Assembly Site Selection Criteria

The following question comes up regularly when planning the Assembly.

"Where are we going to hold the Assembly in the year ____ ?" (fill in the blank)

"When can we have it in (insert your state here)?

The answer is always the same.

"What facility could we hold the Assembly at, and what are the site selection criteria?"

The criteria that the Assembly Committee uses to select the site for future events follows:

Lodging: Housing for 400-500 people. Motel-style or dormitory-style is fine, barracks-style is not.
Water: MOST IMPORTANT. Canoeable river or lake. Readily accessible by foot from the lodging. Capable of handling frequent, spontaneous launchings by large numbers of people. Ideally also acceptable for swimming.
Display: Large lawn area suitable for the display of large numbers of canoes with easy access to the water and lodging facility.
Dining: Food service for 400-500 people with lodging not a requirement for dining.
Meeting Rooms: One auditorium capable of seating most of the group and one or two smaller classrooms for individual seminars. Access to classrooms must include the ability to get canoes in and out, and power. Tent space for outdoor covered activities (multiple tents, 20x20 minimum), including access to power for some of the tents.
Parking: Reasonably accessable parking for up to 300 vehicles (and trailers).
Security: Some thought should be given to security of the canoe in the display area and parking lot.
Costs: Lodging and meals should be economical. Currently costs range from $50 to $75 per person for lodging and 3 meals per day.
Camping: Camping facilities should be available on-site or nearby.
Schedule: Needs to be available during the middle of July.

The Wooden Canoe Heritage Association, Ltd