About WKCC
The Willamette Kayak and Canoe Club has a membership of over 300, and is based in the southern and mid-Willamette Valley of Western Oregon. The club's goals are:
- Organize river and surf outings for its members.
- Promote water safety.
- Help members acquire the confidence and skills needed for kayaking and canoeing.
- Help conserve, preserve and protect the free-flowing rivers of Oregon.
- Promote the enjoyment, challenges, thrills, and camaraderie of kayaking and canoeing.
The club is governed by a Board consisting of seven directors who are elected by the membership.
2024 Directors
Tommy Swearingen
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President
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Tere O'Rourke
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Secretary |
Brian Miller
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Treasurer
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Tom Lauder
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Vice President
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Mari Baldwin
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Safety Weekend Coordinator
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Paul Radke
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Trips Coordination
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Morgan Renae
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Conservation |
We also rely on member volunteers for many tasks.
Other Volunteers (in no particular order, they're all important!)
| Membership Chair |
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Mary Frazer
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Insurance Chair
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Brian Miller
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| IT support and Website |
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Horst Lueck, Brian Miller
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| Conservation Chair |
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Morgan Renae
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Paddlers View Editor
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Jennifer Sunseri |
Safety Weekend
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Mari Baldwin
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| Facebook Coordinator |
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Tere O'Rourke, Mari Baldwin
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Merchandise Chair
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Mari Baldwin
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River Levels Page
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Pat Welch
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* The club only exists and thrives due to the boundless energy of a lot of people that love to paddle and are willing to do a little work to see the club prosper. Club members are performing important functions all the time, and this list is by no means complete. If you feel you or someone else should be listed here, Contact Us.
You? Contact a current board member if you're interested in volunteering or becoming a board member.
The Club is incorporated as a Domestic Nonprofit Corporation, and pays Federal and Oregon Corporation Taxes.
Contributions and donations to WKCC are not tax deductible.
WKCC Bylaws define the rules for operating and governing the Club.
The Operations Manual details the roles of Directors, Chairs and operations.