January 2025 Newsletter
President’s Message
Aloha ʻOhana Kai!
Welcome to the 2025 season! I’m honored to serve as your president and excited for what we’ll accomplish together—races, training, workshops, and so much more.
If you haven’t paid your 2025 membership dues, please do so by January 31st so you don’t miss any action.
Mahalo to everyone who helped rig the canoes—your effort keeps us moving forward!
💰 End-of-Year Fundraising Success
Thanks to your generosity, we raised $1,475 in our end-of-year fundraiser! These funds will support gear maintenance, upcoming events, and community building.
🙏 Huge thanks to all who contributed!
Donate or RSVP for future events
📝 Share Your Voice
Have a story or insight about paddling or Hawaiian culture?
We’d love to feature you! Email us at capitaloutrigger@gmail.com or submit your article
👋 Get to Know Your Teammates
We’re launching a new “Get to Know Your Teammates” section!
Want to be featured? Answer a few fun questions and share your story.
❤️ CPR Class Reminder
If you signed up for CPR training, please select your preferred date for the last week of January.
🚑 Safety Bites
If you’re a coach, steer, or carry a phone on the water, save this number:
AC EMS Line: 916-393-0911
Calling this line—not 911—gets you directly to water emergency responders.
🗓 January Events
🧠 Committee Meetings – check with your committee head
🧭 Board Meeting – Jan 20 @ 5:30 PM (Erin Davis’ house or Zoom)
💪 Strength & Conditioning Workshop – Jan 25
🧯 CPR Classes – Last week of January
To submit an agenda item for the board meeting, email us by January 15 at capitaloutrigger@gmail.com
🎉 January Birthdays
🧁 Melvin Amantiad – Jan 5
🧁 Thomas Setnan – Jan 11
🧁 Diane Hill – Jan 17
🧁 Roger Chan – Jan 21
🧁 Jennifer Faukner-Ongerth – Jan 23
Meet Your 2025 Board
River Braun – President
Licensed USCG captain, retired attorney, and seasoned sailor, River brings vision, strategy, and leadership to our club.
Nicole Barden – Vice President
Creative force and educator, Nicole builds connections and leads with warmth, helping unite morning and evening paddlers.
Megan Cambridge – Secretary
From Canadian lakes to Hawaiian surf, Megan’s paddling journey is vast. She now coaches morning practices and studies ʻōlelo.
Kim Buchanan – Treasurer
A data-savvy finance pro with a background in auditing, Kim brings structure and insight to our financial operations.
Erin Davis – Evening Rep
Former keiki paddler with Dana Outrigger, Erin brings heart and competitive experience to her leadership.
Norina Florendo – Race Rep
From dragonboat dare to international races, Norina brings passion and outreach to help our club thrive in the race scene.
Diane Hill – Morning Rep
Longtime paddler and talented photographer, Diane captures the soul of our team and brings people together with ease.
🛶 Let’s Make Waves
Thank you for being part of the Capital Outrigger ʻOhana. We’re off to a great start—let’s keep the momentum going.
Grab your paddle, bring your heart, and let’s make 2025 unforgettable.
