November 2025 HCKC Newsletter

FROM THE SKIPPER

The HCKC Annual Meeting November 8th

The program highlighted the many activities that in which our club members participate.

In 2025, HCKC members participated in:

· 46 Sponsored Paddle Events

· 3 Triathlon Support Events at Eagle Creek

· 7 Training Events lead by ACA Certified Instructors had 89 participants

· 137 members attended Club Social Events

Meeting presentations included Swift Water Rescue, Grayson State Park Trip, Michigan UP Trip, Triathlon Support, Qajaq Training Camp and a sneak peek at our website new home page design. Gifts were presented to all Trip Leaders and Trainers. We enjoyed a delicious dinner and social time with friends.

Our Election of Board Members for 2026

A Big Thank You to our Retiring Board Members from 2025

Kyle Wills

Kaleena Wright

Andrew Bredemeyer

The Newly Elected HCKC Board for 2026

OFFICERS

Skipper Linda Decker

Executive Officer Mark Schneider

Purser Jim Heichelbech

Yeoman Judy Thompson

Past Skipper Dave Ellis

BOARD MEMBERS

Jeff Stejskal     Tony Pascuzzi      Mariann Davis

Roger Starring     Phyllis Malpas     Jan Rugaber

David Nord     Richard Tekulve     John Carlson

Brent Saucerman     John Gates     Jenn Ryan    Bob Heckler

Watch for the Annual Feedback Survey to help us plan for 2026 and Save the Date for the 2026n Trip Planning Meeting January 17, 2026

Looking forward to Another Great Paddle Year!

Linda Decker Skipper

PAST TRIPS & EVENT

Grayson Lake KY Oct. 31 – Nov. 2

This scenic trip let us paddle through cliff lined sections and enjoy the colorful fall foliage. Due to rain the preceding week, waterfalls were also flowing. Friday, seven paddlers launched from the Laurel Creek Ramp on the Little Sandy River for a 6-mile total out and back afternoon trip. This section is narrow and creek-like in appearance, but no real current due to the dam creating Grayson Lake. Saturday, eight launched from Caney Creek ramp and traveled to Bruin ramp, a total of about 12 miles for an all-day paddle. The weather was very nice. Sunday morning we awoke to a light rain; five launched from Clifty Creek ramp to go up to Grotto Falls and back, a total of about 4 miles. Luckily the rain had nearly stopped by the time we got on the water, and we only had a few sprinkles to contend with.

More photos

Wabash Aug. 30, 2025

Nine paddlers made the trip from Montezuma to Clinton, a distance of about 10 miles. It was a nice late-season trip; smaller streams are usually too dry, as was the case this year, but the weather is still mild. The weather was great, and it was nice to enjoy the camaraderie of being on the water with fellow paddlers. Even the Asian Carp were fairly co-operative, not making much of an aerial showing until we were nearly at the take out. Thanks to John Wainscott for bringing a large van that made shuttling extra easy.

Annual Meeting November 8th

Linda Decker did a nice job of describing the Annual Meeting above in the "From the Skipper" section.  Here is a link to the PowerPoint slides of the business part of the meeting for those who are interested.  SLIDES

SAVE THE DATES

Here are some upcoming 2026 events.  More information on each to come.

Jan. 1 New Years Day Paddle (weather permitting)

Trip Planning Meeting January 17

2026 Indy Boat, Sport & Travel Show Feb. 20-22 & Feb 25-March 1

Wilderness First Aid May 16 & 17

NEW MEMBERS

We welcome our new HCKC members. We hope you will take advantage of the many opportunities you have as a member!

New Members since 10/9

Lara D

Kim P.

Kisty L.

JJ R.

Emily L.

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