Three CPA members were recognized for their contributions to the club at the Annual Meeting on November 5.  

In a hard-fought contest between 11 candidates, the newly elected slate of CPA Steering Committee Members is: Tim Dole (incumbent), Jaclin Gilbert, Ralph Heimlich (incumbent), Greg Hollingsworth, Paula Hubbard (incumbent), and Chip Walsh (incumbent).  Also elected to a second term was Coordinator Bill Smith.  Long-serving Treasurer and Membership Chair/Secretary Rich and Sue Stevens were reelected as well.   Congratulations to the new officers and thanks …

Did you know that back issues of The Chesapeake Paddler are archived here? You can find specific articles on skills and safety, trip reports and Paddler Profiles. Recently posted are profiles of Melissa Boyle Acuti, Lois Wyatt, Jen Bine, Ed Cogswell, Rich Stevens, and Susan Green. We also posted trip reports on Southern Maryland Park launches, the Janes Island Water …

Now is the time to go online and vote for CPA Officers and the Steering Committee.  The candidates and their “stump speeches” are below.  To vote, you will need your CPA member number (a reminder will be emailed the first week in October).  Go here to cast your ballot.       Coordinator Bill Smith— It was a real pleasure …