The Adirondack Forty-Sixers Spring 2008 Meeting Minutes

 

Annual Spring Business Meeting

May 25, 2008

Crowne Plaza Hotel

Lake Placid, NY

 

 

CALL TO ORDER, INTRODUCTIONS, AND ANNOUNCEMENTS 

The meeting was called to order at 7:30 PM by President Jim Barnshaw.  Jim welcomed all to the meeting including over 100 new 46ers from the 2007 class. Jim then noted that this was the 60th anniversary of the club, and with 248 new finishers this year, there are now more than 6,000 recorded 46ers.  Special thanks were given to Tony Solomon and the correspondents, Sherri Martin and Pam Keida for their work at the front desk, and to Doug Arnold for the pictures.  Jim then acknowledged past 46er presidents who were in attendance at the meeting: Mary Lou Recor, Nancy Allen, Tim Tefft, Joe Urbanczyk, and Winnie Lamb.  The Executive Committee members present were then introduced.  In closing, Jim mentioned highlights of the Executive Committee board meeting, which included approval of a Conflict of Interest policy, and approval of $6,000 for the ADK spring sweep crew, and $5,000 for the Wildlife Conservation Society’s bear canister project.

 

Treasurer’s Report. 

With Phil Corell absent Jim reported that there were currently 3,629 active members, and that almost all of the new 46ers have signed up as members.  Jim noted that the club is in excellent financial condition and that in addition to the $8.00 in dues from each member the club had received over $18,000 in donations this year.

 

Peeks Editors’ Report. 

Co-editor Melissa Eagan put out a call for more articles and pictures for the magazine.

 

Trail Masters’ Report. 

Trailmaster Len Grubbs reported that 66 people turned out for trailwork yesterday on the North Trail to Giant and the trails to Indian Pass and Wallface Ponds.  He called for others to volunteer noting that the schedule is on the 46er website.  Award patches were then issued to members who contributed the following number of trailwork hours: 46, 146, 346, 546, 746, and 1046. 

 

Outdoor Leadership Workshop. 

Sheri Martin gave a brief description of the workshop which lasted 2 1/2 days. The participants stayed in tents or lean-tos and received training in LNT, group outing leadership, food, geology, history, and trail maintenance.  The workshop is the first weekend in May.  All were encouraged to apply, including those with past experience.

 

New 46er Book Update. 

Tim Tefft announced that he hoped the long awaited book would be completed in December, and assured everyone that it would be worth the wait.  The book will include historical profiles of each peak, written by 18 authors. 

 

Grace Peak Committee Update. 

Doug Arnold, who continues to spearhead the renaming of East Dix and South Dix to Grace Peak and Carson Peak respectively, gave an impassioned overview of Russell Carson and the 46er’s own Grace Hudowalski (#9), and the importance of renaming the peaks as an educational tool.

 

Pete Fish, Ranger.  

Jim Barnshaw asked retired Ranger Pete Fish to speak to the group about some concerns he has.  Pete, citing the phrase “it is easier to become a 46er than to be one”, gave a talk that centered on the values that all 46ers should hold.  These included respect for the environment, dedication to educating hikers and obeying the rules.  He related tales of improper fires and lack of bear canisters, and commented that the 46ers should lead by example. The patch is what sets us apart as ‘educators’. Unfortunately, Pete noted, a few 46ers have argued with Forest Rangers and suggested that because they were 46ers they were somehow above the rules. Pete noted that the Forest Rangers have the same enforcement authority as State Police Officers including the authority to arrest individuals. 

 

Historian’s Office Report and presentation of certificates.  

Tony Solomon prefaced the presentation of the certificates to the new 46ers by citing a few historical facts. The idea for and the production of the first certificates was all because of the work of Fred Johnson, #1788. 1995 had the largest number of finishers with 274. The class of 2007, which we celebrate tonight, had the second largest, with 248.  Tony then thanked and introduced all of the correspondents, and those who worked in the Historian’s Office. Special tribute was given to Helen Menz (#42) who was present and introduced to the attendees.

 

Nominating Committee Report (Phil Corell, Nancy Allen, Sally Hoy). 

Nancy Allen presented the following names into nomination, which were approved unanimously:

·        President – James A. Barnshaw #4156

·        Vice President – Tom Wheeler #3356 W

·        Director – Douglas Arnold #4693W

·        Director – Brian D. Hoody #4410

·        Director (2 year term) – David E. Dietrich #4621

                

Reappointments. 

President Jim Barnshaw announced the following reappointments:

·        Treasurer: Phil Corell

·        Chair – the Office of the Historian: Tony Solomon

·        Recording Secretary – Dick Hihn

 

Fall Meeting. 

It was announced that the Fall Meeting will take place on Saturday, October 4, 2008 at the Keene Central School in Keene Valley, NY.

 

President Jim Barnshaw adjourned the meeting at 8:50 P.M.

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

Dick Hihn

Recording Secretary

 

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