklahoma is getting closer to becoming the white water mecca that all knew it could become :)

Happy Hour will be at Old Chicago this Wed, from 5--?? , at the Tinker Diagonal
so come on out and join us for a quick raise of the old paddling brew! We will host a monthly meeting in Jan, if your too busy shopping to come on out this Wed.

Terry and Joanna

#360

From: Joanna Hudson <joannahudson@...>
Date: Mon Dec 14, 2009 6:11 pm
Subject: Wed Dec 16th :Red Dirt Happy Hour and MAPS 3 celebration

jo_reddirtriver

Offline

#359

From: Joanna Hudson <joannahudson@...>
Date: Tue Nov 17, 2009 7:36 pm
Subject: FW: Volunteers Needed for MAPS3 vote YES

jo_reddirtriver

Offline

From: bnaifeh@...
Date: Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:09:53 -0600
Subject: Volunteers Needed

Hello Everyone,

We are in the final weeks of the campaign and there are many things that have been asked of us to accomplished before December 8. We have events to attend, signs to deliver and set up, and many other tasks that will all help to insure that the renaissance in this city continues for ourselves and generations to come.

The first event is tomorrow we are having a �Tweetup� at Buffalo Wild Wings on NW Expressway. We will promote this �Tweetup� as a way to learn more about MAPS while watching the OKC Thunder game at a cool place and enjoying �Wing Tuesdays� (40-cent wing night)! We will need you there from 5:30 until the game is over (tip-off is at 6:30). We will have a speaker that will give a little �pep talk� to our �team� before the game, and will view the MAPS video featuring Mayor Cornett in lieu of a �halftime speech.�

On Thursday of this week, we will be getting together at the Chamber of Commerce located at 123 Park Ave. in downtown OKC to finish building the yard signs. We will be gathering from 11:30-3 pm and 5:30-8 pm. We will buy you lunch/dinner so please let me know if you are able to come. Dress in clothes that you are willing to get dirty.

Sunday, November 22 we will start the process of putting big Yes MAPS signs throughout the city. We will need people in teams of two (each team needs a large vehicle to carry the signs). We will send your team to set these signs up so please bring a hammer, dress warmly, and prepared to get a little dirty. Please email me if you are able to come.

A Christmas Arts and Crafts Show is being held at the State Fair Grounds November 28 and 29^th. We will have a booth located in the building and need people to welcome and share information of the upcoming vote. The shifts are as followed:

Saturday 10 am � 1 pm Sunday 10 am � 1:30 pm

1 pm � 4pm 1:30 pm � 5 pm

4 pm � 7 pm

Starting November 29 with the Houston game, we will have a volunteer presence at the Thunder games. So come on down and work a game or two. We also have the Train Show in December. Attached is a List of upcoming events to help you. Please contact me and let me know what you are able to do.

Blair Naifeh

#358

From: "Matthew W" <nhmatt@...>
Date: Tue Nov 17, 2009 2:26 am
Subject: Maps 3 Action

nhmatt

Offline

Here's some stuff we need help with to get Maps passed:

Hello Everyone,

We are in the final weeks of the campaign and there are many things that have
been asked of us to accomplished before December 8.  We have events to attend,
signs to deliver and set up, and many other tasks that will all help to insure
that the renaissance in this city continues for ourselves and generations to
come.

The first event is tomorrow we are having a "Tweetup" at Buffalo Wild Wings on
NW Expressway.  We will promote this "Tweetup" as a way to learn more about MAPS
while watching the OKC Thunder game at a cool place and enjoying "Wing Tuesdays"
(40-cent wing night)!  We will need you there from 5:30 until the game is over
(tip-off is at 6:30).  We will have a speaker that will give a little "pep talk"
to our "team" before the game, and will view the MAPS video featuring Mayor
Cornett in lieu of a "halftime speech."

On Thursday of this week, we will be getting together at the Chamber of Commerce
located at 123 Park Ave. in downtown OKC to finish building the yard signs.  We
will be gathering from 11:30-3 pm and 5:30-8 pm.  We will buy you lunch/dinner
so please let me know if you are able to come.  Dress in clothes that you are
willing to get dirty.

Sunday, November 22 we will start the process of putting big Yes MAPS signs
throughout the city.  We will need people in teams of two (each team needs a
large vehicle to carry the signs).  We will send your team to set these signs up
so please bring a hammer, dress warmly, and prepared to get a little dirty. 
Please email me if you are able to come.

A Christmas Arts and Crafts Show is being held at the State Fair Grounds
November 28 and 29th.  We will have a booth located in the building and need
people to welcome and share information of the upcoming vote.

Starting November 29 with the Houston game, we will have a volunteer presence at
the Thunder games.  So come on down and work a game or two.   We also have the
Train Show in December.  Attached is a List of upcoming events to help you. 
Please contact me and let me know what you are able to do.

#357

From: "okieyakman" <okieyakman@...>
Date: Tue Nov 17, 2009 1:28 am
Subject: Kayak video party and Red Dirt Paddlers meeting

okieyakman

Offline

Hello fellow paddlers,

Party Wed. evening at my house 11709 SE 152nd street Oklahoma City, OK 73165 at
6:00 till 9:30/10:00 ish bring whatever you like to drink and I'll supply the
popcorn and snacks. We will first talk some red dirt news and including MAPS 3
then watch some great whitewater videos to include Twitch V, One World & Wet
House. Directions here are pretty simple go east on I240 past Tinker then south
on Anderson
through 5 stop signs to just past the 149th street once under the power lines
just south of 149th turn right on 152nd continue west until you come to the
intersection with doble road my house is on the NE corner.

Hope to see you there,
Lorn VanSteenbergh
cell 226-6316

#356

From: Joanna Hudson <joannahudson@...>
Date: Wed Nov 11, 2009 6:54 pm
Subject: FW: Help with the Maps3 vote

jo_reddirtriver

Offline

Everyone, here is some more information on the MAPS 3 program, we need to get involved and help this pass, if this passes we will have a world class whitewater park in OKC !!!!

