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EAR · 11-13-2010, 01:26 AM

The by-laws are not the place to address this issue. We need to update the membership / waiver form. This is the form that everyone signs when renewing or joining the club. This form has not been updated since 1997.The only thing it says now is that you must "observe all watercraft rules and regulations" and that you must have a " Coastguard approved PFD". Rich pointed out the rules in the last news letter. Thanks Rich. It doesn't say that we must wear a PFD. Some want to change this to say we MUST wear a PFD on all TCT runs. And there's the crux of the biscuit! Can we mandate that responsible adults, who may otherwise be following all local regulations,must wear a PFD if it's not required.
I say change it to read something like " must have a Approved PFD and it is strongly suggested you wear it at all times" . Education is the key here.
You have got to give a little wiggle room to people who take personal responsibility for their actions.
This may be an issue that will only be decided by a vote at our next meeting in January. You can post more here, but it will only count if you come to the meeting !!!

11-13-2010, 01:26 AM	#8
EAR Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Hubbard Ohio Posts: 296 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTW/F/M Award(s): 0	Membership form The by-laws are not the place to address this issue. We need to update the membership / waiver form. This is the form that everyone signs when renewing or joining the club. This form has not been updated since 1997.The only thing it says now is that you must "observe all watercraft rules and regulations" and that you must have a " Coastguard approved PFD". Rich pointed out the rules in the last news letter. Thanks Rich. It doesn't say that we must wear a PFD. Some want to change this to say we MUST wear a PFD on all TCT runs. And there's the crux of the biscuit! Can we mandate that responsible adults, who may otherwise be following all local regulations,must wear a PFD if it's not required. I say change it to read something like " must have a Approved PFD and it is strongly suggested you wear it at all times" . Education is the key here. You have got to give a little wiggle room to people who take personal responsibility for their actions. This may be an issue that will only be decided by a vote at our next meeting in January. You can post more here, but it will only count if you come to the meeting !!! __________________ Trumbull Canoe Trails. 1975 - 2024, 49 years of canoeing and kayaking. For the people! Last edited by EAR; 11-13-2010 at 01:30 AM.