ACA Annual Membership Meeting

This weekend, November 6-7 the ACA will be hosting its 2010 Annual Membership Meeting in Asheville, NC in conjunction with the National Paddlesports Conference.

All members are welcome and invited to attend.

For complete meeting information, please visit: www.americancanoe.org/nationalpaddlesportsconference

Film Festival - tickets at the door

Join RPFF founder Scott macGregor (straight from Palmer Rapids, Canada) as he hosts the RPFF at the upcoming ACA National Paddlesports Conference.

• When: Friday, November 5
  


• Time: 8:30pm
  


• Where: Asheville, NC
  


• Location: Crowne Plaza - Mitchell Room
  


• Cost: Included with Conference Registration, or $10 at the door

Proceeds of this event benefit the ACAs River Stewardship Program.

www.americancanoe.org/rpff

Asheville's Urban Waterways

As part of the upcoming ACA National Paddlesports Conference in Asheville, NC we have teamed up with the City of Asheville to offer you a unique opportunity.

Join Stephanie Monson, the City of Asheville's Economic Development Planner and Riverfront Redevelopment Coordinator on a paddle through some of Asheville's urban waterways.

Wild and Scenic is great; do you equally appreciate those waterways both tamed and Tampered with? Join an urban planner for a paddle trip where you consider the value of a river subject to civilization.

For additional information, and to reserve one of the limited spots, visit: www.americancanoe.org/nationalpaddlesportsconference

RPFF at ACA NPC

Join RPFF founder Scott macGregor (straight from Palmer Rapids, Canada) as he hosts the RPFF at the upcoming ACA National Paddlesports Conference.

• When: Friday, November 5
  
• Time: 8:30pm
  
• Where: Asheville, NC
  
• Location: Crowne Plaza - Mitchell Room
  
• Cost: Included with Conference Registration, or $10 at the door

Proceeds of this event benefit the ACAs River Stewardship Program.

See you there!

www.americancanoe.org/rpff

ACA Annual Membership Meeting

The ACA is a member-based national nonprofit organization. Each year, we have an Annual Membership Meeting where ACA members vote on pertinent issues of the association. All current members are welcome to attend.

Logistics

• Date: November 6-7, 2010



• Location: Asheville, NC



• Facility: Crowne Plaza Resort & Hotel



• Time: Schedule

www.americancanoe.org/nationalpaddlesportsconference

Upper Chattooga River Update

For years, the ACA has been providing support to American Whitewater on the issue of boating access on the upper sections of the Chattooga River.

In the ACA's latest efforts, Executive Director Wade Blackwood flew down to Greenville, SC on October 13th to join Mark Singleton of AW in court at the latest hearing for the Chattooga Headwaters before the Honorable Judge Michelle Childs.

We will continue to keep our membership aprised of the latest on this important access issue.

Learn more about the ACA's role in the upper sections of the Chattooga River.

ACA Trip - Nantahala River

Thanks to those who joined the ACA for a quick trip down the Nantahala River prior to this years Whitewater Symposium:

• Risa Shimoda (Executive Director, River Management Society)
• Peter (from England)
• Chris Hipgrave (Director of Retail, NOC)
• Chris Stec (ACA Staff)
• John Bates (ACA Instructor, Talisman Camps)
• Mike Aronoff (ACA ITE, CKAPCO)
• Crom Carey (mountain biker turned boater)
• Larry Ausley (ACA Secretary, Board of Directors)

Photo by: Mr. Big Booming Fun himself, Wayner!

Thanks to NOC for providing the shuttle!

http://www.americancanoe.org/

ACA Annual Membership Meeting

Announcement:

ACA Annual Membership Meeting

• Date: November 6-7, 2010


• Location: Asheville, NC


• Facility: Crowne Plaza Resort & Hotel


• Time: Schedule

This is your chance to vote on issues pertinent to the governance of your organization. Join the ACA National Office Staff and Board of Directors for the 2010 ACA Annual Membership Meeting.

Reel Paddling Film Festival

Oh yeah, join other boaters for the RPFF at the ACA National Paddlesports Conference.

• When: Friday, November 5
  
• Time: 8:30pm
  
• Where: Asheville, NC
  
• Location: Crowne Plaza - Mitchell Room
  
• Cost: Included with Conference Registration, or $10 at the door

Proceeds of this event benefit the ACAs River Stewardship Program.

See you there!

www.americancanoe.org/rpff

Collegiate Canoe & Kayak National Championships

There were over 60 students and 90 starts at this past weekend's ACA Collegiate Canoe & Kayak National Championhips.

The 2 days of racing were held on the Tuckaseegee River in western North Carolina.

Participating Schools:

• Brevard College
• Warren Wilson College
• Albion College
• UVA
• Hollins University
• Messiah College

To find out who won, and for a complete listing of the results visit the ACA College Competition webpage.

True dedication by Team UVA in the team relay event!



Group Photo, 6 schools from across the country participated.

End of Year Giving

It's not too soon to begin to plan your end of the year giving.

The ACA works everyday on behalf of paddlers from coast to coast. Whether you kayak off waterfalls, fish from your canoe, or raft on multi day wilderness trips, the ACA is your organization.

Visit www.americancanoe.org to learn more about we do, everyday, for you.

If you feel that our efforts are noteworthy, please consider Donating Online.

Thank you for your continued support of the ACA and paddlesports.

Keynote Speaker Announced

The ACA is glad to announce that NOC President and CEO, Sutton Bacon will be the Keynote Speaker at the upcoming ACA National Paddlesports Conference.

Sutton heads a list of exceptional individuals in the paddlesports world who will be speaking at this year's conference.

Conference Details:

• When: November 5-7


• Where: Asheville, NC


• Register: NOW!

Join paddlers from across the country (plus Canada & Switzerland) for the National Paddlesports Conference.

ACA Paddle on the Nantahala River

TOMORROW!

Join ACA staff, Board members, local ACA members, and other Symposium Presenters for a quick trip down the Nantahala River prior to the upcoming Whitewater Symposium.

• Date: Tomorrow Thursday, October 7
• Time: 2:30
• Location: NOC Outfitter's Store Bridge
• Note: No need to RSVP, just meet on the bridge ready to set shuttle as the release upstream stops flowing at 3!

Whitewater Symposium

Conference Accommodation Deadline

If you're planning on attending the upcoming ACA National Paddlesports Conference, the discount on our hotel room block expires tomorrow, Tuesday, October 5th!

www.americancanoe.org/accommodations

Next Thursday at NOC

Join ACA Chief Operating Officer Chris Stec, local ACA members, and other Symposium Presenters for a quick trip down the Nantahala River prior to the upcoming Whitewater Symposium.

• Date: This coming Thursday, October 7
• Time: 2:30
• Location: NOC Outfitter's Store Bridge
• Note: No need to RSVP, just meet on the bridge ready to set shuttle as the release upstream stops flowing at 3!

Whitewater Symposium