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12th Annual Father and Son Canoe Trip

Aug 5,6 7, 2011

Tippecanoe River

Winamac, Indiana

Overview: We will drive to Beason Campground on Friday, August 5

th. Departure will be from Our Lady of Good Hope parking

lot after the 9:00 daily Mass. There is no second rendezvous time. If you cannot make it for the morning departure, please let me

know. Directions are included in this notice.

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

We will camp Friday night at Beason Campground. Saturday morning we will be transported by bus to begin our canoeing. The

group will be transported up river to Monterey 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. Jose Vera . Sunday morning Mass will be at the campsite

and then it‟s back on the river for three hours to Winamac. Riverside canoe Rentals will then transport us back to Beason

Campground where we depart for home.

River: The Tippecanoe River runs along the Eastern edge of the Tippecanoe State Park. The typical depth runs 2-3 feet. The

Tippecanoe River is considered the river of lakes. It is fed and nourished by eighty-eight natural lakes. It is a clean river with some silt

from the farms and lakes feeding it. The bottom is mostly sand. The current runs an average of 4 mph, so the times listed below are for

„floating‟ and not hard canoeing.

This year, there are a number of river challenges restrictions due to downed trees. The canoe liveries are responsible for opening the

river and receive no help from DNR. I am told that the river is finally passable by canoe after the spring storms and many trees falling

into the river.

A novice canoer can expect to get wet. Most of the gear will be at the campsite, so anything such as cameras need to be in a

watertight container. Total river miles is about 30 over two days. For the fisherman, there is good smallmouth bass, northern pike,

catfish, and pan fish fishing available. 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. Water and restrooms are available at the campsite.

There is plenty of space for tents and personal vehicles. There is a large grass recreation area. There is even room for playing baseball

and hitting a 5-Iron. Bring your recreation gear!

NOTE:

Again we will have an adult/14yr & older fast pitch baseball game on the big field. We will provide catcher‟s equipment,

helmets, bats, balls & bases. BRING YOUR GLOVE!

The “little boys” will have plenty of games 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 have access to this great recreational area. The Culver football team will be spending the nights at the

campsite. They will be at the other end of the property in the bunkhouse. We will share the restroom facility.

Meals: I anticipate about 35 Fathers and their sons. Last year, we had 135 total campers. This year, the “Campmaster” is Doug

Snowball. He will be the “Boss” for the campground. Randy Sordelet will stay at the camp on Saturday and will not canoe. Officer

Chris Ley is the Chef Master assisted by Jody Brinker. They will coordinate all meals. We will break 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 campfire

and cook stoves. Meals on the river are your own picnic. Friday night Hot (Group 1 prepares & cooks cleans) (DON SCHIPPER)

Saturday breakfast Hot (Group 2 prepares & cooks, cleans) (MATT KRANE) Saturday lunch Picnic (bring your own)

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

Saturday night Snack provided Sunday breakfast Hot (Group 4 prepares & cooks, cleans)(STEVE KOHRMAN)

Email Doug at: dougsnowball@gmail.com

Call Doug (260) 627-5801

Confirm your canoe

No later than Sunday, July 31st

Always

1st

Weekend

In August

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Planning: I need to know soon (NLT Sunday July 31st) to confirm canoe rental. Riverside Rentals have 30 canoes reserved and we

can change that number (+/- 5) with 1 week notice. Please confirm as soon as possible if you know you can make it. A waiver release

form must be signed for each person going in a canoe or kayak. I will have forms attached to this message and copies at the campsite.

http://riversidecanoes.com/Participation_agreement.html

Spiritual: Our friend, mentor and diocesan priest, Fr. Glen Kohrman has a wedding on Saturday in Elkhart. He will show up on

Saturday evening. We also have with us Fr. Jose Vera from Pamplona Spain. He is spending the month of August at Our Lady of

Good Hope parish. He will be going with us down the river and will be available for confession throughout the weekend. He will

offer Mass on Saturday and Sunday. There will be a talk around the campfire on Friday and Saturday nights. Rosary will follow. The

purpose is to get closer to our Lord, enkindle friendships with our sons and have a good time canoeing in the wilderness. The theme is

Christ in all we do (even camping & canoeing).

