American Canoe
Association
ACA e-News
January 2007
An E-Communications Tool of the American Canoe Association
In this issue:
- ACA Board of Directors Election Results
- 2007 General Liability Insurance Coverage for Instructors Now Available
- <!--[if !supportLists]-->Paddler Magazine Names Glen Bernard as
New Publisher
- ACA Announces New Director of Recreation Outreach
- <!--[if !supportLists]-->Update Your Address Book!
ACA Board of Directors Election Results
The election for the 2007 ACA Board of Directors is complete. Election results nnounced by ACA Board Secretary Patti Carothers are (in alphabetical order):
Jeff Dionne-Dickson (Saranac Lake, NY)
Joshua Hall (Charleston, SC)
Anne Maleady (Alexandria, VA)
Elaine Mravetz (Sharon Center, OH)
Robin Pope (Sylva, NC)
Steve Scarborough (Rockwood, TN)
Jim Virgin (Vancouver, WA) was also elected as Divisional
Representative to the Board.
Congratulations to these new and returning volunteer Board members. The first meeting of the 2007 Board of Directors is scheduled February 3-4 in Springfield, Virginia. Contact ACA Executive Director Pamela Dillon for meeting information.
The ACA thanks Roger F. Weigle, CPA of Manassas, Virginia for certifying the 2007 election results.
2007 General Liability Insurance Coverage for Instructors Now Available
ACA is pleased to announce the 2007 Insurance program for ACA programs
including sanctioned events, instruction, and Paddle America Clubs.
The 2007 program is patterned after the 2006 program with similar coverage
and benefits including a $5 million dollar coverage limit.
Certificates for courses are now being issued (use the 2006 forms until
forms are updated). Program fees remain at the same level as
last year. Check this link for
complete program and contact information.
Paddler Magazine Names Glen Bernard as New Publisher
<!--[if !supportLineBreakNewLine]-->Paddlesport Publishing, Inc., publisher of Paddler and Paddle Dealer magazines, announce industry veteran Glen Bernard as its new publisher. Bernard, who managed Canoe & Kayak Magazine for 19 years, takes over publishing management duties for Paddlesport Publishing whose former publisher left voluntarily to pursue other business interests.
Glen stepped into the position in October 2007 and immediately began to analyze Paddler to best reflect the interests of the majority of our readership. Look for a reader survey in the January/February 2007 issue which is scheduled to be mailed January 16. Contact Glen Bernard at glen@paddlermagazine.com. For circulation information, contact Rosalind Roston-Bradden at rosalind@paddlermagazine.com.
Paddler magazine is distributed to ACA members as a member benefit. Paddlesport Publishing, Inc. is co-owned by the American Canoe Association and Paddlesports Industry Association (formerly Professional Paddlesports Association). Publication offices are located in Seattle, Washington.
ACA Announces New Director of Recreation Outreach
Nancy Lear joined ACA National Staff on January 2 as Recreation Outreach Director. She comes to us from Recreational Equipment, Inc. (REI). Prior to REI, Nancy had a varied career at the American Red Cross. Her last position was as Manager of a Health & Safety Program & Customer Support Unit at the national headquarters, providing technical and financial assistance to nearly 2000 chapters across the country. Among Nancy's priorities will be bolstering effective communication between and among Paddle America Clubs, focusing on ways to provide more support to Activity Committees and Affiliates. She will also work closely with ACA's corporate partners, including Subaru of America. Nancy's can be reached at nlear@americancanoe.org.
Update Your Address Book!
Emails sent to the ACA National Office using the extension acanet.org are no longer being delivered. Please use the americancanoe.org address extension on all emails to ACA national office staff. For a complete listing, visit this link.
American Canoe
Association
7432 Alban Station Blvd, Suite B-232
Springfield, VA
22150
Phone: (703) 451-0141 / Fax: (703) 451-2245