[Karin Hartner]

This will be an organized event. If you click on the highlighted area in the email posted by Simone, it says that the time is not yet decided but launch for the larger group will be at Cates Park.

Shirley Brunke and I intend to go to this–we went to the last one. If we wish to have a group presence as a club, let me know and we can make arrangements to gather as soon as we know more. We will be expected to register with the organizers as individuals–so please do this. It will be a safety issue.

Contact me at   karinhartner@gmail.com    and I’ll try to organize us with follow-up information. as I receive it.

[Maureen Benzon]

Does anyone know how to reach out to the ww  and canoe paddlers?

[Maureen Benzon]

I’m in. Can we post a time and the best place to launch?

[Simone Avram]

FYI from 350.org

Friends,

This is an email I hoped to never have to send. Kinder Morgan has started construction on its export terminal in the Burrard Inlet despite tremendous opposition from First Nations and communities all along its route, without support from the BC government and with no real climate considerations. The company is bulldozing ahead with their plans — and they have the full support of the Trudeau government.

The stakes are high but the fight isn’t over. That’s why on October 28th we’re helping organize a massive flotilla of kayaks and canoes right in the heart of the Kinder Morgan terminal in the Burrard Inlet. If I’m being honest, we shouldn’t have to do this. But, our government chose the interests of big polluters over protecting people, water and the climate.

In just over a week, on October 28th, we’ll gather on the land, then paddle out to send a powerful message to politicians, investors, and Kinder Morgan that people are willing to do whatever it takes to stop this dangerous pipeline. The Trudeau government is betting that people power won’t rise to the challenge of stopping this pipeline. It’s up to us to prove them wrong by getting as many people as possible out on the land and the water on October 28th. Join us.

If built, the Kinder Morgan pipeline would be the emissions equivalent of adding 34 millions cars to Canada’s roads. It would mean nearly 400 more tar sands tankers passing along the Pacific coast each year, with a spill pretty much guaranteed. And, it would trample the rights of Indigenous communities vehemently opposing this project. We have too much to lose and we have no choice but to rise up and give this fight everything we’ve got. That’s why, I’m asking you with urgency today, to be a part of this crucial historical moment.

We have seen time after time, that people power works, especially when we’re standing up to protect the land, water and the climate. It’s time for us to take bold action to defeat Kinder Morgan.

With hope and resolve,

Cam Fenton

P.S. If you’re looking for inspiration, check out this timeline of how people power defeated Energy East.

 

[Admin]

Hi everyone, the heading of this forum topic was corrected to show that SKABC is scheduled to have our MEC Club Night November 16. Details will be sent by email asap.

Thanks for your patience while this was sorted out!

 

 

[Admin]

Hi everyone, I just heard from Karin Hartner who organizes these and just got back in town, that we’re having a MEC Club Night on Nov. 16. Stay tuned for details….

[Cameron Redenbach]

Hey Martin

I’m just as confused as you are….

Assuming that since its not posted in the calendar or “mail and web notices” skabc members are not included.

Any ways I just wanted to post it possibly some members might be able to benefit for the winter. If they are wanderung hiking club is free and is included in this event. sign up online and your golden.

[Hey Martin]

[Martin Feuchtwanger]

I’m confused by all the above!

Can someone in authority state whether SKABC has a member night at MEC on Thur 26 Oct?

(It seems to be what Cam says but Nick is vague on.)

[Nick Heath]

MEC discount nights are announced to our members via the usual channels – mail and web notices. As I understand, MEC likes to rotate clubs rather than throw the evenings open to every registered club. Hence, SKABC will be present on some evenings but not on others. Also, I believe this has been arranged only at the Vancouver store, to date. Many of our members have taken advantage of these useful discount evenings. SKABC also has its own club member number so I suppose a SKABC member who is not a MEC member could attend and buy items that way, if they so chose.

[Cameron Redenbach]

Thanks nick

Ok most of the other clubs have a table and are handing out the discount cards just for that night. I obviously have never seen a Skabc table so I wasn’t sure.

So what your saying Mec is accepting the Skabc cards at these nights ? Which is awesome

I will have to check the club calendar to see if the discount night is listed. If it’s not, how do skabc members know when these discount nights are ?

 

Thanks

cam

 

 

[Nick Heath]

Thanks Cam

You’ve been away from our club for a while, Cam, and in the meantime (as shown on our web site under ‘Discuunts for Members’) we’ve become regular participants in MEC club nights. But thank you for the suggestion, anyhow!

I’d like to see us negotiate discounts with more vendors too – our list is rather sparse – (Ecomarine, Deep Cove and Middelton Boats) so if you or others would like to try, it might be good for both the vendor and be a useful club perk to keep folks re-enrolling and to market ourselves  to prospective new members.

Most vendors (but not MEC) require a club membership card.  These are sent automatically to all new members, but not to renewing or re-enrolling members because demand was found to be too low. However, any member can ask for one and I’ll mail it to them, pronto. membership1@skabc.org

[Cameron Redenbach]

Not sure how many fellow paddlers are members of local hiking clubs. Mec holds a discount night for many local hiking clubs wanderung, bcmc, NSH etc

not sure what it would require to get Skabc added to included clubs

email me if your interested or questions

cheers cam

 

 

 

A reminder that MEC is holding another club night this month – please let
us know if you plan to attend:

https://goo.gl/forms/pjiaYv3WWzLKq0uq1

Where: MEC, 130 W. Broadway
When: Thursday October 26th, from 7pm to 9 pm
What: Get 10% off all regular priced items purchased that evening –
including bikes and boats!

Fine print:
* Only applies on in-stock items at the Vancouver store
* Must have a MEC membership to make purchases (obviously, right? Only $5
to join!)
* Items can be put on hold up to 48 hours before the event and can be
picked up at the Member Services Desk during the club night
* Discount does not extend to clearance items or those already included in
a packaged discount.
* Discount does not apply to any Blundstone products
* Items that have been purchased before the event *cannot* be returned and
re-purchased at the discounted rate. There are no exceptions to this rule.

[Nicholas Heath]

Changes made – pl see the Trips listing.

[Admin]

Hi, my friend and a former SKABC member is selling her kayak:

Feathercraft Kahuna folding kayak – $2450. Top of boat is red and bottom is black. Purchased in 2003. Equipment includes nylon spray skirt & sea sock, deck lines & rigging, travel-style backpack. With practice, assembly will take around 30 minutes. Length 4.5m x 63.5cm Beam (14’9″ x 25″). Weight 16kg (35lb) The keel allows the kayak to track well and the boat includes a skeg so a rudder is not necessary. There is ample gear storage for multi-day trips. For more info on the boat, see http://feathercraft.com/kayaks/kahuna-big-kahuna/

Contact her by email at:

tgpk5-6338021016@sale.craigslist.org

[Charles Moseley]

I am interested Chantal. My name is Charlie Moseley …new member. Cel 604 317 9581

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