Missouri Whitewater Association | Louis Becker | Activity https://missouriwhitewater.org/members/scottb/activity/ Activity feed for Louis Becker. Wed, 03 Jun 2026 22:26:09 -0500 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 7e71b55f2ef4a208800716688feab38f Louis Becker replied to the topic picnic party? in the forum General Discussion https://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/picnic-party/#post-18136 Sat, 04 Sep 2021 05:35:53 -0500 True, it happens every year on the same weekend, but the venue changes periodically.  We have had it at Dreylands for several years, until last year.  Before that it was Akers Ferry, Twin Rivers, and probably other places as well that I am forgetting.  A decision on the location was not made until last month, because we have no coordinator and I…Read more

]]> 1dab722d2226afca53bc38df4a466285 Louis Becker replied to the topic 2021 MWA picnic in the forum General Discussion https://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/2021-mwa-picnic/#post-18135 Sat, 04 Sep 2021 05:28:45 -0500 Picnic is this next weekend, so see you there!

Float is like last year, with the same prices.  River’s Edge on the Black River.  $15 to haul a kayak, $20 for a canoe, and if you rent a canoe, it is $46.  We have to be there by 10:30, departing at 11:00 for the put-in.  We should be finished with plenty of time to get back to Silvermines for the c…Read more

]]> 87faf54ae894b4caabf04e80bcbc414a Louis Becker started the topic 2021 MWA picnic in the forum General Discussion https://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/2021-mwa-picnic/ Fri, 13 Aug 2021 23:35:59 -0500 The 2021 MWA picnic is going to be at Silvermines this year.  The date will be Saturday, September 11.

There will be a float trip during the day (location TBD), and a catered meal at the Silvermines takeout pavilion.  Prices are being negotiated, but a ticket will probably cost $5-10 after the club picks up a portion of the fee for the meal.  If…Read more

]]> 051e4b9d4175cb3948f2888422bb0372 Louis Becker started the topic Updating MWA by-laws in the forum General Discussion https://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/updating-mwa-by-laws/ Sun, 25 Jul 2021 03:27:34 -0500 At our next meeting, I would like to have some of our by-laws updated to reflect some changes in our world today, mostly centering around electronic communications and our website.  I am posting them now so that you can think about these changes, discuss the wording of the changes, and possibly be ready to vote for or against those…Read more

]]> a7cce2b36ae377718188583e20f7dd8f Louis Becker started the topic Officer elections at next meeting in the forum General Discussion https://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/officer-elections-at-next-meeting/ Sun, 25 Jul 2021 03:14:01 -0500 At our next meeting (September) we will be electing the next set of officers for the MWA.  As of right now, here are the nominations:

President – Aldara Henderson

Vice President – Mark Hromnak

Treasurer – Steve Janney

Secretary – Open

Float Director – Open

If you would like to be considered for one of these positions, please let me know. …Read more

]]> a2a196ffd83118dbf9690225e70a3a0f Louis Becker started the topic new MWA life member in the forum General Discussion https://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/new-mwa-life-member/ Mon, 21 Sep 2020 01:48:23 -0500 At our annual picnic last weekend, Joe Sartori was elected as the newest MWA life member.  Congratulations, Joe, and well done!

Scott Becker, MWA president

]]> 45f010ebfdfb56bfb237396d240253d9 Louis Becker replied to the topic MWA PICNIC 11-12 SEPT! in the forum General Discussion https://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/mwa-picnic-11-12-sept/#post-16959 Sat, 22 Aug 2020 21:02:44 -0500 We are three weeks away from our annual club picnic and meeting. It will be held at the Silvermines campground and pavilion this year, starting Friday night, September 11 and go to Sunday morning.  We will hold a socially distant event, so bring your masks.

We have reserved the group camp site both nights and the pavilion on Saturday.  You are e…Read more

]]> eaf6df84f8c508fa096327b7c8b5561e Louis Becker started the topic Clinic weekend in the forum General Discussion https://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/clinic-weekend/ Sun, 14 Jun 2020 02:07:57 -0500 I want to say “Thanks!” to all of the participants during the clinic weekend – students, instructors, safety boaters, shuttle bunnies, and anyone else who helped out.  I know of no major issues over the weekend.  Yes, it was somewhat lightly attended, and we had to “social distance”, but it was warm/hot, and the river was low, but there was w…Read more

]]> 0876b6ea851384a678201fecff281807 Louis Becker started the topic Nov 12 meeting notes in the forum General Discussion https://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/nov-12-meeting-notes/ Mon, 13 Jan 2020 05:01:00 -0600 First, there is an MWA meeting at Olympia on Tuesday, Jan. 14 at 7:00 p.m.  See you there!