Cost: 1. Canoe rental: $70. Per canoe (includes life jacket, paddles, and cushions)

2. Camping fee: none

3. Meals: $40. Per adult

4. Gas: ?? 100 miles to Beason Campground

I will accept a check or cash for the full amount anytime by the end of the trip. Nick Harris will collect. I will pay the upfront costs

for food and canoes myself so as to simplify matters. A committee will purchase the food for the hot meals.

The total cost for the above --- example: 3 boys, 1 Dad; same for 1 boy & 1 Dad;

$110 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;

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

email: dougsnowball@gmail.com

GROUP 1 Don Schipper H 260 627-2848 cp 260 438-2416

GROUP 2 Matt Krane krane@purdue.edu

GROUP 3 Mike Baker H 260 672-9380 cp 260 740-7652

GROUP 4 Steve Kohrman H 260 485-1268 cp 260 450-2791

Assist. CM Randy Sordelet H 260 627-2876 cp 260 710-0085

Directions to Beason Memorial Campground (see links on last page)

From Our Lady of Good Hope (approx. 95mi): Doug’s CP 260 437-4888

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) On right side, chain link fence. Name on stone pillars

Next year:

13th Annual Father & Son Canoe Trip

August 3-5, 2012 (first August weekend)

Please use email to confirm:

1. Dad (plus any other adult)

2. Name & age of boys(s)

3. Number of canoes

required

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12th Annual Father/Son Camping & Canoe Trip August 5-7, 2011

Camp master: Doug Snowball Assistant Camp master: Randy Sordelet

Collections: Nick Harris Organizer: Doug Snowball Chef Master: Chris Ley Assistant Chef: Jody Brinker

Friday

900 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 Fast pitch 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: Fr. Jose will have designated confession areas & times to be determined later

Saturday

7:30 Wakeup (Group 2 cooking crew earlier)

7:45 Daily Mass in camp 8:30 Breakfast (Group 2 prepare, cook, & clean)

1000 Depart camp - Riverside Rental will transport to Monterey by bus

1030 1st canoe in water Monterey to Beason trip is approx 6 hrs floating (not much paddling) on Sat.

6:30 Supper (Group 3 prepare, cook, & clean)

7:00-? Confessions

8:30 Talk 9:30 Rosary Again, please cease all eating, drinking, & smoking during praying of the Holy Rosary

Sunday

0730 Wakeup (Group 4 cooking crew earlier wakeup) 0800 Mass

0845 Breakfast (Group 4 prepare, cook, & clean), clean up, pack up gear Groups 1, 2, & 3 will sweep pavilion, mop showers, & clean

bathrooms. Campsites & surrounding areas are to be policed for trash, etc. We need everyone?s help before we get in the canoes this morning!

1030 Depart in canoe 1:30 Transport from livery to Beason

2:30 (or sooner) depart Beason

Sat night supper cooking

crew (Group 3) should

be first canoes in water

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RIVERSIDE RENTALS AGREEMENT TO PARTICIPATE

RELEASE OF LIABILITY & ASSUMPTION OF RISK * READ BEFORE SIGNING*

In consideration of being allowed to participate in any way in the Riverside Rentals‟ program, its related events and activities, I, ____________________________ (the “Releasor), hereby acknowledge, appreciate, and agree that:

1. The risk of injury from the activities involved in this program is significant, including the potential for permanent paralysis and death, and while particular skills,

equipment, and personal discipline may reduce this risk, the risk of serious injury does exist; and

2. I KNOWINGLY AND FREELY ASSUME ALL SUCH RISKS, both known and unknown, EVEN IF ARISING FROM THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASEES

or others, and assume full responsibility for my participation; and

3. I willingly agree to comply with the stated and customary terms and conditions for participation. If, however, I observe any unusual significant hazard during my

presence or participation, I will remove myself from participation and bring such to the attention of the Company (Riverside Rentals) immediately; and,

4. I, for myself and on behalf of my heirs, assigns, personal representatives and next of kin, HEREBY RELEASE, INDEMNIFY, AND HOLD HARMLESS THE

RIVERSIDE RENTALS, their officers, officials, agents, and/or employees, other participants, sponsoring agencies, sponsors, advertisers, and if applicable, owners and

lessons of premises used for the activity (Releasees”) WITH RESPECT TO ANY AND ALL INJURY, DISABILITY, DEATH, or loss or damage to person of

property associated with my presence or participation, WHETHER ARISING FROM THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASEES OF OTHERWISE, to the fullest

extent permitted by law.

