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Minutes - 2016 November 2016 Election Returns to: Arizona Trailblazers Hiking Club from: Ted Tenny reply to: PotsdamDan@mile204.us subject: 2016 AZHC election returns Polls are closed, and these results have been verified by the club Secretary. AZHC officers for 2017: President [X] Michael Humphrey, elected, 37-0 Vice President [X] Bill Zimmermann, elected, 37-0 Secretary [X] Ted Tenny, elected 37-0 Treasurer [X] Monika Hahues, elected, 36-0 November 2016 Arizona Trailblazers Hiking Club Meeting Minutes November 15, 2016, 7:00 PM Old Chicago, 1656 S. Alma School, Mesa Welcome, Introductions Reports President [Michael Humphrey] So far this year we have done 68 mikes and 79 days of outings. Thanks to our hike leaders, who are the lifeblood of the club and keep us going. Treasurer [Monika Hahues] As of November 15, the club has 135 paid members and a bank balance of $5454.80. The AZHC 20 year party cost $2100. We have plenty of paper plates and cups. Webmaster [Ted Tenny] My thanks to everyone who has written Trip Reports. They make our club stand out on the Web. Statistician [Jim Buyens] So far in 2016 our club has hiked 8,323 miles, as compared to 6,795 miles at the same time last year. Jim, Michael, and Monika are in the lead for the most miles hiked with the club. Michael and Yanis are in the lead for carpool miles driven. Previous Hikes Sept. 23-26 Greer Cabin Weekend White Mountains Tamar Gottfried Sept. 24 Dixie Mountain Phoenix Gabe McConnell Oct. 1 Mt. Ord Ridgeline Mazatzals Bill Zimmermann Oct. 8 Chavez Historical Trail Sedona Scott Green Oct. 8-13 Arches Car Camp Utah Lin Chao Oct. 15 Pine Canyon-Bearfoot Pine Quy Nguyen Oct. 15 Old US 60 Superior Tamar Gottfried Oct. 22 AZHC 20 year party Mesa Monika Hahues Oct. 29 Diving Board Sunset Sedona Mark Purcell Nov. 5 Saddle Mountain Mazatzals Michael Humphrey Nov. 5 Salida Gulch Prescott Chuck Parsons Nov. 12 Marg's Draw-Huckaby Sedona Ted Tenny Upcoming Hikes Nov. 19 Crucifix Canyon Tonto Nat. Forest Michael Humphrey Nov. 25 FW - Canyon Lake Superstitions Tamar Gottfried Nov. 27 Chalk Canyon Spur Cross Ranch Jim Buyens Dec. 3 Bluff Spring Loop Superstitions Dave French Dec. 10 Ballantine Trail Mazatzals Monika Hahues Dec. 17 <<open>>     Dec. 24 Bulldog Canyon Loop Goldfields Ted Tenny Dec. 31 Skyline Regional Park Buckeye Quy Nguyen Jan. 7 Quartz Peak Sierra Estrella Quy Nguyen Jan. 14 <<open>>     Guest Speaker: Terry Horne subject: Creation, development and expansion of the Phoenix Mountains Preserve     Dreamy Draw got its name from mercury mines in the area, whose vapors made the miners dreamy. The first trails were made for transportation, which was mostly on foot. Sun Circle Trail, one of the earliest, went all around the Phoenix area.     Terry rides mules in the Phoenix Mountain Preserve to bring tools and supplies to the crews building and maintaining trails. He is President of Save Our Mountains Foundation, the lead organization that runs the NMVC. There are many opportunities for volunteers like us. Election of Officers for 2017 Candidates nominated by the Executive Committee: ____ President: Michael Humphrey ____ Vice President: Bill Zimmermann ____ Secretary: Ted Tenny ____ Treasurer: Monika Hahues There were no additional nominations from the floor. Next Meeting Tuesday, January 17, 2016, 7:00 PM, at Old Chicago, 1656 S. Alma School, Mesa Executive Committee, November 8, 2016 attendees: Michael Humphrey, Monika Hahues, Jim Buyens, Ted Tenny Election, November 15 All members of the Executive Committee will run for another term. AI [Monika] → Send Ted a list of paid members. AI [Ted] → Print ballots for the November club