COUREURS DE BOIS
General Meeting
September 19, 2017
Members
present – 38
Prior
to meeting we had an annual pizza nite for members to attend
Minutes
of the previous meeting of May 16, 2017 accepted by Nicki J and
seconded by Jackie S
Approved
Vice-Presidents Report
George
stated that there were no Youth Rangers to help with trails this year
and it may not function again
Trail-Masters Report
Ron
stated that both the Helenbar and Semiwhite trails in Mississagi Park
have been cleared
Phil B
opened up what he calls “ Canada 150 trail” for us
Marty
donated use of his ATV to assist in clearing all Spine trails
Still
in need of clearing are Banana Lake trail and Snowshoe trail-masters
Secretary-Treasurers
Report
Donna
reported all incoming and outgoing transactions and bank balances
since the last meeting of May 16, 2017
As of
last updated membership list our membership stands at about 95
Motion
was made to approve report by Darla M and seconded by Gerry R
Old/Ongoing Business
Now
that hunting season is upon us wear orange when hiking if possible
The
club trailer has been sold at last.......right from a members front
yard
The two
day Hike Leader course on September 23 and 24 has resulted in 5 new
hike leaders: Connie, Jackie, Laura, Doug and Rod
Gerry J
will be teaching another Hike Leaders course on September 23 and 24
ALL
hike leaders should ensure that all hikers have appropriate footwear,
clothing, sufficient water and food and also let leader be aware of
any possible medical conditions
There
was very poor participation this year for Mississagi Park ambassadors
so it has been recommended that we not participate with this program
next year
Motion
not to participate was made by Chuck Z and seconded by Pam E
Canada
Day hikes had a poor turnout of hikers so it is recommended that if
we proceed with this next year we schedule it either the Saturday
before or the Saturday after the long weekend
Mississagi
Park Lumberjack Days had a fantastic turnout and many thanks to the
volunteers who came out to help
Highway
cleanup is scheduled for October 4, 2017
Sheila
H spoke to us about the upcoming Christmas Party
Astrid
reminded us that club elections will be in November
Our
next general meeting will be November 21, 2017 at the clubhouse at 7
pm
Our
next hike leaders meeting will be November 28, 2017 at the clubhouse
2:30 pm
Meeting
was adjourned at 7:40 pm
Minutes
of Meeting prepared by Donna Condon
