Kayaker Remorseful for Doing Weird Things to Company Coffee Pot
Have you ever honked at that little old lady who was taking just a wee bit long at the intersection crosswalk? Tripped a small child then laughed? Gotten a little greedy and fished a five spot out of the collection basket at church? Sat beside the hungry homeless guy whom you just told you spent your last dime, while eating a juicy double quarter pound burger, pot belly overlapping your belt?
Of course you have not. Uh, Uh, and neither have I.
Anyway, if you are just a darn nice person, or have some bad karma to repent for, we need your help. OKC Kayak sponsors the largest indoor kayaking pond in the universe each year at the Oklahoma Wildlife Expo. The expo is the state’s largest outdoor and recreational event with loads of free fun for all ages. Our part of this annual event, the kayaking booth, is held inside the Lazy E Arena, is free to the public, and is wildly popular. We will put about 15,000 kiddos in kayaks over a three day period. This will be held September 25, 26, and 27th (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday). Hours are 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day.
Here is how you can help. We put this on at no charge, but it takes a darn lot of volunteers (20 plus folks round the clock) to make this happen. It is extremely rewarding to see all the smiles kids have when trying kayaking for the first time. We need folks to help put on lifejackets and to corral kids on the water. No kayaking experience is necessary. You can sign up for a four hour (or less) block of time, all day or the entire weekend. We really need folks on Friday when the school kids come out if your schedule allows, or anytime the rest of the weekend.
I will feed you and provide plenty of hot coffee (if you still trust me) which will keep the folks wading in the pond warm. This is tons of fun! If you need another bribe. All non employees of OKC Kayak will be eligible to win loads of free lessons, rentals, gear, and even a kayak to be given away on-site all weekend long.
Let me know what time slot you are able to commit to. This is a great project for your church, school, scout, or corporate group needing some community volunteer hours.
Many thanks in advance!
Dave Lindo
OKC Kayak Retail Store
220 N. Western Ave.
Oklahoma City, OK 73106
405.830.9689