MINUTES
PRESENT: Patrick Gleason, Dick Pawloff, Brian Davies, Carol Lindner, Pam Ralston,
Don Wales, Jenni Duke, Claude and Nicole Sam
ABSENT: Karen Weisgerber
The meeting started at 7:45 p.m.
REPORTS:
President:
After distributing copies of the agenda, Pat informed us that he will give Janet & Mark owners of Valhalla Pure Outfitters, a thank-you card with a $40 Earls’ gift certificate on behalf of the club, as recognition for their presentation at the November general meeting.
Pat read some new correspondence from Alberta Centennial Sports Award asking for nominations of a person or persons who contributed significantly to the community in the domain of sports and recreation. Several current or former ski club members were proposed. Pat will scan the letter and email everybody on the executive, and include this item on the agenda for the December meeting.
Another item was received by mail from Ruby Meunier regarding the Zone 4 Alberta 55 Plus Winter Games. A classic and freestyle ski race is scheduled for January 11 at Heritage Ranch and registrations will be taken by Ruby until January 8. This item will also be added to the December general meeting agenda.
Treasurer:
Jenni passed around a copy of her report for review. Jenni has been unable to get her signature authorized by the bank even after showing the clerk the minutes of the October 26 executive meeting when a motion was passed to include her as a signing authority. She was told that signatures from two members of the executive were required on these minutes and that both Pat and Claude would have to go to the bank to confirm everybody’s position. Pat and Claude signed the minutes and promised to go to the bank as soon as possible.
Jenni has investigated the possibility of depositing $1,000 from the biathlon account into a GIC. Since the anniversary date for our existing $1,000 savings certificate is coming up on January 12, 2005, Jenni suggested that we take it out and reinvest it into a 5-year GIC along with the $1,000 from the biathlon account. This escalator GIC would yield a higher interest than the existing one.
Don Wales moved and Carol Lindner seconded the motion that
“Jenni Duke cash in our $1,000 savings certificate on its anniversary date of January 12, 2005 and reinvest it in a 5-year escalator GIC, along with $1,000 from the biathlon account”
MOTION CARRIED
Jenni will also find out what the penalty is for cashing in a savings certificate before its anniversary date.
Mountain Tours:
Claude reported that the first tours of the season had good participation and brought in $30 for the float fund. Claude asked Don to advertise the Elk Pass trip in his newsletter.
On Dick’s suggestion, Claude asked permission to purchase a yearly Banff National Park pass for the Club to be loaned to tourers for weekend trips to the National Parks organized by the Club. Dick moved and Pam seconded that
“Claude Sam, Mountain Tours Chair, will buy a seniors National Parks pass and will keep it as part of the equipment inventory”
MOTION CARRIED
Newsletter Editor:
Don also requested a day tours schedule from Pam. Don will advertise the Elk Lake trip on December 17-18 and the TL Recertification at Beauty Creek Hostel on January 14-15. The deadline for January’s newsletter is December 1st.
Day Tours/Lessons:
Pam asked Don to replace her as tour leader on Sunday, December 5th. She has already scheduled five or six tours.
As mentioned at the general meeting, Pam talked to Jerry Tennant who agreed to take registrations for our ski lessons. Before she can advertise the lessons, Pam will try to find instructors. Starting in mid January, the lessons would be run on Wednesday nights at Great Chief Park, right after the Jackrabbits session. A suggested cost was $20-25 for four consecutive weeks. Pam will contact Karen Weisgerber and advise Dick Pawloff once the dates, location and cost have been confirmed with Jerry.
Secretary:
Both items of correspondence were discussed (see President’s Report).
NEW BUSINESS:
River Bend/Equipment Acquisition
Pat received an email from Bob Johnstone asking the executive for permission to write a letter to Hugh Lockhart, Manager of River Bend Golf & Recreation Society, requesting the acquisition of an unused snowmobile. All agreed to let Bob do so.
In regards to a grant application for a new snowmobile, Jerry Tennant will be talking to Greg Scott fairly soon about maintenance and insurance for a snowmobile before considering whether the City will contribute 50% to match any Community Initiatives Program funding we may get.
2005 Loppet
In response to Bob’s email, an increase in loppet fees was accepted by the executive at their March 23, 2004 meeting. A copy of these minutes will be forwarded to Bob.
In the event that Bob Johnstone is not able to organize the Loppet, the executive agreed to split Bob’s responsibilities to ensure that this event will take place as usual. All agreed that the Club should be more involved because this event is a service to the community as well as a revenue generator for the club. Dick mentioned that Cross Country Alberta needed a copy of the Loppet poster. Dick will contact Bob on this subject.
In summary, Pat will email Bob to enquire about the status of renovators at River Bend and to confirm that
1) Loppet fees have been set
2) The executive gives him permission to send a letter to Riverbend
3) The executive is committed to help him organize and stage the Loppet
Presentation for January General Meeting
Claude volunteered to contact Chic Scott to ask if he would be willing to give a presentation on his skiing experiences.
Progressive Dinner
Sunday, January 2 was the date chosen for this activity. Two or three houses will host this dinner, starting around 3 pm until 9pm. Don will work on this project and report to us.
Preservation of Natural Areas
Don wrote a paper regarding the protection of four natural areas to be reviewed by the City of Red Deer. Some green areas and trails are being damaged by ATVs and snowmobiles or being swallowed up by developers. Don would like the Club’s support to help the City preserve these areas. Don will email a draft to every exec member for review and will have Dick post in on our website.
Next meeting:
Don will host the next meeting at his place on Tuesday, January 25.