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Minutes - 2018 November 2018 Election Returns to: Arizona Trailblazers Hiking Club from: Ted Tenny reply to: PotsdamDan@mile204.us subject: 2018 AZHC election returns Polls are closed, and these results have been verified by the club Secretary. AZHC officers for 2019: President [X] Tamar Gottfried, elected 51-0 Vice President [X] Andy Zaharchuk, elected 52-0 Secretary [X] Ted Tenny, elected 51-0 Treasurer [X] Monika Hahues, elected, 51-0 November 2018 Arizona Trailblazers Hiking Club Meeting Minutes November 20, 2018, 7:00 PM Old Chicago, 1656 S. Alma School, Mesa Welcome, Introductions Reports President [Tamar Gottfried] •   The AZHC Awards hike will be on January 19, 2019, at Papago Park. • Beware of rabid foxes. They have been found in the Superstitions near First Water Trailhead and Massacre Grounds Trailhead. • Other topics were from the Executive Committee, November 12 (below). Treasurer [Monika Hahues] As of November 20, the club has 160 paid members, $6,761.91 in the bank. Webmaster [Ted Tenny] My thanks to everyone who has written a Trip Report. Be sure to identify everyone in the group picture. Some of them are folks I’ve never seen before. Statistician [Jim is hospitalized. We signed a card for him. Statistics will be later.] Previous Hikes Sept. 22 AZT 27 Blue Ridge Mogollon Rim: Dave French Sept. 22 Aspen Loop Tucson Tamar Gottfried Sept. 29 Inner Basin Flagstaff Lin Chao Oct. 6 AZT 50th Celebration Grand Canyon Dave French Oct. 6 Go John Loop Cave Creek Jim Buyens Oct. 13 Whitlow Canyon Superstitions Tamar Gottfried Oct. 20 Kelsey-Dorsey Loop Sycamore Can. Chuck Parsons Oct. 20 AZT 28 Construction Mogollon Rim: Dave French Oct. 21 West Fork Sedona Lin Chao Oct. 27 Robber's Roost Sedona Mark Purcell Oct. 27 Dragonfly Trail Cave Creek Jim Buyens Nov. 3 AZT 18 Maintenance Superior Tamar Gottfried Nov. 3 Dixie Mountain Phoenix Gabrielle McConnell Nov. 10 Apache Wash Phoenix Gabrielle McConnell Nov. 10 Weaver's Needle Loop Superstitions Debbie Rowray Nov. 17 AZT 25 White Rock Pine Dave French Nov. 17 Maricopa Trail Cave Creek Jim Buyens Upcoming Hikes Nov. 23 Picketpost Perimeter Superior Tamar Gottfried Nov. 24 Idaho Pass Goldfields Ted Tenny Dec. 1 Saddle Mountain Mazatzals Michael Humphrey Dec. 8 <<open>>     Dec. 15 <<open>>     Dec. 22 <<open>>     Dec. 29 Hackamore to Dome Goldfields Ted Tenny Dec. 31 Thunderbird Park Phoenix Michael Humphrey Jan. 5 <<open>>     Jan. 12 <<open>>     Guest Speaker: Karen White subject: First-Aid in the Field     Karen was in the Air Force Reserve at Travis AFB in northern California. They expected battlefield injuries from Operation Desert Storm, but got mostly volleyball injuries. She answered many questtions about wilderness first aid, including snakes, bites, bee stings (don’t look like a bear), heat injuries, punctures, bleeding, and other topics. Election of Officers for 2019 Candidates nominated by the Executive Committee: ____ President: Tamar Gottfried ____ Vice President: Andy Zaharchuk ____ Secretary: Ted Tenny ____ Treasurer: Monika Hahues There were no additional nominations from the floor. Next Meeting Tuesday, January 15, 2019, 7:00 PM, at Old Chicago, 1656 S. Alma School, Mesa Executive Committee, November 12, 2018 attendees: Tamar Gottfried, Andy Zaharchuk, Monika Hahues, Jim Buyens, Ted Tenny AZHC Awards, 2019 Papago Park seems to be a suitable place, provided they have an available ramada, electricity, and they allow beer. It should be on Saturday, January 19 (the Saturday after the club meeting). Blue Point Recreation Area is an alternative. AI [Jim] → Follow up with Mark and find out availability and hiking options. Janis and Vanessa’s proposal Our club makes donations to Arizona non-profit organizations. We’ll decide later. AHTC [formerly AZOTC] invitation (Andy’s action item from