5. The undersigned also assumes full responsibility for any lost or damaged equipment (canoe/kayak/river tube, lifejackets/cushions, & paddles) and has inspected and

deemed the equipment in good working order. I ALSO AGREE TO PAY FOR ANY DAMAGE OR LOSS OF THESE WHILE IN MY CARE. Fees for lost or

damaged equipment will be determined on a case-by-case basis (an approximate schedule of fees is posted in the office). A $25 minimum fee will be charged to locate

lost equipment.

6. I further stipulate and agree that the terms of this Agreement will apply to any minors accompanying me, that I am either the parent, legal guardian, or otherwise have

direct and express permission from the minor‟s family for the minor to accompany me and for me to enter into this Agreement releasing the minor‟s legal rights and/or

remedies, that I assume all risk and responsibility for such minors in accompanying me, and that I agree to indemnify and defend the Releasees for any loss, liability, damage

or cost they may incur due to the presence of the minor on the canoe, kayak, and/or river tube trip, whether caused by the negligence of the Releasees of otherwise.

7. I further stipulate and agree, that while participating in the canoeing, kayaking, and/or river tubing trip, to be bound by all orders, rules, and directions of the Releasees.

BY SIGNING BELOW, I CERTIFY THAT I HAVE READ THE RIVERSIDE RENTALS RULES, AND RELEASE & ASSUMPTION OF RISK AGREEMENT TO

PARTICIPATE FORM. I ALSO CERTIFY THAT I HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND THOSE FORMS AND its TERMS, UNDERSTAND THAT I HAVE GIVEN

UP SUBSTANTIAL RIGHTS BY SIGNING IT, AND SIGN THIS FORM FREELY AND VOLUNTARILY WITHOUT ANY INDUCEMENT. BY SIGNING BELOW,

I AGREE TO ALL TERMS CONTAINED IN THOSE FORMS. IF I AM SIGNING BELOW AS PARENT, LEGAL GUARDIAN OR OTHERWISE OF A PERSON

UNDER AGE 18, I UNDERSTAND THAT THOSE FORMS APPLY BOTH TO MYSELF AND THE MINOR CHILD AND THAT THE MINOR CHILD

UNDERSTANDS THE SAME. PARTICIPANT(Print Name): ______________________________________ Mailing address: ______________________________________ Date of Birth/Age________________ City ________________________State ________ Zip_________________________ E-mail address: _________________________@______________________ X_________________________________ Age_______ Date Signed: ________________ RELEASOR (SIGNATURE) X_________________________________ Relationship if participant under age 18

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NOTE: (THERE ARE NO REFUNDS ONCE THE BOATS/TUBES LEAVE RIVERSIDE RENTALS)

RIVERSIDE RENTALS

RULES – READ BEFORE SIGNING ALL CLIENTS MUST HAVE WAIVER OF LIABILITY AND RESPONSIBILITY OF RENTED EQUIPMENT PAPERS SIGNED BEFORE LEAVING ON TRIP. LOST OR DAMAGED EQUIPMENT: The undersigned assumes full responsibility for any lost or damaged equipment (canoe/kayak/river tube, lifejackets/cushions, &

paddles) and has inspected and deemed the equipment in good working order. I (WE) ALSO AGREE TO PAY FOR ANY DAMAGE OR LOSS OF THESE WHILE IN

MY CARE. Fees for lost or damaged equipment will be determined on a case-by-case basis (an approximate schedule of fees is posted in the office). A $25 minimum

fee will be charged to locate lost equipment. FOR YOUR SAFETY, COMFORT, AND ENJOYMENT, WE RECOMMEND: 2 PEOPLE TO A CANOE, WITH THIRD PASSENGER BEING A SMALL CHILD

(IF APPLICABLE). WE HAVE SINGLE KAYAKS AVAILABLE FOR THIRD PERSONS. TRIP TIMES: TUBES AND BOATS MUST BE CHECKED IN BY 6:00 PM ON WEEKDAYS AND 7:00 PM ON WEEKENDS. FLOAT TIMES ARE

APPROXIMATIONS. TIMES VARY DUE TO PADDLER RATE AND RIVER CONDITIONS. TUBE FLOATS ON THE RULE TAKE AROUND 50% LONGER

THAN CANOES OR KAYAKS. RIVERSIDE RENTALS IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR THE WATER CONDITIONS, ROUTES, CAMPSITES, OR OTHER

