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Qajaq USA Board & Staff

Qajaq USA is the American Chapter of Qaannat Kattuffiat - the Greenland Kayak Association. We have members world-wide. Qajaq USA is one of only two affiliated "Qajaq" clubs outside of Greenland. Most "Qajaq" clubs are scattered among the small villages of Greenland and are a major impetus in keeping the local kayaking traditions alive.

Our Mission:

 

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Qajaq USA Board Members & Advisors at 2007 Delmarva Retreat.
Qajaq USA Board Members and Advisors, Delmarva 2007. Top row (left to right), Greg Stamer, John Doornink, Tom Milani, Ed Zachowski, Keith Attenborough, Vernon Doucette. Bottom row (left to right), Richard Nonas, Wes Ostertag, Jen Torres, Nancy Thornton, Dan Segal, Ben Fuller.


QAJAQ USA Board Members and Teams


  Board Advisor
tcoon66@comcast.net
Brick, NJ
   
 
  Board Member, PNW Representative
john@qajaqusa.org
Poulsbo, WA
   
  Board Advisor, Archivist, Journal Editor
vernon@qajaqusa.org
Cambridge, MA
   
 
  Board Member, Treasurer
ben@qajaqusa.org
Cushing, ME
   
  Board Advisor
harvey@qajaqusa.org
Portland, OR
   
 
  Board Advisor
dave_isbell@qajaqusa.org
Annapolis, MD
   
  Board Advisor, Membership Coordinator
rosanna@qajaqusa.org
Blairstown, NJ
   
 
  Board Member, MASIK editor
thomasm@qajaqusa.org
Alexandria, VA
   
  Board Advisor
richard@qajaqusa.org
New York City, NY
   
 
  Board Member, Public Relations
terry@qajaqusa.org
Cranbury, NJ
   
  Board Advisor, Merchandise Fullfillment
wes@qajaqusa.org
Milan, NY
   
 
  Board Advisor
alex_pak@qajaqusa.org
St. Louis Park, MN
   
John Pedersen:
  Board Advisor, Greenland Liaison
Ilulissat, Greenland
   
 
  Board Advisor
fred_randall@qajaqusa.org
Georgetown, ME
   
  Board Member
dan@qajaqusa.org
Acton, MA
   
 
Jean-Dominique Sellier:
  Board Advisor
jdsellier@gmail.com
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
   
  Board Advisor, Greenland Rope Gymnastics
dave_sides@qajaqusa.org
New Paltz, NY
   
 
  Board Member, Past-President, Webmaster, Backup Forum Administrator
greg@qajaqusa.org
Altamonte Springs, FL
   
  Board Advisor
nancy@qajaqusa.org
Kingsley, MI
   
 
Helen Wilson:
  Board Advisor
helen_wilson@qajaqusa.org
Arcata, CA
   
  Board Member, President
ed@qajaqusa.org
Osprey, FL
   
 
 
 
   

Committees and Teams

 

Events
Objective:
Qajaq USA organized/sponsored events support the mission of Qajaq USA by promoting Greenland-style kayaking and by providing outreach and educational opportunities. Education includes cultural information, traditional kayaking skills and kayak/paddle/equipment making. This is a round table committee of the organizers of Qajaq USA events.
Email:
Name
Title/Function
City, State
 
Newburyport, MA
 
Kalispell, MT
 
Tacoma, WA
Committee Head
Acton, MA
 
Altamonte Springs, FL
 
Kingsley, MI
 
Osprey, FL


Forum Administration
Objective:
Administer the Qajaq USA Forums and enforce the Forum Guidelines.
Email:
Name
Title/Function
City, State
Forum Admin
Altamonte Springs, FL
Duane Strosaker
Forum Admin
Irvine, CA
Steve and Joyce Ulrich
Forum Admin
Houston, TX


Merchandise
Objective:
This team supports Qajaq USA and its members through fundraising by selling high-quality merchandise, and by offering quality support. This team designs and develops its own products and also searches for hard-to-find items of interest to members.
Email:
Name
Title/Function
City, State
 
Alexandria, VA
Committee Head
Milan, NY
John Petersen
 
Oak View, CA
 
Altamonte Springs, FL


Online Sales Support
Objective:
Support Team for online purchases. Team receives notifications of PayPal purchases for money sent to paypal@qajaqusa.org. This team also receives customer support questions sent by customers via support@qajaqusa.org, during the PayPal checkout process.
Email:
Name
Title/Function
City, State
 
Milan, NY
 
Altamonte Springs, FL


Public Relations
Objective:
Support the Qajaq USA mission through public outreach efforts.
Email:
Name
Title/Function
City, State
Committee Head
Cranbury, NJ
Past Committee Head
Osprey, FL


Publications
Objective:
The Qajaq USA Publications team -- Journal, Masik Newsletter and Website.
Email:
Name
Title/Function
City, State
Journal Editor, Review Subcommittee
Cambridge, MA
Thomas Duncan
MASIK Art Director
Greenville, NC
Review Subcommittee
Portland, OR
Roy & Bonita Martin
MASIK proofreading and editing
Poplar, WI
MASIK Editor
Alexandria, VA
MASIK proofreading and editing
Milan, NY
Bill Price
MASIK proofreading and editing
Deary, ID
Website, Review Subcommittee
Altamonte Springs, FL
Jane Taylor
MASIK proofreading and editing
Hinesburg, VT
Helen Wilson
MASIK proofreading and editing
Arcata, CA


Publications Editorial Review Board
Objective:
Team to review Qajaq USA publication material with an eye toward cultural issues and technical accuracy. This is a subcommittee of the Publications team.
Email:
Name
Title/Function
City, State
 
Cambridge, MA
 
Portland, OR
 
Altamonte Springs, FL



Interested in Joining one of our Teams? Please Contact us!