IMPORTANT INFO BELOW
 
Hi Adobe Whitewater Club,

It is almost here, our exciting New Mexico Paddlers’ Holiday Party is tomorrow, Saturday December 6 from 4:30pm to 10pm at Hotel Cascada in the Ocatillo Ballroom! The Adobe Whitewater Club of New Mexico, Greater Albuquerque/ Santa Fe Kayak Meet-Up, and Kayak New Mexico 501(c)3 are excited to share this very special and fun event with you!

Following is information on logistics, summary of our program, and an update on the silent auction items.

 

>100 people have pre-purchased dinners; we have people coming from all over the state of NM and some neighboring states as well
~$4,000 worth of silent auction items have been donated   
10 musicians will be coming to play live music
We also have a number of small items to give away throughout the evening

Logistics:

-Hotel Cascada is quite large and there will be a number of events on Saturday. Signs will be posted throughout the hotel to direct you to the Ocatillo Ballroom.  Attached is a map of where our ballroom is located and the nearest parking.  If you get lost, think of it as an adventure and simply ask for help.
-Please be extra kind and verbally appreciative to the staff at Hotel Cascada. They have been extremely generous and kind to our group. They are not charging us for the use of the ballroom, theatre or courtyard, have given extremely discounted meal rates (they upgraded our meals to be buffet), provided discounts for water park passes, discounts for the rooms, and are providing decorations to make our party festive. Their service toward this party's organizing team has been outstanding and we want them to know how much our community recognizes and appreciates their contributions and efforts.
-Those that paid for dinner may sit at any table with a place setting. Those that are not having dinner please sit at tables that do not have a place setting.
-Given we had to pre-pay and plan for a large group, we have 15 dinners left to be purchased at the door. Once those are sold, we will not be able to sell any more to ensure those that planned in advance receive their complete meal. Please show up early if you plan to order dinner and have not yet paid.
-We have worked very hard to plan as much as possible in advance. If something doesn't go as smoothly as planned, feel free to bring it up and we will do our best to address it.  Please also have some patience and generosity of spirit as this event is a first for many of us so there will certainly be learning along the way. Most importantly: have fun!

 

Our program:

4:30-5:30
-Arrive, register, find a seat
-Happy hour, cash bar available from 4:30pm to 10pm
-Enjoy live Blue Grass music by 10 Students of Gregg Daigle
-Silent auction open for bidding
-Visit Tables for: Adobe Whitewater Club of New Mexico, Greater Albuquerque/ Santa Fe Kayak Meet-Up, Kayak New Mexico 501(c)3, and the Gila River
5:30-6:45 Brief program and buffet dinner  (IF YOU ARE HAVING DINNER, PLAN TO ARRIVE NO LATER THAN 5:15pm)
6:45pm Onward
-Discounted water park passes available, purchase at Hotel Cascada for $16 plus tax, reference NM Paddlers’ Holiday Party
-7:15pm movie will be shown in the theatre
-Socializing in the ballroom or outside in the courtyard by the fire pits
-Cash bar beverages may be taken into the theatre or court yard
10pm – Hotel Cascada has some rooms still available and will continue to offer a room for $69 plus tax to our group; reference the NM Paddlers’ Holiday Party to receive the discount

Silent Auction Items 4:30 to 6:30pm (please bring any items you donated by 4:15pm)