Please check the map, and see if you live in OKC area, the voting range of okc limits is way bigger then I would have thought. If you live in the area that is considered oklahoma city voting area, then get registared now if you are not already, you have until THIS FRIDAY to get registared to vote in december, so check your address on their map, espically if you have recently moved!!!! (Loren and Matt H.!!!)

IF we get a whitewater park here, I guess I will have to get a roll down!!!!

Can I Vote?

If you are a registered voter in the state of Oklahoma and a resident of the City of Oklahoma City, you may vote in the election on December 8! If you are not sure if you live within the OKC city limits, see this map on the City's Web site and/or this more detailed map at OU's Center for Spatial Analysis site. Even if you have an address in Yukon, Edmond, Moore or other communities, you may actually live in Oklahoma City and could be eligible to vote in the election! Check the maps, or call your local county election board:

Canadian County 405-422-2422
Cleveland County 405-366-0210
Oklahoma County 405-713-1515
Pottawatomie County 405-273-8376

If you live in Oklahoma City...

If you live in Oklahoma City and need to get registered, go to our "Get Registered" page for more information! You must be registered to vote for at least 24 days prior to the election date to vote on the proposal. This means you only have until Friday, November 13th, so hurry!

Need to find your polling place? Check out http://www.ok.gov/elections/ppl/index.php.

To: red_dirt_paddlers@yahoogroups.com
From: nhmatt@...
Date: Wed, 11 Nov 2009 02:02:21 +0000
Subject: [red_dirt_paddlers] Help with the Maps3 vote

Sign up to volunteer...less than a month away...we need people on the ground helping out:
http://www.yesformaps.com/email.html

#355

From: "Matthew W" <nhmatt@...>
Date: Wed Nov 11, 2009 2:02 am
Subject: Help with the Maps3 vote

nhmatt

Offline

Sign up to volunteer...less than a month away...we need people on the ground
helping out:
http://www.yesformaps.com/email.html

#354

From: "Matthew W" <nhmatt@...>
Date: Thu Nov 5, 2009 7:52 pm
Subject: Kayak polo Sunday?

nhmatt

Offline

Who's up for kayak polo this Sunday from 3-5 at UCO?

#353

From: Joanna Hudson <joannahudson@...>
Date: Sun Nov 1, 2009 9:46 pm
Subject: Tulsa ACC Chapter: Dustbowl DOG 2009 Nov 7 and 8th

jo_reddirtriver

Offline

Hello Red Dirt Paddlers,

The ulsa Dutch Oven Gathering DOG, is this upcoming weekend Nov7-8

Terry and I will be heading up there on Saturday to participate in the DOG and camp.

There are several other members that have expressed interest in going as well, so we should have a great group going.

Let me know if you are wanting to go, so I can tell Judy , and that we can look for you.

This is a great social event with lots of dutch oven cooking, kayaking, camping, and networking with lots of other paddlers and their families from Oklahoma.

Thanks
Joanna  and Terry DeMoe
email: joannahudson@...   or Terry lapaddler@...