Second, some quick notes from the Nov. 12 meeting:

Meeting was called to order at 7:10 p.m. at the Olympia.

<u>Officer reports</u>

Treasurer’s report – An additional $118 came in since last meeting for boat rental at the pool class and from the picn…Read more

]]> 75733ca75f0b258a2055679e2101118d Louis Becker started the topic MWA meeting Nov 12, notes from picnic, and other news in the forum General Discussion https://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/mwa-meeting-nov-12-notes-from-picnic-and-other-news/ Wed, 06 Nov 2019 08:22:11 -0600 First, there is an MWA meeting at Olympia on Tuesday, Nov 12 at 7:00 p.m.  See you there!

Second, some quick notes from the meeting at the MWA picnic on September 7:

The slate of candidates were elected to serve for the next two years –

  • Scott Becker, President
  • John Biermann, Vice President
  • Steve Janney, Treasurer
  • Eileen Lenkmann, Se…

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]]> a6c9997a09581875d235818dbb057c1a Louis Becker replied to the topic MWA Picnic September 6-8 in the forum General Discussion https://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/mwa-picnic-september-6-8/#post-15548 Wed, 04 Sep 2019 05:56:56 -0500 Scott Becker, 1.

]]> 56df05982c70b46317565b96ba685e1f Louis Becker started the topic Anyone boating Friday July 5? in the forum General Discussion https://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/anyone-boating-friday-july-5/ Fri, 05 Jul 2019 04:32:32 -0500 I can be available after about 10:30.  Hope to see some of you.

Scott B.

]]> 03e636a0b4874e7bee9c1bde97f27a68 Louis Becker started the topic July 9 meeting in the forum General Discussion https://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/july-9-meeting/ Fri, 05 Jul 2019 04:30:40 -0500 The MWA will have its July meeting on the 9th, starting at roughly 7:00 p.m. at the Olympia Kebob House.  Hope to see you there!

Scott B.

]]> f48be58a7530faa28f752198393cc938 Louis Becker started the topic Christmas Party! THIS Saturday, 12/8 in the forum General Discussion https://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/christmas-party-2/ Wed, 21 Nov 2018 06:18:47 -0600 The MWA is hosting a Christmas party at Center Ice Brewery,  (3126 Olive Street, St. Louis, MO, 63103).  The party will begin on Saturday, December 8 at 6 p.m. and will run through about 9p.m.  It is located east of St. Louis University and next to Pappy’s Smokehouse.

We have booked the room and $800 worth of drinks (still waiting for co…Read more

]]> 07434ea072b7a0eb357868fab8d12c2d Louis Becker started the topic Upcoming Events!! in the forum General Discussion https://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/upcoming-events/ Thu, 23 Aug 2018 21:18:24 -0500 Coming up real quick are Operation Clean Stream and the MWA annual picnic.  Please let the organizers know if you will be able to make these events.  Always good to get on the water, even if it is not whitewater.

Scott

]]> 3d0534e81e34ce2cb03acf2d764b5c1f Louis Becker replied to the topic MWA Picnic 7-8-9 Sept in the forum General Discussion https://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/mwa-picnic-7-8-9-sept/#post-13266 Thu, 23 Aug 2018 14:11:26 -0500 Jon,

I will be there – looking forward to it as well.

Scott B.

]]> 20bf19c5b4790a2b299aa212b581e900 Louis Becker started the topic Date for 2019 races in the forum General Discussion https://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/date-for-2019-races/ Fri, 30 Mar 2018 20:16:38 -0500 Fellow paddlers,

It has been asked by a few other paddlers/racers as to whether the date for the 2019 races were set, or would an alternate weekend be considered.  An option was proposed that the races be moved back one week for 2019.