September 6) Andy brought a draft of the invitation. He has the AHTC mailing list. AI [Andy] → Send it to the other officers for editing. AI [Ted] → Send an edited version to the other officers. Honoring members for their accomplishments Jim has written a book, Front Page 2003. But there are other club members who have done remarkable things and deserve to be recognized. AI [Ted] → Send out an email calling for nominations. Guest Speakers for 2019 (have three, need six) Since we have guest speakers for January, March, and May, we can wait. AI [Ted] → Contact potential speakers for later in the year. Deirdre’s proposal Dogs are not allowed on Trailblazer hikes, because of an incident some years ago. We should keep it that way. Whistles, etc. Michael has 40 whistles left. Jim brought in pictures of various products that could have the club’s logo, suitable for giving out. AI [Jim] → Bring the pictures, and possibly others, to the November 20 club meeting. Non-members on hikes Contributions are voluntary because it’s illegal for another organization to collect money on National Forest land. Electronic membership renewal Lin tried it, and it works. AI [Monika] → Include payment options in membership renewal notices. September 2018 Arizona Trailblazers Hiking Club Meeting Minutes September 18, 2018, 7:00 PM Old Chicago, 1656 S. Alma School, Mesa Welcome, Introductions Reports President [Monika Hahues, for Tamar Gottfried] •  upcoming speakers November:  Karen White, VA Hospital January: Kelly Nalder, Appalachian Trail March: Central Arizona Mountain Rescue Association May: Beth, Leave No Trace Arizona • elections (November AZHC meeting) All elected officers are running again. • outreach Scott Green represented us at the Diablo Trust Gathering, a meeting of hikers and ranchers about interactions along the Arizona Trail. Tom and Tamar spoke at the City of Goodyear regarding hiking basics and how to start a hiking club. • donation The Trailblazers donated $500 to the Arizona Trail Association. It will be used to fund two days’ trail work: October 20 at Happy Jack and November 3 at Reavis Trail Canyon. Both are on the AZHC calendar. Treasurer [Monika Hahues] •  membership renewal changes No invoice, just a text-only email. It will have a link which allows members to pay by credit card. • 152 paid members; $6366.86 bank balance • spending  $500 donation to the Arizona Trail Association $1025 insurance  $240 web hosting through 2020  $330 parking violation Webmaster [Ted Tenny] •  We’ve had four new hike leaders so far in 2018: Yanis Braukis, Li Li, Tom Simonick, and Janet Burke. My thanks to all of them, and to everybody who has led a hike for the Trailblazers! Statistician [Jim Buyens] •  The club has hiked 8,063 miles on 78 hikes so far in 2018. •  Top hiker: Li Li. •  Top leader: Dave French. •  Top carpool driver: Michael Humphrey. Previous Hikes July 21 Kachina Trail Flagstaff Li Li July 28 Mt. Lemmon Tucson Tom Simonick Aug. 4 Weatherford Canyon Flagstaff Tamar Gottfried Aug. 11 Kitt Peak Tucson Michael Humphrey Aug. 11 Schultz Creek Loop Flagstaff Jim Buyens Aug. 16-21 Rocky Mountain NP Colorado Gabe McConnell Aug. 18 Rim to 260 Mogollon Rim Ted Tenny Aug. 25 Sandy’s Canyon Flagstaff Monika Hahues Sept. 1 Fatmans Loop Flagstaff Jim Buyens Sept. 8 Kendrick Peak Flagstaff Janet Burke Sept. 15 Col. Devin Trail Mogollon Rim Chuck Parsons Sept. 15 Sunset-Mt. Elden Flagstaff Jim Buyens Upcoming Hikes Sept. 22 AZT 27 Blue Ridge Mogollon Rim Dave French Sept. 29 Inner Basin Flagstaff Lin Chao Oct. 6 AZT 50th Celebration Grand Canyon Dave French Oct. 13 <<open>>     Oct. 20 Kelsey-Dorsey Loop Flagstaff Chuck Parsons Oct. 20 AZT 28 Construction Mogollon Rim Dave French Oct. 27 Robber’s Roost Sedona Mark Purcell Nov. 3 AZT 18 Maintenance Superior Tamar Gottfried Nov. 10 <<open>>     Nov. 17 AZT 25 White Rock Pine Dave French Guest Speaker: Patrick Fuchs Subject: Arizona Trail     Patrick recently completed hiking the entire Arizona Trail, all 43 passages, on weekends from June 25, 2017, to May 19, 2018. The Mazatzals were his favorite. The Arizona Trail is more rocky than the Pacific Coast Trail, and unlike the Appalachian Trail, it doesn’t go to the top of every peak. Everyone he asked for help was willing to help. The Grand Canyon (passage 38) was the toughest, because there’s no water along the South Kaibab Trail. Next Meeting Tuesday, November 20, 2018, 7:00 PM.  