>
> Subject: Dustbowl DOG 2009
>
> Hello everyone the time is nearing closer to our Dutch Oven Gathering
> November 7th and 8th.
>
> This will take the place of our meeting for November, we will not be meeting
> at the library on the 12th.
>
> I encourage anyone who has not joined us at the DOG in the past to come on
> out, we have a good time and there is a lot of good food to try.
>
> Vernon Seaman and along with other volunteers organize the dog every year
> and here are the details:
>
>
> DOG 2009
>
> 5th Annual Dutch Oven Gathering
>
> When: November 7th and 8th (Saturday and Sunday)
>
> Where: Sequoyah Bay State Park on beautiful Fort Gibson Lake (same place as
> last year)
>
> Directions: Go 4.3 miles south of Wagoner on Hwy 16, then 4 miles east on
> 100th St. north. This will take you right to the entrance of the park.
> Wind your way back into the park (or ask the person at the visitor center
> where the big shelter is) and we will be at the big shelter. Caution:
> Sequoyah Bay State Park is on the west side of the lake and that is where we
> will be. Sequoyah State Park is a different park on the east side of the
> lake. We will not be there.
>
> Time: Some of us will be there bright and early Saturday morning and others
> will be arriving whenever they get there. Arrive when you wish. We will
> plan on eating between 3:00 and 3:30 pm on Sat., so if you are preparing a
> dish on site allow yourself plenty of time for preparation and cooking,
> whatever that may be. Then enjoy our campfire in the evening, camp with us
> Sat. night and join us for a pancake breakfast Sunday morning.
>
> Activities: Early November is a perfect time to be outdoors and this will
> be a great place to enjoy it. The weather has cooled off, the leaves are
> turning and the wildlife is stirring. Bring a boat if you want to paddle on
> the lake. Bring fishing gear and see what you can catch. If you have some
> fun outdoor games, bring them along. I�ll bring horsehoes and stakes. Any
> challengers? Bring lawn chairs and watch others play or sit around the fire
> Sat. night and visit. Bring camping gear and spend the night with us.
> Enjoy a pancake breakfast Sunday morning complete with sausage, coffee and
> orange juice. For lunch Sunday we can finish off the leftovers if there are
> any and then leisurely break camp, play, paddle, fish and then head home
> whenever you are ready.
>
> Cost: No cost. Just bring something to cook on Sat. or something prepared
> at home to share with the group. We will have a donation jar for those that
> want to toss in a dollar or two to help cover the cost of shelter rental,
> breakfast and miscellaneous costs (charcoal, pancake batter, sausage,
> butter, syrup, coffee, orange juice, hot chocolate, etc.). The Dust Bowl
> Chapter of the Arkansas Canoe Club and the Tulsa Canoe and Camping Club
> jointly host and fund this event. Volunteers provide all of the labor and
> the clubs finance the event. Your donations will help preserve their
> budgets.
>
> What is Provided: Plates, cups, eating utensils, shelter, all of the
> breakfast food, some tea, hot chocolate, coffee and charcoal. There is
> electricity, lights, water and plenty of picnic tables under the shelter
> with bathrooms and showers available. For those spending the night, there
> is plenty of room for tents and some spaces for campers and travel trailers
> with electrical hookups and water. You might want to call ahead for these
> and make reservations.
>
> What Should You Bring: Whatever you need to fix your dish if you will be
> cooking on site (don�t forget a serving spoon and firepan if you need one),
> camping gear if you are spending the night, any games you would like to
> bring, camp chairs and beverages other than what is supplied.
>
> We appreciate your attendance and enjoy your company, so join us once
> again. Last year over 60 people joined us for a weekend of fun. The
> weather was great and the food was wonderful. Therefore, dust off that old
> cast iron and let�s fix another big camp meal and then eat until we can�t
> eat anymore. We only have to drag our camp chairs a short distance to the
> campfire where we can rest up and swap stories, tell tall tales and
> reminisce, while drinking hot chocolate, coffee or a beverage of you
> choice. If you would like to bring some cookies, brownies, or a �goody� of
> some sort we can mix them up on serving trays and pass them around the
> campfire for a late evening snack. A good chance to try other people�s
> favorite desserts.
>
> NOTE: This event is all about camp cooking and good company. If camp
> cooking is new to you and you would like to learn how it is done or just
> want to watch how some of the best camp cooks around can �rustle up some
> grub� come on out. We will help you prepare your first dutch oven (DO)
> dish. If you have a new DO and would like recipe suggestions, we have some
> good ones we will share and we will even help you put it together and show
> you how to control the cooking temperature by placing the proper number of
> coals in the right places. We have enough good cooks we can pair you up
> with someone that knows the ropes and walk you through the process. Then
> with a year of practice under your belt, come on back next year and share
> what you have learned with us. It is easier than you think.
>
> SCHEDULE
>
> Saturday, November 7
> We will be setting the food out on the tables between 3:00 and 3:30 and the
> serving line will start moving. Arrive whenever you like, but allow
> yourself plenty of time to prepare and cook your dish if you are cooking on
> site. If you are bringing something from home, come out and watch how these
> dishes are prepared and cooked and keep us company. After dinner we will
> wash the pots and pans and settle in around the fire.
>
> Sunday, November 8
> Breakfast will start when the cooks wake up and start moving with both eyes
> open, probably after the second cup of coffee. Lunch will be around noon
> and we will eat whatever we have left over from Saturday. After lunch,
> break camp whenever you are ready and wander home when you feel like it.
> Games, fun and frivolity will be mixed in throughout the weekend.
>
> If you have any questions or would like help planning a dutch oven dish,
> feel free to give me a call at (919) 274-1272 in the evenings or email me at
> vernonseaman@.... If you know what you are going to bring (salad,
> vegetable dish, soup, stew, chilli, meat dish, bread, dessert, etc.) and
> could let me know who and how many are coming, that will help in planning so
> we will have the necessary supplies on hand and don�t over or under buy by
> too much. If you won�t know until the night before, that is ok, come
> anyway. Hope to see you at the 2008 DOG. Sincerely, Vernon Seaman.
>
>
>
>
>
>

#352

From: Joanna Hudson <joannahudson@...>
Date: Sun Oct 25, 2009 6:10 pm
Subject: FW: Dustbowl DOG 2009

jo_reddirtriver

Offline

Hello Fellow Paddlers,

Here is the information for the Tulsa Chapters annual DOG gathering.
Dutch Oven Gathering "DOG"

They have invited the Red Dirt Paddlers to come and meet our other "Okie" paddlers, in the ACC.

Terry and I plan on going and camping that weekend, doing some socializing, paddling, camping and fishing.

Please email and let me or Terry know if you can make it, so we can foward a head count on to the Tulsa chapter. This should be alot of fun!!

Also, special thanks to all the Red Dirt Paddlers that helped make the BOD meeting a succcess; Matt and the Chesapeake boat house for letting us use the Route 66 boathouse, and the dragonboats (even though we didnt get those long winded Arkies in the boats), thanks to Terry for calling and calling and setting everything up, Thanks to both Lorn and Karen who both cooked and brought lunch for the meeting, and thanks to the Red Dirt Dragons that came to paddle and race the Arkies even though we didnt get to race them. There is always next time!!!

