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13th Annual
Father and Son Canoe Trip Aug 3,4,5, 2012
Beason Campground,

Email Doug at: dougsnowball@gmail.com Call Doug (260) 627-5801

Tippecanoe River Winamac, Indiana

Overview: We will drive to Beason Campground on Friday, August 3rd. 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 from Our Lady 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 and personal vehicles 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 concelebrated by: Fr. Glen Kohrman, Fr. Iigo Ugalde & Fr. Jose Vera. Sunday morning Mass will also be at the campsite and then its 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 and lower than normal water levels. The canoe liveries are responsible for opening the river and receive no help from DNR. I am told that the river is passable by canoe after the June 29th storms and many trees falling into the river. There has been recent rains, so the water level is improving. 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! Page 1 of 12

NOTE: There will be 2 portable toilets for use. - We will only use the indoor plumbing facilities during the day when the football team is away. - Nighttime and early morning is off limits. We will provide catchers 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 have limited use of 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) (DAVE ZEHR)) Saturday breakfast Hot (Group 2 prepares & cooks, cleans) (MATT KRANE) Saturday lunch Picnic (bring your own) Saturday night Hot (Group 3 prepares & cooks, cleans)( STEVE KOHRMAN) Saturday night Snack provided Sunday breakfast Hot (Group 4 prepares & cooks, cleans)( JEFF INGE) Planning: I need to know soon (NLT Sunday July 29th) to confirm canoe rental. Riverside Rentals have 35 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 will be with us again. We also have with us Fr. Jose Vera again from Pamplona Spain. He is spending the month of August at Our Lady of Good Hope parish. And once again, we have Fr. Iigo Ugalde back from Bilbao, Spain. He was with us 2 years ago. They will be going with us down the river and will be available for confession throughout the weekend. They 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). Page 2 of 12

Cost: 1. Canoe rental: 2. Camping fee: 3. Meals: 4. Gas:

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$70. Per canoe (includes life jacket, paddles, and cushions) $30. Per Adult (cost of Liability insurance, facility rental, portable toilet) $50. Per adult 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, camp fees 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; $150 to Doug (canoe, meals and camp fee) Shared gas money Please consider a small tip for the canoe livery bus driver ($.50/person) God bless and best regards; Campmaster Doug Snowball H 260 627-5801 email: dougsnowball@gmail.com cp 260 437-4888

Confirm your canoe No later than Sunday, July 29th

GROUP 1 GROUP 2 GROUP 3 GROUP 4 Assist. CM

Dave Zehr Matt Krane Steve Kohrman Jeff Inge Randy Sordelet

cp 260 413-5089 krane@purdue.edu H 260 485-1268 H 734 485-6951 H 260 627-2876 cp 260 450-2791 cp 260 710-0085

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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Directions to Beason Memorial Campground (see links on last page) From Our Lady of Good Hope (approx. 95mi): US 30 West to Plymouth (65mi) Hwy 31 South (go 13 mi) SR 110 West (go 10.0 mi) SR 17 South (4.0 mi) CR 400N West to end (go 6.9 mi) CR 215E South to Beason (.7 mi) On right side, chain link fence.

Name on stone pillars

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13th Annual Father/Son Camping & Canoe Trip: August 3-5, 2012 Camp master: Doug Snowball Collections: Nick Harris Chef Master: Chris Ley Friday Mass at Our Lady of Good Hope parish Group picture Depart (you may leave a personal vehicle in the front lot (not handicapped area) Arrive at Beasons (Lunch on your own) We need initial help from all group leaders before the first meal 3:00-5:00 Recreation (swimming, baseball, football, other games) Sign up for Short River Trip (4hr vs. 6 hr on rive 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: Priests will have designated confession areas & times to be determined later. Saturday Sat night supper cooking crew (Group 3) should be first canoes in water 9:00 10:00 10:30 12:30 Assistant Camp master: Randy Sordelet Organizer: Doug Snowball Assistant Chef: Jody Brinker

7:30 Wakeup (Group 2 cooking crew earlier) 7:45 Daily Mass in camp 8:30 Breakfast (Group 2 prepare, cook, & clean) 10:00 Depart camp - Riverside Rental will transport to Monterey by bus & POV. 10:30 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- Time for Confessions 9:00 Gather all around campfire 9:30 Talk & Rosary Again, please cease all eating, drinking, & smoking during praying of the Holy Rosary

Sunday 7:45 Wakeup (Group 4 cooking crew earlier wakeup) 8:15 Mass 8:45 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 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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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 below map, where the elevation is 699 feet (213 meters) above sea level. You can find Beason Park using one of these methods: 1. 2. 3. 4. Google at: 41.10353,-86.564307 USGS 7.5-minute, 1:24,000-scale Winamac quadrangle topo map and on terrain maps. Latitude & Longitude: +41 6' 16.98", -86 33' 52.75" Google: https://maps.google.com/maps/ms?msid=213815704206758519229.0004a75bda2db2972da5 1&msa=0&ll=41.103712,-86.564316&spn=0.001239,0.002792

+41 6' 16.98", -86 33' 52.75" 5. MapQuest: http://mapq.st/q1KfSD

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Beason Campground is located along the river just above the 310 on the map Next year: 14th Annual Father & Son Canoe Trip August 2-4, 2013 (first August weekend) Page 7 of 12

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 inherentforeseen 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 Guardians Name: ________________________________________(print please) Father/Legal Guardians 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)

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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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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 Releaser), 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 minors family for the minor to accompany me and for me to enter into this Agreement releasing the minors 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.

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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_________________________________ RELEASOR (SIGNATURE) X_________________________________ Relationship if participant under age 18 NOTE: (THERE ARE NO REFUNDS ONCE THE BOATS/TUBES LEAVE RIVERSIDE RENTALS) Age_______ Date Signed: ________________

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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. R 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, AND OTHER SUBSTANCES MAY, WILL IMPAIR JUDGMENT AND REDUCE A PARTICIPANTS 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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