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Save the Dates 2025:
The Fall season for the Nature Coast Ramblers is commencing with the September events.
Mark your calendars for our September outings! Details for each event will be sent out separately prior to the event as the Event Announcement becomes available, so check your email and/or Facebook as we get closer to each date for details.
https://sites.google.com/site/naturecoastramblers/home.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/149644361818569/ rambler's hikes bikes and kayaks (or search: Rambler's Hikes Bikes and Kayaks) The Facebook page is open only to members, and if interested, you can send a request to join.
SEPTEMBER ACTIVITIES:
Paddle: Tuesday, 9/9 by Gary Stocker at Withlacoochee River
Bike: Tuesday, 9/16 by Bill and Linda Lippiat at Withlacoochee State Trail, Eden parking area
Hike:
Road Cleanup:
SOW Coastal Cleanup: Saturday, 9/20 by Ben Berauer at the Chassahowitzka River
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Event Coordinators:
Paddles - Holly Alexander halex352@gmail.com
Bike Rides - Ben Berauer bfberauer@aol.com
Hiking - Judy LePage raymandjudy@aol.com
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Nature Coast Ramblers 2025 Election Information:
The Nature Coast Ramblers Vice President - Cathy Proveaux, and Treasurer - Kent Barkhouse, will be retiring from their positions at the end of their terms, effective December 31, 2025.
An election will be held at the Annual December Membership Meeting. Those positions must be filled, so we are reaching out to all members to consider stepping up to fill these 2 vacancies. Interest in or nominations for either of these positions must be submitted no later than November 1, 2025.
This election will take place at the General Membership Meeting in December.
If you have any questions or are interested, please contact the officers listed below.
NCR Vice President
The Vice President's responsibilities include:
Assisting the President and filling in during an absence as needed
Assisting with meeting preparations and obtaining items as needed
For more information, you may contact Cathy Proveaux ,Vice President, by phone at (352) 563 7922 or via e-mail at cproveaux22@gmail.com.
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NCR Treasurer
The responsibilities of the Treasurer include maintaining records related to the following, and reporting to the Board of Directors and members:
Maintaining all financial books of accounts. Preparing Financial Statement including the Profit and Loss Statement and the Statement of Cash Flow, completion and filing of the IRS Code Form 990 and the Florida Nonprofit Annual Report.
Deposit all revenues received into the NCR Bank account and issue and prepare checks for expenses and reimbursements
Maintaining the Post Office Box to include the rental fee, and retrieving NCR mail.
Processing membership applications and annual renewals
Sending WELCOME LETTERS to new members.
For more information, you may contact Kent Barkhouse,Treasurer, via phone at
(860) 428-2339 or via e-mail at kbarkhouse@sisna.com.
Events
Events
September Events
September Paddle
Gary Stocker will lead the September paddle on the Withlacoochee River.
Date: Tuesday, September 9, 2025
Time: Meet at 8 am, launch by 8:30 am
Location: Goldendale boat ramp, 12199 N Goldendale Ave, Dunnellon, FL. There are no rest rooms where we launch, but there are restrooms at the Withlacoochee City Hall Boat Ramp. Parking is limited along Goldendale Ave, therefore the group size will be limited to 12 vehicles. There will be a wait list in case of cancellations.
Directions: From Hwy 41 (Florida Ave) turn east on CR 488, Dunnellon Ave, at the light just south of the Withlacoochee River. Go about 3 miles (watch for brown boat ramp sign) and turn right (north) onto N Goldendale Ave. Continue to the river ramp, off load your boat(s) and park along the fence. If anyone parks on the side street, W. Ivy St, be aware of “No Parking” signs because this area is patrolled.
Description: We will go upstream on the Withlacoochee River from the Goldendale ramp to the Rainbow River where we will go a short distance up-river and loop around the boathouse bridge near the rookery mini-island before returning to the Withlacoochee River. This 10 mile paddle should take about 4 - 4.5 hours. This is longer than our usual paddle, so be sure that you can paddle the full distance.
A few paddling reminders:
Most paddles are suitable for intermediate kayaking skills that can handle 3 - 6 miles over 2- 3 hours, in sometimes windy and choppy water. A Touring kayak is most suitable. If you have any concerns, contact the paddle event leader prior to arriving that morning.
Stay with the group: Let the leader lead! If you must depart before the end of the paddle let the Leader or Sweep know.
Please !!! don't enter the water before the Leader gives the ok at the pre-launch meeting. Don't crowd the launch area and be courteous to other boats.
Required safety gear:
PFD and communication devices are required to have with you on your vessel (i.e.whistle, walkie-talkie, marine radio, cell phone) You are responsible for your own safety.
Also recommended is a First Aid kit and a tow rope. Bring water, snacks, sunscreen and insect repellant
Lunch: Swampy’s Bar and Grill
RSVP: Gary Stocker, pepperpothead@gmail.com or 352-586-2641 and indicate if you will stay for lunch.
NOTE!
If you are ill or have a medical condition that might put you or others at risk, please don't participate in this activity. Hopefully you can join us when you are recovered.
https://www.cdc.gov/respiratory-viruses/prevention/precautions-when-sick.html
September Bike
Bill and Linda Lippiat are leading the NC Ramblers bicycle ride in September.
Date: Tuesday, September 16
Location: Withlacoochee State Trail, Eden parking area
Time: meet at 9:30 am and leave at 10 or as soon as everyone arrives
Directions: From the intersection of 41 / Florida Ave and Eden Rd in Inverness, turn East onto Eden Rd. Go to the stop sign at Old Floral City Rd and turn right (South). Park anywhere on the right along the trail after the fence ends.
Description: We will ride south. The ride to Floral City is about 12 miles round-trip. Bathrooms are there. You may turn around earlier or go further on your own.
A few biking reminders:
Please remember that despite our efforts to keep everyone safe, our events involve physical exertion that is not without risk. Check your bike tires for proper inflation, a bell or whistle and helmets are recommended. Carry adequate fluids to keep yourself hydrated, sunscreen and/or hat and insect repellent. You might consider a little first aid kit, and or tool kit. Stay with the group, and if you must depart before the end of the bike trip, let the Leader know.
Trail Safety and Etiquette:
Stay to the right except when passing.
Pass slower traffic on the left; yield to oncoming traffic when passing.
Give clear warning when passing (i.e. Passing on your left.)
Watch out for traffic at road crossings.
Lunch: On 41 at the Los Compadres Mexican Grill restaurant.
RSVP - Linda Lippiat, lklip111@yahoo.com, 352 697 2319
NOTE! If you are ill, have respiratory symptoms or have a medical condition that might put you or others at risk, please don't participate in this activity. Hopefully you can join us when you are recovered.
https://www.cdc.gov/respiratory-viruses/prevention/precautions-when-sick.html
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