Wilderness First Aid Clinic
March 27-28, 2010
(Registration Deadline --- Mar. 15th, 2010)
Outdoor enthusiasts frequently participate in hazardous activities in wilderness environments where calling ‘911’ is not an option... want to learn more? Check out the Wilderness First Aid Clinic!
Roll Practice, Canoe/Kayak School
Photo: Robert Pierce
Roll School 2010
February 24, March 3, 17, 24, & 31, 2010
So admit it—you’ve envied those whitewater paddlers who can flip their boats, making it look completely effortless. Roll School is your chance to learn how they do this. You’ll learn from some of the most expert whitewater paddlers in the area and have loads of fun. Roll School will increase your confidence and enjoyment, you’ll paddle more safely, plus you’ll make new paddling friends. Come out and give it a try.
For more information, go to our "schools" page.
TSRA Measures Progress on Strategic Plan for 2009
In summer 2008, the TSRA Board adopted a four-year strategic plan intended to move TSRA ahead with our mission: "to promote the conservation and protection of Tennessee’s flowing waters and teach current and future generations to enjoy and protect our waters." In this plan, our four-year goals include:
• Being recognized as the leading voice for flowing water conservation in Tennessee.
• Conducting paddling schools that educate 400 paddlers and 20 new instructors per year.
• Growing membership to 750 active annual members.
• Heightening community awareness to support both our membership growth and conservation efforts.
• Having the staff and board composition necessary to support our work and play.
...to read the full text, see the November Newsletter.
The results are in...thanks to everyone who voted. This year we received over 50% more votes than the last several years. Special thanks to all the nominees who volunteered their time to serve the membership.
Congratulations to the 2010 Board of Directors:
Daniel Boone
Jim Clapper
Sam Davis
Eric Fisher
Trent Ganstine
Rob Karwedsky
Gene Levine
Steve Logan
Jack Lyle
Lisa McCarter
Jim McCool
David Pelren
Mark Quarles
Patty Shultz
Heather Stacey
Scott Strausbaugh
Charlie Wilkerson
Barnett Williams
Fanci Worthington
Check out the bios for the 2010 Board of Directors .
CALLING ALL TRIP LEADERS!!
Want to help TSRA, have some fun, and change people's lives?
LEAD A TSRA TRIP IN 2010!
You don't have to be Eric Jackson to lead a TSRA trip, although if he calls we won't turn him down. You DO need a moderate amount of skill, a desire to help people, and some common sense (OK, I know this eliminates some of you, but we're willing to overlook that last one.)
If you have a favorite stream, trail, cave, or bike route that you'd like to show to others, please contact me and we'll put it on the 2010 Calendar! I promise you won't be sorry. You'll get a LOT in return!
To lead a trip, contact Jack Lyle: JLYLE@HVUD.COM
Cell Phone: 615-394-8024
Home (nights): 615-376-9179
Trip Leader Seminar!
Note Date and Location Change!
When: Thursday, February 4th, 2010, 6:30 P.M. to 9:00 p.m.
Where: The REI Store, Brentwood, Tennessee. Meeting Room in the Rear of the Store.
Who Should Attend: All 2010 Trip Leaders, and anyone INTERESTED in leading a TSRA trip.
We are holding an informative Trip Leader Seminar for all those who are leading trips in 2010, or ANY TSRA member who is interested. If you’ve never lead a trip before, this will be an opportunity to learn from seasoned TSRA trip leaders! If you HAVE lead trips before, come and lend us your ideas and experiences! Believe me, there are MANY things you may not have thought about when leading a trip.
PIZZA AND SOFT DRINKS WILL BE PROVIDED. Please RSVP to:
Jack Lyle
(615) 394-8024 daytime
(615) 376-9179 nights
Want to know what your state legislators are doing for the environment? Not sure who your Tennessee legislators are? Click here to sign up for legislative updates and to learn more about your legislators and their scorecards! Find out first-hand about Tennessee General Assembly voting sessions before they happen and learn how you can make a difference for the environment. TSRA is proud to support Tennessee Conservation Voters by offering you a link to these free email updates!
TSRA has an on-going video/audio history project featuring interviews and conversations with some of the founding members. Here is a short Quicktime movie, (2MB) "The Genesis of TSRA with Bob Miller"
A group of TSRA paddlers running Wooten's Folly rapid in Clear Creek canyon on the Cumberland Plateau.
©David Pelren
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