Suz Posted August 25, 2005 Share Posted August 25, 2005 General Meeting - 10:00 a.m. Paddle out of Pavilion Beach, Ipswich immediately following. Coffee/Tea and bagels will be served. Agenda to be posted (hopefully by Thursday).Here are updated directions: AVOID TAKING EXIT 50 AND HEADING NORTH ON ROUTE 1 due to Topsfield Fair opening day October 1.DIRECTIONS THAT AVOID THE TOPSFIELD FAIRGROUND ON ROUTE 1:Take I-95 and get off on Exit 51, Endicott Road, if coming from the north, turn left if coming from the south, turn right and head towards Topsfield. Follow Endicott Road until it ends in a T and turn right onto Washington Street. Stay on that road until you reach a fork in the road behind the Congregational Church. Take the right fork, the church will be on your left and the common ahead of you on the left. Cross over the main street and turn left immediately. Go a few hundred yards and on your right will be the Gould Barn. The parade leaves Topsfield at 9 a.m. so I expect things won't be too busy by 10 when we start the meeting.REGULAR DIRECTIONS: From the south, take Rt I-95, take exit 50, (Rt. 1 north, Topsfield. Follow that to Rt. 97 west into Topsfield. At the stop sign, the library will be on your left and a small side street immediately before the stop sign is on your right - that is East Common Street. Take a right onto this street and park in the lot on the right that is for the Emerson Center/Congregational Church. From the north, take I-95 south to the Topsfield Rt. 97 exit. Proceed to Congregational Church on the right and Town Common on the left. Make a left turn onto Route 97 East, for 1/2 a second and then take a SHARP left onto East Common St and park in the lot on the right that is for the Emerson Center/Congregational Church. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djlewis Posted August 25, 2005 Share Posted August 25, 2005 Ahhh... a nice midday high (11:00 AM). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suz Posted September 21, 2005 Author Share Posted September 21, 2005 Mike will be posting info shortly to the calendar but this is definitely on. The plan will be a 10:00 a.m. morning meeting and then a paddle out of Pavilion Beach Ipswich. Depending on numbers/skill levels/interests, we may separate into groups and go from there - lots to choose from. Let me know via e-mail if you are able to lead or assist on this trip. If you are interested in paddling, please send e-mail me the normal sign up info - for info see: http://www.nspn.org/how-to-sign-up.html 1) Your Name 2) Your ACA/NSPN member # and expiration date. If you have not yet received your ACA/NSPN card, forward a copy of the email acknowledging receipt of your application. If you are participating as a guest, state that you will be bringing the two waiver forms will be paying the required ACA fee specified on the waiver form. 3) a description of your boat (color, length, make) 4) an emergency contact for the day of the trip (name and phone#) 5) a way for the Trip Leader to contact you in the 36 hours before the trip (email and telephone) 6) if the Trip Leader does not already know you, include your "paddling resume", i.e., a brief description of your paddling experience. This can include recent NSPN trips you have been on, members or Leaders you regularly paddle with, classes taken, practice sessions attended, assessments completed, etc. It need not be more than a few sentences. Please title e-mail Oct 1 general meeting. Suzanne suzanne dot hutchinson at comcast dot net Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Gwynn Posted September 23, 2005 Share Posted September 23, 2005 I'm looking foward to a fun and productive general meeting, and the opportunity to paddle with members I have yet to have the pleasure to paddle with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Nystrom Posted September 26, 2005 Share Posted September 26, 2005 I'll be there for the meeting and the paddle. I'll assist if you need me to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subaruguru Posted September 27, 2005 Share Posted September 27, 2005 Driving directions to the Gould Barn, please?Thanks.Ern Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suz Posted September 27, 2005 Author Share Posted September 27, 2005 General Meeting - 10:00 a.m. Paddle out of Pavilion Beach, Ipswich immediately following. Coffee/Tea and bagels will be served. Agenda to be posted (hopefully by Thursday). Here are directions: DIRECTIONS: From the south, take Rt I-95, take exit 50, (Rt. 1 north, Topsfield. Follow that to Rt. 97 west into Topsfield. At the stop sign, the library will be on your left and a small side street immediately before the stop sign is on your right - that is East Common Street. Take a right onto this street and park in the lot on the right that is for the Emerson Center/Congregational Church. From the north, take I-95 south to the Topsfield Rt. 97 exit. Proceed to Congregational Church on the right and Town Common on the left. Make a left turn onto Route 97 East, for 1/2 a second and then take a SHARP left onto East Common St and park in the lot on the right that is for the Emerson Center/Congregational Church. For info about the Gould Barn and a picture of it so you know what to look for: http://home.tiac.net/~topshist/thjgbarn.htm Suzanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alcoons Posted September 27, 2005 Share Posted September 27, 2005 About how long do General Meetings run?Thanks,AlAl CoonsEddyline NighthawkRed/White Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suz Posted September 27, 2005 Author Share Posted September 27, 2005 We are planning on 10-12 and then heading directly to Ipswich to launch from there. It takes about 20 minutes to get from Topsfield to Pavilion Beach, Ipswich.It is possible to change into paddling gear at the Gould Barn before we head over.Suz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poncho Posted September 29, 2005 Share Posted September 29, 2005 I'm looking good for the meeting so see all of you my friends there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suz Posted September 30, 2005 Author Share Posted September 30, 2005 Well, if you are planning on paddling with the rest of the group, better send me your RSVP so you will be on the list.Please plan to wear your pink changing fleece after as we all want to see it!Suz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poncho Posted September 30, 2005 Share Posted September 30, 2005 Ay carumba, my boat she’s busted so Poncho will just stay on the shore you spot me in my pink blanket and my little dog Pepe’ http://www.popartuk.com/g/l/lggn0104.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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