In the past, the races were usually held on the third weekend of March; however, they have occasionally been…Read more

]]> fa30749bdce0ce505281966754b5e672 Louis Becker started the topic MWA Officer nominations in the forum General Discussion https://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/mwa-officer-nominations/ Thu, 31 Aug 2017 06:07:02 -0500 The nominations for the officer positions are in.  They are as follows:
President: Scott Becker

Vice-President: Open

Treasurer: Steve Janney

Secretary: Eileen Lenkman

Float Director: Open

If anyone is interested in serving in either of the open positions, please let me know before the annual meeting at the picnic.  Similarly, if anyone is i…Read more

]]> a0bab30c46f176291ab64765b955fa25 Louis Becker started the topic NOC this weekend in the forum General Discussion https://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/noc-this-weekend/ Mon, 17 Jul 2017 15:56:47 -0500 I am going to be around NOC this weekend, starting around Thursday.  If anyone is going in that general direction, or would like to go on the Nantahala, I can lead them down that river.  Call me on my cell phone if interested.  3 won 4 – ate too five – ate ate nine 3.

]]> 313ada1fba51ca13ff4da6e7ce18eb40 Louis Becker started the topic How is the MWA like the Marines? in the forum General Discussion https://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/how-is-the-mwa-like-the-marines/ Mon, 03 Jul 2017 00:30:25 -0500 We are looking for a few good men – and women – to help run the club as officers in it.  If you would like to volunteer or know someone who you think is a good candidate, please let me know.  Elections are at the September picnic.

Scott Becker

Treasurer

]]> 2eeb69911569ef9d508b0542d0704d43 Louis Becker replied to the topic roselle gauge in the forum General Discussion https://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/roselle-gauge/#post-10003 Sun, 23 Apr 2017 03:02:43 -0500 Bump.

]]> 9237cc6341bf38ed897bca9aca7c4948 Louis Becker replied to the topic November meeting - TONIGHT 15 Nov in the forum General Discussion http://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/november-meeting/#post-7669 Mon, 14 Nov 2016 01:06:53 -0600 I PM’e d you back a few minutes ago, so check for it.  It will be discussed at the meeting.

]]> 3101c8d7bcfef2653a4457b1314e6390 Louis Becker started the topic November meeting - TONIGHT 15 Nov in the forum General Discussion http://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/november-meeting/ Sat, 29 Oct 2016 13:02:27 -0500 Normally the next meeting is the second Tuesday of odd-numbered months.  That is in conflict with the general election.  In order that no one will have to choose between fulfilling any civic obligations and attending our November meeting, it has been decided to postpone our meeting one week.  The next MWA meeting will be on November 15, 7:00 p.…Read more

]]> 3101c8d7bcfef2653a4457b1314e6390 Louis Becker started the topic November meeting - TONIGHT 15 Nov in the forum General Discussion http://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/november-meeting/ Sat, 29 Oct 2016 13:02:27 -0500 Normally the next meeting is the second Tuesday of odd-numbered months.  That is in conflict with the general election.  In order that no one will have to choose between fulfilling any civic obligations and attending our November meeting, it has been decided to postpone our meeting one week.  The next MWA meeting will be on November 15, 7:00 p.…Read more

]]> 723fd729d485a85825cd8faa7fced6b6 Louis Becker started the topic lost paddle, and clothes left in my vehicle in the forum General Discussion http://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/lost-paddle-and-clothes-left-in-my-vehicle/ Wed, 20 Apr 2016 06:09:53 -0500 Paddle was lost by a student Saturday on the upper section at Entrance.  White blades, probably purple shaft, with orange duct tape on the shaft.  If found, please let me know so that we can get it back to the student.

There was also a pair of women’s tennis shoes (purple/pink/neon green shoelaces) and jeans left in my RAV4 from my group.  If an…Read more

]]> c59573a3cec0c6d2a67f65e99fb66469 Louis Becker posted an update: @johnholdmeier John, can you get ahold of me, as I don't […] https://missouriwhitewater.org/activity/p/2430/ Thu, 25 Jun 2015 02:33:34 -0500 @johnholdmeier
John, can you get ahold of me, as I don’t have your phone#. Need info concerning a donation of money and a bill for an instructor stay for recert. Thanks!
Scott B.

]]> 1 0a54c714f62cc7868ff01706bae37773 Louis Becker replied to the topic Set-up Weekend in the forum General Discussion http://missouriwhitewater.org/forums/topic/set-up-weekend/#post-1181 Sat, 14 Mar 2015 15:28:28 -0500 Depending on how old you are, it could be “creaking” – that’s how I feel a lot of times!

]]> d03b42643bd3d15acb0edcb6e19737c4 Louis Becker became a registered member https://missouriwhitewater.org/activity/p/86/ Fri, 25 Jul 2014 01:49:12 -0500 0