The next TBSK meeting is at Bill Jackson's on February 8 at 7 pm.

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Your Board moved quickly in January on a number of new or renewed programs and initiatives for TBSK. High on that list was the renewal of the Club's “Paddle Buddy” program that will have a Buddy assigned to each new member joining the club. A baker's dozen subsequently volunteered during the January meeting to serve as Buddies. When Membership Coordinator Keith Fowler notifies one of these Buddies of a new member each month, the Buddy will call to give a “welcome to the club” talk and attempt to answer any questions about TBSK or its activities. Additionally, the Buddies will be calling to invite new members to a Club event or Paddle and try to be sure they meet others in the Club. The Board also approved “advertising” our new paddler skills “Self Assessment” Guide that appears in this edition of the newsletter. If it's generally felt to be useful, the expectation is that this guide, or a modified version, will be adopted as a tool to help ensure paddlers understand what skills are needed to participate in various club-sponsored trips. We're also developing an update and revision to our Club Charter which we expect to place on the website for comment and opinion, most likely starting in February or March. More on that later. It's going to be a busy year for TBSK! -- Phil

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