Joanna DeMoe

>> Subject: FW: Dustbowl DOG 2009
>
> Terry,
>
> Thanks for everything yesterday, your chapter did an awesome job.
>
>
> Here is the information on the Dutch Oven Gathering..
>
>
> Subject: Dustbowl DOG 2009
>
> Hello everyone the time is nearing closer to our Dutch Oven Gathering
> November 7th and 8th.
>
> This will take the place of our meeting for November, we will not be meeting
> at the library on the 12th.
>
> I encourage anyone who has not joined us at the DOG in the past to come on
> out, we have a good time and there is a lot of good food to try.
>
> Vernon Seaman and along with other volunteers organize the dog every year
> and here are the details:
>
>
> DOG 2009
>
> 5th Annual Dutch Oven Gathering
>
> When: November 7th and 8th (Saturday and Sunday)
>
> Where: Sequoyah Bay State Park on beautiful Fort Gibson Lake (same place as
> last year)
>
> Directions: Go 4.3 miles south of Wagoner on Hwy 16, then 4 miles east on
> 100th St. north. This will take you right to the entrance of the park.
> Wind your way back into the park (or ask the person at the visitor center
> where the big shelter is) and we will be at the big shelter. Caution:
> Sequoyah Bay State Park is on the west side of the lake and that is where we
> will be. Sequoyah State Park is a different park on the east side of the
> lake. We will not be there.
>
> Time: Some of us will be there bright and early Saturday morning and others
> will be arriving whenever they get there. Arrive when you wish. We will
> plan on eating between 3:00 and 3:30 pm on Sat., so if you are preparing a
> dish on site allow yourself plenty of time for preparation and cooking,
> whatever that may be. Then enjoy our campfire in the evening, camp with us
> Sat. night and join us for a pancake breakfast Sunday morning.
>
> Activities: Early November is a perfect time to be outdoors and this will
> be a great place to enjoy it. The weather has cooled off, the leaves are
> turning and the wildlife is stirring. Bring a boat if you want to paddle on
> the lake. Bring fishing gear and see what you can catch. If you have some
> fun outdoor games, bring them along. I�ll bring horsehoes and stakes. Any
> challengers? Bring lawn chairs and watch others play or sit around the fire
> Sat. night and visit. Bring camping gear and spend the night with us.
> Enjoy a pancake breakfast Sunday morning complete with sausage, coffee and
> orange juice. For lunch Sunday we can finish off the leftovers if there are
> any and then leisurely break camp, play, paddle, fish and then head home
> whenever you are ready.
>
> Cost: No cost. Just bring something to cook on Sat. or something prepared
> at home to share with the group. We will have a donation jar for those that
> want to toss in a dollar or two to help cover the cost of shelter rental,
> breakfast and miscellaneous costs (charcoal, pancake batter, sausage,
> butter, syrup, coffee, orange juice, hot chocolate, etc.). The Dust Bowl
> Chapter of the Arkansas Canoe Club and the Tulsa Canoe and Camping Club
> jointly host and fund this event. Volunteers provide all of the labor and
> the clubs finance the event. Your donations will help preserve their
> budgets.
>
> What is Provided: Plates, cups, eating utensils, shelter, all of the
> breakfast food, some tea, hot chocolate, coffee and charcoal. There is
> electricity, lights, water and plenty of picnic tables under the shelter
> with bathrooms and showers available. For those spending the night, there
> is plenty of room for tents and some spaces for campers and travel trailers
> with electrical hookups and water. You might want to call ahead for these
> and make reservations.
>
> What Should You Bring: Whatever you need to fix your dish if you will be
> cooking on site (don�t forget a serving spoon and firepan if you need one),
> camping gear if you are spending the night, any games you would like to
> bring, camp chairs and beverages other than what is supplied.
>
> We appreciate your attendance and enjoy your company, so join us once
> again. Last year over 60 people joined us for a weekend of fun. The
> weather was great and the food was wonderful. Therefore, dust off that old
> cast iron and let�s fix another big camp meal and then eat until we can�t
> eat anymore. We only have to drag our camp chairs a short distance to the
> campfire where we can rest up and swap stories, tell tall tales and
> reminisce, while drinking hot chocolate, coffee or a beverage of you
> choice. If you would like to bring some cookies, brownies, or a �goody� of
> some sort we can mix them up on serving trays and pass them around the
> campfire for a late evening snack. A good chance to try other people�s
> favorite desserts.
>
> NOTE: This event is all about camp cooking and good company. If camp
> cooking is new to you and you would like to learn how it is done or just
> want to watch how some of the best camp cooks around can �rustle up some
> grub� come on out. We will help you prepare your first dutch oven (DO)
> dish. If you have a new DO and would like recipe suggestions, we have some
> good ones we will share and we will even help you put it together and show
> you how to control the cooking temperature by placing the proper number of
> coals in the right places. We have enough good cooks we can pair you up
> with someone that knows the ropes and walk you through the process. Then
> with a year of practice under your belt, come on back next year and share
> what you have learned with us. It is easier than you think.
>
> SCHEDULE
>
> Saturday, November 1
> We will be setting the food out on the tables between 3:00 and 3:30 and the
> serving line will start moving. Arrive whenever you like, but allow
> yourself plenty of time to prepare and cook your dish if you are cooking on
> site. If you are bringing something from home, come out and watch how these
> dishes are prepared and cooked and keep us company. After dinner we will
> wash the pots and pans and settle in around the fire.
>
> Sunday, November 2
> Breakfast will start when the cooks wake up and start moving with both eyes
> open, probably after the second cup of coffee. Lunch will be around noon
> and we will eat whatever we have left over from Saturday. After lunch,
> break camp whenever you are ready and wander home when you feel like it.
> Games, fun and frivolity will be mixed in throughout the weekend.
>
> If you have any questions or would like help planning a dutch oven dish,
> feel free to give me a call at (919) 274-1272 in the evenings or email me at
> vernonseaman@.... If you know what you are going to bring (salad,
> vegetable dish, soup, stew, chilli, meat dish, bread, dessert, etc.) and
> could let me know who and how many are coming, that will help in planning so
> we will have the necessary supplies on hand and don�t over or under buy by
> too much. If you won�t know until the night before, that is ok, come
> anyway. Hope to see you at the 2008 DOG. Sincerely, Vernon Seaman.
>
>
>
>
>
>

#351

From: Joanna Hudson <joannahudson@...>
Date: Fri Oct 16, 2009 6:05 pm
Subject: Red Dirt Dragons: Dragonboating next Saturday Oct 24

jo_reddirtriver

Offline

Hello fellow paddlers,

Our chapter will be hosting the ACC Board Meeting on Oct 24 2009 from 10am-2pm.
All members are welcome to attend the meeting.

We will be doing Dragon boat paddling after the meeting, around 2 pm. So please anyone who is interested in dragonboating come on out. We would like to get enough paddlers to race the Arkansas group,who have never dragonboated! So lets get together and show them how we do it in Oklahoma.

We would like to keep the dragonnboat team alive and racing this season, so lets get some practice in and have some fun. If we get enough people we can also form 2 teams for next seasons races.

We are thinking about having a cook out/ picnic after the races and paddling, so let me know if you can make it. If the water is up we can paddle up into the Stinchcomb area, so you might want to bring your kayak.

Meeting and dragonboating will occur at the boat house on the Oklahoma River near lake Olverholser, I will email out some more directions later this week,

We will also be hanging out and going downtown to go to the Ghouls Gone Wild Halloween Parade that starts at 7pm downtown Oklahoma city, if you would like to meet up for the parade and go out in bricktown, email am let me know to look for you

For more information, call Terry DeMoe 306 5067 or email lapaddler@...
or Joanna DeMoe at joannahudson@...

