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NEW!!! DATE AND LOCATION OF THE TVCC Fall Member Meeting HAS CHANGED!!! The meeting will now be held on Sept 17th at Adventures Unlimited, Ocoee TN. Come at 5:30 pm for good food and good company. TVCC will provide hamburgers, hot dogs and all the fixings. Please bring a side dish for sharing with others. TVCC will also provide some beverages, but you can always bring what you prefer to drink.
We will hold a short meeting at 6:30 pm to update members about club plans and activities (past and future) then meet and elect officers for next year. Please share your thoughts and recommendations for what you want for YOUR club in the future. Then hang around and enjoy some good times with fellow club members.
A list of proposed board officers will be provided prior to the meeting.
Please register at TVCC events so we have a good count for the food.
Adventures Unlimited is located at 522 HWY 64, Ocoee, TN 37361. For more information about the venue and directions, please go to: https://adventuresunlimited.net/
Contact vp@tvccpaddler.com if you have questions.
EVENT: The annual TVCC Holiday Party is upon us! Come with an appetite, Dirty Santa gifts, and your BEST beatering story (pics or it didn't happen). See you beautiful boaters there!
When: December 3th, 6pm - 10pm
Where: Reflection Riding Nature Center
Sign up on the TVCC site under the Events page. Deadline to reserve your spot is 11/26. Seats are limited.
Cost should be no more than $15. We will also have some door prize give aways. For those who wish, camping is available for $10 per person. You can make reservations thru Reflection Riding. Make sure to mention you are part of TVCC's event for that night.
This is a potluck style dinner. Drinks and meat are provided. All in attendance should bring your favorite side dish with serving utensils. To help with conservation, please bring reusable cups, plates, and silverware if you have it!
Any questions contact Beth Johnson, Non Paddling Cruise Master 423-488-1762
REGISTRATION: YOU MUST REGISTER ONLINE FOR THIS EVENT!!
This event is free to all TVCC membership in good standing! If you are new to the TVCC then we would love for you to join us on this event; please contact the event manager for a one time free participation to check us out. Otherwise please join our club or renew your membership. Joining is quick and easy and only $30 for individual and family memberships. You can join by clicking here.
The 2023 World Tour Paddling Film Festival
One night only! May 19, 2023
Presented by Lookout Wild Film Festival, Rock/Creek and the North Chickamauaga Creek Conservancy
Co-hosted by TVCC and Waterways
Tickets are $10 in advance and $15 Day of Show
Event details from LWFF. https://fb.me/e/
Register to attend and buy tickets here: https://nccc.kindful.com/e/
YOU MUST REGISTER AND GET YOUR TICKETS WITH LWFF AT THE LINK SHOWN.
REGISTERING ON TVCC WEBSITE DOES NOT COUNT!!
Come see some of the very best paddling films of the year.
Meet some of TVCC's U.S. National Kayak Team members!
Proceeds will go to NCCC.
Questions can be addressed to: Info@tvccpaddler.com
TVCC lifetime member, Daisy Blanton, passed away in May. Her memorial service will be held on August 18th at 4pm at Coolidge Park. Additional details: https://www.paperlesspost.com/go/7BBGg0qt6wzDlDuvPvbDd
TVCC Annual Fall Member Meeting
When: Septenber 30, 2023
What Time: 6:00 pm Start Time
Where: Ocoee River Experience (formerly known as River Rats); 414 Parksville Rd, Benton, TN 37307 (GPS: 35.1097, -84.6659)
Meal Options: FREE! Choose between a traditonal meat entre or a Vegan entre. This will be catered by the new Blue Hole Cafe
Camping: Primitive Camping will be available, Make youir arrangements through Ocoee River Experience: Call them at: 423-281-4959
What to Expect: Annual Member Meeting: highlight is the annoncement and introduction of the new TVCC Board of Directors that will guide the club in the following year. Changes in TVCC Constitution and Bylaws will be reviewed; Award presentations and some fun entertainment. TVCC will provide a catered meal (traditional meat option or a Vegan option). Primitve camping will be available at reduced rates if desired.
Address any questions to: Info@tvccpaddler.com
SEE YOU THERE!
EVENT: The annual TVCC Holiday Party is upon us! Come with an appetite, Dirty Santa gifts, and your BEST stories (pics or it didn't happen). See you beautiful boaters there!
When: December 2th, 6pm - 10 pm
Where: Reflection Riding Nature Center
Sign up on the TVCC site under the Events page. Deadline to reserve your spot is 11/26. Seats are limited.
Santa Exchange Gifts: Cost should be no more than $15. We will also have some door prize give aways. For those who wish, camping is available for $10 per person. You can make reservations thru Reflection Riding. Make sure to mention you are part of TVCC's event for that night.
This is a potluck style dinner.
- Drinks and meat are provided. All in attendance should bring your favorite side dish with serving utensils. To help with conservation, please bring reusable cups, plates, and silverware if you have it!
- Any questions contact Beth Johnson, Social Cruise Master 423-488-1762
REGISTRATION: YOU MUST REGISTER ONLINE FOR THIS EVENT!!
This event is free to all TVCC membership in good standing! If you are new to the TVCC then we would love for you to join us on this event; please contact the event manager for a one time free participation to check us out. Otherwise please join our club or renew your membership. Joining is quick and easy and only $20 for individual and $25 for Family memberships. You can join by clicking here.
Current & Upcoming Events
The Bus Bar and Grill, Adventures Unlimited, and Ocoee Coffee Joint presents the:
19th Annual Paddling Film Festival
at
The Bus Bar in Ocoee
on
May 11th / 7:00 PM
The Paddling Film Festival is an international adventure film tour presenting the world’s best
paddling films of the year – whitewater, sea kayaking, canoeing, SUP, action and lifestyle!
In more than 120 cities and towns across Canada, United States and around the world.
BUY your tickets at:--> Paddling Film Festival Tickets
With 29 inspiring paddling films shortlisted for the World Tour, including the 11 festival category
winners, audiences will see hairy whitewater action, sea kayakers exploring remote coastlines,
northern river canoe expeditions, international river travel films, motivating environmental
documentaries and grueling kayak fishing battles.
Attracting paddlers and outdoor enthusiasts, audiences can expect a fun, social and
entertaining event inspired by compelling films!
BUY your tickets at:--> Paddling Film Festival Tickets
GEAR SWAP
Beginning at Noon, enjoy the 2nd ANNUAL OUTDOORSY EXCHANGE FROM 12-6!
TVCC will have a tent where you can drop your gear. Sell it yourself or leave it for us to sell for you!
If you volunteer to help .... you could get in to the Film Festival for FREE or discounted rate!!!
Check it out here: How to Volunteer to Help at Gear Swap
BUY your tickets at:--> Paddling Film Festival Tickets
OUTDOOR GEAR EXCHANGE - VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY
We are looking for 5 volunteers to assist with the TVCC tent at the Adventures Unlimited Outdoor Gear Exchange and Paddling Film Festival.
**** 1st 5 volunteers will receive FREE tickets to the film festival. Next 5 volunteers will receive 50% discount tickets. Others wil receive lovely TVCC swag! ***
PREP EVENT: May 11, 10 AM-Noon to help set up tent and get organized (about 3 people needed)
GEAR EXCHANGE: Noon till 6 PM Help run the tent and exchange gear (about 5 people needed)
FILM FESTIVAL: 7 -11 PM Grab a beverage and watch great films on us!
Organizer: BG SMITH bgsmith@tvccpaddler.com or 703-398-7836