First Meeting info: Columbia Gorge Kiteboarding Association

shredbarbie · Since 17 Sep 2005 97 Posts Hood River, OR

CGKA Revitalization Meeting

**Please feel free to forward this email to those you think would be interested in attending.

WHEN:Thursday, 6/15, 7:00pm

WHERE: Charburger meeting room
(1400 Westcliff Drive – just down from the Columbia Gorge Hotel) ph: 386-3101

RE: The primary goal of this meeting is to discuss the re-activation of the Columbia Gorge Kiteboarding Association.

If time allows, there will be discussion of the high-water / safety issues at the sand bar.

PROPOSED AGENDA

 Welcome and why are we here? – Kirsten Andrews
 General kiteboarding and port overview / history / solutions for high water issue – Cory Roeseler
 CGKA history and current status – Michael Fitzimmons
 Word from CGWA (Columbia Gorge Windsurfing Association) – Pepi Gerald
 Kiteboarding schools overview – Jim Bison
 Other speakers: TBD. Contact me if you’d like to be added.

Do we need a CGKA?
 Define CGKA Mission
 Define & begin to assign CGKA volunteer positions
 Treasurer
 Secretary
 Legal council
 Moderator
 Spokesperson
 …
 Define and begin to assign tasks to accomplish to get CGWA as an effective tool
 Web site
 Design
 Programming / publishing
 Content – written and visual
 Logo design
 Membership
 Fundraising
 Decide when and how often to hold CGKA meetings
 Discuss most effective way/s to compile feedback from kiters on local issues
 Discuss most effective way/s to distribute information to kiters on local issues, meetings, etc.
 Discuss when to hold an open meeting to address lack of sand spit and brainstorm on solutions for all kiteboard access issues along the corridor.
 Does CGKA need insurance?
 Which E-bulletin board to use: www.nwkite.com or the yahoo group.

This email will also be posted on www.nwkite.com

In addition, if you receive this by email and were forwarded this message, please email me if you’d like to be added to the original distribution list.

Warm Regards,
Kirsten Andrews
Volunteer

shredbarbie · Since 17 Sep 2005 97 Posts Hood River, OR

Don't forget. First meeting tonight (Thurs). If you are from out of town and can't make it, email me your comments/concerns and I'll bring them.

-Kirsten
Volunteer

pkh · Since 27 Feb 2005 6548 Posts Couve / Hood Site Lackey

Hey I will let the officials give the official word on the meeting (maybe post minutes?) but I'd just like to thank Kirsten and Mark for running the meeting and resurrecting the CGKA!

Also thanks to those who spoke highly of this site and yours truly, I couldn't really express it at that moment (I was too embarrassed) but I was really happy that the site received the recognition it did. Thanks!

shredbarbie · Since 17 Sep 2005 97 Posts Hood River, OR

Also thanks to those who spoke highly of this site and yours truly, I couldn't really express it at that moment (I was too embarrassed) but I was really happy that the site received the recognition it did. Thanks!

You runnin' it right. Straight up. Very Happy

-Shredbarbie

Mark · Fri Jun 16, 06 8:04 am

Good meeting! I think if we stay the course we can pull this off. Enjoyed meeting everyone.
Mark

marina c · Fri Jun 16, 06 8:08 am **Great meeting**

Hi all,
I didn't get a chance to meet a lot of you last night but was very impressed with what got accomplished at the first meeting! It was also very cool to run into some of you that I met when I was involved with Kitexcite in Cabarete. Hopefully you can keep the momentum up and give kiters a true voice and empowerment in decision making.

If The Kiteboarder or ASNEWS.net can help in any way with your dealings with the various powers that be, or help spread the word, let me know.

Philip, didn't get a chance to personally meet you but now know a face behind the email. This is one of the best forums around. You are doing an excellent job and Mark was right. You are a talented moderator:)

marina@thekiteboarder.com

pdxmonkeyboy · Mon Jun 26, 06 11:00 am