#350

From: Joanna Hudson <joannahudson@...>
Date: Fri Oct 9, 2009 1:30 pm
Subject: Red Dirt Meeting Tue OCT 13th

jo_reddirtriver

Offline

Hello fellow paddlers,

We will be meeting at the Deep Deuce Grill in bricktown this upcoming Tuesday Oct 13 th after work 530pm

Please come with ideas for the upcoming Board Meeting Oct 24th, and please let me know if you would be willing to host a fellow paddler from Arkansas, LA, OK either Friday or Saturday night. I would image that most will come down Friday night, and some will stay Saturday. This is the 1st time that our chapter has hosted the board meeting for the entire club, and the 1st time that it has ever been held in Oklahoma, so lets show them all how us Okie Paddlers do it!!!

Also, discuss upcoming events and paddling, and socializing of course!!

Hope you get to paddle this weekend.

Joanna and Terry DeMoe

#349

From: Joanna Hudson <joannahudson@...>
Date: Sat Oct 3, 2009 3:34 am
Subject: FW: Dragon Boat Schedule

jo_reddirtriver

Offline

Hello Red Dirt Dragons!!!!

Anyone participating in the Dragon Boat Races and for anyone who wants to come out and cheer the Red Dirt paddlers on, here is the information send to us on where to be, park ect for the race. We should plan on getting a group picture this year before the race, I will plan on bringing my camera! Bring your lawn chairs, water, entrance fee and your dragon power !!!!

Any questions call Terry DeMoe 306 5067
or email lapaddler@...

if you have someones email that I dont that is paddling please foward directions to them, and let me know! Trying to update my email list.

Dragon Power!!!

Hello Dragon Boat Captains,

With the long anticipated Boot of the Oklahoma just two days away, it is time to get down to business and go over the schedule of events. This email will be fairly long, but please read it carefully as it includes specific details that will be important to know. PLEASE NOTE: THE REGATTA WILL TAKE PLACE AT THE EXCHANGE AVENUE BOATHOUSE. DIRECTIONS ATTACHED.

RACE SCHEDULE:
The race schedule is attached, but there are a couple of things to note:

This regatta must go on time. We plan to start the first race promptly at 1:00 pm on Sunday. If you are in the 1st Dragon Boat Heat, you MUST be ready to get underway NO LATER than 12:45. I strongly suggest that teams arrive by 12:00 noon.
The last race of the day starts at 4:30.
You will launch from the temporary dock next to the railroad bridge. It will be clearly marked.
Be in uniform and ready to go down on the dock 30 minutes before your race. (If you want a team picture, take it before you get to the dock).
Wait to go to your boat until told to do so by the Dock Master.
If you are going to wear sunscreen (and we strongly advise that you do), have someone else apply it for you, as it is difficult to paddle with sunscreen on your hands.
Do not eat a big meal within 2 hours of your race. Drink plenty of water.
Don�t worry about your steerer, they are doubling up and may be in another race.
We will NOT have tents for teams to use. If you would like to bring a tent, you are welcome to do so. Bring blankets and lawn chairs as well.

RESULTS

Will be posted in the award stage tent.
We will make every effort to have them posted in a timely manner after each race.

AWARDS

The awards ceremony will start within 30 minutes of the last race (approximately 5:00).
Medals will be awarded to the top three finishing teams.

PARKING
The downtown Airpark has plenty of parking for everyone. The entrance is at the corner of SW 25th and Western. Map is attached. Please forward the map and directions to anyone you think may be coming to watch you. There will NOT be any parking available at the Exchange Boathouse. That parking lot will be the staging area for the Athlete Village. The Airpark is actually very convenient for spectators of the races on Sunday, as it is directly adjacent to the sprint course.

RESTROOMS

The will be port-o-johns in two locations that will be clearly marked.

WATER

There will be coolers of bottled water for ATHLETES on/near the dock.
There will also be large orange coolers of water on on/near the dock.
There will be two food vendors selling water for spectators, but please tell your expected guests to prepare for the heat accordingly.

FOOD

There will be a b-b-q set up for athletes on Sunday, beginning around 3:00.
Athletes will be given a meal voucher at check-in, which will allow them free access to the food tent.
Guests may purchase food from the two food vendors, Deep Fork and Belle Isle.
Encourage your teammates and your guests to bring lawn chairs and blankets.

REGISTRATION TABLE

Will be set up in the information tent at 11:00.
All TEAM CAPTAINS must check-in here, where you will be given meal vouchers for your teams.
Race schedules will be available here.

No doubt I am forgetting something, so feel free to remind me.

We�re looking forward to a great event and hope you are too!!

Thanks everyone!

Harle Wehde
Director of Corporate Relations
Oklahoma City Boathouse Foundation
405.232.5900 o
405.443.6853 c
405.232.5901
hwehde@...

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On 10/1/09 8:02 PM, "Matthew Woodson" <mwoodson@...> wrote:

Captains,
Attached is a schedule for your races. Another email will be following shortly that has more details about parking, where to pick up your race packets, a map...and HOW TO GET SOME GOOD GRUB.

I just want to make sure you all understand the directions below; we are going to be on a tight schedule so we'll need your team there on time, and ready to launch.

Have your teams gather 20 minutes prior to race time to the East side of the railroad bridge. This is where your team will get their paddle and PFD. Boats will launch 10 minutes prior to race time regardless of how many paddlers are in attendance.

I'm looking forward to a fun weekend and seeing you on the water.

#348

From: Joanna Hudson <joannahudson@...>
Date: Thu Sep 24, 2009 7:52 pm
Subject: Wanted: Paddler for Dragon boat Team

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Hello fellow Red Dirt Paddlers,

There is an upcoming Dragonboat race on Sunday Oct 4, that's next snday on the Oklahoma River.

Please email me or Terry and let us know if you can participate in the race.

We will need 10 people for the race. If you would please respond to this email and say either YES ( I can make the OCT 4th race ) or NO ( I can not make the OCT 4th race) that would be greatly appreciated. If we get 10 people saying they can race I will email out Sunday evening to confirm the practices for next week.

