11th Annual Father and Son Canoe Trip

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11th Annual

Father and Son Canoe Trip

July 30st- Aug 1st, 2010

Tippecanoe River

Winamac, Indiana

Overview: We will drive to Beason Campground on Friday, July 30th. Departurewill be from Our Lady of Good Hope parking lot after the 9:00 daily Mass. There isno second rendezvous time. If you cannot make it for the morning departure, please

let me know. Directions are included in this notice. There is plenty of room in thetrailer for personal gear.

The drive to Beason Campgroundis about 2:00 hours (~100mi) and a map link isincluded on this email.

We will camp Friday night at Beason Campground. Saturday morning we will betransported by bus to begin our canoeing. The group will be transported up river toMonterey where we begin canoeing. The campsite is down river about 25 (river)miles. We will have Sat. morning Mass at the campsite along the river, celebrated by

Fr. Glen Kohrman. Sunday morning Mass will be at the campsite and then its backon the river for two hours to Winamac. Riverside canoe Rentals will then transport usback to Beason Campground where we depart for home.

River: The Tippecanoe River runs along the Eastern edge of the Tippecanoe StatePark. The typical depth runs 2-3 feet. The Tippecanoe River is considered the river oflakes. It is fed and nourished by eighty-eight natural lakes. It is a clean river with somesilt from the farms and lakes feeding it. The bottom is mostly sand. The current runs anaverage of 4 mph, so the times listed below are for floating and not hard canoeing.There are a number of restrictions due to downed trees and a novice canoer can expect

to get wet. Most of the gear will be at the campsite, so anything such as cameras needto be in a watertight container. Total river miles is about 30 over two days. For thefisherman, there is good smallmouth bass, northern pike, catfish, and pan fish fishingavailable. I am told that there is plenty of water even with the current draught.

Campsite: The campsite is a 25 acre property of Culver Military Academy. Waterand restrooms are available at the campsite. There is plenty of space for tents andpersonal vehicles. There is a large grass recreation area with volleyball net. There iseven room for playing baseball and hitting a 5-Iron. Bring your recreation gear!


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NOTE:

This year, we are having anadult/14yr & older fast pitch baseball game on thebig field. We will provide catchers equipment, helmets, bats, balls & bases. BRINGYOUR GLOVE!

The little boys will have a game at the main campsite by tent city.

There is an indoor pavilion (~ 40 X 80) to use in the event of inclement weather.Hot water is available for washing dishes. Thanks to Fr. Glen Kohrman, we haveaccess to this great recreational area.

Confirm your canoe no later than Sunday,

July 25h

(Or you may not get one)

Meals: I anticipate about 40 Fathers and their sons. Last year, we had 135 totalcampers. This year, the Campmaster is Doug Snowball. He will be the Boss forthe campground. Randy Sordelet will assist, stay at the camp on Saturday and will notcanoe. Officer Chris Ley is the Chef Master and will coordinate all meals. We willbreak the men and the boys into 4 groups for 4 meals: Preparation & Cooking, &Cleanup. The jobs will rotate with each meal. Meals will be prepared over campfireand cook stoves. Meals on the river are your own picnic.

Friday night Hot (Group 1 prepares & cooks cleans)

Saturday breakfast Hot (Group 2 prepares & cooks, cleans)

Saturday lunch Picnic (bring your own)

Saturday night Hot (Group 3 prepares & cooks, cleans)

Saturday night Snack provided

Sunday breakfast Hot (Group 4 prepares & cooks, cleans)

Planning: I need to know soon (NLT Sunday July 25th) to confirm canoe rental.Riverside Rentals have 35 canoes reserved and we can change that number (+/- 5) withabout 1 week notice. Please confirm as soon as possible if you know you can make it.Its always a guess until the last minute. So far, no one has been skunked on acanoe. We have had to scramble in the past with a couple kayaks. A waiver releaseform must be signed for each person going in a canoe or kayak. I will have formsattached to this message and copies at the campsite.

http://riversidecanoes.com/Participation_agreement.html


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Spiritual: Our friend, mentor and diocesan priest, Fr. Glen Kohrman is going with usand will be available for confession throughout the weekend. Fr. Iigo Ugalde is anOpus Dei priest from Spain. He is at Our Lady of Good Hope for four weeks with 10boys and 3 other adults from Spain. Msgr. Thaddeus Balinda, Pastor St. Mary of theLake in Culver will also join us again. They will offer Mass on Saturday and Sunday.

