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Minutes - 2011 November 2011 Arizona Trailblazers Hiking Club Meeting Minutes November 15, 2011, 7:00 PM Top Shelf Restaurant, Dobson & Southern in Mesa Welcome, Introductions Reports Treasurer The club has $2092.83 in the bank, with 52 paid members. [Wendy Rennert] Webmaster We’ve had recent requests to include paid advertising on our web site. No ads are accepted, because, as a non-profit corporation, our AZHC web site must remain non-commercial. Thanks to all hike leaders for sending in trip reports! They distinguish the Trailblazers from other hiking clubs. Leaders, when you send in pictures make them high-resolution – largest dimension at least 1200 pixels. [Ted Tenny] Previous Hikes Sept. 24 West Clear Creek Mogollon Rim Eileen Root Sept. 28 Brush Spring Mazatzals Bill Zimmermann Oct. 8 Mazatzal Mines Mazatzals Bill Zimmermann Oct. 16-19 Backpacking Aravaipa Canyon Michael Humphrey Oct. 22 Boulder Bob Mazatzals Eileen Root Oct. 29 Bell Trail Sedona Wendy Rennert Oct. 29 Tim’s Saddle Superstitions Ted Tenny Nov. 12 Parsons Spring Cottonwood Chuck Parsons Nov. 12 Coffee Flat Mountain Superstitions Ted Tenny Upcoming Hikes    Nov. 19 Oak Spring Trail Pine Eileen Root Nov. 26 Papago Park GPS Phoenix Michael Humphrey Dec. 3 <<open>>     Dec. 10 Badger Springs Agua Fria Canyon Wendy Rennert Dec. 17 <<open>>     Dec. 24 <<open>>     Dec. 31 Dixie Mine McDowells Ted Tenny Jan. 7 <<open>>     Jan. 14 Bulldog Wash Ridge Goldfields Ted Tenny T-shirts: Wendy brought pictures of some suitable styles. They could be made from cotton or polyester, with printed or stitched designs. Eileen checked on pricing from a local supplier. Cyd, who has ordered T-shirts before, felt we could get a better deal. Meeting Place: Our next meeting will be at Duke’s Sports Bar & Grill in Scottsdale. Guest Speaker: Michael Humphrey presented a slide show of amazing pictures taken on recent Arizona Trailblazer hikes. Rocks, hikers and snakes were stars of the show. Election of Officers for 2012 Candidates were nominated by the Executive Council. ____ President: Chuck Parsons There was an additional nomination from the floor: Cyd Cassel for President. ____ Vice President: Becky Johnson ____ Treasurer: Wendy Rennert ____ Secretary: Ted Tenny Ballots cast at the meeting will be counted when email votes have been received from the paid members who were absent. Next Meeting Tuesday, January 17, 2012, 7:00 PM in Scottsdale at Duke’s Sports Bar & Grill. Executive Council, October 11, 2011 attendees: Michael Humphrey, Wendy Rennert, Ted Tenny November 15 Meeting Duke’s Sports Bar & Grill in Scottsdale is under consideration. Michael will contact management to work out some details. T-Shirts Ted brought a catalogue of many promotional items, including t-shirts. Michael and Ted appointed Wendy to choose an appropriate style. AZHC 2013 Calendars There isn’t enough lead time for 2012, but interest at the September meeting indicates there is a market for AZHC calendars. The raffle raised $22. We have lots of scenic pictures from hikes! Officer Nominees for 2012 Nominees for Vice President, Treasurer, and Secretary have been found. The search for a nominee for President continues. September 2011 Arizona Trailblazers Hiking Club Meeting Minutes September 20, 2011, 7:00 PM Top Shelf Restaurant, Dobson & Southern in Mesa Welcome, Introductions Reports Treasurer The club has $1,901.79 in the bank, with 53 paid members including 6 family memberships. The insurance is paid. [Wendy Rennert] Webmaster Hike descriptions have been standardized and upgraded to include a link to a picture of the meeting place. [Ted Tenny] Previous Hikes July 30 See Canyon Mogollon Rim Wendy Rennert Aug. 6 Pipeline Trail Flagstaff Michael Humphrey Aug. 20 Kendrick Peak Flagstaff Dave French Aug. 27 Bill Williams Mountain Williams Wendy Rennert Sept. 3 Pivot Rock Spring Mogollon Rim Ted Tenny Sept. 16-18 Mormon