North East Wisconsin Paddlers (NEWP) is a 501(c)7 organization
formed to promote safe paddle sports activities and skill
development in northeast Wisconsin. NEWP is a Paddle America Club
of the American Canoe Association (ACA) that hosts whitewater and
open water kayak paddle events and skill development workshops
during the paddle season. NEWP conducts kayak skill development
classes with the Two Rivers and Appleton Recreation Departments and
YMCAs in Neenah, Appleton and Green Bay and Sheboygan between
November and April each year. Club members include active
participation of more than a dozen ACA and BCU certified
instructors/ coaches who lead the classes and club events. More
information on these activities can be
found throughout this website.
The club is led by a Board of Directors. Each Director is
elected to a two-year term and may serve consecutive 
terms. No board
members or instructors are compensated for their service to the
club. The club's original name was Green Bay Paddlers United, Inc.,
but was changed in 2005 to more accurately reflect the broader
membership base of its members.
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Tim Pflieger, Team
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North East Wisconsin Paddlers, Inc. 2012 Annual Meeting
Our 2012 Annual Meeting was held at
McGuinness Irish Pub in downtown Appleton, WI on Saturday, January
28, 2012! We reviewed the club's 2011 accomplishments, elected our
slate of officers for 2012, and discussed our plans for classes,
events and other activities in 2012.
About 40 people, members and
friends, enjoyed great food and an outstanding presentation by Tim
Pflieger of Team Leadership Center in Door County. Tim's
presentation was "Paddling the Lighthouses and Shorelines of Door
County," and he gave us a lot of great insight into paddling some
of the most beautiful coastline in the country!
The North East Wisconsin Paddlers, Inc. Annual Report was
presented to the membership. A viewable copy of the report is
accessible through this link: