AOCRA - Passionate About Paddling

Congratulations to all our hardworking Zones and your representing delegates for your fantastic contribution to the AOCRA AGM in Brisbane on 1st and 2nd November 2008.

Thanks to the approval of the Zones, the New AOCRA Business Plan will now be implemented.

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This will see a dramatic change to the direction of AOCRA, with a focused drive towards ensuring our nationwide membership base expands, and acknowledgement and support towards individuals and team members in their goals to compete at National and Overseas events.

The following benefits will shortly be flowing to Zones, Clubs and our Members:

• $50,000 will be distributed in early 2009 between all the Zones in Australia, to aid in the promotion of the sport in each zone to increase membership numbers.
• $30,000 will be available for Travel Assistance to Clubs and Members wishing to attend National Titles and selected Overseas Events
• Each new and renewing member will now receive a "Membership Pack" - due for distribution late December
• This new Website with On-line Membership, Club and Team nomination and payment facilities will be rolled out by mid December. North Queensland will be the test zone until the end of November.

Application forms and full details of the Travel Assistance Scheme will be available online and distributed to the Zones by the end of November.

The AOCRA Committee looks forward to an exciting year ahead, with a Nationally focussed drive towards the revitalization of the sport we all love.

A special thanks also to our outgoing committee members: Warwick Ford, for his many years of dedication and involvement, and Tanya Olive for her passion and dedication. Both have been hardworking and valued members of the National Board.

And a big welcome to our new Vice President - Stewart Hayes (NSW Zone) and Committee Member - Jessica Tilt (NQ Zone).