Lake Camping Flagstaff Debbie M. Upcoming Hikes Sept. 24 West Clear Creek Mogollon Rim Eileen Root Oct. 1 AZ Trail Passage 34 Flagstaff Ted Tenny Oct. 8 <<open>>     Oct. 15 <<open>>     Oct. 22 Boulder Bob Mazatzals Bill Zimmermann Oct. 29 Tim’s Saddle Superstitions Ted Tenny Nov. 5 Parsons Spring Cottonwood Chuck Parsons Nov. 12 Coffee Flat Mountain Superstitions Ted Tenny Guest Speaker: Dan Gruber, volunteer steward for the McDowell Sonoran Conservancy, told us about the geology of the McDowell Mountains and elsewhere in the Basin and Range Province. Dan brought examples of local igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks to explain how they were formed over the last 1.4 billion years. Next Meeting Tuesday, November 15, 2011, 7:00 PM location TBD.  Elections. Executive Council, September 14, 2011 attendees: Michael Humphrey, Eileen Root, Wendy Rennert, Ted Tenny September 20 Meeting Will be at Top Shelf in west Mesa. Our quest for alternate meeting locations continues. Calendar of Events There are some possibilities for filling open dates the next three months. With the weather improving and hike leaders returning to the valley, we are hoping to fill up the fall schedule. AZHC 2012 Calendars Ted brought an example, which the officers liked. Calendars won’t be mass-produced, but the first one will be donated to the club as a raffle prize at the September 20 meeting. Officer Nominees for 2012 The council agreed on potential nominees for President, Vice President, Treasurer, and Secretary, to be contacted and then presented at the club meeting in November. July 2011 Arizona Trailblazers Hiking Club Meeting Minutes July 19, 2011, 7:00 PM Top Shelf Restaurant, Dobson & Southern in Mesa Welcome, Introductions Reports Treasurer The club has $2,415.74 in the bank. [Wendy Rennert] Webmaster Recent suggestions include putting the hike meeting locations in a file separate from the Calendar of Events. [Ted Tenny] Previous Hikes May 18 Slate Canyon Mazatzals Bill Zimmermann May 21 Tonto Natural Bridge Payson Debbie M. May 28 Deadman Mesa Mazatzals Bill Zimmermann June 1 Mt. Peeley Mazatzals Bill Zimmermann June 4 Wilderness of Rocks Tucson Wendy Rennert June 10-13 North Rim Grand Canyon Chuck Parsons June 25 Sandy’s Canyon Flagstaff Dave French July 2 Prime Lake Flagstaff Ted Tenny July 16 IMAX Theater Phoenix Debbie M. Upcoming Hikes July 23 <<open>>     July 30 See Canyon Mogollon Rim Wendy Rennert Aug. 6 Pipeline Trail Flagstaff Michael Humphrey Aug. 13 <<open>>     Aug. 20 Kendrick Peak Flagstaff Dave French Aug. 27 Bill Williams Mountain Williams Wendy Rennert Sept. 3 <<open>>     Sept. 10 <<open>>     Sept. 16-18 Mormon Lake Camping Flagstaff Debbie M. Discussion: If you have an idea for an Arizona Trailblazers club meeting location, please send it to any of the officers. Dinner meetings are preferred. It should be centrally located in Tempe or west Mesa. Guest Speaker: Amy Ford is an Interpretive Ranger with McDowell Mountain Regional Park. Amy used props for us to talk about and learn about interpretive hike leading. A saguaro boot, Gila monster, black widow spider, and javelina skull prompted lively discussions on how to make a hike relevant. Next Meeting Tuesday, September 20, 2011, 7:00 PM, location TBD. Executive Council, June 29, 2011 attendees: Michael Humphrey, Eileen Root, Wendy Rennert, Ted Tenny Location of Club Meetings Dinner meetings are preferred. We need to find a place that is centrally located and has a reasonably quiet meeting room. For the July meeting we will return to the Top Shelf Restaurant at Dobson & Southern, across from Mesa Community College. Future meetings of the Executive Council will be held in prospective club meeting locations. Officer Nominees for 2012 Six names were mentioned. Guest speakers for July, September, November July •  Michael Humphrey, AZHC September •  Dan Gruber, McDowell Sonoran Conservancy November •  Fred Gaudet, Arizona Trail