Practice will be on Tue Sept 29th and Thur Oct 1 of next week after work at 530pm

If you can not make this race, but would like to be in on the next dragonboat races please email me or Terry and let us know to add you to the team email list.

Also the upcoming Board Meeting is on OCT 24th , please email me if you could host 1 or more people at your house FRiday and or Saturday night, since the other members will be coming in from Arkansas, LA, and OK

Thanks

Terry and Joanna DeMoe

Terry 306 5067 or lapaddler@...
Joanna 919 9004 or joannahudson@...

#347

From: Joanna Hudson <joannahudson@...>
Date: Sun Sep 20, 2009 8:53 pm
Subject: Red Dirt Paddlers Meeting

jo_reddirtriver

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Red Dirt Paddlers Meeting

This Tuesday Sept 22,2009 after work 5:30pm, meet in front of the Chesapeake Boat house.

We will practice Dragonboating and talk about upcoming paddling events and the upcoming BOD meeting in October.

You might want to bring your folding chair for the meeting part, since we will be outside.

Terry and Joanna DeMoe

#346

From: Joanna Hudson <joannahudson@...>
Date: Fri Sep 18, 2009 12:02 am
Subject: Red Dirt Paddlers Meeting Tue 22 2009

jo_reddirtriver

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Reminder of Red Dirt Paddlers meeting next Tuesday 22, 2009 starting at 5:30pm.

Meeting is tentativley going to be held at the Cheasapeake Boat House, and we can practive dragon boating, backup plan at Deep Deuce Grill. I will e mail out the final location on Sunday.

We need to practice Dragon Boating and finalize plans for the ACC Board meeting in Oct

any Questions email lapaddler@...
or joannahudson@...

Joanna and Terry DeMoe

#345

From: Joanna Hudson <joannahudson@...>
Date: Thu Sep 17, 2009 11:53 pm
Subject: Red Man Triathalon this weekend

jo_reddirtriver

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Hello fellow paddlers,

Just a reminder that the Red Man Triathalon is this weekend at Lake Hefner, Sat and Sunday mornings. If anyone is interested in volunteering for this event then contact Lester Cowden at lyman3@... for more information. They are looking for kayakers to act as "safety" backup for the swimmers.

Joanna DeMoe

#344

From: Joanna Hudson <joannahudson@...>
Date: Thu Sep 3, 2009 6:40 pm
Subject: red dirt paddlers meeting

jo_reddirtriver

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Hello Fellow Paddlers

Reminder of next Red Dirt Meeting will be Tue the 22nd, 2009
I will email you the location closer to the date.

Thanks
Joanna and Terry DeMoe

#343

From: "Bill Becquart" <BillBecquart@...>
Date: Fri Aug 21, 2009 4:34 am
Subject: OKC Outdoor Netwok is TOTALLY Free Now !!!!

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http://okc-outdoor-network.ning.com/main/authorization/signUp?

The OKC Outdoor Network has dropped its yearly membership fee

and now is open to all at "No Cost"

Camping, Hiking, Kayaking, Rafting, etc, etc...

Click Link Below...to join a Fun Group

#342

From: Matt Woodson <nhmatt@...>
Date: Sat Aug 15, 2009 6:09 pm
Subject: NO Kayaking this Sunday...

nhmatt

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The pool is closed for repairs this Sunday. There will be no kayaking. Back next week.

#341

From: Joanna Hudson <joannahudson@...>
Date: Mon Aug 10, 2009 3:39 pm
Subject: Red Dirt Paddlers Meeting Tue Aug 11th at Hideaway Pizza

jo_reddirtriver

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*******REMINDER*****

Hello Fellow Paddlers, 
  
  
 Please join us for the monthly meeting of the Red Dirt Paddlers. 
  
 We will be meeting next Tuesday Aug 11th at the Hideaway Pizza on Western and 63rd at 5:30pm http://www.hideawaypizza.com/ <http://www.hideawaypizza.com/>        
  
 We have the back meeting room reserved,  open topics of paddling up for discussion! 
  
 Lots to discuss, with upcoming volenteer activities, paddling trips, hosting the next Board Meeting in OCT, boat ball demos and practice ( with chesapeake boat house), possable Fall Picnic, upcoming trips and activites!  
  
 We will be inside beating the heat, so feel welcome to bring YOUR photos and stories of your latest paddling trip! 
  
 Questions???  email Joanna  joannahudson@... <mailto:joannahudson@...>   or Terry at lapaddler@... <mailto:lapaddler@...> 
  
 See U next week :)
 Joanna and Terry DeMoe

#340

From: Matt Woodson <nhmatt@...>
Date: Sat Aug 8, 2009 9:42 pm
Subject: Kayak Polo Radio Interview

nhmatt

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http://www.onlyagame.org/2009/06/saturday-june-27-2009/#7

I thought you guys might want to hear this:

#339

From: Joanna Hudson <joannahudson@...>
Date: Fri Aug 7, 2009 2:01 am
Subject: Red Dirt Paddlers meeting Tue Aug 11th Hideaway Pizza on Western

jo_reddirtriver

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Hello Fellow Paddlers,

Please join us for the monthly meeting of the Red Dirt Paddlers.

We will be meeting next Tuesday Aug 11th at the Hideaway Pizza on Western and 63rd at 5:30pm http://www.hideawaypizza.com/

We have the back meeting room reserved, open topics of paddling up for discussion!

Lots to discuss, with upcoming volenteer activities, paddling trips, hosting the next Board Meeting in OCT, boat ball demos and practice ( with chesapeake boat house), possable Fall Picnic, upcoming trips and activites!

We will be inside beating the heat, so feel welcome to bring YOUR photos and stories of your latest paddling trip!

Questions??? email Joanna joannahudson@... or Terry at lapaddler@...