Elections. Executive Committee, September 6, 2018 attendees: Tamar Gottfried, Andy Zaharchuk, Jim Buyens, Monika Hahues, Ted Tenny Officer Candidates for 2019 All four elected officers are eligible to run for another term. We will all run again. Guest speaker for 2019 We already have three: Kelly Nalder - Appalachian Trail through hiker Representatives from Central Arizona Mountain Rescue Association Beth - Arizona Advocate for Leave No Trace AI [Tamar] → Contact the speakers regarding meeting times. Do we want to renew the domain name "az-hikers.org"? This domain was set up to try things. Ted isn’t using it. When there is a need to try something different, Ted tries it first on his own web site, so if something goes wrong it won’t affect the club. AI [Ted] → keep the az-hikers.org domain name. Follow up on Arizona Trail donation We made the donation to the Arizona Trail Association and will be sponsoring the two trail days in October and November. Year-end dissolution of AHTC [formerly AZOTC] We should put together and send a warm letter of introduction to their club members, let them know about our club, what we do, and invite them to join our club if they wish. There are many very fine individuals in AHTC, some who would be good hike leaders. AI [Andy] → Compose a suitable message to members of AHTC. Do we have to send invoices for membership renewals? No, a simple text-only email would be sufficient. Offering online payment thru Chase merchant service We want people to renew their membership with minimal rigmarole. The Treasurer can add a link to the membership renewal email, allowing them to pay by credit card. Ted has received many emails pretending to be from PayPal, trying to trick him into clicking a link or opening an attachment. But never one pretending to be from Chase. AI [Monika] → Work out the details with Chase Bank. Should we ask carpool drivers not to drink alcohol at lunch/dinner? We haven’t had a problem in this area. Some club members bring beer for after the hike. Others we are reluctant to ride with, because they seem unsafe without any alcohol. After much discussion we decided to study this issue, but not do anything for now. July 2018 Arizona Trailblazers Hiking Club Meeting Minutes July 17, 2018, 7:00 PM Old Chicago, 1656 S. Alma School, Mesa Welcome, Introductions Reports President [Tamar Gottfried] • The club is donating $500 to the Arizona Trail Association. • AZT is having a 50th anniversary celebration on October 6. Volunteers needed. • Other topics from the Executive Committee meeting on July 10. Treasurer [Monika Hahues] As of July 17, the club has 152 paid members and a bank balance of $7509.81 Webmaster [Ted Tenny] Hike leaders, make sure everybody signs in. I recently had a hiker who said she was bringing a friend. But her friend never signed in! If someone says they are bringing a friend make sure you get their friend’s name when they contact you about the hike. Statistician [Jim Buyens] • The club has done 61 hikes totaling 6,571 miles so far in 2018. • Li is our top hiker, with 247.4 miles. • Chuck is our top hike leader, with 8 hikes plus 1 as deputy leader. • Michael is our top carpool driver, with 13 trips. Previous Hikes May 19 Washington-Geronimo Mogollon Rim Dave French May 25-28 Pine Flat Camping Sedona Lin Chao May 