Thursday, August 13th, 6pm
Member meeting (Gear Swap) at Machine Concepts in Rogersville
Our monthly meeting will take the form of the Annual Gear Swap. Please bring all your used gear that you no longer need or use and sell it to someone that may need it. OMP will be furnishing hamburgers and brats. Please bring a side dish and your own plate, utensils and beverages. Business Member Brian Grindstaff has generously offered to host this event at his shop (Machine Concepts, 220 Industry Road in Rogersville). Directions: Go East on Hwy 60 1 mile past the intersection of VV and 60. This is the light where McDonalds is. Turn at the first left (North) past the light onto Industry Road. It’s the last building on the right.
July 29, 2009
Aug Member’s Meeting – Gear Swap at Machine Concepts
July 29, 2009
Round Spring Work Weekend hosted by Mike Simpson
Saturday & Sunday, August 15th & 16th
Join us on our third annual Round Spring Work Day. We’ll meet at the Ranger Station at Round Spring at 9am on the 15th. Our organizer will have already coordinated with the NPS Maintenance folks for tasks, locations and the tools needed to get the job done. After an honest days work, we retire to one of the group campsites (at no charge) for an evening under the stars. There is a shower house at the campground as well as laundry facilities if needed. That evening, we will join our organizer for a private tour of Round Spring Cave. On Sunday, we have typically made a leisurely float/trash pickup down to Round Spring. Mike Simpson is the point of contact, RSVP at 417.863.9848.
July 29, 2009
OWWC Float hosted by Scoop Peery
Saturday & Sunday, August 22nd & 23rd
Members of OWWC and OMP are invited to float the uncrowded lower portion of Bryant Creek. We will meet at Sycamore 10am Saturday and shuttle from there to our take out, either the Florence Cook Access or Tecumseh. We will camp on the river Saturday night. Each person will need to provide their own food. Anyone who would like to float the Highway 95 to Sycamore access, around 10 miles, on Friday or Monday may call me and we will make arrangements. Call Scoop Peery at 417.770.2513 until Aug. 15 or 417.833.2723 after Aug. 15 to RSVP.
July 29, 2009
August Monthly Float – Hosted by Jason and Angela Frantz
Saturday & Sunday, August 29th & 30th
The third annual Dog Days Float will be held again this year on the cool, clear waters of Bryant Creek. As in the past, we’ll launch at Sycamore Access near Hodgson Mill and take out at Warren Bridge, seven miles downstream. Contact Jason Frantz at 417.379.2229 or via email president@ozarkmtnpaddlers.org.
July 29, 2009
September Member Mtg – Boat Rigging Workshop
Thursday, September 10th at 6pm
Our monthly meeting will take the form of the Annual Boat Rigging Workshop. Bring your boat and get help rigging it. OMP will furnish hamburgers and brats. Please bring a side dish and your own plate, utensils and beverages. Alan Moore has volunteered to host the workshop at Springfield Restoration, 240 S. Union, Springfield, MO. For directions or any additional information, please contact Alan Moore at 417.830.9080.
June 25, 2009
Kids Paddle – hosted by Brian Shipman
Wednesday, July 8th, day-trip
Kids Paddle hosted by Brian Shipman
Need a mid-week break? Help some kids who could use a break! Brian Shipman and other Drury employees are taking about a dozen kids down the James River. These kids face a lot of tough economic challenges and this trip is the best part of their summer. We need experienced paddlers to shepherd these kids down the river. Three square meals provided for the kids and volunteers. Meet at Boyd Elementary School (1409 Washington) at 7:30am and then head to Shoney’s buffet. Or meet at the Missouri Department of Conservation H.L. Kerr access at 10:30 to 11am. Float will be from H.L. Kerr to Galena Y Bridge (5 miles). Bring your tandem boat if you can. Brian can get you a boat if needed. Please RSVP so that Brian can plan for food. Call Brian at 417.880.2855 to volunteer.
June 25, 2009
Member Meeting & First Aid Kit Workshop
Thursday, July 9th, 7pm
Member meeting at the Springfield Conservation Nature Center
First Aid Kit Workshop – Building from scratch or restocking
How many times have you dug into your first aid kit only to find that what you need was either gone or too old to be of any use? We’ve got you covered. OMP will be purchasing First Aid Kit supplies in bulk (Most supplies will be individually packaged in blister packs for single-dosage distribution) and selling them individually. You can restock your existing kit or build a completely new one. You will need to bring your own storage box, kit or bag. In order to know what to buy, we need to hear from you as to what supplies you regularly use (Ibuprofen, nasal spray, allergy meds, etc…). Email your specific needs to Ed McClung at eddyguy912@hotmail.com.
Refreshments: Comfort foods! Soda and Lemonade will be provided. Bring your own plates and cups.
June 25, 2009
OMP Recreational Canoe & Kayak Clinic
Saturday, July 11th, 9am – 5pm
OMP Recreational Canoe & Kayak Clinic
Instructors, safety personnel and students need to put this date on their calendars. The size of the clinic is limited and will be filled on a first come-first served basis. Applications will be accepted through July 3rd. Student application can be found on page 4 or on the website.
June 25, 2009
OMP Monthly Float – hosted by Joe & Tammy Goeke
Saturday & Sunday, July 11th & 12th
Monthly Float hosted by Joe & Tammy Goeke
Here’s another opportunity to get on the river this weekend. Join Joe & Tammy for the annual Patriot Float. It will be an overnight float, river TBD by water level. Plan to provide your own equipment, food and transportation. For more info or to RSVP, contact Joe Goeke at 870.321.3119 or jgoeke@centurytel.net.
June 25, 2009
Women’s Float – hosted by Christine Austin
Saturday & Sunday, July 11th & 12th
OMP Women’s Float hosted by Christine Austin
Overnight float on the Buffalo, section TBD by water level. Plan to provide your own equipment, food and transportation. Only well behaved dogs please! For more information or to RSVP, contact Christine Austin at 417.839.3009.