See U next week :)
Joanna and Terry DeMoe

#338

From: "Matt Woodson" <nhmatt@...>
Date: Tue Aug 4, 2009 3:11 pm
Subject: More good news about a whitewater park

nhmatt

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http://newsok.com/river-designation-another-plus-for-city/article/3389777?custom\
_click=headlines_widget

#337

From: "Matt Woodson" <nhmatt@...>
Date: Thu Jul 30, 2009 9:18 pm
Subject: Kayak Polo Sunday 3-5

nhmatt

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UCO Hamilton Field house, let me know if you need an extra boat

#336

From: Matt Woodson <nhmatt@...>
Date: Wed Jul 29, 2009 7:09 pm
Subject: Oklahoma River - Olympic Training Site...

nhmatt

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http://teamusa.org/news/article/14638

New training site to open in Oklahoma

USOC - USOC July 28, 2009

OKLAHOMA CITY -- Standing before a large crowd at the Oklahoma River near downtown Oklahoma City, Acting Chief Executive Officer of the United States Olympic Committee (USOC), Stephanie Streeter , today announced the designation of two U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Training Sites in Oklahoma. City officials from Oklahoma City and Edmond, Okla., and citizens from throughout the area listened as the USOC named the Oklahoma River south of downtown Oklahoma City, in partnership with the Oklahoma City Boathouse Foundation, as an official U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Training Site for rowing and canoe/kayak. The University of Central Oklahoma in Edmond, Okla., already a Paralympic site, added the Olympic designation to become an official site for volleyball, archery and Paralympic sports.

"This is an exciting announcement for the USOC and for Oklahoma City and the University of Central Oklahoma as together we are expanding opportunities for our nation's athletes to train in world class facilities," Streeter said. "The communities of Oklahoma City and Edmond have demonstrated a deep commitment to the Olympic Movement. The Oklahoma River, including the new boathouses, finish line tower and proposed whitewater center, will attract top events and athletes as well as enhance a vibrant downtown. And, UCO will expand upon years of dedication to Paralympic sport when Olympians, Paralympians and hopefuls make their home in Edmond. These new programs and facilities will provide a welcome home for current and future members of Team USA as they train to make their Olympic and Paralympic dreams a reality."

The Oklahoma River designation includes the river's 2000-meter race course and National High Performance Center, both projects of the OKC Boathouse Foundation (OKCBF). The University of Central Oklahoma Olympic Training Site will include archery and volleyball, as well as Paralympic sports.

"As a community, we believe in the value of the Olympic Movement for our country," said Olympic gold medal winning gymnast Bart Conner. "We hosted the United States Olympic Festival in 1989 and we have never hesitated to support United States Olympic and Paralympic athletes and the values they stand for -- excellence, discipline, the spirit of fair play. I am so proud of what we have achieved through MAPs to transform our community and put us in a position to receive Olympic Training Site designations. The future is bright and today's announcement is only the beginning of great things to come."

MAPs, Oklahoma City's Metropolitan Area Projects initiative, provided more than $50 million in funding to develop the seven miles of river lakes now known as the Oklahoma River.

The mission of the U.S. Olympic Training Sites is to deliver additional resources, services and facilities for athletes and National Governing Bodies (NGBs) while providing an elite athlete training environment that positively impacts performance. With the addition of the Oklahoma River and UCO designations, the USOC now partners with 10 different Sites as part of a national training system of world class facilities across the United States. In 2008, more than 1,000 U.S. National Team athletes trained at the Sites, which boasted 139 members of the 2008 U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Teams who came away with 12 medals.

OKLAHOMA RIVER
"We are becoming an increasingly significant player in the national and international sports world because of the Oklahoma River and the support of community-minded corporations like Devon Energy, Chesapeake Energy and OG&E," commented Oklahoma City Mayor Mick Cornett . "Today's announcement by the USOC further validates the public and private investments we have made in the Oklahoma River are returning great dividends to our community. We are well on our way to developing the premier sports and recreational center in the country for kayaking, rowing and canoeing. The proposed whitewater sports and recreational center will offer our citizens and athletes an incredible experience."

The Oklahoma River has been the site of numerous national and international competitions hosted by the OKC Boathouse Foundation (OKCBF), including the USA Rowing World Challenge in 2007 and the 2008 U.S. Olympic Team Trials -- Canoe/Kayak for flatwater sprint. The National Governing Bodies of USRowing and USA Canoe/Kayak have both named the Oklahoma River as a national training site. The OKCBF's National High Performance Center hosted the USRowing Men's Under 23 National Team Selection Camp in June.

OKCBF Executive Director Mike Knopp sees the further development of boathouses and a planned finish line tower as taking the Oklahoma River "to the next level."

"Construction of the Devon Boathouse, home of Oklahoma City University rowing, is well underway and it will be a focal point of the National High Performance Center," Knopp said. "The planned Chesapeake Finish Line Tower will meet international racing standards, taking our course to the next level. After that, we need to finish out the venue - truly make it an international sports complex with timing and lighting infrastructure and modern grandstands."

"We have earned the confidence of the U.S. Olympic Committee and international athletes who've already trained and raced here," Knopp said. "We look forward to giving Olympians, Paralympians and hopefuls a world-class facility and a place where they can train and compete alongside the best from around the world. We are excited about the Oklahoma River's future and what it can mean to our city and the U.S. Olympic Movement."

UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL OKLAHOMA
"Central is committed to providing an opportunity-rich environment to enable people to become productive, creative, ethical and engaged citizens and leaders, and this designation as an official U.S. Olympic Training Site exemplifies that commitment," said University of Central Oklahoma (UCO) President W. Roger Webb. "We couldn't be more proud to serve the community and the country as a partner with the United States Olympic Committee."

UCO's involvement in Paralympic sports began in 2000, when it hosted the first annual Endeavor Games for athletes with physical disabilities. The disabled sporting event continued to grow and in 2004 a sitting volleyball demonstration was held by the U.S. Men's National Sitting Volleyball Team. The following year at the 6th annual Endeavor Games, USA Volleyball announced UCO as the official site of Men's National Sitting Volleyball Team, making the university an official U.S. Paralympic Training Site.

Since 2005, UCO has continued to build on its success as a national training site. The university hosts the men's and women's sitting volleyball teams. There are currently nine resident athletes who live and train on the campus in the sports of sitting volleyball, track & field and archery.

