New building - requirements request

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By Mark Corti

Plans for the new building are currently being considered - and we need your input.  The committee has prepared a wishlist for what they want to see, and this is now fixed - please don't request things that are outside the wishlist - and we're working to turn that into some concrete designs.  At this stage, we're looking for general requirements - for instance, "all changing areas should be disabled-friendly" - and not too detailed (not, for instance, "all doors should be 825mm wide for wheelchairs").  As discussed at the meeting, we're following a design process which will be transparent, robust and will lead to plans which fulfill the wishlist, and this is an important step to get right.

Bryn is chairing the working group, so please send your requirements to him before Friday and he'll bring it up at the meeting. 

Exciting times!

New building news!

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By Mark Corti

After much anticipation, the Club Committee has agreed a wishlist for what they want to see in the new building, which is the first step in bringing it into use as a new and fabulous Club asset!  A number of Club members with professional experience in construction and project management have been tasked with making this happen, and they met for the first time last night.  We had a really productive meeting (minutes to follow), and agreed a process and structure to take things forward.  We'll be consulting with everyone in the Club to make sure a wide range of views are represented, and once we've got things nailed down we'll draw up some plans and share those also.  This is our Club, and our building - your Club and your building - so we're keen to get everyone involved.  More news soon!

Invasive Species Survey

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By Mark Corti

If you're stuck in a boring meeting, British Canoeing would really appreciate you filling out this survey helping understand the spread of invasive species: https://leeds.onlinesurveys.ac.uk/paddlers-activities-and-invasive-non-native-species-3

TIA!

Attachments:

Minutes of Maidstone Canoe Club Committee Meeting 19 June 2020.pdf

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Dear Club Members

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By Brian Williams

Dear Club Members,

It is with deep regret that I have to inform you that I have made the decision to step down as Chairman of the club.  I have given this a great deal of consideration and though I have very much enjoyed serving as Chairman and contributing to the development of the club, the responsibility has become too great with my health issues and balancing work and family commitments.  It has been a pleasure to serve you in this role and to get to know many of you.  I will still be paddling regularly so will remain a supportive member of the club. John Simmonds has stepped up from Vice Chairman and I know he will do a fine job as Chairman.

Thank you for your support over the last few years.

Brian Williams

Wednesday Morning Paddles

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By Geoff Orford

Mike Lambourne, one of our coaches, organises morning paddles from the club for those members who are not yet competent to paddle without help and some guidance. The group will, of course, be limited to 6 people total. If you would like to join his group please contact Mike on  07949 184250  to let him know you are interested

Summer Newsletter - Out Now!

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By Mark Corti

I'm particularly proud of our contributors for this newsletter, who have put together some absolutely cracking articles which are bubbling over with positivity and interest, despite the lack of recent paddling!  Please take the time to read it and, if you enjoyed it, drop them an email.

Keep an eye on the website - things are starting to happen and there's going to be a lot going on!

Beginner Courses Restarting

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By Mark Corti

We're restarting a limited number of our popular Beginner Courses - these are likely to book up fast.  (Unfortunately we're not allowed to take under-18s on our courses under current guidance)

Summer Newsletter - Final Call

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By Mark Corti

We could really use a couple more articles for the Summer Newsletter, so please do put something together and send it over!