PRESENT: Patrick Gleason, Carol Lindner, Brian Davies,, Jenni Duke, Mike Spencer, Dick Pawloff, Bonnie Robertson, Terry Ferster, Don Wales
ABSENT: Dale Ferguson
REPORTS:
President
Pat distributed the agenda and reviewed mail. Information received re: Red Deer National Volunteer Week events (April 23-29) and Alberta TrailNet Annual General Meetings (April 22, 2006 from 3 pm-3:45 pm @ Wolf Creek Golf Resort, Ponoka)
Vice President:
No report
Treasurer
Jenni asked for volunteers to complete an audit on the books prior to the annual meeting. Don volunteered to do this task with his better half, Marie. Jenni has received $5000.00 from the gov’t from the snowmobile and expects to receive the Kinsmen money shortly. She also received a cheque from the city for lessons ($158.00) and will now pay River Bend $10.00/person as agreed upon.
Newsletter Editor:
Terry reported that the April newsletter is ready to go and congratulated Pat on
submitting his president’s message days in advance!!
Terry was reminded that last names should not appear in the newsletter for privacy and freedom of
information reasons.
Mountain Tours
Mike reported that two tours are booked for next year:
Feb 16-18 Stanley Mitchell (12 spots)
Mar 2-4 Family trip to Ribbon creek
Mike continues to work details for a trip to Campbell Ice Fields for early April. He reviewed costs and tempted every one present with amazing pictures on slopes and snow!
Mike reviewed stats and reported that a total of 176 people went on mountain tours this year.
The TLExec trip will be held April 7-9th. Trip meeting will be held at Mike’s house on Sunday April 2 at 7:30. Be there or be square.
Publicity:
No report
Social Directors/Day Tours
Carol asked for volunteers to phone club members re: annual meeting. No day tours were held in March due to weather.
Webmaster:
Dick requested clearer communication next year re: course info. (dates, times, location) so it could be posted on the web page.
Jenni will give Dick info. so he can update the membership application that can be found on the web.
Two nominations for Photo of the Year were presented and voting took place.
Dick requested that Terry share pictures he receives for the newsletter with him by JPEG files so they can be displayed on the web. Terry will work out a system for sharing in the fall.
OLD BUSINESS:
1. Snowmobile:
Don will pick up the snowmobile and make sure it is insured. He was encouraged to check with the city to see if it could be covered under their insurance. The snowmobile will be housed in Mark’s garage. Executive will arrange for a logo to recognize the Kinsmen’s support and for publicity in the fall.
Pat and Don will meet with the city to discuss future plans.
2. Satellite Phone:
Pat moved that the club purchase a satellite phone and charge members $40.00/per trip to cover the costs. Seconded by Dick.
Discussion held. Motion withdrawn.
Pat moved that the club purchase a satellite phone to address safety concerns. Financial arrangements to be decided by an ad hoc committee. Seconded by Terry.
Discussion held CARRIED
Mike and Brian will further investigate costs, develop a proposal to cover costs and establish a draft usage policy to bring back to the executive in the fall.
NEW BUSINESS:
Bob Johnston –
Dick and Don reported that Bob remains in hospital and is now able to see people – friends were encouraged to call before visiting to ensure Bob is well enough for visitors. Pat will send a card to Bob on behalf of the club.
Avalanche/Becan Inservice-
Mike moved that all members participating in mountain tours receive yearly avalance/becan training and that a sign off list be established. Brian seconded. CARRIED
Executive will schedule an inservice at a general meeting early in the year and tour leaders will be encouraged to review information and provide training as needed at trip meetings
April General Meeting
Executive members reviewed the prospective slate of officers for the club executive and identified members that should be approached and encouraged to consider an executive position.
AGM will be held April 11, 2006 at Bower Kin Hall.
Meeting adjourned