PRESENT: Patrick Gleason, Carol Lindner, Brian Davies, Don Wales, Jenni Duke, Mike Spencer, Dick Pawloff, Dale Ferguson, Terry Ferster, Bonnie Robertson
ABSENT: Pam Ralston
REPORTS:
President
Pat distributed his agenda.
Pat reported that XC Alberta is developing a strategic plan and encouraged members to provide input if interested. Information re: plan can be found in the next Nordic News!
Treasurer
Jenni reported that we have approx. $700.00 in our general account. This figure includes money made from the Map and Compass course.
Jenni initiated discussion re: RDC ski team fees. The Exec agreed to charge the $15.00 student rate and register them with Cross Country Alberta. Jenni to get a letter of agreement from RDC.
Mountain Tours
Mike provided updated list to Terry for Newsletter. A trip to Paradise Valley/Castle Mtn. Hostel has been added for the Mar 10-12 weekend.
Social Directors
Carol and Brian are unable to attend Dec. meeting. Mike/Barb and Pat agreed to provide goodies for that meeting
Publicity
Dale reported he has information adds running on the FM station and in the Red Deer Advocate and Express. Information is also posted at Valhallia. Pat recommended Dale post our website address at the College, All Sports Replay and perhaps in the malls.
Newsletter:
Terry reported that the Dec. newsletter was almost ready to go – just doing final proof.
Terry also reported that the Outdoor Gear Swap in Calgary would be willing to provide us with a door prize in the future.
Terry also requested pictures and articles be submitted as soon as possible. Work on the January newsletter will start next week.
Dates and times for the next general and executive meetings were confirmed for the newsletter
Day Tours/Lessons
Pam was unable to attend the meeting. Reported that lessons are now advertised on city website – people can sign up for them on line on “Look and Book” or at any of the city rec facilities.
Pam once again requested that people give her a place and time for day tours they would like to run.
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Webmaster
Dick reported that the 55+ age group would like to have races at the same time as the Loppitt. This means we will need lots of volunteers as we will have extra competitors and categories.
Dick also reported that our nominee for the Centennial Award was not successful.
Dick requested information be provided to him in writing on courses we are offering for the web page. Brian will get this info. to Dick.
OLD BUSINESS:
1. Snowmobile application: Bob continues to work on this.
2. Negotiations with City of Red Deer: Pat plans to meet with city early in the new year to discuss the city assuming responsibility for setting cross country ski trails. Pat will discuss with Bob and Don. Don to provide copy of position paper to Pat.
3. Gift for Mark and Janet
Brian moved that the club provide a $50.00 gift certificate to Mark and Janet.
Seconded by Dick CARRIED
NEW BUSINESS:
December General Meeting Agenda
Don was recruited to share info. re: dressing for back country ski trips
Mike and Barb were recruited to share info. on packs
Slide presentation by Chic Scott
Exec. agreed to bring Chic in for January meeting (if he is available) at a maximum cost of $250.00.
First Aid course
Mike reported that this course is set up and ready to go!
Cross country trail maps
Bonnie questioned whether it would be possible to have maps of local trails (River Bend, Heritage Ranch) available on website. Apparently some trails are on Don’s website – Dick to look into linking Don’s site to club web site.
Membership cards
Bonnie reported membership cards are needed to get discount at Valhallia. Jenni will look into and provide at next general meeting.
Next Executive Meeting:
January 24 7:30 at Brian and Carol’s home (4935 46st. Innisfail)
Meeting adjourned