St. Clair Region Conservation Authority 205 Mill Pond Cres., Strathroy, ON, N7G 3P9 (519) 245-3710 (519) 245-3348 FAXE-Mail: stclair@scrca.on.caWebsite: www.scrca.on.ca

Member Municipalities

Township of Adelaide-Metcalfe

Municipality of Brooke-Alvinston

Municipality of Chatham-Kent

Township of Dawn-Euphemia

Township of Enniskillen

Municipality of Lambton Shores

Municipality of Middlesex Centre

Village of Newbury

Village of Oil Springs

Town of Petrolia

Town of Plympton-Wyoming

Village of Point Edward

City of Sarnia

Municipality of Southwest Middlesex

Township of St. Clair

Municipality of Strathroy-Caradoc

Township of Warwick

“working together for a healthy environment”

March 25, 2019

MEMORANDUM:

To: Mayors of Member Municipalities Re: 47th Annual Sydenham River Canoe and Kayak Race

Once again, it is time for the ever-popular Sydenham River Canoe and Kayak Race.

We invite you, members of council and staff to participate in the V.I.P. race on Sunday, April 28, 2019. It is a relatively short course (all downstream) and there are no dangerous rapids. Everyone who participates really enjoy themselves.

The race is a fund-raiser for Conservation For Kids, a program that brings school children out to Conservation Areas to experience nature and conservation first-hand. We were very pleased to raise approximately $3,000 in 2017. Participation through gaining sponsorships, however, is totally voluntary and is not a prerequisite to join in the fun.

We have included a digital version of the flyer for your information and hope you will forward it to your council and staff and also arrange for posting in your municipal office. A digital version is available online at www.scrca.on.ca under events. If you have any questions regarding the race please contact Sharon Nethercott at 519-882-2399.

We hope you plan to participate in this fun event.

Yours truly,

Brian McDougall General Manager

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Race Classes and Lengths7 km: Recreation; Lazy River Class; VIP; Touring (over 50 y/o); Kayak

12 km: Rec Tandem Men; Rec Tandem Mixed; Kayak

16 km: Pro C2 Men; Pro C2 Mixed; Kayak

Trophies for 1st Place winners and the team with most money raised!

Race Start: Mosside Line (Euphemia Sideroad 30-31)(42 44’ 00.80” N, 81 55’ 50.15” W)Race Finish: Shetland Conservation Area(42 42’ 34.72” N, 81 58’ 26.40” W)

For more information, contact:Sharon Nethercott, Race Coordinator

Lorne C. Henderson Conservation Areao. 519-882-2399

snethercott@scrca.on.ca

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Bentpath Line Race Start

Race FinishShetland CA

Mosside Line

Petrolia Line

Wyoming

PetroliaAlvinston

Dresden

Nauvoo Road

Sydenham River Canoe and Kayak RaceSupporting Outdoor Education

Race Info• Registration $5.00 per person

• All canoes must have a whistle, bailer, 50 feet of rope, and approved PFDs for each paddler

• A shuttle service is available between the race start and end locations

• To get a copy of the sponsor sheet and for further information visit our website at scrca.on.ca/events

• Funds raised support conservation education

• Race recognized by the Ontario Marathon Canoe and Kayak Racing Association

Get your Sydenham T-Shirt for $15

Sunday, April 28, 2019Registration 10:00am to 11:00am

Races start at 11:20am

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Sydenham Canoe and Kayak Race PLEDGE FORM

Supporting Outdoor Education

Name of Canoeist: Address of Canoeist: Postal Code: Phone No:

INSTRUCTIONS: On the day of the race, if your pledges are collected, please bring them with your pledge forms to the "pledge desk". If not, inform the pledge desk of the amount you have raised, then, please collect them as soon as possible and send a cheque or money order with your pledge forms to: St. Clair Region Conservation Foundation 205 Mill Pond Crescent, Strathroy, ON N7G 3P9 (Do not mail cash)

Sponsor's Name Sponsor's Address Postal Code Phone Amount

Pledged

Cheque when paid

Total Pledge: ____________ Amount Remitted: ____________ Please make cheques payable to: St. Clair Region Conservation Foundation Receipts for income tax purposes are issued for pledges of $10.00 or more Copy this page to allow for more sponsors

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