meeting. Guest Speakers for 2017 Four suggestions, and Ted can fill in for one meeting. We need to coordinate calling prospective speakers so that we know which meetings are open in 2017: January 17, March 21, May 16, July 18, September 19, November 21 AI [Michael] → Contact the Geology Department at ASU. AI [Jim] → Contact the Tonto National Forest. AI [Ted] → Contact Chuck regarding the wildlife rescue organization. AI [Monika] → Contact the McDowell Sonoran Preserve. Awards, Ethnic Potluck The club will be handing out REI gift cards and award certificates at an ethnic potluck. AI [Michael] → Contact Bill and Dave regarding a time and place. Whistles Monika handed out illustrations. 250 is the minimum quantity. AI [Monika] → Plan for buying whistles with the club name and logo. Window Stickers They cost $3 each. Not everyone uses them. Event horizon on Web site (particularly for camping trips). Sometimes we have blank months before a camping trip. Shouldn’t be a problem, because everyone gets an email notification. Hike Leader Training and Recruitment Nancy Anderson is the only new hike leader so far in 2016. We discussed other potential leaders. Individual appeals work best. Training should be during the picnic lunch on an easy, scenic hike here in the valley. Time for speakers must be limited. AI [all] → Talk to hikers who have leadership potential. September 2016 Arizona Trailblazers Hiking Club Meeting Minutes September 20, 2016, 7:00 PM Old Chicago, 1656 S. Alma School, Mesa Welcome, Introductions Reports President [Michael Humphrey] Michael is on vacation. See the Executive Committee minutes, September 6. Treasurer [Monika Hahues] As of September 20, the club has 136 paid members and a bank balance of $6237.84. Insurance is our largest expense. Webmaster [Ted Tenny] New trip reports, and reports on hikes the club has done several times, now begin with a link back to the hike description. Some hike descriptions had to be updated because of trailhead locations, driving directions, or broken links. Statistician [Jim Buyens] Hikers have walked 6956 miles with the club so far in 2016. Total attendance on club hikes is 758. Jim leads in miles hiked. Michael leads as carpool driver. Previous Hikes July 23 AZT passage 30c Flagstaff Dave French July 30 Fisher Point Flagstaff Jim Buyens Aug. 6 Bismarck Lake Flagstaff John Siefert Aug. 13 Sycamore Rim Williams Jim Buyens Aug. 20 Mt. Lemmon Tucson Michael Humphrey Aug. 20 Kendrick Peak Flagstaff Dave French Sept. 3 Geronimo to Pine Mogollon Rim Michael Humphrey Sept. 5 Hackberry Loop Superstitions Tamar Gottfried Sept. 10 Wolf Creek, Horsecamp Prescott Jim Buyens Sept. 17 AZT passage 34a Flagstaff Dave French Upcoming Hikes Sept. 23-26 Greer Cabin Weekend White Mountains Tamar Gottfried Sept. 24 Dixie Mountain Phoenix Gabe McConnell Oct. 1 Mt. Ord Mazatzals Bill Zimmermann Oct. 8 Chavez Historical Trail Sedona Scott Green Oct. 8-13 Arches Car Camp Utah Lin Chao Oct. 15 Pine Canyon-Bearfoot Pine Quy Nguyen Oct. 22 AZHC 20th year party   Monika Hahues Oct. 29 Diving Board Sunset Sedona Mark Purcell Nov. 5 Dogie Trail Sedona Chuck Parsons Nov. 12 West Garden Valley Superstitions Ted Tenny Guest Speaker: Bill Zimmermann     Bill displayed 70 pictures from recent hikes and asked if we could identify the locations. Then he went through the pictures again, telling us of his amazing adventures on hikes this year. Next Meeting Tuesday, November 15, 2016, 7:00 PM.  