Women's Kiteboarding Association

Bettyboarder · Thu Sep 07, 06 8:41 am **Women's Kiteboarding Association**

Ok so I am kind of bummed. I sent my $37 membership fee to WKA back on 08/08/06 and have not heard anything from them. I sent them a email last week and then I tried to send one today and it will not go through. I also talked to two of my other friends who are having the same problem with WKA. Anyone else having this problem? Should I file a complant with paypal?

Jessie - KA · Since 31 Aug 2006 9 Posts Kook

I'm in the same boat.
I haven't received the shirt nor a response or even the info about the supposed sbc magazine subscription we're getting?
what's the deal?

kristine · Since 23 Apr 2006 15 Posts Portland

yeah, what the hell!?!? I was supposed to get all the phone numbers of all the hottie kiter guys in the hood...I am canceling right now!

I feel so used Sad

jp · Since 04 Mar 2005 87 Posts wherever there are whitecaps

heyya,,

I joined last Dec (?)....all I can say is it took 4_EVER for them to respond....I mean i was so bothered I even posted something on kiteforum after 6 weeks of no response with emails, etc...

Anyway, to let you know ...everything worked out good....

Keep the faith kitesistahs....(if they don't do good)..we're letting the air ouuta their leading edge !! Cool

jp ( as in kiter) Wink

mystrygrl · Since 07 Sep 2006 95 Posts PDX/HR - What day is it?

Ya... me too... signed up back in May but still waiting for t-shirt and other info... have gotten a few very pleasant emails in response when I've inquired -- troubles with address showing up via paypal -- which I thought we took care of -- but, as of today, I still have received nothing but a few emails. Some kinks in the system I suppose.

I am actually quite happy to make a $$ donation to the kite-sisterhood -- just didn't realize that is what I was doing at the time I signed up. Hopefully it will all turn out well in the end.

See y'all out their in the water/sky.

tonia · Since 15 Jun 2005 209 Posts The Gorge Stoked

Hi Ladies,

Tonia here from the WKA. Wow what a thread. Viral marketing at its best (or worst?)! I just wanted to reply to this thread and introduce myself... I hope no one feels ripped off, and want to make sure no one feels ripped off. I appreciate everyone's comments and open-ness.

First of all, in answer to your question, Bettyboarder, about your membership -- were you at our clinic that weekend? Because we have a number of gals down who received their WKA packages at our clinic in Hood River, but paid online. We gave many of the women packages (with t-shirts and magazines) simply on the honor system that they would pay online, hence your name may have been in this group from PayPal. If not, please let me know and I'll get your package out to you, no problem. Feel free to contact me offline as well if you have specific questions: tonia@womenskiteboarding.com or call me at 541-490-9621. Stacy is also available too: stacy@womenskiteboarding.com.

The WKA was founded by Stacy Lowery and I about a year ago to provide a channel for more women to comfortably enter the sport and find other women to learn and progress with. Without any financial support, we have spent our own time and money to get it off the ground, proud and excited that we could do something with nothing. Stacy and I both have full-time jobs, which creates a challenge in committing as much time as we would like in the WKA. Although we've been talking about having someone step in to do WKA fulltime, it's not realistic financially.

We are aiming to put on clinics that are either free or very affordable to get into the sport, so membership dollars contribute to WKA's ability to achieve this. Insurance, port/beach/event fees, travel, gear, etc.. are all very expensive, and we aim to keep costs down so we can get more girls involved.

The organization is very grass-roots, to the point where the majority of our role lies in simply supporting, assisting, and motivating other women on the beach on any given day. For anyone who has waited to receive their t-shirt, I apologize. We'll get it out asap. For any of you who would like to volunteer so that we can get memberships processed faster, or help with a future clinic, please email me!

If you have any other questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to call me: tonia, 541-490-9621 or you can catch me kiting in the Gorge quite frequently.

Thanks from the Gals at WKA,

Tonia & Stacy

Bettyboarder · Thu Sep 07, 06 4:42 pm

Tonia,

Thanks for the response, I will send you a email. I think it's awesome that you guys started the WKA and I would be willing to volunteer and help you guys out. I was not at the clinic, it was a little to beginner for me. I look forward to attending future WKA events.

Thanks,
Nicole

Bettyboarder · Fri Sep 08, 06 7:24 am

Tonia,

The emails above don't work. I am going to send you a pm though this forum.

Thanks,
Nicole

tonia · Since 15 Jun 2005 209 Posts The Gorge Stoked

Hi Nicole,

The emails do work -- I got your email this morning! Thank you!