PRESENT: Patrick Gleason, Carol Lindner, Brian Davies,, Jenni Duke, Mike Spencer, Dick Pawloff, Bonnie Robertson
ABSENT: Pam Ralston, Terry Ferster, Dale Ferguson, Don Wales
REPORTS:
President
Pat distributed the agenda.
Vice President: Absent
Treasurer
Jenni reported that we have approx. $800.00 in our general account.
Newsletter Editor: Absent
Mountain Tours
Mike reports that trips are going well. The trip to Kananaskis last week was excellent.
Mike reported that there is a fee to use the hostel between 10 am- 5 pm – charges are $5.00/hr. per person or $75.00 for a group.
Brian moved that all tours yet to come be approved by the executive. Mike seconded.
CARRIED
Publicity: Absent
Social Directors
Carol will look into booking Pioneer Lodge or Bower Kin Hall for AGM in April.
Day Tours/Lessons: Absent.
Pat reported that Pam will be moving to Ottawa for 1 year in March.
Carol volunteered to fill Pam’s executive position and duties until the AGM.
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Webmaster: No concerns.
OLD BUSINESS:
1. Negotiations with City of Red Deer: Pat plans to have discussions with City Hall in February. January was avoided due to city hall budget discussions.
2. Loppitt has been cancelled due to lack of snow.
NEW BUSINESS:
February General Meeting Agenda
The entertainment portion of the meeting will be viewing the May 2004 club trip to Peter White Hut/ Mt. Baker followed by a chocolate fountain fondue!
Nominations for Community Sports Banquet (Feb 26)
The executive agreed to nominate Nicole and Claude Sam. Pat will ask Don Wales to write up the nomination.
Tour Leading
Brian reported that a tour leader course will be held the weekends of March 10 (in town) and April 1 (out of town). Course manuals are available from XC Alberta for a cost of $10.00/manual.
Brian presented concerns re :trip insurance and qualifications of tour leaders. Brian suggested that at least one more club member should take the Avalanche II course. (Brian Sam or Mike Spencer?) Discussion followed re: tour leader qualifications and making a presentation at the XC Alberta AGM meeting in May. Brian will contact tour leaders to assist with presentation development and further discussion/work on presentation will occur at the next exec.meeting.
Next Executive Meeting:
February 28 7:30 at Mike and Barb Spencers
Meeting adjourned