Gary
Canoe Grampa
Hello my fellow Canadian members of the WCHA. I've just reurned from having attended this year's Annual Assembly at Keuka College. Although this was an oustanding event, kudos to Rob and all the volunteers for everything they did in making it a resounding success, I was quite lonely there.
Other than Rob and his family members I believe I was the only other Canadian there? I can't speak for any of you, or for your reasons for not attending, but I hope you'll consider making an effort to being there for next year's assembly. It is an amazing facility, with all the amenities needed for whatever you enjoy doing at the assembly. Situated only 30 minutes south of interstate 90 it is easy to get to. I can't comment on our dollar and its health but I know those who've organized this event have done their best to keep the costs to a minimum and offer a scale of options to those needing to do it on a budget. This event is well worth the price paid!
Politics aside, I know that the only ones who are suffering by our absence are those who work at bringing us this event, and each of us who chooses to not attend. I've always said that although the canoes are what draw us all together, its the people who make this organization so special. You are not only missed in your absence but very much needed, and would be much appreciated by being there.
Lastly, and I close with this, a member explained to me that in response to our "elbows up" effort, our neighbours to the south are waiting with their right hand extended welcoming us as family.
Hope to see more of us there, Gary Shaver WCHA member Greely, ON, Canada
Other than Rob and his family members I believe I was the only other Canadian there? I can't speak for any of you, or for your reasons for not attending, but I hope you'll consider making an effort to being there for next year's assembly. It is an amazing facility, with all the amenities needed for whatever you enjoy doing at the assembly. Situated only 30 minutes south of interstate 90 it is easy to get to. I can't comment on our dollar and its health but I know those who've organized this event have done their best to keep the costs to a minimum and offer a scale of options to those needing to do it on a budget. This event is well worth the price paid!
Politics aside, I know that the only ones who are suffering by our absence are those who work at bringing us this event, and each of us who chooses to not attend. I've always said that although the canoes are what draw us all together, its the people who make this organization so special. You are not only missed in your absence but very much needed, and would be much appreciated by being there.
Lastly, and I close with this, a member explained to me that in response to our "elbows up" effort, our neighbours to the south are waiting with their right hand extended welcoming us as family.
Hope to see more of us there, Gary Shaver WCHA member Greely, ON, Canada
