WAMPANOAG PADDLERS

Application for Membership

New Applicant_____ Renewal _____

Name(s) _______________________________________________ Tel # _____-_____-_____

Address ______________________________________________________ Zip ____________

E-Mail address________________________

Name(s) and age of children ___________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________________

How did you hear about this club? ______________________________________________________

I Paddling experience

1. How experienced would you consider you and your family? (beginner, paddled a bit, very

experienced, etc) ________________________________________________________________

2. Give a sample of the rivers you have paddled.__________________________________________

3. Have you ever been a Trip Leader ? _____If so, which river and for which club? ______________

_______________________________________________________________________________

II Equipment

  1. What kind of canoe/kayak do you have? _____________________________________________
  2. Do you have Coast Guard Approved life jackets for each person?__________________________

(The law requires that life jackets must be worn during the months of September through May.

We require children to wear them at all times. Floatation cushions do not replace life jackets)

3. A spare paddle and ropes for both ends of your boat are suggested.

III Interests (check all items that you are interested in)

Instruction: Getting paddling instructions _____ Giving paddling instructions _____

Flatwater _____ Moving water _____ Whitewater _____

Day trips _____ Weekend camping/paddling trips _____

Photography _____ Birding _____ Other_______________________________

Becoming a Trip Leader _________________

IV Annual Membership dues is $5.00 per individual or family .

>> New & Renewal Applications should be sent to the secretary:

: Kathy Turner 9 Pinteree Dr., West Bridgewater, MA 02379 $_____

>> Wampanoag Paddlers Decals are available for your car or boat __ @ $3 each $_____

Make checks payable to " Wampanoag Paddlers" Total enclosed $_____

V Waiver of Responsibility

By applying for membership and signing your name below, you relieve the Wampanoag Paddlers of the responsibility for any damages incurred by you, your family, your guests, and/or your property.

Name _______________________________________________________Date___________________

___ a check here indicates that a schedule has been sent with this application

The club was formed in 1970, with the first trip led in 1971, primarily for family canoeing & kayaking, therefore, most of the trips are on flatwater. The club runs 25 or more trips a year, with day trips mostly in South Eastern New England and canoe/camping trips anywhere in New England. There are two evening/supper meetings during Winter. Dues are $5.00 per family (not a typo five dollars) for the year. For $5.00 you get a free meal and someone to paddle with most weekends. How do we do this??? No one gets paid! Trip leaders and officers are all volunteers (officers are abducted from the general membership and enslaved for 2 years {grin}). Your dues cover the printing costs of the schedule, rental of the fall/winter meeting space and one dinner for your family. Our dues haven't been raised in 27 years! The purpose of this organization shall be to maintain an association of persons interested in canoeing; to focus public attention on canoeing; to do all in its power to make canoeing a safe sport; to form a closer alliance with people and nature; to promote a greater appreciation of health and freedom; to lend support to the Clean Rivers Act where needed; and to lend legislative support to our rivers. [from the Club By-laws]