Elections. Executive Committee, September 6, 2016 attendees: Michael Humphrey, Bill Zimmermann, Monika Hahues, Jim Buyens, Ted Tenny Revision of the Trip Release Form (Chuck Parsons) Add to the first sentence, “, including those risks and dangers inherent in driving to and from the activity.” Approved. AI [Ted] → Put the updated form on the web. Planning for the party on October 22 (Monika Hahues) It is a work in progress. AI [Michael] → Set up a web site for members to accept their invitation. AI [Michael] → Prepare to briefly present the club’s history. AI [Michael] → Invite club co-founder Jeannie Van Lew. Web Hosting (Ted Tenny) Pay an additional $ 239.76 for web hosting now, or later? Later, when the account comes up for renewal. Ted’s estate planning (Ted Tenny) Ted handed out a page which refers to A2 Hosting, plus a few other changes. It tells where everything is on Ted’s computer at home. AI [Ted] → Make a disk of all the club files for Michael at the November meeting. Insurance (Monika Hahues) Paid for 2016-2017. Who will run the September 20 club meeting? Ted. AI [Michael] → Find out whether we need a new location. NXP Health Fair, Tuesday, September 27 (Sherry Hatch) Declined. AI [Michael] → Send a reply to the email inviting us. VA Health Fair, Thursday, November 17 (Chuck Parsons) Chuck and Ted will represent the club. Key Rings (Ted Tenny) We’re almost out of key rings: could buy another 1000 for $590.00. Monika suggested we buy whistles instead. AI [Monika] → Follow up on the purchase of whistles with the club logo. Rules for Awarding Hike Miles (Jim Buyens) Jim handed out a set of rules. AI [Jim] → Make the rules into a web page. Officer Candidates for 2017 Michael, Bill, Monika and Ted are eligible to run again, and intend to. July 2016 Arizona Trailblazers Hiking Club Meeting Minutes July 19, 2016, 7:00 PM Old Chicago, 1656 S. Alma School, Mesa Welcome, Introductions Reports President [Michael Humphrey] For the first half of the year we’ve had 53 hikes on 47 hiking days. Other topics were from the Executive Committee meeting on June 28. Treasurer [Michael Humphrey for Monika Hahues] As of July 19, the club has 134 paid members and a bank balance of $7,054.77. Webmaster [Ted Tenny] The move from Globat to A2 Hosting is done. Our web pages should be loading faster. Please let me know if you see any problems. Statistician [Jim Buyens] Michael and then Jim are in the lead for miles hiked with the club. The top carpool drivers are Michael then Andy. The club has hiked 5,567 miles so far in 2016. Previous Hikes May 21 Granite Mountain Prescott Monika Hahues May 28 Woodchute Mountain Jerome John Richa May 28 Colcord Canyon Mogollon Rim Bill Zimmermann June 4 Col. Devin Trail Mogollon Rim Michael Humphrey June 9-14 North Rim Camping Grand Canyon Chuck Parsons June 18 Gooseberry Springs Happy Jack Dave French June 25 Schultz Creek Loop Flagstaff Gabe McConnell June 25 Hangman Trail Mogollon Rim Bill Zimmermann July 2 Rim to Highline Mogollon Rim Ted Tenny July 2 Mount Elden Loop Flagstaff Jim Buyens July 9 Blue Ridge Mogollon Rim Michael Humphrey July 16 AZT passage 30b Flagstaff Dave French Upcoming Hikes July 23 AZT passage 30c Flagstaff Dave French July 30 Fisher Point Flagstaff Jim Buyens Aug. 6 <<open>>     Aug. 13 Sycamore Rim Williams Jim Buyens Aug. 20 Mt. Lemmon Tucson Michael Humphrey Aug. 27 <<open>>     Sept. 3 <<open>>     Sept. 10 Walnut Meadows Flagstaff Ted Tenny Sept. 17 <<open>>     Guest Speaker: Bryan D. Hughes subject: rattlesnakes Bryan gave an informative talk about rattlesnakes in Arizona. Most people who are bitten are doing something really dumb, like picking up the snake. None of the common first aid methods do any good: you need to get to the hospital as soon as you can. He showed slides of many different kinds of snakes in Arizona. Bryan works for Rattlesnake Solutions. They remove snakes from people’s property every day. The snakes are then released, usually within a quarter mile. Next Meeting Tuesday, September 20, 2016, 7:00 PM. Executive Committee, June 28, 2016 attendees: Michael Humphrey, Bill Zimmermann, Jim Buyens, Monika Hahues, Ted Tenny Hiking Miles On camping trips, the hikes described in advance in the write-up will be counted. Radios Some of the radios need to be replaced. AI [Michael] → Buy 4 or 6 new radios. 