Rufus Rockpile Rodeo Canceled!

Bettyboarder · Thu May 29, 08 6:21 am

The post above is not correct the paypal for CGKA is admin@cgka.net

Send your $10 and drop me a email at nicoledoolittle@gmail.com I will get you on our memebership list.

Thanks for the support.

magicmaker · Since 29 Oct 2006 895 Posts da Hood Opinionated

also if you're a paid member you will get access to the new website we have up and going at http://www.cgka.net and while it isn't much right now, we're working on improving the online community member features, such as adding personal image galleries for members and who knows what else we'll come up with, time permitting. thanks to Phil for hosting the forum as it is making my life wwaaayyy easier

because i dont have to deal with setting it up and integrate it into the website.

I'm open to suggestions as to what other member features could be implemented in the website.

You can also mail a check to

CGKA
PO Box 856
Hood River, OR 97031

pkh · Since 27 Feb 2005 6549 Posts Couve / Hood Honored Founder

Thanks Adam, the CGKA forum ain't quite ready yet (still need to add existing members in so they can access.) But I can get the links going today.

tinyE · Since 21 Jan 2006 2004 Posts not really an XTreme Poster

carolb · Thu May 29, 08 7:54 am **$ for beer**

Its for beer at the events! Maybe if that is what is needed to keep 20 people working at a cleanup. Or maybe its shovels and gloves. Either way, its OK, just want to account for it.

Actually, TinyE is correct in that the new CGKA web site should have a check book status of the current account balance and the $ allocation for each event. No details from a ACE hardware receipt, just columns with a current planned, actual spent, and remaining balance. Maybe even a list of what was donated and a note of thanks to the contributor and what had to be purchased.

Event: xxx
Donations: Concrete donated from.. $ value..
Event Costs: 3 shovels... $ Value

CGKA Current Inventory from purchases and their location. You don't want to keep buying the same 3 shovels!

Other ideas:

Donation Center
Maybe a listing/donation center for old gear that could be checked out short term by members when theirs is lost. I know we all have a lot of back up stuff that someone could be use for a day in a pinch.

You get a better warm, fuzzy when its clear where your contribution is going. I think TinyE needs a warm, fuzzy. Laughing

Bettyboarder · Thu May 29, 08 8:11 am

pkh · Since 27 Feb 2005 6549 Posts Couve / Hood Honored Founder

So far I think the money has only gone to pay for event insurance + food & drinks at the events and paying for things like diesel at the sandbar cleanup.

But given a strong enough membership the possibilities are endless. From what I know, CGWA has raised and re-distributed hundreds of thousands of dollars over the years to improve access points in the Gorge. They also have a full time employee secretary working for them.

We poke fun at windsurfers, but they truly have their shit together in this area way more than we do.

Questions and comments like: "What should CGKA spend its money on?" would be great topics for the new CGKA Membership Forum: http://www.nwkite.com/forums/f-5.html

Very Happy

tinyE · Since 21 Jan 2006 2004 Posts not really an XTreme Poster

thanks for the information, i think a finance list would work well... i became the treasurer for my HOA for the same reason...no one knew where all the money was going... obviously, it was going to stuff needed, but no one was keeping track of it.

Again, I don't mind paying the $10, but I think it's important to show where the money is going, and why there is a fee. If it's just for buying beer at volunteer events, then I am less likely to join, however, I understand the requirements around event insurance, etc... and having an organization put the event on versus an individual is usually way better for everyone, so if the majority of the money went towards this, it swings me towards joining.

I know I can't possibly be the only person that was wondering what the $10 goes to.

is the CGKA doing BOG this year? I guess I thought that belonged to Renee Hanks

Bettyboarder · Thu May 29, 08 9:21 am

Just to clear up the beer buying thing.. We have not bought any beer this year (not sure about past). The beer at Stevenson clean up was donated by Naish. Thanks agian to Naish.

BOG is on for this year. The CGKA is helping with it but Steve and someone else is running (sorry I forgot his name).

The CGKA is doing the Blowout agian from Stevie to Hood River. Here is a list of events that are coming up that we are helping with or running might help show what we have been working on. Also Adam is working on the website and he will have the minutes from our meeting posted so everyone can see what we have been working on.

CGKA Demo Day—June 14th, 2008
Need some new gear? Come and demo it before you buy.
http://www.nwkite.com/forums/t-8638.html

CGKA Rufus Rock Rodeo—June 28th, 2008
Campout and informal team based kiteboarding competition in
conjunction with the City of Rufus’s Independence Day Celebration.
Details and updates check http://www.nwkite.com/forums/t-8564.html&sid=d7a3d8ca0d600245eb96e0e23c2c9354

Gorge Games—July 17th-19th, 2008
Kiteboard Freestyle, Course Racing and Big Air Competitions. Details
and Registrations can be found at. Must register by June 15, 2008.
http://www.gorgegames.net/events/kiteboarding.asp

Bridge of Gods—July 25-27th, 2008
Kiteboard competition and Festival Details and updates check
http://www.dabridge.us/

CGKA Blowout—August 2-3rd, 2008
Blow out race from Stevenson to Hood river.
Details and updates check www.cgka.net or
http://www.nwkite.com/

KB4C - August 9th, 2008
2nd annual Kiteboard for Cancer event!
http://www.kb4c.org

tstansbury · Since 06 Jun 2006 649 Posts Rowena and P.C Addicted

sent my $10 in. Is their any way you could send out paypal invoices on jan. 1 to everyone. I could use the reminder.

tinyE · Since 21 Jan 2006 2004 Posts not really an XTreme Poster

all paid up

Bettyboarder · Thu May 29, 08 11:05 am

DukeONuke · Since 24 Aug 2005 26 Posts Â

Portland Pete · Since 08 Mar 2005 145 Posts HR Stoked

You Bradio !

I think you are a little mistaken, Pdxmonkey boy is not Danger Pete (Aka Space Monkey)

Sorry to dissapoint you, but I am still under 40 and hopefully not in the OG category unlike yourself.

See you at the Rodeo

Pete

PS
here are some old pics from Rufus Memorial Day 04

holly · Since 09 Jul 2006 440 Posts Hood River Obsessed

who wants to be on my team?? haha

blancoh2o · Since 15 Mar 2005 1154 Posts Oregon Phishy

Is anybody willing to put together a T-shirt design? I know we have some talent amongst the membership that can do a lot better than me. Attached is a basic cut and paste I put together. Please help me out.....

boredbrain · Since 16 Feb 2006 352 Posts Hood River Obsessed

The saying "Dues paying member" means alot more than a simple sign up sheet to join a club.

In order to gain the goals of increased river access, and have a strong voice with local authorities, we need to have a large membership. And a base from around the world, shows the attaction of the area for kiters to come and spend those tourist dollars. Which is what the port is about.

As a non-profit, we have specific requirements for financial reports. These reports will be available to the membership.

The CGKA is fairly new organization, the CGWA has been around a long time, the way we get what we want is by being a big group, and putting our money where our mouths are. That has been a successful stratagy for the CGWA.

We can sure talk the talk, but when it comes to walkin the walk, are we up to the task? Smile