BUSINESS MEETING FALL 2009
Saturday, October 3, 2009
CALL TO ORDER, INTRODUCTIONS, ANNOUNCEMENTS
The meeting was called to order by
President Tom Wheeler at 7:30 PM. Tom extended thanks to the Keene Central
School Class of 2010 for excellent food and entertainment. Jim introduced
members of the 46ers Executive Committee in attendance, along with L. John Van Norden of the 46ers Conservation Trust. He also
acknowledged the past 46er Presidents who are here this evening: George Sloan;
Mary Lou Recor; Barb Harris; Nancy Allen; Phil
Corell; and Jim Barnshaw.
FOUNDERS AWARD PATCH PRESENTATIONS
Vice President Sally Hoy explained the
origin of the Founders Award Patch, instituted by former President Jim Barnshaw
to acknowledge exceptional service to the 46ers over a minimum three year
period. Sally then presented awards to Pat Desbiens
#5109 and Peggy MacKellar #2857W.
TREASURER’S REPORT
Phil Corell explained that 46er dues
are set at a level sufficient to cover the essential costs of running the
organization, with little to spare. It is donations from members and other
supporters, which this year totaled about $19,500, that support the activities
the 46ers undertake, including donations for such purposes as the pre-season
trail sweep, educational activities, lean-to rehabilitation, and so forth.
Between $12,000 and $13,000 of this year’s donations was in small amounts (less
than $50), reflecting very broad support. There were 3733 dues-paying members
this year.
A suggestion was made from the floor,
that donors should take advantage of the fact that many employers will make
matching contributions to a charitable organization.
REPORT OF THE OFFICE OF THE HISTORIAN
Tony Solomon reported that 1836 pieces
of correspondence were processed in the year. He acknowledged the valuable
contributions of the correspondents.
PEEKS
Melissa and Daniel Eagan reiterated an
earlier request for articles, especially about any mishaps that occurred while
hiking.
TRAILMASTERS
Len Grubbs reported 1,190 hours of
trail maintenance took place, including blowdown
removal, side cutting, cleaning drainage devices, trail hardening, water bars
and water channels, and a privy in the Pharaoh Lake area. Much tough carrying
was needed, and the assistance of many volunteers.
Len presented Conservation Award
Patches to the following:
For 746 hours: Jane O’Connell #2148 and Gerhard Weber #2615;
For 546 hours: Ken Ryba
#1661W;
For 346 hours: Wanda Davenport #3495;
For 46 hours: Mark Simpson #6038, Scott
Rasnake #5261, Chris Sekellick
#5566, and Dennis Crispo #2882W.
Sam Eddy paid tribute to Len Grubbs,
upon completion of fifteen years of trail maintenance.
Russ Guard acknowledged the importance
of 46er trail maintenance, and emphasized the message with a $1,000 donation,
which Len Grubbs accepted with thanks on behalf of the 46ers.
OUTDOOR SKILLS WORKSHOP
Phil Corell announced that the Outdoor Skills
Workshop will take place April 30 to May 2, 2010.
NOMINATING COMMITTEE
President Tom Wheeler announced that
the nominating committee will consist of Barb Harris (chair); Dave Dietrich;
and Wanda Davenport. Positions for which nominations are required are: President;
Vice President; and Directors to succeed Dave Dietrich and Wanda Davenport.
NEXT MEETING
The next meeting will be May 30 2010,
at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Lake Placid.
The Business Meeting was adjourned at
8:30 PM.
Following adjournment, Chuck Bennett #1934
presented a slide show, “Before and After”, featuring photos of corresponding
mountain scenes as they appeared in Grace Hudowalski’s
photos taken in the 30’s and 40’s and in his own photos from the 70’s and 80’s.
The show was accompanied by the recorded voice interpretation of Grace Hudowalski.
Respectfully submitted,
John Barron, Recording Secretary
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