3rd Club Pack Twice this year we have had three hikes on the same day. A 3rd pack would mean that one of the leaders wouldn’t have to go without. However, there would be another pack to locate and manage. AI [Michael] → Buy the equipment needed for another club pack. Web Server Change We’ve hit a snag in the move from Globat to A2 Hosting. WHOIS had an outdated email address for Ted, and wasn’t able to contact him to correct it. AI [Ted] → Finish the job and notify everyone. Key Rings We have less than 100 of the green key rings left. Ted thinks key rings of a different color would be a better choice than luggage tags, because people drive more often than they travel. We could buy recent hike leaders a clothing article with the club logo. AI [all] → Think of the best promotional item. 20th Year Party It will include a catered dinner at Leisure World on October 22. Monika sent out pictures of the facility. The party will be free to paid members, each of whom may bring one guest. Most of the arrangements still have to be made. AI [Bill] → Make the reservation at Leisure World. AI [Monika] → Compose an email announcing the party to paid members. AI [Monika] → Invite Chuck to give a 15-minute talk on the history of the club. AI [Ted] → Put an announcement on the calendar, when possible. May 2016 Arizona Trailblazers Hiking Club Meeting Minutes May 17, 2016, 7:00 PM Old Chicago, 1656 S. Alma School, Mesa Welcome, Introductions Reports President [Michael Humphrey] The club had 35 hikes during the first part of the year. There are open dates on the calendar in July and August. Amazingly, no hikes in Flagstaff have been scheduled. Treasurer [Monika Hahues] As of May 17, the club has 135 paid members and a bank balance of $6694.77. Some of the members have not renewed. Our biggest bill, insurance, is coming. Webmaster [Ted Tenny] With multiple hikes on weekends, I’ve been sending an email with links to the hike descriptions, instead of multiple emails or a long, wordy email. My message includes the leader’s email address. If you are interested in a hike, please don’t hit “Reply”. Instead, send an email to the leader whose address I provide. Statistician [Jim Buyens] Michael is our leading hiker so far, with Jim second, Tamar third. Chuck and Ted are tied with the most hikes led, 5 each. Previous Hikes Mar. 19 Spur Cross Tonto Nat. Forest Jim Buyens Mar. 19-22 Backpack Reavis Ranch Michael Humphrey Mar. 26 Jacob’s Crosscut Superstitions Chuck Parsons Apr. 2 Union Hills Loop Phoenix Ted Tenny Apr. 7 Tule Canyon Superstitions Bill Zimmermann Apr. 9 Harquahala Peak Salome Chuck Parsons Apr. 9 Telegraph Pass South Mountain Tamar Gottfried Apr. 16 Courthouse Loop Sedona Ted Tenny Apr. 16 Goldwater Lake Prescott Jim Buyens Apr. 23 Moscow Peak Loop Prescott Bill Zimmermann Apr. 23 Groom Peak Loop Prescott Jim Buyens Apr. 30 Agua Fria River Badger Springs Michael Humphrey Apr. 30 Scorpion-Pyramid Sedona Mark Purcell May 7 Jim Thompson Trail Sedona Chuck Parsons May 14 Willow Lake Prescott John Richa May 14 Horton Creek Loop Payson Tamar Gottfried Upcoming Hikes May 21 Granite Mountain Prescott Monika Hahues May 28 Woodchute Mountain Jerome John Richa June 4 Col. Devin Trail Mogollon Rim Michael Humphrey June 9-14 North Rim Camping Grand Canyon Chuck Parsons June 18 AZ Trail, passage 29 Happy Jack Dave French June 25 <<open>>     July 2 Rim to Highline Mogollon Rim Ted Tenny July 9 Blue Ridge Mogollon Rim Michael Humphrey July 16 <<open>>     Guest Speaker: Michael Humphrey subject: You are going camping, so what should you bring?     