Northwest Indiana Paddling Association

Organization

President
Dan Plath        email dplath@nwipa.org

Vice President
Ken Stelter       email webmaster@nwipa.org

Treasurer
Vicky Plath        email nwipa@nwipa.org

Secretary
Kris Krouse        email nwipa@nwipa.org

Officers

Committees

Four working committees have been defined:

Operations and Finance committee is charged with running the business side of the club, create a ByLaws document to present to the membership, file for 501c.3 non-profit organization status, and create a financial management system.
Chairperson
Kenneth Nesbitt        email nwipa@nwipa.org

Blueways Stewardship committee has been established to identify waterways in need of attention for log jam removal, trash cleanup, or other work to make them more accessible to paddlers and the public.
Chairperson
Gina Darnell        email nwipa@nwipa.org

Education and Outreach committee will work with schools, scouting groups, and other learning centers to create opportunities to introduce children and adults to the joys of paddling. They will also serve to inform and educate the public about the condition of our waterways and why it is necessary to clean them and develop public access.
Chairperson
Vacant

Paddling Committee will be in charge of setting up and promoting the club’s just-for-fun paddles and social events. In general, to create opportunities that encourage people to get out and enjoy our region’s wonderful lakes, rivers, and streams.
Chairperson
Maggie Byrne        email nwipa@nwipa.org

At Large
Members

Steve Barker        email nwipa@nwipa.org


Bruce Britton       email nwipa@nwipa.org


Nicole Kamins       email nwipa@nwipa.org


Erik Sprenne       email nwipa@nwipa.org