Theory of teamwork

Everyone doing their share of work

Kayak Newfound- land and Labrador is a small and active club of seakayakers and whitewater kayakers. There are approximately 175 members currently but its estimated there could be as many as 5,300 kayakers in the Province of Newfoundland & Labrador.

We have a full calendar of events for both cold and warm seasons. During the winter we have presentations on kayak safety, navigation and other topics of interest to kayakers. The spring and summertime calendar is full of paddling events. This is all possible through the efforts of volunteers. including past volunteers who have grown the club to what it is today.

Check out our website, especially for the trip reports, at www.kayakers.nf.ca (Can't get a clicable link)

I had a Kayak Newfoundland and Labrador Board of Directors meeting last night. I had a look around the table and the picture of the dog team I saw last week while cross-country skiing in Butterpot Provincial Park came to mind. Just like in a dog team, if only one is pulling nothing gets done. It takes all hands pulling together to make a successful club.

Unlike a dog team, that doesn't mean everyone has to have the same opinion or decisions have to be unanimous. Progress is made by consensus. I disagreed with a decision made last night but I accept it as the majority ruled. That's teamwork without going to the dogs!

Tony :-)