Michael presented a slide show on the equipment you should bring on car and backpacking camping trips. Electronic versions are available on request. Pictures from Arizona Trailblazers camping and backpacking trips were shown. Next Meeting Tuesday, July 19, 2016, 7:00 PM Executive Committee, May 5, 2016 attendees: Michael Humphrey, Monika Hahues, Ted Tenny AZHC Treasury Monika reported that there is a surplus. The club takes in $1000 more than it spends in a year. For $1000 we could throw a catered party for paid members and their guests, in September or October. Our club was founded in 1996 by Tom and Jeannie Van Lew as the Motorola Hiking Club, so it would be a 20th anniversary celebration. AI [Monika] → Plan the party. AI [Michael] → Find out about Superstition Search & Rescue, who might provide a guest speaker in 2017. Reimbursement of Carpool Drivers Costs need to be shared. However, if the only passenger has to pay all expenses, they might well decide to drive instead. After much discussion we decided on a guidline of $5 (local), $10 (Prescott, Mogollon Rim), $15 (Sedona, Tucson), $20 (Flagstaff), etc. Gas prices are always changing. The amount of reimbursement is, of course, up to the carpool driver; but the driver must explain ahead of time if it’s going to cost more. Dignity Health June Safety Fairs Three people responded. We can cover two of these events, or one. AI [Michael] → Decide which volunteers will represent the club where, and when. Club Representation at Health Fairs We can do them if club members are willing. No one knows for sure if the people who attended these events have gone on to hike with us. Web Hosting Our Globat plan expires on August 8, 2016. It will not be renewed. Ted has already told Globat the plan will not be renewed, and why. AI [Ted] → No later than July, switch to a different web hosting company. March 2016 Arizona Trailblazers Hiking Club Meeting Minutes March 15, 2016, 7:00 PM Old Chicago, 1656 S. Alma School, Mesa Welcome, Introductions Reports President [Michael Humphrey] •  The club is growing. Twice this year we’ve had 3 hikes on the same day. • We’re looking into standardizing the carpool gas payments. Treasurer [Monika Hahues] As of March 15 the club has 138 paid members; however, 6 memberships that expired in November and December and 8 that expired in January haven’t been renewed yet. The bank balance as of 3/14/16 is $6,282.94. Secretary [Ted Tenny] Things to keep in mind when sending in events for the AZHC calendar: •  When we have multiple events on the same day, links are sent instead of multiple emails or a very long email. • People have complained about non-Trailblazer events, so I don’t send them. •  Attachments are never forwarded. Once I got in trouble for forwarding an email attachment which turned out to contain a virus. It won’t happen again. Statistician [Jim Buyens] Monika Hahues is currently leading in miles hiked with the club. We are starting to track carpool miles driven. So far in 2016 we’ve had 20 events with 13 leaders. Previous Hikes    Jan. 23 AZ Trailblazers Awards Usery Mtn. Park Michael Humphrey Jan. 30 House Mountain Cornville Mark Purcell Feb. 6 Aylors Caballo Superstitions Michael Humphrey Feb. 11 O’Grady Canyon Superstitions Bill Zimmermann Feb. 13 Bulldog Canyon to River Goldfields Ted Tenny Feb. 13 Palomino Mountain Superstitions Nancy Anderson Feb. 13 Tom’s Thumb Scottsdale Monika Hahues Feb. 20 Indian Mesa Lake Pleasant