COUREURS DE
BOIS
General Meeting March
22, 2016
Astrid
T opened the meeting at 7 pm, welcoming all
Minutes
of Meeting of January 19, 2016 was approved by Phil B and seconded by
Gerry R
Presidents Report
Jim,
Ron and Astrid have been attending the Shared Use of Trail Meetings
The
city is paying much more attention to our club than has been done in
the past. Ron and Astrid met with Candace Martin Scott and Jocelyn
Labreche a couple weeks ago
The
city is looking into general liability for all trails
Our
city stipend has not yet been received
The
mines are happy that we now call in to let them be aware when and
where we lead hikes on mine properties. Maps are being worked on by
Ron T, Astrid T and Ian Ludgate for hiking. This information will
then be submited to Jim M and distributed to our club members only.
George
H commented on how well the Winterfest Snowshoe Hike went, we had 30
volunteers. Let him know of any feedback you may have on this
activity.
Thanks went to Don R for helping clear the trail for the Winterfest Snowshoe Hike
Trail Master Report
Ron T
has talked to Sarah Daigle about future trail clearing at Mississagi
Park.
He
spoke about the new STIHL chainsaw for our club for trail clearing.
The
golf course markers for skiing will soon be in need of taking
down .
Secretary- Treasurer
Report
Donna
reported all incoming and outgoing transactions and bank balance
since the last meeting of January 19, 2016.
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We have
received our new VTA pamphlets which will be replacing the old
pamphlets. Membership forms are attached and part of this new
pamphlet.
Donna
thanked all for renewing their memberships, we have approximately 106
members last count.
Motion
to approve the report by Shelley M and seconded by June T.
Old Business
Gerry R
thanked all the volunteers who helped with the Fun Run for the
Snowmobile Club.
Our
Winterfest Snowshoe Hike was a huge success for the club. We had
over 100 participants. Thanks to all our hardworking volunteers.
New Business
Spring
highway cleanup will be May 11, 2016. Sign up sheets are available.
Mississagi
Park Ambassadors are again needed at the park this summer which will
operate from May 20, 2016 to September 5, 2016. Sign up sheets are
available.
Our
club will once again be involved with the Lumberjack Days in
Mississagi Park, which will be the last weekend of July, dates to be
announced. Sign up sheets are available.
Gerry J
needs the names of hike leaders whose certification dates are due.
They must be renewed every 5 years, so please check your
certification date.
George
H has arranged for our club to join with the Algoma Paddlers on
Saturday May 28 for a hike/paddle day on Lake Duborne and also
September 17 in Mississagi Park.
Gerry J
spoke to us about ELORA ( Elliot Lake Organization for refugee
Action) for one or two groups coming to Elliot Lake. Written
information is available if interested.
Upcoming Events
April
12, 2016 - next Hike Leaders Meeting at 2:30 pm at clubhouse
May 17,
2016 - next General Meeting at 7 pm at clubhouse
Motion
to adjourn the meeting at 7:45 pm by Shelley M and seconded by Jim M
Minutes
of Meeting prepared by Donna Condon.
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Coureurs de Bois Stats 2016
Volunteer Hours:
Winterfest:
73 hours
Trail
Clearing 38.5
Hikes/Snowshoes
Total
Distance 2646 kms
Total Hours
1059 Hrs
19 – 40 yr
old 48 kms
41 – 60 yr
old 492.5 kms
61- 70 yr old
1227 kms
71+ yr old
878.5 kms
Hours
We Spent on Mine Property 283.3
Hrs