26-28 Phantom Ranch Grand Canyon Michael Humphrey June 2 Kayaking Saguaro Lake Tamar Gottfried June 2 Horse Lake Flagstaff David French June 8-13 Mesa Verde Colorado John Richa June 9 Deer Lake Canyon Mogollon Rim Bill Zimmermann June 9 Sycamore Rim Williams Gabe McConnell June 16 Clover Creek Mogollon Rim Chuck Parsons June 16 South Fork Mogollon Rim Bill Zimmermann June 23 Gooseberry Springs Mogollon Rim David French June 30 Continental-Anasazi Flagstaff Ted Tenny July 7 Chevelon Creek Mogollon Rim Bill Zimmermann July 7 Gooseberry Springs Mogollon Rim Jim Buyens July 14 Woods Canyon Lake Mogollon Rim Chuck Parsons July 14 Rogers Lake Flagstaff Jim Buyens Upcoming Hikes July 21 Kachina Trail Flagstaff Li Li July 28 Mt. Lemmon Tucson Tom Simonick Aug. 4 Weatherford Canyon Flagstaff Tamar Gottfried Aug. 11 Kitt Peak Tucson Michael Humphrey Aug. 16-21 Rocky Mountain NP Colorado Gabe McConnell Aug. 18 Rim to 260 Mogollon Rim Ted Tenny Aug. 25 Sandy’s Canyon Flagstaff Monika Hahues Sept. 1 <<open>>     Sept. 8 <<open>>     Sept. 15 <<open>>     Guest Speaker: Andy Zaharchuk subject: GPS and PLB Devices     Andy told us all about GPS and Satellite Emergency Notification Devices, how they work and their history. He has a PLB, which could save his life in a place where there’s no cell phone reception. For the best GPS accuracy, get a receiver that picks up both the American GPS and the Russian GLONASS signals. The NOAA SARSAT Rescue Map shows where rescues have taken place recently. Next Meeting Tuesday, September 18, 2018, 7:00 PM. Executive Committee, July 10, 2018 attendees: Tamar Gottfried, Andy Zaharchuk, Jim Buyens, Monika Hahues, Ted Tenny whether to count kayaking as hiking We decided not to count kayaking as hiking. revisit hike announcements Can something still be a club hike if there are only a few spots left? AI [Ted] → propose a policy change on this subject. Hikers who don't sign in Ted recently had a hiker who said she was bringing a friend, but then her friend didn't sign in. AI [Ted] → Send an email to hike leaders reminding them that everyone needs to be signed in. Window Stickers We need more. AI [Monika] → Bring more window stickers to the July 17 club meeting. Speakers for September 18 and November 20 September 18: Patrick Fuchs, Arizona Trail. November 20: Karen White, First-Aid in the Field. AI [Jim] → Send Ted Patrick’s contact information. Insurance/liability review (Tamar) There may be additional forms to fill out. AI [Tamar] → Find out about forms and options. A2 hosting renewal (Ted) Ted’s account is bundled with the AZHC account, so they split the cost. This way the club gets web hosting at half price and Ted gets web hosting at half price. Ted's vacation, July 25-August 1 He will have email, but not the usual software tools. AI [Ted] → Remind leaders to send August 4 hikes in early. May 2018 Arizona Trailblazers Hiking Club Meeting Minutes May 15, 2018, 7:00 PM Old Chicago, 1656 S. Alma School, Mesa Welcome, Introductions Reports President [Tamar Gottfried] Tamar talked with our insurance agent, and will make sure that our policy is right for the club. The club might want to participate in trail maintenance. Dave will look into it. Treasurer [Tamar Gottfried, for Monika Hahues] As of May 15, the club has 154 paid members and a bank balance of $7,214.69. Our biggest bill, insurance, is coming. Webmaster [Ted Tenny] Our club has had 65 hike leaders over the years. My thanks to all of them! Statistician [Jim Buyens] So far in 2018, the club has hiked 4458 miles. Tamar is the top hike leader, Michael is the top hiker and carpool driver. Previous Hikes Mar. 24 Picketpost Mountain Superior Debbie Rowray Mar. 24 Bronco to Tonto Carefree David French Mar. 31 Gila River Canyons Kelvin Chuck Parsons Mar. 31 Lake Pleasant Regional Park Jim Buyens Apr. 7 Robbers’ Roost Superstitions Michael