Lance Ware Feb. 27 White Tank Mountain Phoenix Chuck Parsons Mar. 5 Picacho Peak Tuscon Lin Chao Mar. 5 GoJohn/Quartz Loop Cave Creek Gabrielle McConnell Mar. 12 Garden Valley Superstitions Ted Tenny Mar. 12 Seven Springs Tonto Nat. Forest Jim Buyens Mar. 12 Wasson Peak Tucson Quy Nguyen Upcoming Hikes Mar. 19 Spur Cross Tonto Nat. Forest Jim Buyens Mar. 19-22 Backpack Reavis Ranch Michael Humphrey Mar. 26 Jacob’s Crosscut Superstitions Chuck Parsons Apr. 2 Union Hills Loop Phoenix Ted Tenny Apr. 9 Harquahala Peak Salome Chuck Parsons Apr. 16 Courthouse Loop Sedona Ted Tenny Apr. 23 Circle Trail Prescott Quy Nguyen Apr. 30 Agua Fria River Badger Springs Michael Humphrey May 7 West Fork Trail Sedona Chuck Parsons May 14 <<open>>     Hike Leader Training    Will be on April 2 on the Union Hills Loop hike. Please join us if you have ever thought of leading a hike for the Trailblazers. Guest Speaker Jerry Lang subject: Close Encounters with Insect Life on the Trail    Jerry presented a slide show about venemous arthropods found in Arizona, including scorpions, wasps, bees, ants, spiders, ticks, chiggers, flies, centipedes, blister beetles, caterpillars, and other wilderness species. Most of us have been stung or bitten. Every hiker should take the precautions which he recommends. Next Meeting Tuesday, May 17, 2016, 7:00 PM at Old Chicago. Executive Committee, March 1, 2016 attendees: Michael Humphrey, Monika Hahues, Ted Tenny, Jim Buyens, Bill Zimmermann Web Hosting The move away from Globat has been postponed because Ted’s work-around – using a different email address to send out club notices – has been successful so far. Our Globat account expires on August 8, 2016, and will not be renewed. AI [Ted] → No later than July, switch to a different web hosting company. Hike Leader Training Set for April 2. Jim will be the instructor. Expired Email Addresses Email addresses change. Some people are really good about notifying us, while other people don’t bother. Certain addresses on our list get returned as undeliverable. AI [all] → When you find an updated email address, send it to the other club officers. If a club member’s email address stops working, try to call them, once. Emails to the Club Mailing List • attachments never forwarded — Ted got in trouble one time for forwarding an email attachment which turned out to contain a virus. It won’t happen again. • multiple events on the same day — links are sent instead of a very long email. • non-Trailblazer events — people have complained about receiving them, so Ted doesn’t send them. Sharing Driving Expenses Bill proposed a formula based on mileage and the cost of gasoline. AI [Bill] → Send the formula to the other club officers for comments. Carpool Driving Awards Some folks prefer to drive, while others don’t. AI [Jim] → Send the idea for carpool driving awards to the other club officers. Luggage Tags Many companies can make customized luggage tags with our name and logo on one side. We’ll finish giving away the key rings before ordering something else. Guest Speakers for 2016 We need speakers for the May 17, July 19, and November 15 club meetings. AI [Jim] → Contact the people on our list about speaking at these meetings. • If all else fails, Michael and then Ted will be on standby. AZHC Treasury If there is too much money in the Treasury, the club can make a donation to an Arizona volunteer wilderness rescue oeganization. January 2016 Arizona Trailblazers Hiking Club Meeting Minutes January 19, 2016, 7:00 PM Old Chicago, 1656 S. Alma School, Mesa Reports President [Michael Humphrey] Don’t miss the Arizona Trailblazers Awards and Hike at Usery Mountain Park this Saturday, January 23. Treasurer [Monika