ACTIVITIES OF RENTERS OF ITS EQUIPMENT. OTHER THAN DROP-OFF, PROVIDER DOES NOT SUPERVISE ACTIVITIES. ***NOTE: Wear sneakers or water shoes for wading. (Required for rental tubes)*** RIVERSIDE RENTALS RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CANCEL ANY TRIP DUE TO WEATHER, RIVER CONDITIONS, OR ANY OTHER REASON WE DEEM

NECESSARY AS MANAGEMENT. ALCOHOLS WILL, AND OTHER SUBSTANCES MAY, IMPAIR JUDGMENT AND REDUCE A PARTICIPANT‟S ABILITY TO EFFECTIVELY MANAGE THE RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH RIVERSIDE RENTALS‟ ACTIVITIES. WE INTEND TO LIMIT THE USE OF ALCOHOL. NO HARD LIQUOR ALLOWED. WE

WILL ALSO CONTINUE TO REFUSE OUR SERVICES TO ANYONE THAT IN MANAGEMENT OPINION IS INTOXICATED OR UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF

ANOTHER FOREIGN SUBSTANCE.

PARTICIPANTS ARE PROVIDED A US COAST GUARD APPROVED LIFE JACKET (PERSONAL FLOTATION DEVICE - PFD) AND ARE RECOMMENDED TO

WEAR THEM PROPERLY; AND AS OF JULY 31, 2004 ANYONE 13 AND UNDER ARE REQUIRED TO WEAR THE PROVIDED PFD; PARTICIPANTS

SHOULD WEAR APPROPRIATE FOOTWEAR AND CLOTHES. FAILURE TO ADHERE TO THESE AND OTHER SAFETY PRECAUTIONS MAY RESULT IN INJURY OR DEATH.

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Father-Son Camping Trip

Consent Form and Liability Waiver

Name of Father/Guardian Participating in the Father-Son Camping Trip:

_________________________________________________________

Name(s) of Participating Child(ren):

______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

Home Address:_________________________________________________________________

Home Phone ______________________________ Cell Phone ___________________________

I understand that the Father-Son Camping Trip has inherent—foreseen and

unforeseen—dangers. Nevertheless, I freely assume all risks arising out of this event and I agree

on behalf of myself, my child(ren) named above, or our heirs, successors, and assigns to hold

harmless and defend the organizers of the Father-Son Camping Trip, the chaperones,

coordinators, or representatives associated with the event, from any claim arising from or in

connection with us attending the event or in connection with any illness or injury (including

death) or costs of related medical treatment.

Father/Legal Guardian‟s Name: __________________________________________

Father/Legal Guardian‟s Name Signature ___________________________________

Date: _____________________________

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Maps

for Riverside Rentals

Riverside Rentals

Winamac, In 46996

Ph. 574 - 946-3142 (See MAPS or Click here for driving

directions)

Trips & Prices | The Tippecanoe | Tips & Safety | Release Form

Lodging | Policies | Maps | Links | Contact Us

Map to Riverside Rentals

Located East On Washington Street

Driving directions!!!!!

From Rochester or Hwy 14

US Hwy 14 East traveling West into Winamac, turn left onto Old State Road 14 (city

park road) at The Life Center We are 1/2 mile on the left.

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Monterey, IN 46960, US Directions To | Directions From | Revise | New Map

Find Nearby: (e.g., Theaters) Or Select a Category Search

Beason Campground is located along the river just above the “310” on the map

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Link to Beason Campground:

Beason Park Pulaski County, Indiana (IN)

Beason Park is located in the state of Indiana (county of Pulaski, IN) at GPS coordinates: 41.1044857, -

86.5647312 (also known as latitude and longitude or lat-long coordinates). Beason Park is positioned in the

center of the above map, where the elevation is 699 feet (213 meters) above sea level.

You can find Beason Park using one of these methods:

1. Google at: 41.10353,-86.564307

2. USGS 7.5-minute, 1:24,000-scale Winamac quadrangle topo map and on terrain maps.

3. Latitude & Longitude: +41° 6' 16.98", -86° 33' 52.75"

4. http://www.google.com/search?source=ig&hl=en&rlz=&=&q=41.10353%2C-

86.564307&btnG=Google+Search

5.

+41° 6' 16.98", -86° 33' 52.75"

maps.google.com

6. MapQuest: http://mapq.st/q1KfSD