There will be a talk around the campfire on Friday and Saturday nights. Rosary willfollow. The purpose is to get closer to our Lord, enkindle friendships with our sonsand have a good time canoeing in the wilderness. The theme is Christ in all we do(even camping & canoeing).

Cost: 1. Canoe rental: $65. Per canoe (includes life jacket, paddles, and cushions)

2. Camping fee: none

3. Meals: $35. Per adult

4. Gas: ?? 100 miles to Beason Campground

I will accept a check or cash for the full amount anytimeby the end of the trip. NickHarris will collect. I will pay the upfront costs for food and canoes myself so as tosimplify matters. A committee will purchase the food for the hot meals.

The total cost for the above --- example: 3 boys, 1 Dad

$100 to Doug (canoe and meals)

Shared gas money

Please consider a small tip for the canoe livery bus driver ($.50/person)

God bless and best regards;

Doug Snowball H 260 627-5801 cp 260 437-4888

email: [email protected]

Randy Sordelet H 260 627-2876 cp 260 710-0085

Next Year

12th Annual Father & Son Canoe Trip

Aug 5th

August 7th

,2011


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Directions to Beason Memorial Campground (see MapQuest link on last page)

From Our Lady of Good Hope (approx. 95mi):

- US 30 West to Plymouth (65mi)- Hwy 31 South (go 13.8 mi)- SR 110 West (go 3.9 mi)- SR 17 South (6.5 mi)- CR 400N West to end (go 3.0 mi)- CR 215E South to Beason (.7 mi)

o On right side, chain link fenceo Name on stone pillarso Campground is across river

- from SE corner of Tippecanoe River State ParkLatitude: 41.069663 Longitude: 086.617425

Dougs CP 260 437-4888


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11th

Annual Father/Son Camping & Canoe Trip Squedule

July 30th

- Aug 1st

, 2010

Camp master: Doug Snowball Assistant Camp master: Randy Sordelet

Collections: Nick Harris Organizer: Doug Snowball

Chef Master: Christoff Ley

Friday

9:00 Mass at Our Lady of Good Hope parish

10:00 Group picture

10:30 Depart (you may leave a personal vehicle in the front lot (not handicapped

area)

12:30 Arrive at Beason?s (Lunch on your own)

We need initial help from all group leaders before the first meal

3:00-5:00 Fastpitch Baseball game for 14 yr old and Older on front field

Little League baseball game at main playground by the tents

6:30 Supper at campsite (Group 1 prepare, cook, & clean)

All persons must also police the area for trash, etc.

9:00 Gather all around campfire

9:30 Talk & rosary around the campfire

Please cease all eating, drinking, & smoking during praying of the Holy

Rosary

Note: The priests will have designated confession areas & times to be

determined later

*Sat night supper cooking crew (Group 3) should be first canoes in water


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Saturday

7:30 Wakeup (Group 2 cooking crew earlier)

7:45 Daily Mass in camp

8:30 Breakfast (Group2 prepare, cook, & clean)10:00 Depart camp - Riverside Rental will transport to Monterey by bus

10:30 1st canoe in water

Monterey to Beason trip is approx 6 hrs floating (not much paddling) on Sat.

6:30 Supper (Group3 prepare, cook, & clean)

7:00-? Confessions

8:30 Talk

9:30 RosaryAgain, please cease all eating, drinking, & smoking during prayingof the Holy Rosary

Sunday

07:30 Wakeup (Group 4 cooking crew earlier wakeup)

08:00 Mass

08:45 Breakfast (Group4 prepare, cook, & clean), clean up, pack up gear

Groups 1, 2, & 3 will sweep pavilion, mop showers, & cleanbathrooms. Campsites & surrounding areas are to be policed for

trash, etc.

We need everyones help before we get in the canoes this morning!

10:30 Depart in canoe

2:00 Transport from livery to Beason

2:30 (or sooner) depart Beason

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11th Annual Father and Son Canoe Trip