President | Cheryl Dew |
Vice President | Sandy (Sam) Byers |
Treasurer | Frances Long |
Secretary | Deb Creaser |
Equipment Director | Jane Burley |
Financial/Community Director | Randi Jensen |
Events Director | Dorothy Hatto |
Past President | Diane Tulloch |
Find out more about our Executive Positions and Responsibilities
KRD champions strength, resilience, and the unwavering spirit of incredible women. We sustain these attributes mostly through participation and the volunteerism of current and past members. See below for volunteer opportunities currently available. And, if you have an interest or skillset not listed please fill out your contact information and push ‘Volunteer Now’. Someone will contact you at their earliest convenience.
Place for listings…
Board Member for the 2024 year: Finance and Community Executive Director
Coach: Seeking individual(s) for competitive team.
Steerspersons: this is a position that the club is always in need of…the boat can’t float without one!
Website Maintenance: This would be partnering with the current person as a back-up position.
Together, we’ll paddle towards a common goal: empowering women of all ages and backgrounds through the exhilarating sport of dragon boating.
KRD has a specific fund for anyone who needs assistance to go to a festival. KRD will help with 50% of accommodations and 50% of race fees at one festival per season. The paddler is on their own for food, your portion of the gas and meals and other expenses. Going to a festival requires a registration fee, gas expenses and hotel charges. Each team manager can be approached in private about accessing funds.
These policies and procedures were developed to ensure the safety of Kootenay Rhythm Dragon’s team members and guests paddling with the team.
Administration
At the Dock
Each team member must learn and understand the basic commands of the boat. The steersperson is in charge of the boat and his/her commands must be obeyed to ensure everyone’s safety.
In case of capsize or collision, the following measures will be taken:
Have a fun and safe Dragon Boating season, Kootenay Rhythm Dragons Safety Committee
I don’t know but I’ve been told
Kootenay Lake is really cold!
The Rhythm Dragon team is tough
Of paddling we can’t get enough!
Our steering lady’s really great
With Dorothy our line is straight!
Rain or shine we’re on that lake
At racing speed just watch our wake!
Love to race it’s in our veins
We’re always first in our own lane!
Attention please and paddles deep
Our start will make this dragon leap!
Gun goes off and the race is on
Eyes in the boat, and soon its done!
“REACH WITH POWER!” the coach will yell
C’mon Rhythm Dragons lets give ’em hell!
TEN HARD NOW! We’re half way through
DIG! DIG! DIG! It’s what we do!
Racing’s over that was fun
Grab a beer ’cause now we’re done!