martin ferwerda
W/C Canoes
Hi all,
Info about NW chapter Spring meet below, also NW Chapter Spring Newsletter is available in pdf format here:
Spring Meet: Camp Bishop, Shelton, WA, May 9-12, 2024
Directions: Camp Bishop, 1476 West Lost Lake Rd., Shelton, WA
• From I-5, take exit 104 to Hwy 8 and 101, west to Shelton
• Take first exit to Shelton, Hwy 3. Go 1.5 miles to first stoplight
• Turn left to Acadia Rd, then left to Lake Boulevard, (becoming
Cloquallum Rd), go for about 9 miles.
• Turn right to West Lost Lake Rd, go 1-2 miles. Camp at road end.
Accommodations: $15 per adult per night. Check-in after 9 am Thursday
• Covid protocols per Camp Bishop (see website); additional precautions
your choice.
• Ample tent area, non-heated sleeping cabins (5 available, $30/night, reserve by
emailing Mike: michael.livdahl@gmail.com), heated lodge rooms.
• Small campers/trailers in parking lot/lodge area. No hook-ups.
• Restrooms and shower facilities. New bathhouses in cabin area.
• No cooking in cabins. Full kitchen/dining area.
• Dogs must be leashed at all times. If dogs in the buildings: kenneled + $50
fee.
Reminders:
• Vern’s Salmon Barbecue Saturday evening potluck. $10/person donation.
• Potluck: bring side or dessert to share, or eat on your own if you wish.
Bring gently used and new “valuables” for Saturday fundraising auction.
• Bring musical instruments and voices for sing-alongs.
Program information on our website: northwest.wcha.org
Draft Schedule: Spring Meet 2024
Thursday: May 11.
Check in after 9 am.
Greet friends, settle in, enjoy the lake.
Explore the area: <a href="https://squaxinislandmuseum.org/visit-us">https://squaxinislandmuseum.org/visit-us</a> /
Evening videos in lodge.
Meals on your own.
Friday: May 12
Dawn Patrol
Book Club, Round table Discussion: Builders Forum
Lake Tour; English Gate practice
Evening program: Mike Elliott: 2024 WCHA Assembly
Meals on your own.
Saturday: May 13
Dawn patrol
Morning: TBD
Lunch on your own
1:00 pm Meet the Canoes
Group photo! Be there!
2:00 pm Canoe tours
6:00 pm Potluck Salmon Dinner
Brief chapter meeting
Auction: Bring great items and lots of $$$!
Sunday: May 14
Dawn Patrol
Clean up and pack up. Happy travels, happy boating! See you at Manning Park, September 17-22!, 2024!
Info about NW chapter Spring meet below, also NW Chapter Spring Newsletter is available in pdf format here:
NW WCHA Newsletter
Northwest Chapter Wooden Canoe Heritage Association Newsletter
northwest.wcha.org
Spring Meet: Camp Bishop, Shelton, WA, May 9-12, 2024
Directions: Camp Bishop, 1476 West Lost Lake Rd., Shelton, WA
• From I-5, take exit 104 to Hwy 8 and 101, west to Shelton
• Take first exit to Shelton, Hwy 3. Go 1.5 miles to first stoplight
• Turn left to Acadia Rd, then left to Lake Boulevard, (becoming
Cloquallum Rd), go for about 9 miles.
• Turn right to West Lost Lake Rd, go 1-2 miles. Camp at road end.
Accommodations: $15 per adult per night. Check-in after 9 am Thursday
• Covid protocols per Camp Bishop (see website); additional precautions
your choice.
• Ample tent area, non-heated sleeping cabins (5 available, $30/night, reserve by
emailing Mike: michael.livdahl@gmail.com), heated lodge rooms.
• Small campers/trailers in parking lot/lodge area. No hook-ups.
• Restrooms and shower facilities. New bathhouses in cabin area.
• No cooking in cabins. Full kitchen/dining area.
• Dogs must be leashed at all times. If dogs in the buildings: kenneled + $50
fee.
Reminders:
• Vern’s Salmon Barbecue Saturday evening potluck. $10/person donation.
• Potluck: bring side or dessert to share, or eat on your own if you wish.
Bring gently used and new “valuables” for Saturday fundraising auction.
• Bring musical instruments and voices for sing-alongs.
Program information on our website: northwest.wcha.org
Draft Schedule: Spring Meet 2024
Thursday: May 11.
Check in after 9 am.
Greet friends, settle in, enjoy the lake.
Explore the area: <a href="https://squaxinislandmuseum.org/visit-us">https://squaxinislandmuseum.org/visit-us</a> /
Evening videos in lodge.
Meals on your own.
Friday: May 12
Dawn Patrol
Book Club, Round table Discussion: Builders Forum
Lake Tour; English Gate practice
Evening program: Mike Elliott: 2024 WCHA Assembly
Meals on your own.
Saturday: May 13
Dawn patrol
Morning: TBD
Lunch on your own
1:00 pm Meet the Canoes
Group photo! Be there!
2:00 pm Canoe tours
6:00 pm Potluck Salmon Dinner
Brief chapter meeting
Auction: Bring great items and lots of $$$!
Sunday: May 14
Dawn Patrol
Clean up and pack up. Happy travels, happy boating! See you at Manning Park, September 17-22!, 2024!
