Katherine

I don't think the Hard Knocks award is open to the membership for voting but I could be wrong...

bump... And in case you thought someone else had volunteered, they haven't. We still need three.

Have you voted yet?

Congratulations!

Hey Everyone, It's time to submit your nominations for our annual awards! Each year NSPN presents two awards to members to recognize those who have significantly contributed to the Club over the past year. A third award is presented to the paddler who has significantly improved their paddling skills during the 2012 season. It's now time to nominate those who you think most deserve to be recognized. Only NSPN paid members may nominate or be nominated for these awards. These awards are announced and presented at the Holiday Party on Saturday, December 7th. The awards are as follows: FOUNDERS AWARD: “The Founders award is given to the person deemed by the members of the club to have done the most to keep the NSPN spirit alive by giving of themselves to better the club, in ways that may not always be visible." Any paid member can nominate and the selection is made by the Board of Directors. Please send your nominations to Peter Brady. Along with the name of your nominee please include your reasons for nominating him/her for this award. PADDLER OF THE YEAR AWARD "The Paddler of the Year award is given to the person who made the greatest contributions to benefit the club's membership." Any paid member can nominate and the selection is made by the President . Please send your nominations to Peter Brady. Along with the name of your nominee please include your reasons for nominating him/her for this award. TRAVERSO AWARD "The Traverso award goes to the member who has shown the most improvement through taking a "never quit “ attitude in the last year. This award is supported by a memorial gift in honor of Jim Traverso, a member who lost his life on the Sun Kosi River in Nepal in 1999. Jim was a dedicated teacher, guide, adventurer, and lover of the outdoors." Any paid member can nominate and the selection is made by the Board of Directors. Please send your nominations to Peter Brady. Along with the name of your nominee please include your reasons for nominating him/her for this award. Nominations will close November 20th in order to allow time to make the selections and prepare the awards. Please send your nominations to our club President, Peter Brady, by email (pbrady at neaq.org) or by PM. We hope to have a large pool of nominees, so please take a few minutes to submit your nominations. Thanks in advance, Katherine, on behalf of your Board

I used an indelible pen on a paddlesmart sticker after having the wash away experience. I like Sal's idea but for me, I would have tape everywhere except where I want it!

Ikea v mesh I use both! 1 Ikea bag holds what will go on me (pfd, skirt, paddling clothes, hat...) Another Ikea bag holds the boat's things (pump, sponge, compass, chart...) 3 mesh bags hold gear for each hatch. And I use mesh laundry bags from the dollar store.

Always use your list; even if all your stuff is in the corner of a room, always use your list, check once when packing and again when loading into vehicle, always use your list...

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Alas, I work on Saturdays and am still drysuit-less!

Oh Andy, sorry! What a yucky thing to happen.

Christopher, Are you looking at the time of Shari's post? 10:16? I don't see a date anywhere...

The event you have been waiting for is quickly approaching... Our Annual Holiday Party Help us kick off the holiday season in style! This is one of our annual events that allow us to meet, mingle and look back on the paddling season and the adventures we had. What: Annual Holiday Party Where: Gould Barn, Topsfield, MA When: Saturday, December 7th, 2013 Time: 6:00 pm to 10pm B.Y.O.B. & Potluck Party.... we do it so well! NSPN members have legendary high culinary standards! Soda and metal bins with ice will be provided. * Reindeer Games ** Raffle (in a different format with a different approach to prizes ~ Proceeds to benefit MITA) *** Presentation of Year-End-Awards **** Celebrating another year of friends and fun! Please come... it won't be the same without you... It will be great to see and meet friends. Oh, and... I am looking for volunteers in 3 areas: food, entertainment and decorations Surely you would rather volunteer than be drafted..

Oh, so very sorry.

It was nice to meet you Ann. I hope wee see more of you, Katherine

beautiful photos!

Yes, wonderful!

Please come, we value your feedback and have implemented a great number of suggestions from previous meetings.

& the banner reads "IPS Community...

Thank goodness for weekends!

Has anyone PM'd Jason? I think that Bob L was also experiencing problems and Cathy emailed Jason. Not certain if this is a same or different problem.

Hey Andy, I live 5 minutes from there! It's a great place to practice and learn. It's also fairly small so not such a great place for strict paddling. I'm up for it, although I work most nights... (Tues, Wed, Thurs) Katherine

Hi Gary, Janice Cotton and I are thinking of joining you but won't know for sure until Wednesday ~ would that be okay? If we do we would come up before 9:00 Saturday AM. Katherine

In the basement of the Hyatt Definitely not under a dead tree...