Humphrey Apr. 7 Scorpion-Pyramid Sedona Tamar Gottfried Apr. 14 Jim Thompson Trail Sedona Ted Tenny Apr. 14 Goldwater Lake Trail Prescott Jim Buyens Apr. 21 Salida Gulch Prescott Chuck Parsons Apr. 21 Groom Creek Loop Prescott Gabrielle McConnell Apr. 28 Bluff Spring Loop Superstitions Tamar Gottfried Apr. 28 Watershed Trail Prescott Jim Buyens Apr. 29-2 Backpacking Aravaipa Canyon Michael Humphrey May 5 Willow Lake Prescott John Richa May 5 Thompson Peak McDowells Debbie Rowray May 12 See Canyon Christopher Creek Chuck Parsons May 12 Mt. Ord Sunflower Debbie Rowray Upcoming Hikes May 19 Washington-Geronimo Mogollon Rim Dave French May 25-28 Pine Flat Camping Sedona Lin Chao May 26-28 Phantom Ranch Grand Canyon Michael Humphrey June 2 << open >>     June 8-13 Mesa Verde Colorado John Richa June 9 AZT 28 Gooseberry Mogollon Rim Dave French June 16 Col. Devin Trail Mogollon Rim Chuck Parsons June 23 << open >>     June 30 Continental-Anasazi Flagstaff Ted Tenny July 7 << open >>     July 14 << open >>     Guest Speaker: Mark Schwab subject: Forest Service Abandoned Mine Lands Safety     Mark made a number of excellent points: •  Drowning is the most frequent cause of death in abandoned mines. •  No one knows where all the mines in Arizona are. •  The Coronado and Tonto National Forests have the most abandoned mines.. •  Bats are the usual life form whose habitat needs to be protected •  Owners let us close the mine, rather than assume liability. •  The 1872 mining law is still in effect. •  Hikers often see signs which mark mining claims. Next Meeting Tuesday, July 17, 2018, 7:00 PM Executive Committee, May 7, 2018 attendees:  Tamar Gottfried, Monika Hahues, Jim Buyens, Ted Tenny Complaints about hike leaders. No one can please everybody all the time. Complaints are bound to happen eventually, and will be handled by the Executive Committee on a case-by-case basis. Whistles. Michael Humphrey has most of the whistles. We don’t need to order more. Utensils/plates for camping trips. The club won’t pay for them, but will encourage everyone to bring their own. Insurance/liability review. Tamar contacted the insurance agent, but hasn’t received a reply. AI [Tamar] → Recommend changes if need be. Charitable Donations. Superstition Search & Rescue doesn’t exist any more. We might consider another organization, such as the Nature Conservancy. It shouldn’t be any organization that AZHC officers are connected with. Scholarships. This would add more administration, which the club doesn’t need. Radios. Some of them have AA batteries, easy to replace. Others have gotten separated from their custom chargers. Some of the hike leaders have their own 2-way radios. Ted has a battery tester at home, and uses it before leading a hike. AI [Ted] → Remind the hike leaders to bring club packs to the May 15 meeting. March 2018 Arizona Trailblazers Hiking Club Meeting Minutes March 20, 2018, 7:00 PM Old Chicago, 1656 S. Alma School, Mesa Welcome, Introductions Reports President [Tamar Gottfried] •  We have guest speakers for all the remaining meetings of 2018. • A discussion of announcements and full hikes yielded the suggestion that weekend emails be sent on Sunday, since many club members are hiking on Saturday. • Most other topics were from the Executive Committee meeting of March 15. Treasurer [Tamar Gottfried, for Monika Hahues] As of March 20 the club has 152 paid members and a bank balance of $6400. Webmaster [Ted Tenny] When your hike is full, promptly notify me so I can mark the description. Statistician [Jim Buyens] So far in 2018, the club has hiked 2284 miles. Top hikers are Lin and Debbie, top leader is Tamar, and top carpool drivers are Michael and Deve M. However, the results from two hikes haven’t been reported yet. Previous Hikes    Jan. 20 AZHC Awards Potluck Usery Mtn. Park Tamar Gottfried Jan. 27 Skyline Regional Park