President’s Corner

February 2, 2014

OMP certainly is a canoe & paddle club, but that’s not all we do.  We work with the Parks Board, Missouri Stream Team, James River Basin Partnership, Missouri Department of Conservation and other services across the Ozarks to help protect our waterways.  With the help of our sponsors (Bass Pro, Dynamic Earth, Ozark Adventures, & Ozark Mountain Trading Company), […]

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OMP Photo Contest!

January 27, 2014

OMP is starting a new year with a photo contest!  Bring a hard copy of a picture (one that you personally took, no copyrighted or public domain pictures please) 8.5″ x 11″ to our monthly meetings this year to be voted on by the group that night.  Each contest winner will receive a gift certificate […]

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Arkansas Whitewater Parks!

January 2, 2014

If you haven’t already heard, a new whitewater park is currently being constructed on the Illinois River south of Siloam Springs, AR (aka Fisher Ford). To view status updates and construction progress, follow these links for more info: Fisher Ford Road Bridge (Facebook Page) Fisher Ford Preliminary Plans Rockport Ledge (Malvern Park-n-Play)  

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HELP WANTED from OMTC!

January 2, 2014

Ozark Mountain Trading Company in Ozark, MO is seeking part-time Kayak and Canoe Sales Associates. Job duties include but are not limited to: Paddle Sport product sales. Loading and unloading Kayaks and Canoes (HEAVY LIFTING INVOLVED). Need to be honest and a self-starter. Demo products with customers. Light cleaning, yard work, etc… Weekend and Holiday […]

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2014 FIRST Quarter Calender!

January 2, 2014

**NOTE: CALENDER DATES AND DETAILS SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY GIVEN TIME** JANUARY FLOAT #1 – Jan. 11th (SATURDAY) • All day! • Current River (put-in & take-out depends on water levels) For more info, contact Phil Maez: 417-732-8859 or upurs7@gmail.com JANUARY FLOAT #2 – Jan. 12th (SUNDAY) • All day! • Niangua River – […]

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Meet our Chili cook-off winner and new President!

November 18, 2013

Congratulations to our new OMP President and winner of our annual Novemeber chili cook-off meeting, Jason Haskin!!! Along with stepping up to lead OMP, Jason’s recipe will be used to compete in the 2014 Sertoma Chili Cook-off on February 22, 2014. Thanks to all those who attended the November meeting and to those who brought […]

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2014 Membership is now due!

November 17, 2013

Okay, so we’re a pretty laid back organization.  We don’t check ID’s at the door.  We don’t force you to join the club before you can join the fun.  Honestly, we only have one event every year that’s Members Only, and that’s our annual Christmas Party.  Other than that, we don’t really worry about it. […]

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Government Shutdown Impact

October 10, 2013

The Government shutdown is effecting the lives and businesses dependent of any federally managed lands in our nation.  American Whitewater is urging those that are the voice of reason who live their lives outdoors and in the beautiful wilderness lands and water ways of America to speak out now (especially to our Congress people) and tell […]

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Monthly Meeting/Gear Swap!

October 2, 2013

October’s monthly paddler’s meeting and annual gear swap will take place at our Vice President Dennis Edgar’s home on October 10th (THURSDAY) at 7:00p.m.  OMP will be providing burgers, brats, and buns so bring your: Lawn chair Favorite beverage Favorite side dish and all of your paddling gear that you hope to sell or trade. […]

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Reconnaissance Float Tale

September 30, 2013

A day after a long, dreary, soaking Saturday in the Ozarks, we (David, Bryon, & Todd) decided to do a little “Recon Float” on the Finley River to familiarize ourselves with the area, clear out any major obstructions, and save us some safety/rescue work for the upcoming JRBP River Rescue (the exact same stretch, 6 […]

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