Who are we

The Kansas Canoe & Kayak Association (KCKA), formerly the Kansas Canoe Association, organized April 26, 1975, is a Kansas Not-For-Profit Corporation. KCKA is an organization of canoeists, kayakers, and rafters working together to promote river running, education, conservation, access, and paddling related activities. Various Chapters of KCKA were established within KCKA to help support the specific interests of Chapter members.

KCKA Outdoor Code History (Click Here)

2008 KCKA Board

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Board Members (Left to Right) Don Varnau-treasurer, Tom Grist-Newsletter, TJ Hittle-Kayak Chapter, Libby Albers-At Large, Michelle Meyers- Secretary, David Cobb- President, Mick Oshea- Safety/Education, not pictured Richard Seaton-Internal affairs, Shirley Hess- At Large

 

2008

Presidents Report

Fellow Paddlers

The snow and cold weather has got to go away sometime. The cold weather has given me time to get out my old gear and find those good sales online for new toys. I think everyday about the 2007 boundary waters trip, watching the sunsets, catching fish and conversation around the campfire under the stars.

KCKA Welcome to 2008 and there will be change. This year KCKA will have club trips. You will have the opportunity to go on a least one trip a month. These trips are for club members only. Requirements for participating in KCKA are you must be a member, agree trip participant guidelines, and have mailed your trip waiver form to KCKA. You can read the trip participant guidelines and print out a copy of the trip waiver form at www.kansascanoe.org . If you have a great place to float and would share your knowledge of the waters you might think of coordinating a KCKA trip. If so contact KCKA at kcka1975@cox.net .

Also in 2008 there will be changes to the newsletter. The cost of printing keeps getting higher and the club can’t afford to print four newsletters a year without raising club dues. For 2008 KCKA will print two hardcopy newsletters, two newsletters that will be available via www.kansascanoe.org and E-mail. You will also receive three shorter supplemental issues called “Kansas Paddlers Blitz”. The blitz will include trip schedule updates, hot topics, gear for sale, and other useful information. The board feels that these changes will help the club and help our members connect better with other members.

I hope that you have a great 2008 paddling season and would like to see you on the water this year.

 

David Cobb

KCKA President