Buckeye Yanis Braukis Feb. 3 Alta-Bajada Loop South Mountain Dave French Feb. 3 Massacre Grounds Superstitions Tamar Gottfried Feb. 10 Wind Cave Superstitions Michael Humphrey Feb. 17 Cat Peaks Goldfields Ted Tenny Feb. 17 Go John-Quartz Cave Creek Jim Buyens Feb. 17 La Barge Canyon Superstitions Tamar Gottfried Feb. 24 Goat Canyon White Tanks Chuck Parsons Feb. 24 Little Pan Loop Black Canyon Jim Buyens Mar. 3 Parker Pass Plus Superstitions Ted Tenny Mar. 3 Fossil Springs Strawberry Tamar Gottfried Mar. 10 Superstition Ridgeline Superstitions Michael Humphrey Mar. 10 Badger Brawl Phoenix Gabe McConnell Mar. 17 Spur Cross Cave Creek Gabe McConnell Mar. 17 Picacho Peak Tucson Debbie Rowray Upcoming Hikes Mar. 24 Picketpost Mountain Superior Debbie Rowray Mar. 24 Bronco to Tonto Carefree David French Mar. 31 Gila River Canyons Kelvin Chuck Parsons Apr. 7 Robbers’ Roost Superstitions Michael Humphrey Apr. 14 Jim Thompson Trail Sedona Ted Tenny Apr. 21 Salida Gulch Prescott Chuck Parsons Apr. 28 <<open>>     Apr. 29-2 Backpacking Aravaipa Canyon Michael Humphrey May 5 <<open>>     May 12 <<open>>     Guest Speaker Tamar Gottfried, MD subject: Wilderness First Aid     Most students at the Wilderness Medicine certification course weren’t MDs but wilderness leaders of various kinds.     A WFR is a Wilderness First Responder. Tamar discussed what is needed in a WFR first aid kit. You have to decide whether the person can walk out. She demonstrated several ways of helping a person get ready to walk out, if they can. Next Meeting Tuesday, May 15, 2018, 7:00 PM at Old Chicago. Executive Committee, March 15, 2018 attendees:  Tamar Gottfried, Andy Zaharchuk, Monika Hahues, Jim Buyens, Ted Tenny Guest speakers for July 17 and September 18. AI [Andy] → Prepare a talk on GPS and PLB devices for July 17. AI [Tamar] → Contact “through hikers” about giving a talk on September 18. Whether to send signup sheets to Jim instead of Chuck. Jim needs them for the names and miles hiked. AI [Jim] → Contact Chuck to work out the details. AI [Jim] → Include any changes in an announcement to the hike leaders. Mutinous and spontaneous side trips. People who rode with the mutineer shouldn’t have to wait a long time for everyone to return. But if they all want to go along, that’s fine. It should be in the hike description. Submission of paperwork to the state, for our organization. Bill Zimmermann will continue to do this. Another lot of nominal club gifts. We’re running out of whistles. AI [Ted] → Contact Michael regarding whistles. AI [Ted] → Notify Monika if more whistles have to be ordered. AI [Monika] → Order more whistles, if they are needed. Insurance/liability review. Hike leaders need to be insured! AI [Tamar] → Ask our insurance agent. Recommend changes if need be. Equipment swap/trade/sell arrangements among members. This could be included in our annual awards potluck. Facebook page. The AZHC Facebook page serves only to direct people to our regular web page. Ted is in favor of leaving it that way, because •  Whenever you have the same information in multiple places, they get out of sync. •  He has enough to do maintaining our regular web page. Two or more official meeting places. Carpool drivers will have different distances. The closing of Starbuck’s in Fountain Hills made that meeting place less convenient. Shoe and water check. Several hikers have failed to bring enough water on a long hike. AI [Jim] → Send an email to the hike leaders reminding them to make sure everyone is carrying enough water, and has adequate footwear. Hikes full. Ted is not clairvoyant. Hike leaders need to notify him when the hike is full. Hikes and camping trips should remain on our web page, because they are a record of what the club has done. AI [Jim] → Remind hike leaders to notify Ted when the hike is full. AI [Tamar] → Contact the hike leader