Association Ted has a backup presentation which can be given on short notice, in case our scheduled speaker isn’t there. Radios Two Motorola Talkabout radios will be donated to the club by Ted. May 2011 Arizona Trailblazers Hiking Club Meeting Minutes May 17, 2011, 7:00 PM Lucille’s BBQ: Tempe Marketplace: 2030 E. Rio Salado Pkwy, Tempe, AZ 85281 Welcome, Introductions Reports Treasurer As of May 17, the club has 51 paid members. Our bank balance is $2267.74 of which $150 is currently payable. [Wendy Rennert] Webmaster Leaders, send in your announcement at least three days before the hike. [Ted Tenny] Previous Hikes    Mar. 19 Massacre Grounds Superstitions Ted Tenny Mar. 26 Fish Creek Canyon Superstitions Michael Humphrey Mar. 27 B. Thompson Arboretum Superior Debbie M. Apr. 2 Munds Wagon Trail Sedona Wendy Rennert Apr. 16 Thicket Spring Loop Mazatzals Bill Zimmermann Apr. 17 Sunset Hike Usery Mtn. Park Debbie M. Apr. 23 Hackberry Loop Superstitions Michael Humphrey Apr. 30 Bulldog Canyon Goldfields Ted Tenny May 5 Story Mine Mazatzals Bill Zimmermann May 7 Bear Sign Canyon Sedona Ted Tenny May 14 Mazatzal Foothills Sunflower Bill Zimmermann Upcoming Hikes May 18 Mt. Ord Mines Mazatzals Bill Zimmermann May 21 Tonto Natural Bridge Payson Debbie M. May 28 <<open>>     June 4 Wilderness of Rocks Tucson Wendy Rennert June 10-13 North Rim Grand Canyon Chuck Parsons June 18 <<open>>     June 25 Sandy’s Canyon Flagstaff Dave French July 2 Horse Lake Flagstaff Ted Tenny July 9 <<open>>     July 16 <<open>>     Discussion: Chuck Parsons described our plan for the Arizona Trail Centennial Adventure. The Trailblazers will hike on passage 34 near Flagstaff, where a new section of the Arizona Trail is being built. Guest Speaker: Michael Humphrey presented slides and videos from a wild, wet, and amazingly scenic trip to New Zealand. The hikes are quite different from Arizona, and jet-boating is definitely not for the faint of heart. Next Meeting Tuesday, July 19, 2011, 7:00 PM Guest speakers are needed for the July, September, and November meetings. If you are interested in giving a presentation, or know someone who should be invited, please contact any of the club officers. March 2011 Arizona Trailblazers Hiking Club Meeting Minutes March 15, 2011, 7:00 PM Lucille’s BBQ: Tempe Marketplace: 2030 E. Rio Salado Pkwy, Tempe, AZ 85281 Welcome, Introductions Reports Treasurer We have 50 members, and the latest bank statement says $1,726.74. [email from Wendy Rennert] Webmaster The AZHC Library page has been updated to include books and maps donated by Mark Thomas. [Ted Tenny] Previous Hikes    Jan. 22 Union Hills Loop Phoenix Wendy Rennert Jan. 29 Tom’s Thumb to Gateway McDowells Wendy Rennert Jan. 30 Hieroglyphic Canyon Superstitions Debbie M. Feb. 5 O’Grady Canyon Superstitions Chuck Parsons Feb. 12 Ballantine Trail Mazatzals Wendy Rennert Feb. 13 Wind Cave Usery Park Debbie M. Feb. 26 Lost Goldmine Trail Superstitions Chuck Parsons Mar. 5 Romero Canyon Tucson Chuck Parsons Mar. 12 Prospector’s View Loop Superstitions Debbie M. Upcoming Hikes Mar. 19 Massacre Grounds Superstitions Ted Tenny Mar. 26 Fish Creek Canyon Superstitions Michael Humphrey Mar. 27 Boyce Thompson Arbor. Superior Debbie M. Apr. 2 <<TBD>> Sedona Wendy Rennert Apr. 9 Hardscrabble Mesa Pine Ted Tenny Apr. 9 Tonto Natural Bridge Pine Debbie M. Apr. 16 Thicket Spring Loop Mazatzals Bill Zimmermann Apr. 23 Hackberry Loop Superstitions Michael Humphrey Apr. 30 <<open>>     May 7 Bear Sign Canyon Sedona Ted Tenny May 14 <<open>>     Guest Speaker Karen Larson presented a slide show of pictures from Zion National Park in Utah. Eileen Root and Karen camped 8 nights and hiked over 40 miles throughout the park. There were photos of well known hikes, including The Narrows, and some of the less traveled hikes. There will be another camping trip to Zion! Next Meeting Tuesday, May 17, 2011, 7:00 PM at Lucille’s Barbecue in the Tempe Marketplace southwest