[Paddlewise] Paddling Clubs

Hello everyone, I'd like your help....

I want to start a local club here in Oklahoma since interest in the
sport seems to really be growing.  We have lots of lakes, a few
navigable rivers, and possible wonderful field trips to Arkansas and
Texas.  Plus I go to Lake Powell and the upper Missouri in Montana once
a year.  What I personally would like to see would be group paddles,
once a month, over a weekend, say May through September.  I've been
alone in this part of the country for a really long time and I am
thrilled to see people move in that love this sport.

What I am asking for, from all of you wise folks that have been through
all of this
before, is advice.  What are those lessons that you or your club have
learned the hard way, what about liabilities on club sponsored group
paddles, etc., etc.  What would you like to see in a club?  What are the

mistakes clubs make?  What are the most useful things a club can offer
its membership?  What was your favorite club sponsored activity?

I realize I am asking for alot of information here.  If you don't feel
like tackling it all, that's okay.  Every little bit helps.  Thanks,

Alice



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