UCO resident athletes brought the Training Site international glory, having a successful run at the 2008 Paralympic Games in Beijing. The U.S. Women's Sitting Volleyball Team won the silver medal after falling to the host-nation China. Katrin Greene, a German track athlete, won gold in the 200 meter sprint in Beijing. T.J. Pemberton, a Guthrie native and Paralympic archer, finished fourth in the men's individual compound open competition.

"With a successful run at the 2008 Paralympic Games and the new Olympic designation, UCO looks forward to continuing to contribute to the U.S. Olympic Movement," saidKatrina Shaklee, Director of Sports and Recreation at the UCO Wellness Center. "UCO is devoted to expanding its Paralympic and Olympic services and venues for the elite athletes in training."

UCO was recently named the official training site for the U.S. Powerlifting Team. The university will also host the Disabled Volleyball World Championships in July 2010.

#335

From: Joanna Hudson <joannahudson@...>
Date: Sun Jul 26, 2009 10:39 pm
Subject: Lower MT Fork July31-Aug2 ????

jo_reddirtriver

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Hello fellow Paddlers,

I need to know who wants to go to the Lower Mt Fork, this upcoming weekend?

We talked about going to the Mt Fork at this months meeting, but I do not have a clear count on who wants to go and is going?

Terry and I will have to meet the group there saturday morning to put on and camp with you on sat evening, due to work schedules. We can leave Norman area around 6am na dbe there 930-10am sat morning.

We need to know if people are still wanting to go,? can someone go and get a camp site on Friday at Re Reg Dam area or Beavers Bend??, or do people want to meet up VERY early on saturday morning and get a spot to camp sat night where we can ???

Please send me feed back by Tuesday evening and I will send out a group email for that weekend on trip details.

SYOTR
Joanna DeMoe

#334

From: "Matt Woodson" <nhmatt@...>
Date: Sat Jul 18, 2009 6:10 pm
Subject: Kayak Polo Tomorrow

nhmatt

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Hamilton Field House on the UCO campus 3-5p

#333

From: Matt Woodson <nhmatt@...>
Date: Fri Jul 10, 2009 5:49 pm
Subject: Kayak Polo Sunday 3-5pm

nhmatt

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We'll be at UCO this Sunday; let me know if you plan to make it.

#332

From: "Bill Becquart" <BillBecquart@...>
Date: Fri Jul 10, 2009 2:44 am
Subject: Re: IMPORTANT - Kayaking at Lake Hefner

billbecquart

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Sorry for the confusion !!!!

But, the correct phone numbers to call

Major Nees or Captain Willoughby is

297-1100 or 297-1150

and NOT 271-1000

----- Original Message -----

From: Bill Becquart

To: red_dirt_paddlers@yahoogroups.com

Sent: Thursday, July 09, 2009 12:25 PM

Subject: IMPORTANT - Kayaking at Lake Hefner

----- Original Message -----

Several members have reported that there is a problem

that our kayakers are having with one Lake Patrol Officer at Lake Hefner

who appears to have a hostile attitude toward kayakers (in general) at Lake Hefner

Kayakers are being told by him
    one or more of the following three things

1.    That kayaking at night on Lake Hefner is not allowed...at all

2.    or...That to kayak at night on Lake Hefner they must have a red/green light

       attached to the front of their kayaks

3.    That the OKC Ordinance requiring red/green lights on kayaks on OKC area lakes
        is a NEW Ordinance and has not yet been printed

The OKC Outdoor Network has gone back (to Nov 2008) and looked at the Agenda's for the
OKC Parks and Recreation Department and the OKC Game & Fish Department

and could not find where the red/green light issue has even been brought up for discussion

much less...made into a city ordinance !!!!

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The Current OKC City Ordinance

    in regard to boat lighting on area lakes

OKC Municipal Code 2007 Codified through Ordinance No.23852, adopted May 5, 2009. (Supp.No. 2, Update 5)

    Chapter 38 PARKS, RECREATION, CULTURAL AFFAIRS, ETC.*

        ARTICLE V. LAKE RESERVATIONS IN GENERAL

            DIVISION 5. BOATING*

                PART A General provisions

                    § 38-224. Lights

� 38-224. Lights.

All motorboats and sailboats operating at night shall be equipped with combination red and green lights placed in the fore part of the boat, in such position as to be clearly visible at all times to the occupants of other boats in the vicinity. All motorboats operating at night shall also be equipped with a white light in the stern, placed in such a position as to be clearly visible to occupants of other boats in the vicinity. All motorboats propelled by a motor in excess of five horsepower shall be equipped with headlights illuminating the forward path of such boats.
All other boats operating at night shall display a white light while such boat is in use on the lake.
Lights shall be kept burning at night at all times while the boat is in use, whether running or anchored in the lake.

(Code 1970, � 23-47(e); Code 1980, � 38-224)

State law references: Lighting on boats, 63 O.S. � 4207.

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About 5-6 years ago...members of the OKC Outdoor Network where told
by a Lake Patrol Officer at the Lake Overholser/Stinchcomb Wildlife Refuge
that red/green lights were required on our kayaks.

One of our members was an attorney and she contacted the OKC "City Attorneys Office "

and the issued was resolved.

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Currently (in regard to our kayakers on Lake Hefner)

    the procedure we need to follow

        in getting this issue resolved is

If you feel you have been harassed

or are being told something contrary to the current OKC Ordinance

for boating on OKC area waters...

PLEASE !!!!

Contact the OKC Patrol Division at:
271-1000
(generic department phone number)

Ask for:

Major Nees
(# 1 man - in the patrol division)

and if he is not available ask for

Captain Willoughby

and let them know what happened in your situation

If enough people will call in and report

what this guy is doing on Lake Hefner

we can get this fixed !!!!

I know we all want to follow the rules when out on OKC area lakes.

But, to have one person enforce his own version of the rules is just plain wrong !!!!

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OKC Outdoor Network
www.OkcOutdoorNetwork.org