Author: Tom Eckels
President, Illinois Paddling Council
Program Manager, Water TrailKeepers
2021 IPC Annual Meeting
IPC Annual Meeting
11/3/2021
7:00pm
Agenda:
- Election of Officers
- Presentations:
Presenter: Mike Wiant
Title: History of Illinois Rivers
Abstract: Illinois Rivers and their usage throughout history.
Dr. Michael Wiant, one of Illinois’s most renowned archaeologists, has a long and distinguished career culminating with his tenure as the director of the Dickson Mounds Museum. In 2016 he was appointed as Interim Director for the Illinois State Museum, serving until December 31, 2017 when he retired. Among Michael’s interests, experiences and specialties are the recovery technique of flotation, contract archaeology, as well as interpretations of the prehistoric residents of the Illinois River valley, and dissemination of archaeological knowledge to the public.
Presenter: Greg Taylor
Title: 350th anniversary of Marquette and Joliet’s expedition to find the source of the Mississippi River.
Abstract:
In 2023 it will have been 350 years since this monumental expedition took place.Cementing forever the value of the lower half of the North American continent we today call The United States of America to France. The original expedition opened up the lower half of North America to colonization for France and ultimately the doubling in land mass area for a fledgling country to grow and prosper, fulfilling and spurring on the current economic growth that this country has enjoyed for the last 218 years. I am organizing, leading and funding through donations,merchandise sales and grant writings the re-enactment of Jolliet and Marquette’s landmark expedition of discovery from May 17th,1673 of the Mississippi River.
There are 4 spots in two vehicles for a liason team that will shadow us on dry land in vehicles that will go ahead of us geographically to verify the town conditions for our landings for the day or evening, depending on weather and other factors.I am currently accepting applications for participants to join the crew that will be in the canoes doing the water facet of the expedition and the liaison team itself. Which is just as critical to this expedition as the voyagers are.
From the President’s Desk: RE-Due for 2021
I sincerely hope everyone reading this has had a safe and healthy year. 2020 has been a difficult year for everyone. In recognition of this, the IPC Board has decided we will carry over 2020 IPC dues to 2021. If you chose to renew your dues for 2021 you may. If you are unable to, and were a member of the IPC in 2020, your membership will carry over into 2021.
I hope 2021 is a better year for everyone!
Tom Eckels
Prairie State Canoeists Annual Dinner
The Prairie State Canoeists annual dinner is always an entertaining wrap-up of the season. We reminisce with our paddle partners, meet new friends, elect new officers and directors, and get some ideas for next season.
This year’s presentation
Paddle to the Amazon
with Dana Starkell
On the morning of June 1, 1980, Don Starkell and his two sons climbed aboard Orellana, their orange, custom 21-foot canoe and launched on the Red River from a park near their home in Winnipeg. Dana recounts the adventure. Don’t miss it, make your reservations as soon as possible. Watch the Events section of the web site.
That’s Sunday, November 10
VFW Hall in Addison, IL
5:00 PM–9:00 PM
Halloween Fun Night Benefiting Paddle the Kish – Friday, Oct. 25
Have an evening out while your kids play games and relays, eat pizza and meet new friends at Lee’s Martial Arts’ annual Halloween Fun Night! This year’s Fun Night will benefit Paddle the Kish Marengo which is an outstanding local organization dedicated to building launch pads and clearing the Marengo portion of the Kishwaukee River. Thanks to their hard work, we will soon be able to better enjoy this amazing natural resource that we have in our own backyard!
IPC Annual Dinner
October 26, 2019 – 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
AT THE HISTORIC WARRENVILLE TAVERN
3 S 530 Second Street, Warrenville, IL 60555
Our annual meeting, election of officers, awards ceremony, dinner and presentation will take place at the Warrenville’s 1838 Hotel “The Colonel’s Tavern” a historic landmark of DuPage County http://www.warrentavern.net/
Please RSVP if you plan to attend NO LATER THAN October 24, as we need to provide the restaurant an approximate count for the food needed. Dinner will be various pizzas, salad, and soft drinks, and dessert; no alcoholic beverages available
Please RSVP if you plan to attend:
$35 Per Person Includes Annual Supporting Membership in the IPC
$20 Per Person for just the dinner
Help Kishwaukee Volunteer group—Your Vote Counts!!!
Paddle the Kish volunteer group has made it to the Final 20 for a $25,000 grant from First National Bank of Omaha Community First Awards for establishing launches and parking lots along the Kishwaukee River in McHenry County. Currently there is no public access in McHenry County. The winners are strictly determined by public vote. That means You and everyone in your social media network and email list!!
WE NEED YOUR VOTE EVERY DAY THIS WEEK
5 TIMES from Monday September 23- Friday September 27
Please use this link to vote once per email address:
Please go to that website every day this week and vote for
Paddle the Kish
- Please use your social media contacts and email list of everyone you know to help us win this great opportunity.
- There are 20 projects in 5 states in the running, but we think we are the best choice, and will serve paddlers, community members and families in Marengo, McHenry County, Boone County and Winnebago County. River access will benefit kayakers, canoers, tubers, fisherman, stand up paddler boarders.
- Help us win with 10,000 votes EVERY DAY FOR 1 WEEK. That is what it will take.
- UP FOR THE CHALLENGE???
Vote every day this week!! Questions? Facebook “Paddle the Kish in Marengo” or patlawlor117@gmail.com
WE ARE COUNTING ON YOU!!! THANK YOU!!
Cook County Paddle Festival–WIN A COMPLETE KAYAK PACKAGE
Come out to the Cook County Paddle Festival–WIN A COMPLETE KAYAK PACKAGE
Raffle TICKETS $10.00
ALL PROCEEDS TO BENEFIT THE FOREST PRESERVES OF COOK COUNTY’S
YOUTH PADDLING PROGRAM
10 FT MANATEE KAYAK, PADDLE and SPRAY SKIRT donated by LL BEAN. PFD/LIFE JACKET CERTIFICATE donated by ROCKTOWN ADVENTURES. KAYAK INSTRUCTION CLASS CERTIFICATE donated by NORTHWEST PASSAGE
Complete Package Value $575.00
All entries receive a free Illinois Paddling Council membership for 2020 (new members only please)
First 30 ticket purchasers also receive a free Whistle from Rutabaga’
Participants must be present at the time of the drawing to win.
IPC Annual Dinner
Pay at the Door Or Send a Check to
FOREST PRESERVES OF COOK COUNTY – FALL PADDLEFEST
FOREST PRESERVES OF COOK COUNTY – FALL PADDLEFEST – WITH DECORATED (OR NOT) BOATS – AND A RAFFLE TO BENEFIT FPCC FOUNDATION PADDLING PROGRAMS FOR YOUTH
The FPCC will again hold their Fall Paddle Fest on the Skokie Lagoons – Saturday, October 12 (Rain Date Sunday, October 13).
