CGKA Working hard for you...

forrest · Sun Mar 15, 09 9:35 pm **CGKA Working hard for you...**

I just wanted to point out something the CGKA is doing for you. Before you read the rest of this post, we need you to consider renewal of your membership. Please visit http://new.cgka.net/Membership.aspx to sign up.

Please visit http://www.portofhoodriver.com/info/agenda.php and scroll down to item 7f.

Now that this information is public I wanted to post about it. This vote is expected to pass on Tuesday evening and then Jim Grady, CGKA President, will post more about the trials and tribulations that we've been battling for you.

Speedo · Since 07 May 2007 264 Posts Obsessed

renewal in Smile

stringy · Since 23 Jun 2006 1738 Posts vancouver XTreme Poster

thanks forrest for sharing the info.
And thank you CGKA for the work you do.
renewed at the nwkite party.

stringy

shred_da_gorge · Mon Mar 16, 09 12:20 am

Way to go guys! I've always said (in many waterfront meetings back in the days we fought to get lot 6 out of a Bend developer's hands) that the event site should become the new kiting site and windsurfers should have an upwind launch on the west end of lot 6. OK, so it's on the east end of the park now (downwind of the swim area), but I windsurfed there all last year and am looking forward to kiting at the event site before long.

You guys also have the benefit of a more progressive Port Director... this wouldn't have happened 5 years ago. Keep this in mind when board vacancies are announced and/or elections are held... (vote or die! Wink

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Inept_Fun · Since 14 Apr 2005 1417 Posts Hood River XTreme Poster

Now the question is, is something actually going to happen?? From what I know of the port from the last few years, doubt it! Thanks for putting in work tho.

Mark · Mon Mar 16, 09 8:42 am

Here are some other things the CGKA has done as of now:
Stevenson beach cleanup.
Sandbar cleanup.
Lyle cleanup.
Sauvie cleanup.
Kept the Event Site open for launching and landing till the end of April.
Can year round pump and dry in our own area!

Board members have been to many Port meetings, State of Oregon parks and rec. Waterfront committee, and are members of the Spit renewal committee. We are making good headway with the Port and other groups.

We have exciting things in the works for several sites up and down the gorge. More to be announced on those in upcoming months.

We put together the Blowout race and helped sponsor many other local events.

Plus Burgers! mmmm Burgers! We cooked many a burger last year.

So definitely renew your $20 membership.

This year you will get all the above plus a CGKA sticker for your window or board. You will also get a wrist band to all the cookouts that entitles you to Burgers....mmmm Burgers!

Remember the board members are all volunteers giving our time and gas money to help open new areas for kiting. Help be part the solution.

shred_da_gorge · Mon Mar 16, 09 9:05 am

forrest · Mon Mar 16, 09 10:36 am

I understand Ian's view, but lets focus on what's happening now, not what has happened in the past.

Mark · Mon Mar 16, 09 11:39 am

My $20 is sent in!

kss · Since 24 Apr 2006 614 Posts pdx Addicted

renewed!

wylieflyote · Mon Mar 16, 09 12:07 pm

Scriffler · Since 03 Jul 2005 581 Posts LYLE Addicted

Lyle cleanups are a joke. The water rises and falls so much on a daily basis that nothing can actually be "cleaned up". I think the CGKA should stop doing this and focus the cleanup to somewhere that actually needs it.

Bettyboarder · Mon Mar 16, 09 12:55 pm

forrest · Mon Mar 16, 09 3:02 pm

We hauled off a trailer full of trash. I wouldn't say that's a joke. The CGKA is no longer focusing on Lyle and you'll be hard pressed to even get us to talk about it on this forum. If you're curious, talk with me in person.

The CGKA is working hard to improve access across the entire Gorge. If people have a wide variety of decent places to launch, then they won't be crowding up your favorite beach. It's important for our membership to grow so we have funds to improve other Launches, which benefits everyone regardless of their use of these new improved launches.

This supports your views Josh, albeit in an indirect way... You're opinion is appreciated and respected, just like your membership fee. Smile

Speaking of which, are you a member?

eric · Since 13 Jan 2006 1872 Posts XTreme Poster

Renewed last night, and thanks for the membership reminder and all of your hard work.

Eric

carolb · Mon Mar 16, 09 3:27 pm **Error on paying, beach access, and CGKA**

I tried to pay for the Basic Family. I figured what a deal considering our family! But paypal would only accept $20. So we really got a deal!! Send me a PM and I'll ante-up but I thought I would let you know so you could check all of the rates.

If you think beach access is a joke, think again. The Jupiter to Ft. Lauderdale race has been cancelled and may be a thing of the past because of beach access issues in Ft. Lauderdale.

Thanks for all your effort CGKA and all the Port Commissioners who value kiting and our lifestyle! Very Happy

Mark · Mon Mar 16, 09 4:24 pm

Thanks for the heads up. We will get on that right away. Your exactly right about access issues. If you not adding you will surely be loosing. Very sad to hear about the Florida situation.

Thanks again for signing up.