Traverse Area Paddle Club
June 12, 2021 King Marvin Puska Coronation Today, while joined to do a cleanup on the Betsie River, we were finally able to do this ceremony that had been cancelled for over a year due to the Covid-19 epidemic. Even though Marvin Puska doesn't paddle much anymore due to an injury, he has been driving our shuttles selflessly for several years. I wanted to do something to let him know how much we appreciate his efforts on our behalf so I decided to give him the honor that he so richly deserves. Today, I made him the KING OF THE SHUTTLE DRIVERS with a Declaration and Crown. The declaration is this: We are so happy to finally be able to deliver this much deserved award. Marvin has been a member of the TAPC from the beginning and stepped up every time he was asked to make a sacrifice to the club. He has been a pillar of strength and leadership for us and now, even though he doesn't paddle himself due to an accident, he still contributes by running shuttles and doing what he needs to to help us enjoy our local waters and each other. SO: THANK YOU TO KING MARV - THE KING OF THE SHUTTLE DRIVERS! Respectfully submitted: Norm Fred BRCS