CGKA Meeting March 8th - Nominees are......

Bettyboarder · Since 18 Mar 2005 1823 Posts PDX/ White Salmon XTreme Poster

March 8th is going to be our first meeting of the year. Still working on a place and time.

Thanks

pkh · Since 27 Feb 2005 6549 Posts Couve / Hood Honored Founder

i need details.

Garret · Since 07 Sep 2006 254 Posts Portland Obsessed

awesome-- thanks for everyone who got this all moving---

shredjim · Since 07 Jun 2006 188 Posts Stoked

Bettyboarder · Thu Feb 14, 08 3:10 pm

Listed below are the nominees so far for the 2008 CGKA. The election will be held on March 8th.

Please let me know if I missed anyone or if you are interested in running for a position.

President
Jim Grady
Garret Zallen

Vice President
Corey Roeseler

BOD
Toby Winston
Pepi Gerald
Gregg Gnecco
Tonia Farman

Lyle Project Mgr
Forrest Rae

Stevenson Project Mgr
Mark Barnes

Secretary
Adam Monaghan

CGKA webmaster
Brett Kelly

Events Coordinator
Steve Fisher

Membership Coordinator
Nicole Doolittle

Slider Coordinator
Lloyd Nickson

Treasurer
???????

tonia · Since 15 Jun 2005 209 Posts The Gorge Stoked

Hate to not have Shea on that list too! He'll be missed!

carolb · Fri Feb 15, 08 4:50 pm **A few questions or suggestions on CGKA**

I am not trying to offend anyone and do appreciate any work done on behalf of kiting, but...

I admit I haven't spent any time with CGKA mostly because CGKA seems to be HRKA and I don't think I should have much opionion on a place I don't live or kite but a few times per year. I view myself as a visitor to the HR sandbar and respect it and the locals.

Plus its a 30 minute drive to get invovled.

I'm glad there is a KA but as issues of the Gorge and access are growing, it seems that a true "CG" is needed.

So, like other regional districts, why not elect members to the Board of Directors who live in different physical regions? I suggest the BOD members be representatives from each of the following areas:

Eastern (East of Lyle),
Central (Viento to Lyle,
Western (Stevie to Viento)
Rooster Rock to Portland and west to the coast.

Thanks
Carol

shredjim · Since 07 Jun 2006 188 Posts Stoked

blancoh2o · Since 15 Mar 2005 1154 Posts Oregon Phishy

Hey NWkiters and CGKA,

I just want to let you know that I am offering my time and energy for all of the kiteboarding community as "events coordinator". I have no real ties to HR, the coast, Stevenson, Lyle, Sauvies or any other launch for that matter. My only ties to any launch is that I enjoy using any of then on any given day (I go where the wind is)

I am offering to coordinate the various events that are being planned for this season so that we can can work together as a kiteboarding community. I would hate to see an event have poor attendance just because there was a scheduling conflict.

I will not be the coordinator for each and every kiteboarding event in the NW. I will be offering to help out and get everyone on the same page, help with the various networks of supporters we have and generally deligate duties as needed to insure that we have fun and are safe.

Through the years I have met a ton of good folks who do a lot of great things for kiteboarding, my intention is to capitalize on this network of folks in order to make our NW kiteboarding events successful.

As most of my friends say, "Steve, you know everybody don't you?"
I guess they are right......in some form or another. The list gets bigger everytime I go kiting.

If I don't already know you and you see me out there, I hope that you all will introduce yourselves and step up to join me(us) in the fun this year.

Steve Fisher

tonia · Since 15 Jun 2005 209 Posts The Gorge Stoked

Steve, nice steppin' up! That's going to be a key position because it's one that's in front of lots of people. You may want to clarify with the community that "events coordinator" does not actually run all the events, but rather coordinates scheduling, possibly a sharing of resources, and CGKA's involvement and support of an event.

What I would really like to see this year is CGKA taking advantage of the marketing and membership opportunities that present themselves at kiteboarding events for the organization. This has been a very missed opportunity in the past. However, I think this was mostly due to the fact that the CGKA didn't really know who it was or what it's voice was, and thus could not properly represent itself. I feel this will be an important part of that events coordinator position -- It's not until we, the CGKA, determine our purpose and goals, that we can then represent at events and rally interest.

I'm excited that you're doing this!

Tonia

Hein · Since 08 Mar 2005 1314 Posts Possessed

I'll vote for anyone who doesn't have a commercial agenda.

Let us preserve. not promote.

-Hein

blancoh2o · Since 15 Mar 2005 1154 Posts Oregon Phishy

Hein,

I am a public employee in the Portland area. I do not work for any for-profit entities.
I do have lots of friends in the kiteboard industry. I believe that my network of friends pretty much spans the entire industry. They range from importers, distributors, manufacturers, designers, sales reps and shop owners and most importantly......the riders.
I have friends that are affiliated with almost every brand on the market. I do have my personal preference of gear I choose however I have no financial ties to anyone in the industry. Therefore, I have no commercial agenda.

Steve

tonia · Since 15 Jun 2005 209 Posts The Gorge Stoked

To add to Hein's note... anyone with a personal agenda should probably opt out of the election.

blancoh2o · Since 15 Mar 2005 1154 Posts Oregon Phishy

Tonia,

I DO have a personal agenda.

I want to have fun, be safe, meet new friends, be involved, make a difference, etc.

Those of you who know me know where I am coming from.

This is going to be a great season! There are a lot of great folks running for positions, I don't think there is any doubt in anyone on Jim's list.

Steve

shredjim · Since 07 Jun 2006 188 Posts Stoked

Hein · Since 08 Mar 2005 1314 Posts Possessed

I think the CGkA is on the right track and the folks running things and running for things are good people who will hold true to the mission statement. Thank you for quoting it.

Mark · Mon Feb 18, 08 10:27 am

Election date posted to the calendar. Look under events.