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~~ Next SLVP Meeting Feb. 3 ~~ 2010 SLVP Race & Event Schedule~~ |
RACE NEWS: Congratulations to
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Canton Canoe Weekend's 2009 fundraiser raffle netted $400 and four boxes of donated food which was split between the Canton Neighborhood Center and Church and Community Center's food pantries. Brian Baxter and Shari Wilcox are the respective directors. Chuck Bolesh, Chairperson of Canton Canoe Weekend makes the presentation.
The 2010 Canton Canoe Weekend fundraiser will begin soon. Support from local and regional businesses is critical for the success of the event and the raffle fundraiser. |
50th Canton Canoe Weekend in 2011In May 2010 the Rushton Memorial Races and Canton Canoe Weekend will be 49 years old. We are beginning to plan for a gala 50th, May 7 & 8, 2011. Your suggestions and help are welcome to plan for the 50th!! Do you have old programs or pictures? Do you know one of the original participants or organizers? Are you one of the original organizers or racers? Would you be willing to share your stories about the early Rushton Races? Do you have an original Rushton canoe or boat that you'd be willing to display? Would you be willing to paddle the original course from Pyrites to Canton? Original 5-mile course event: Friday evening. Would you have or host activities at Taylor Park or on Willow Island in Canton? What educational and fun activities would you suggest for the 50th Rushton Races at the May 7 & 8, 2011 Canton Canoe Weekend? Contact race director Chuck Bolesh at bolesh1@gmail.com or at PO 284, Canton NY 13617
Canton Canoe Weekend announces new Rushton Relay reduced fee structure for 2010 and a NEW 3-person Kayak relay
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Congratulations to the NEW and REVITALIZED The BoD and officers have and are continuing to breathe new life into the state organization to the benefit of all. At their recent meeting they did a much needed reorganization of the points system and named the points races for the year. Canton Canoe Weekend and the Madrid Canoe Regatta were again named as points races. Congratulations to these two events and the volunteers who run them. Check out the NYMCRA web site for the latest information. Canoe Points Races: Kayak Points Races |
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