Amazon Nation, Friends, Family and Allies
2022 was our 30th year!
Here's a recap:
Here's a recap:
- The 2020 season was cancelled
- In 2021 we only paddled for half the season
- As 2022 started, there were ~10 committed paddlers
Would we have enough people to practice?
Racing seemed near impossible!
Racing seemed near impossible!
Our resourceful Advisory Council got to work. Our Membership Director put the call out:
Amazons need paddlers! Come join our team.
The response was a steady stream of amazing new Amazons. Over half of the 2022 season roster were brand new to the team.
- Some had never paddled before
- Others came from teams that had folded during the pandemic
- Still others came from around the country looking to reconnect with the paddling community
2022 became a full season filled with amazing races
Most amazing of all, we took GOLD in the Portland Rose Festival Dragon Boat Race, Women's A Division the race for which the Amazons were founded.
Despite a fantastic 2022 season, these last few years have made it challenging to not only paddle, but to do the community volunteer work we are known for:
- Habitat for Humanity
- SOLVE community clean ups
- USPS food drives
- And more
We need your help!
Without the support of our donors and membership fees, we would be unable to rent practice boats, attend races, compensate our coach or conduct paddling clinics throughout the season. A solid financial platform also allows us to provide grants for teammates who wish to race, but are unable to meet their obligations for race dues.
We are a proud inclusive Queer Women's Team. Through our 30 year evolution, our core value of supporting the Queer women's community as well as being Out and Proud in the larger community has never wavered, it has only grown stronger. We need your support to continue the incredible tradition .
We are a 501c3, non-profit organization. So all your donations are tax deductible.
Checks can be made out to Amazon Dragons Paddling Club and mailed to the address at the bottom of the screen.
Or click the button below to donate via PayPal.
Include contact information so we can get you your tax receipt.
Checks can be made out to Amazon Dragons Paddling Club and mailed to the address at the bottom of the screen.
Or click the button below to donate via PayPal.
Include contact information so we can get you your tax receipt.
Here are some other ways you can support our team:
- Oregon Bottle Drop: Collect your recyclable cans and bottles in one of our Amazon tagged "blue bags", then drop off at one of the many drop sites throughout Portland. Can and bottle deposits get refunded into the Amazon Dragons bank account. Contact the Amazon’s Fundraising Director or ask any Amazon "Who has the blue bags?"
- Fred Meyer Community Rewards: Link your FM rewards card to the Amazons as a charitable organization. The Amazons then receive a quarterly donation directly from Fred Meyer who donates quarterly, to schools, community organizations and nonprofits.
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Stop by our tent at any race. We love to see old friends and make new ones!
Stop by our tent at any race. We love to see old friends and make new ones!
Amazon Dragons Paddling Club P.O. Box 13111 Portland, OR 97213