EMSK members meeting for February 2023

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DRAFT AGENDA

Approval of the last meeting’s minutes for January 19, 2023 (see minutes at https://www.mountaineers.org/locations-lodges/everett-branch/committees/everett-sea-kayaking-committee/documents/minutes/emsk-zoom-meeting-minutes-1-19-2023.pdf/view)

In service training topic: Take 2 - Doing More with DeepZoom, tides, currents, and beyond. 15-20 minutes. A live demonstration of DeepZoom features; going beyond its famous interactive currents and tides to explore the trip planning features, wind and weather forecasts, and Coast Pilot integration.

Update from the 2023 Mountaineers Sea Kayak Summit - Cathy F and Bill C to report. To access the Mountaineers Sea Kayak Summit minutes for 2023 and prior years, check out this link to the committee materials for the Mountaineers Sea Kayaking advisory council: https://www.mountaineers.org/about/vision-leadership/board-of-directors/committees/branch-leadership-committee/activity-councils-1/sea-kayaking-council

For the Mountaineers Sea Kayak Summit minutes for 2023 and prior years, check out this link to the committee materials for the Mountaineers Sea Kayaking advisory council: https://www.mountaineers.org/about/vision-leadership/board-of-directors/committees/branch-leadership-committee/activity-councils-1/sea-kayaking-council

Updates from the Everett Mountaineers Branch Executive Committee Meeting (Doug P).

Updating the EMSK activity committee charter (continue from last meeting). The Mountaineers are asking all branches and branch activity groups to update their charters.  For those seeking to get a jump on this before the meeting, check out our existing charter at https://www.mountaineers.org/locations-lodges/everett-branch/committees/everett-sea-kayaking-committee/documents/committee-resources/draft-everett-sea-kayaking-committee-charter-date-established-revised/@@download/file/DRAFT%20-%20EVERETT%20SEA%20KAYAKING%20COMMITTEE%20CHARTER%20%20%5BDATE%20or%20REVISED%5D%20copy.docxand the Mountaineers updated charter template at https://www.mountaineers.org/locations-lodges/everett-branch/committees/everett-sea-kayaking-committee/documents/committee-resources/committee-charter-template-to-be-copied-edited.pdf

Update on acquisition of one Garmin InReach Mini 2 for use by trip leaders (followup to minutes from January 19)

2023 Trip leader/instructor training opportunities. Time allowed for Dan Hale to give updates on this.

2023 Trip leader candidates/volunteers. This is a standing item about expanding our trip leader corp. Thanks to Cathie Frizalone for stepping up to become a trip leader! Bill Coady is helping Cathie work through the process. Meanwhile, if you’re interested in becoming a trip leader, here’s the application: https://www.mountaineers.org/volunteer/volunteer-with-us/leader-applications/sea- kayak-leader-application

2023 Equivalency events - Ongoing discussion to organize special equivalency events for small groups of experienced sea kayakers looking to participate in Mountaineers paddles. Anyone interested in helping out with this please contact Rob King.

New trip plans. A standing item to allow trip leaders a chance to talk about their upcoming plans and to discuss ideas for new trips.

New clinic or other training plans, including in meeting training sessions. A standing item for discussion.

Discussion on setting a date for committee elections to select officers.

Dates for upcoming events:

• Basic Course related topics (per Cathie Frizalone, Basic Course Coordinator)
• Baker Lake Shindig July 7-9, 2023.  Everett Mountaineers Sea Kayak Baker Lake Shindig — The Mountaineers
• April EMSK meeting Training topic: Jim West returns in April to present VHF Radio Communications and Training - Learn it for the first time or relearn it as a refresher! The focus will be on handheld devices like we use in sea kayaking. Jim will cover the best and proper way to communicate on a VHF Radio.

Remember to keep checking the activity guide for upcoming Mountaineers Sea Kayaking activities. And sign up for automatic notifications to get instant notifications of new events.

Thank you all for your participation in the Everett Mountaineers Sea Kayaking program! We have activities, courses and events thanks to the the engagement of our members.

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