As of Dec 31, 2011, all instructor accounts expired.  We encourage you to renew today for these benefits:

• A full year's magazine subscription to Rapid, Adventure Kayak, or Canoeroots Magazine (choose print or digital format) plus one final issue of Kanawa. You also have the option to buy additional subscriptions at a discount. Stay up to date with Paddle Canada News, three-page insert. Get more info on the mags.       
  
  
  
• Post and register your 2012 public courses. Get your booking hotline a' ringing. Paddlers are starting to search the PC website for courses. Register courses as soon as they are set. Show Canadian paddlers that we are an active organization of 1200 instructors with lots of programming from coast to coast to coast.
  
  
• Finally, membership dues keep our staff employed and the office running during the important planning and maintenance phase of the winter months.     

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On behalf of the BMMSF Committeee and the Board of Directors of Paddle Canada, we are pleased to announce Emma Drudge is the recipient of this years Bill Mason Memorial Scholarship Award. Emma will receive a cheque for $1000 from the scholarship fund,  to assist her in her academic year. 

 It is also our pleasure to provide her with a free one-year membership to Paddle Canada, which includes a 1-year subscription to Rapid Media’s Canoeroots and Family Camping Magazine, among other member benefits.

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How about a Paddle Canada Gift Membership?

How about a Gift Registration to the Altantic Paddling Symposium in May 2012?

  Fill out a Gift Membership Form Now! Or Register for Atlantic Paddling Symposium

Perfect for someone who has all the toys already and / or doesn't need more 'things' or 'gear' in their homes.

Fifth Annual Atlantic Paddle Symposium
May 11-14, 2012 
www.atlanticpaddlesymposium.com

 Registration for the 5th annual Atlantic Paddle Symposium is now open!  
Register now to guarantee your place, as we only have room at beautiful Liscombe Lodge for the first 75. By registering now, you will be entered for the Early Bird prize draw.  Prizes include:

White water solo canoe from Esquif, a dry suit from Kokatat, plus many other great prizes.  Check them all out here

 This event is open to all paddlers, of all levels, who have a keen interest in improving their skills. We are reprising past successful sessions, and introducing new lessons.
Check them here.

 The Atlantic Paddle Symposium is recognized as the premier paddling event in Atlantic Canada.  Always timed to start off the paddling season, it brings together a dedicated paddling community for a 4-day event focused on skill development, outdoor leadership, education, and paddling safety.  Now in its fifth successful year, the symposium facilitates relationship building within the Atlantic Canada paddling community, as well as introducing top international paddling instructors to the Atlantic Canada paddling community.

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Ontario Outdoor Adventures Calendar 2012

Get your complimentary 2012 Ontario Outdoor Adventures Calendar.

The Ontario Tourism Marketing Partnership Corporation produces a number of helpful and informative free publications that showcase Ontario's unique and diverse range of travel experiences.

Visit OntarioOutdoor.com today to download your Calendar desktop or PDF copy today or request one to be sent to you by mail.

The PC Board of Directors along with its Regional Member Associations, in particular Canoe Kayak Saskatchewan, are pleased to welcome Bryan Sarauer as the new regional director for Saskatchewan.  Bryan has graciously volunteered to take over from past regional director, Jim MacDonald, who had to step down part way through his 2nd year term. We would like to take this opportunity to thank Jim MacDonald for his service over the 2011 season. 

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The Paddle Canada Board of Directors recommends a number of changes,  all highlighted in yellow on the  attached/linked draft copy of the PC Constitution and Bylaws, in order to make the operation of Paddle Canada more effective.  The attached will be discussed at the upcoming 2011 Annual Meeting and hopefully a motion will arise to adopt the proposed revision.  As per the PC Constitution,  90 days notice must be given to the membership, and a vote held (Special Meeting or Electronic Vote) and the end of that period.  The vote could then occur on or after 9 March 2012.

   Please review the Draft Constitutional Document Here.

Werner Paddles and Paddle Canada are pleased to announce that PC is now the new and only Canadian partner in Werner's Healthy Waters Program.  When customers register their newly purchased Werner Paddle online, a donation is made in part to all Werner's Partners.  So spread the word and register your paddles today, which in turns supports Paddle Canada.

Becky Mason is pleased to announce that the North American premiere of her new paddling DVD Advanced Classic Solo Canoeing is being hosted in Ottawa by the Glebe Outdoor Education Department on Tuesday November 29th from 7:00pm to 9:30pm at Glebe Collegiate.

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