President’s Corner

March 9, 2012

Got Chili? Yes we do…about 10 gallons of it! OMP participated in its first ever Sertoma Chili Cook-off on Saturday February 18th at the Springfield Expo Center. David Jackson’ s chili represented us this year, and by all accounts, David’s chili rocked! We received 77 People’s Choice votes for the best-in-show, and from what I […]

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Win a Dagger MAMBA!

March 8, 2012

Thanks to the generosity of Ozark Mountain Trading Company we now have a brand new Dagger MAMBA to raffle off at this years Whitewater Clinic. In order to optimize the benefits to the club we are going to pre-sell raffle tickets and you do not have to be in attendance to win.  The tickets will […]

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2012 Whitewater Clinic Application

February 27, 2012

If you’re planning to participate in the clinic this year, please download the application here and submit to Ed McClung as soon as possible.  Mailing instructions and contact information are provided in the application. Roll classes have already begun.  If you’re looking for the schedule and RSVP information, please refer to this article.

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Conservation Corner by Dawn Whitener

February 16, 2012

Some may think floating in the winter months is for the birds. Actually…it is… for the bird watchers, that is! Winter is a fantastic time to catch a glimpse of the bald eagle, a national treasure. These predators are a fantastic sight to behold and are very distinguishable perched in bare branched trees along the […]

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February President’s Corner by Michael Baird

February 9, 2012

Last month I wrote about all the activities OMP was involved during 2011. This month, I thought I would give you an idea on what activities and ideas we have to look forward to in 2012. As you may have heard, David Jackson won this past year’s OMP Chili Cook-Off, and his chili is representing […]

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Roll Session Schedule

February 3, 2012

OMP will again be conducting roll classes for those that want to learn or for those just wanting to practice. The classes once again will be conducted at the Good Samaritan Boys Ranch in Brighton, MO from 2:00-4:00 PM on the dates listed below. In order to assure that we have enough instructors on hand […]

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Forum River Beta

February 1, 2012

Hello, fellow paddlers.  Several years ago, we had a forum that was prematurely pulled down.  After spending several volunteer hours trying to restore the old forum in its original format with little luck, I decided it best to hang the hat.  One of the old forum’s more popular topics was on the local river ‘beta’.  […]

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January Monthly Member Float

January 25, 2012

This month’s member float is being hosted THIS WEEKEND (Jan 28) by Dawn Whitener on the Buffalo River. This will be a Saturday day-float with camping at the take-out so everyone is close to their gear, blankets, and extra clothes! Show up Friday to camp with the early birds or come down early Saturday to […]

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OMP Annual Christmas Party

December 5, 2011

Saturday, December 10th OMP Annual Christmas Party hosted by the Peace’s This year, we’re gathering at Mike and Susie Peace’s for Ed’s famous deep fried turkey and burnt ends from Three Pig’s Barbeque. Bring a side dish, your mess kit, and a cooler of your favorite frosty beverage to enjoy out by the fire. There’s […]

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Monthly Member Meeting

November 2, 2011

November 10th at the Springfield Conservation Nature Center This month’s member meeting features a recognition ceremony of this past year’s star volunteers alongside a chili contest! So show up hungry with a crock pot of your favorite recipe and check out the cool swag and river essentials people earned this year. Winning recipe to be […]

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