If you are new to the lifestyle wanting to meet other's. A bit scared of what you may find. E-mail Gloria aka Slurpwmn@aol.com prior to the meeting. She can either herself meet up with you earlier than the event to help you feel comfortable, or have someone else meet you if meeting you is not possible for her to do. Bottom line, we want you to feel secure. As less nervous as humanly possible.

The Do's and Don'ts of meeting people. Use common sense. Go with your gut. Don't allow other's calling you names to change the way you feel Don't feel pressured to meet before you feel comfortable. Use a safe call, a safe call is a friend who knows where you are going.  When you are coming back.  You check in with them at a set time frame.  If you don't call they notify the authorities.  Paddlers offers safe calls to all of its members.