Item #	Item	Donated By	Retail Value	Minimum Starting Bid
1	Predator Lee Helmet	Kelly Gossett, New Mexico Kayak Instruction	$149.00	$75.00
2	AT Eddy Fiberglass Paddle (Gently Used)	Dave Brauer	$335.00	$150.00
3	Peak Pass Discount Ski Lift at Santa Fe and Sandia ($25 off lift tickets any/every day for the entire season as well as other perks for lesson packages etc.)	Scott Carpenter	$69.00	$15.00
4	1 Interactive Homebrew beer session, with one case of beer (training results) going to the winner. Select your level of involvement from style selection, recipe formulation and ingredients sourcing to brew day and bottling.  *Must be 21 years  or older to bid and attend session.	Scott Carpenter	Priceless	$50.00
5	Acqua Bound 4 piece Break Down Paddle	Aqua Bound via Marcel Bieg	$140.00	$40.00
6	SJC OLER Free Rental	San Juan College via Marcel Bieg	$400.00	$100.00
7	EOCI 1 Day Private or Group WW or Coastal Paddle or SWR Lesson Up to 3 People	Marcel Bieg	$385.00	$100.00
8	Original Artwork - Painting of Grand Canyon	Heather Gaume	$150.00	$75.00
9	Original Artwork - Jonathan Barton’s“Pilar, Sisters” is a one of a kind, hand-made, sculpture created using earth-ware, burnished terra sigillata, twice fired. The artist used traditional chip carving techniques, and highlighted the piece with turquoise from the “Sleeping Beauty Mine”, Arizona. This 12” x 12”sculpture was created in Rio Rancho, New Mexico, and it was signed and dated by the artist at the time it was completed. Certificate of authenticity included with the sculpture.	Jonathan Barton, artist and fellow river runner	$935.00	$95.00
10	Performance Sea Kayaking DVD	Kent Ford at Performance Video	$24.95	$7.00
11	All About Kayaking DVD	Kent Ford at Performance Video	$16.95	$5.00
12	Call of the River DVD	Kent Ford at Performance Video	$29.95	$8.00
13	Whitewater Self Defense DVD	Kent Ford at Performance Video	$29.95	$8.00
14	The River Runner Edge DVD	Kent Ford at Performance Video	$29.95	$8.00
15	The Kayak Roll DVD	Kent Ford at Performance Video	$29.95	$8.00
16	The Kayakers Playbook Book	Kent Ford at Performance Video	$14.95	$5.00
17	Solo Play Boating Book	Kent Ford at Performance Video	$14.95	$5.00
18	Throw Bag	Jan at Stiches and Stuff	$43.95	$11.00
19	Drag Bag Full of Cam Straps	Jan at Stiches and Stuff	$77.60	$40.00
20	Grande Paco Pad	Errol at Jack's Plastics	$275.00	$135.00
21	Dry Bag	Errol at Jack's Plastics	$134.00	$70.00
22	1 Handle Wash Bucket	Errol at Jack's Plastics	$31.50	$8.00
23	2 Handle Wash Bucket	Errol at Jack's Plastics	$31.50	$8.00
24	Canoeing and Kayaking for People with Disabilities Book	ACA: Canoe, Kayak, SUP, Raft, Rescue	$25.00	$6.00
25	ACA: Canoe, Kayak, SUP, Raft, Rescue Microfiber Cap	ACA: Canoe, Kayak, SUP, Raft, Rescue	$15.00	$5.00
26	ACA Large Mesh Green Bag	ACA: Canoe, Kayak, SUP, Raft, Rescue	$15.10	$5.00
27	ACA Large Mesh Green Bag	ACA: Canoe, Kayak, SUP, Raft, Rescue	$15.10	$5.00
28	ACA KoreDry Blue Woman's Medium  Short Sleeve Shirt	ACA: Canoe, Kayak, SUP, Raft, Rescue	$24.95	$5.00
29	ACA KoreDry Blue Men's Large Short Sleeve Shirt	ACA: Canoe, Kayak, SUP, Raft, Rescue	$24.95	$5.00
30	New Condition Wooden Bent Shaft Canoe Paddle	Randy Lewis
31	Water Park Passes for 2	Hotel Cascada	$50.00	$15.00
32	Water Park Passes for 2	Hotel Cascada	$50.00	$15.00
33	Overnight stay at Hotel Cascada	Hotel Cascada	$159.00	$40.00
34	Adult Large Grey Hoodie w AWC Logo	Adobe Whitewater Club of New Mexico	$28.00	$14.00
35	Denim Blue Baseball Cap with AWC Logo	Adobe Whitewater Club of New Mexico	$22.00	$11.00
36	Denim Blue Baseball Cap with AWC Logo	Adobe Whitewater Club of New Mexico	$22.00	$11.00
37	Adult Woman's Small Capped Sleeve T-Shirt with AWC Logo	Adobe Whitewater Club of New Mexico	$20.00	$10.00
38	Western Whitewater (1994) Book	Jen Schuetz		$5.00
39	Arkansas River Guide (1996) Book	Jen Schuetz		$5.00
40	CO Rivers and Creeks (1995) Book	Jen Schuetz		$5.00

 
 
We look forward to seeing you tomorrow!
Adobe Whitewater Club of New Mexico
Greater Albuquerque/ Santa Fe Meet-Up
Kayak New Mexico 501(c)3