COUREURS
DE BOIS
General
Meeting November 15, 2016
Members present – 20
Astrid opening meeting at 7 pm
Minutes of previous meeting of September 20, 2016 accepted by Gerry
R and seconded by Emily W
Presidents
Report
The logo Hike Ontario is to be named on the sign up sheets and will
be distributed when available
A thankyou to all who helped with the highway cleanup on October 26
Mississagi Park is now accessible after being closed due to a bear
situation
It is still advised to call the city before going into the park for
club hikes
Vice
Presidents Report
George had nothing to report
Trail
Masters Report
The following trails have been cleared: High Rocks trail, Banana
Lake trail, Jackrabbit trail, part of the golf course trail, Rainbow
Ridge trail.
Once again a reminder when going on mine property....Call one or two
days ahead to get permission. Phone # 705-848-9191 Ext. 221
Secretary-Treasurer
Report
Donna reported all incoming and outgoing transactions and bank
balance since the last meeting of September 20, 2016
Membership stands at about 91
Motion to approve the report by Marty T and seconded by Gerry R, all
in favor
Gerry R will put the word out that our club trailer is for sale
Gerry J will be doing a Hike Leaders course in May if enough are
available. This may include a First Nation group ( PALS)
Sheila H will again be organizing our Christmas party of December 8
New
Business
A
copy of The Memorandum of Understanding handed out was discussed on
the floor. This will again be discussed at the January 2017 general
meeting.
The Winterfest Snowshoe Hike will be the first weekend in March and
sign up sheets for volunteers will be available at January 2017
general meeting. It will be organized by George H and Ron T
George H gave us an update of the status of the Algoma Paddlers at
this time
Upcoming
Events
December 8- annual Christmas party at Moose Centre
January 17, 2017 – General meeting a the clubhouse at 7 pm
February 21, 2017 – Hike leaders meeting at clubhouse at 2:30 pm
Guest
Speaker
Janet Lowe from Denison Mines Environmental is new to town and wanted
to attend our meeting to see first hand how we operate and introduce
herself
Some tips that we may keep in mind when hiking on mine property is :
do not hike when snowplowing is going on; do not park near yellow
gates; no dogs
Motion to adjourn meeting at 8 pm was made by Marty T and seconded by
Lori G
Minutes of Meeting prepared by Donna Condon
