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Who are we?
We are members of WKA. We
are a nonprofit organization that is dedicated to helping people know how much
fun it is to fly kites! Our club was the first kite club in the State of
Washington. This group was founded in 1973. We are affiliated with the
American Kitefliers Association, a national organization.
What
kinds of kite activities do we do?
 We
get together and share the fun of flying kites,
We
make kites in classes and teach kite history and safety,
We
participate in kite making and flying competitions,
We
have displayed kites at the King County Convention Center and other locations.
What kinds of kites
do we fly?
 Different
sizes and shapes -- Parafoils, box, delta, diamond or
miniatures,
Kites from other countries --
Oriental fighters, bird or dragon kites,
In lots of wind or no wind --
Vented at the ocean or ultra light indoors,
On one line or 2 or more --
Traditional or sport kites,
One
line with many kites -- One after another or hanging off the line.
What are the costs
and benefits of membership?
 The
cost is $15.00 for an individual or a family membership,
you receive the WKA Newsletter every other month for a year,
a membership
card which entitles you to discounts at kite stores,
a chance to win a scholarship to the
annual Fort Worden Kitemakers Conference,
and information about special events and goings-on in the Northwest kiting community.
Special Events:
 Annual
New Year’s Day “Protest the Bowls” Kite Fly.
“National Kite Month” Kite Fly.
Spaghetti
Feed held during the Washington State International Kite Festival.
Holiday
Potluck with proceeds from the raffle going to a charity.
To become a member of this
club:
Click on this link and print out the form.
Mail it along with a Check or
Money Order payable to the "WKA" (in US funds,) to the address on the form.
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to WKA Home page
Page last updated 8/4/04
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