Hahues] As of January 19, the club has 123 paid members and a bank balance of $5267.94. Our net income for the past year was $1153.26. Webmaster [Ted Tenny] Globat is being replaced by iPage as the club’s web host provider. Previous Hikes    Nov. 18-21 Backpack Aravaipa Canyon Michael Humphrey Nov. 21 Hangover Loop Sedona Chuck Parsons Nov. 21 Swing-Set Mine Mazatzals Bill Zimmermann Nov. 27 Black Mesa Loop Superstitions Tamar Gottfried Nov. 28 Peak 5057 Superstitions Andy Zaharchuk Dec. 5 Butcher Jones Trail Saguaro Lake Ted Tenny Dec. 12 Jim Thompson Trail Sedona Chuck Parsons Dec. 19 Lost Dog Trail Scottsdale Monika Hahues Dec. 26 Christiansen Trail Phoenix Jim Buyens Dec. 31 Hidden Valley South Mountain Lin Chao Jan. 1 Iron Dike Mazatzals Bill Zimmermann Jan. 2 West Goldfield Vista Goldfields Ted Tenny Jan. 9 Apache Wash Loop Phoenix Chuck Parsons Jan. 9 Second Water Ridge Superstitions Bill Zimmermann Jan. 16 Pipeline Canyon Lake Pleasant Gabrielle McConnell Upcoming Hikes    Jan. 23 AZ Trailblazers Awards Usery Mtn. Park Michael Humphrey Jan. 30 House Mountain Cornville Mark Purcell Feb. 6 Aylors Caballo Superstitions Dave French Feb. 13 Bulldog Canyon to River Goldfields Ted Tenny Feb. 20 Indian Mesa Lake Pleasant Lance Ware Feb. 27 White Tank Mountain Phoenix Chuck Parsons Mar. 5 Picacho Peak Tuscon Lin Chao Mar. 12 Garden Valley Superstitions Ted Tenny Mar. 12 Seven Springs Tonto Nat. Forest Jim Buyens Guest Speaker: Ted Tenny subject: Amazing Adventures on Superstition Hikes     Arizona’s starkly beautiful mountains are best seen on foot. As an Arizona hiker since 1961 and full-time resident of the state for 25 years, Ted has found out-of-the-way hikes in the Superstitions and all around Arizona that are too often overlooked. His first person narratives of hikes in the Superstition Wilderness include unexpected discoveries, and sometimes, things which didn’t quite go according to plan. Next Meeting Tuesday, March 15, 2016, 7:00 PM, Old Chicago. Executive Committee, January 13, 2016 attendees: Michael Humphrey, Bill Zimmermann, Monika Hahues, Monika Moreland, Jim Buyens, Ted Tenny Internet Provider Ted presented a plan to replace Globat with iPage. It was approved. AI [Ted] → Set up a new account with iPage. Move our web site to it. AI [Ted] → Set up email addresses for the club officers. Awards Jim gave the award certificates to Michael. AI [Michael] → Buy REI gift cards to be handed out. Ethnic Potluck Saturday, January 23, at Usery Mountain Park. There will be plenty of food. AI [Monika] → Buy paper plates, plasticware, cups, napkins, trash bags. Handoff to New Officers Treasurer materials were handed off. Monika Hahues still needs a Post Office box. Bill Zimmermann will replace Chuck Parsons as Statutory Agent. AI [Monika] → Arrange for a P.O. Box. AI [Bill] → Get together with Chuck to sign the forms. Dues Schedule It’s the Treasurer’s call. In the past the club has tried having all dues paid in January, but people can join the club any time of the year. Hike Leader Training Jim has a plan to cover the steps in leading a hike. We decided to have Hike Leader Training in 2016. AI [Ted] → Set up a leader training hike in March or April. Including appointed officers on the Executive Committee Jim Buyens, Statsitician, was chosen. Communications Michael received an email about hiking from Ryan Katz of the Arizona Coyotes. AI [Michael] → Reply to Ryan’s email. Guest Speakers for 2016 We already have guest speakers for January 19 and March 15. AI [all] → Find speakers for May 17, July 19, September 20, November 15. Club History Minutes Archive Constitution & Bylaws AZHC Home Page  top of page updated November 28, 2016 Ted Tenny, Secretary