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2011 ACA Excursions - August

The 2011 ACA 'Members Only' Backcountry Paddling Excursions have been announced. Space is limited, so reserve your place today. A percentage of the proceeds of these exclusive trips is donated back to the ACA's Stewardship programs.

Rafting - Main Salmon River, ID

• 4 nights / 5 days
• Action Whitewater Adventures
• August 13-17, 2011

www.americancanoe.org/excursions

2011 ACA Excursions - July

The 2011 ACA 'Members Only' Backcountry Paddling Excursions have been announced. Space is limited, so reserve your place today. A percentage of the proceeds of these exclusive trips is donated back to the ACA's Stewardship programs.

Wilderness Canoeing - Grand Ronde, OR & WA

• 7 nights / 8 days
• Slickrock Expeditions
• July 2-9, 2011

www.americancanoe.org/excursions

2011 ACA Excursions - June

The 2011 ACA 'Members Only' Backcountry Paddling Excursions have been announced. Space is limited, so reserve your place today. A percentage of the proceeds of these exclusive trips is donated back to the ACA's Stewardship programs.

Sea Kayaking - Exuma, Bahamas

• 6 days/5 nights
• Out Island Explorers
• June 11-18, 2011

www.americancanoe.org/excursions

BIG Announcement

The ACA has partnered with "The World's Best Paddlesport Media Company", Rapid Media!

Now, all ACA members will receive their choice of one of Rapid Media's 4 magazines.

• Kayak Angler
• Adventure Kayak
• Canoeroots
• Rapid

This is a great partnership for paddlesports and it's just one of the many benefits of being an ACA member.

www.americancanoe.org/rapidmedia

NPC Update - Sunday

Today, at the ACA National Paddlesports Conference in Asheville, NC:

*ACA Annual Membership Meeting

Board of Directors Meeting

8:00am

Roan Room

All members welcome

*Educational Sessions continue

9:00am - 12:00

*Instructor Trainer Update

9:00am - 12:00

Tomorrow we'll announce the location of the 2011 National Paddlesports Conference, stay tuned...

www.americancanoe.org/nationalpaddlesportsconference

NPC Update - Saturday

Today, at the ACA National Paddlesports Conference in Asheville, NC:

*Instructor Updates

7:30am

Various lake and river venues

*Board of Directors Meeting

8:30am

Foxfire Room

All members welcome

*Legends of Paddling Reception

6:00pm

Mitchell Room

*ACA Annual Banquet & Awards Presentations
7:00pm
Mitchell Room

*ACA Hospitality Suite
9:00 - until
Thomas Wolfe Suite

www.americancanoe.org/nationalpaddlesportsconference

NPC Update - Friday

Today, at the ACA National Paddlesports Conference in Asheville, NC:

*On-site registration Opens

7:30am

Laurel Registration Area

*General Session

8:30am

Mitchell Room

*5 different Educational Tracks to choose from throughout the day

*General Session

5:00pm

Mitchell Room

*Dixie Division Annual Meeting
7:00pm
Dogwood I Room

*Reel Paddling Film Festival (with Scott MacGregor!)
8:30pm
Mitchell Room
Tickets ($10) available at the door

*ACA Hospitality Suite
8:30 - until
Thomas Wolfe Suite

www.americancanoe.org/nationalpaddlesportsconference

NPC Update - Thursday

Today's events, preceeding the start of the ACA National Paddlesports Conference:

*SEIC Meeting

8:30am-4:00pm

Dogwood Room

*On-site Conference Registration Opens

5:00-9:00pm

Laurel Registration Area

*Insurance Session for Clubs and Instructors

7:00-8:00pm

Dogwood Room

*Paddle America Club Social

8:00pm - until

Mulligan's Bar & Grille

www.americancanoe.org/nationalpaddlesportsconference

NPC Update - Wednesday

Today's events, preceeding the start of the ACA National Paddlesports Conference:

*SEIC - Intro to Paddling Committee Meeting

1:00 - 3:00pm

Swannanoa Room

*SEIC - River Canoe Committee Meeting

3:30 - 5:30pm

Swannanoa Room

www.americancanoe.org/nationalpaddlesportsconference

Only 3 days until...

The RPFF at the ACA National Paddlesports Conference.

• When: This 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

SEIC Meeting

The SEIC meeting will take place this Thursday as part of the upcoming ACA National Paddlesports Conference.

SEIC Meeting Details:

• Date: Thursday, November 4
  
• Location: Crowne Plaza, Dogwood Room
  
• Time: 8:30am - 4:00pm

Safety Education & Instruction Council

Future Meetings:
*March 4, 2011 - Savannah, Georgia
*September 29, 2011 - TBA!