of the 101 and 202 junction. Seating and dinner begins at 6:00 PM. Room reservation needs to be made. Executive Council, March 9, 2011 attendees: Michael Humphrey, Eileen Root, Wendy Rennert, Ted Tenny Handicapped Hikers Most of our leaders are not equipped or trained to lead handicapped hikers. Wendy suggested park trails, some of which are smooth and offer excellent scenery. Membership For the first time the club has 50 paid members, Wendy reported. Summer Hikes Each of the officers had some ideas. Michael • Fire and Ice hike in Flagstaff. • GPS Training Hike. This should probably be in the fall. Eileen • Sycamore Canyon, Flagstaff. • Wet Beaver Creek, east of Sedona. • Granite Mountain, Prescott. • Parsons Spring, Clarkdale. Probably in the fall. • Haunted Canyon, Globe. Probably in the fall. Wendy • Wilderness of Rocks, Tucson, on National Trails Day (June 4). Ted • Horse Lake, Flagstaff — should be a key exchange hike. Chuck is leading a North Rim camping trip at the Grand Canyon on June 10-13. Other leaders will also want to schedule summer and fall hikes. The calendar is getting full. If we start having more people sign up than can go on a hike, the club should offer more than one hike on the same day. This is already being done by the Sierra Club and AOTC. The folks who attended Hike Leader Training on January 22 should be encouraged to lead summer and fall hikes. Guest speakers for May, July, September, November May 17: Michael will present pictures from his recent New Zealand trip. July 19, September 20, November 15: Wendy will check on speakers representing the McDowell Sonoran Preserve and local Search and Rescue organizations. Both Michael and Ted have backup slide shows of hike pictures, which could be presented on short notice if we don’t get another guest speaker. January 2011 Arizona Trailblazers Hiking Club Meeting Minutes January 18, 2011, 7:00 PM Lucille’s BBQ: Tempe Marketplace: 2030 E. Rio Salado Pkwy, Tempe, AZ 85281 Welcome, Introductions Reports Treasurer As of January 18, there are 48 paid memberships. Balance in checking is $1,452.92 [Wendy Rennert] Webmaster Some of the latest trip reports have trail maps, where the route is well established. [Ted Tenny] Previous Hikes J Record number for November through January. Nov. 20 North Goldfield Skyline Goldfields Ted Tenny Nov. 27 Cane Spring Road Mazatzals Bill Zimmermann Dec. 4 Reavis Trail Canyon Superior Ted Tenny Dec. 11 Hat Top Hill Goldfields Chip Wells Dec. 22 Boulder Bob Mazatzals Bill Zimmermann Dec. 24 Usery Peaks Usery Mountains Chip Wells Jan. 1 Upper Ruins Tonto Nat. Mon. Chuck Parsons Jan. 8 Mesquite Ridge Superstitions Ted Tenny Jan. 15 Peak 3134 Ridgeline Goldfields Chip Wells Jan. 16 Pass Mountain Trail Goldfields Debbie M. Upcoming Hikes    Jan. 22 Union Hills Loop Phoenix Wendy Rennert Jan. 29 Tom’s Thumb-Gateway McDowells Wendy Rennert Jan. 30 Hieroglyphic Canyon Superstitions Debbie M. Feb. 5 O’Grady Canyon Superstitions Chuck Parsons Feb. 12 Ballantine Trail Mazatzals Wendy Rennert Feb. 19 Wishbone Junction Goldfields Ted Tenny Feb. 26 <<open>>     Mar. 5 Romero Canyon Tucson Chuck Parsons Mar. 12 <<open>>     Hike Leader Training Instructors Wendy Rennert, Chuck Parsons, and Ted Tenny will offer Hike Leader Training this Saturday, January 22, on the Union Hills Loop day hike. Anyone can attend, but please join us if you have ever thought of leading a hike for the Trailblazers or just want to know what hike leadership is all about. Guest Speaker: Wish you had a hiking map with accurate topography, up-to-date trail information, and points of interest clearly marked? It can be done! AZHC Mapmaster Ted Tenny told the inside story of hiking maps and how you can make a map like the pros (actually, better than most). All questions answered, no holds barred. Next Meeting Tuesday, January 18, 2011, 7:00 PM at Lucille’s Barbecue in the Tempe Marketplace. 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