regarding an recent incident. Radios. Some of our 2-way radios won't hold a charge. Ted carries his own radio, which uses ordinary AA batteries, easy to change. AI [Jim] → Remind hike leaders to bring club packs to the March 20 meeting. January 2018 Arizona Trailblazers Hiking Club Meeting Minutes January 16, 2018, 7:00 PM Old Chicago, 1656 S. Alma School, Mesa Reports Outgoing President [Michael Humphrey] We had a good year in 2017, with 96 events and over 100 hikes. President [Tamar Gottfried] •  Meet at Red Mountain Park at 7:00 AM, or at Ramada C-1 at 7:45 AM. • Hikes will be to the Wind Cave, or on up to Peak 3127. • We need desserts for Saturday’s potluck. • Glass containers are not allowed in Usery Mountain Park, but wine is. • The club packs are being re-stocked at this meeting. • Use walkie talkies on a hike, especially when parties get separated. • Consider getting a Personal Locator Beacon (PLB) for yourself. • If you have any medical conditions, tell the hike leader or me. Treasurer [Monika Hahues] As of January 16, the club has 152 paid members and a bank balance of $5812.45. Webmaster [Ted Tenny] The AZHC email list is now limited to paid members. Anyone can read the Events page at any time. Paid members will receive advance notice of camping trips which are not yet on the calendar. Statistician [Jim Buyens] Deputy leaders, appointed by the hike leader, now get 1/2 credit for leading the hike. Deputies are appointed in emergency situations, when there are options, and on key-exchange hikes. Previous Hikes    Nov. 25 Apache Wash Loop Phoenix Gabe McConnell Nov. 25 Elephant Mountain Spur Cross Michelle Jelsma Dec. 2 Robbers Roost Superstitions Michael Humphrey Dec. 2 Black Mesa Loop Superstitions Dave French Dec. 9 Go John-Quartz Cave Creek Gabe McConnell Dec. 9 Flatiron Superstitions Debbie Rowray Dec. 16 Haunted Canyon Superior Tamar Gottfried Dec. 16 Christiansen Trail North Mountain Jim Buyens Dec. 23 Tom's Thumb Scottsdale Tamar Gottfried Dec. 23 Perl Charles Trail Dreamy Draw Jim Buyens Dec. 30 Windgate Pass Scottsdale Monika Hahues Dec. 31 Marcus Landslide Scottsdale Jim Buyens Jan. 6 Maricopa Trail Cave Creek Cave Creek Jan. 13 White Tank Mountain WTMP Chuck Parsons Jan. 13 Sunrise-McKinsey McDowells Monika Hahues Jan. 13 Pinto Creek Bridge Miami Scott Green Upcoming Hikes    Jan. 20 AZHC Awards Potluck Usery Mtn. Park Tamar Gottfried Jan. 27 Skyline Regional Park Buckeye Yanis Braukis Feb. 3 Alta-Bajada Loop South Mountain Dave French Feb. 10 Wind Cave Superstitions Michael Humphrey Feb. 17 Cat Peaks Goldfields Ted Tenny Feb. 24 Goat Canyon White Tanks Chuck Parsons Mar. 3 Parker Pass Plus Superstitions Ted Tenny Mar. 10 Ridgeline Superstitions Michael Humphrey Mar. 10 Badger Brawl Phoenix Gabe McConnell Mar. 17 Spur Cross Cave Creek Gabe McConnell Mar. 17 Picacho Peak Tucson Debbie Rowray Guest Speaker: Ted Tenny subject: Great Hikes in the Superstitions     Ted presented slides from three Trailblazer hikes: Coffee Flat Mountain, Hackberry Spring to Canyon Lake, and Geronimo Cave. He didn’t find the Lost Dutchman Mine, but took colorful pictures of the volcanic mountain scenery. Next Meeting Tuesday, March 20, 2018, 7:00 PM, Old Chicago. Executive Committee, January 4, 2018 attendees: Tamar Gottfried, Andy Zaharchuk, Michael Humphrey, Bill Zimmermann, Jim Buyens, Ted Tenny Including appointed officers on the Executive Committee Jim Buyens, Statistician, was chosen. Awards Potluck & Hike, January 20 •  Who gets what? Award categories include miles hiked with the club, hikes led, and trips driven. AI [Jim] → Print the award certificates. AI [Monika] → Buy gift cards to be handed out for hikers and leaders. AI [Andy] → Buy gift cards to be handed out for carpool drivers. AI [Tamar] → Buy enough disposable plates, cups, bowls, silverware, etc. •  Should we have Hike Leader Training then?  no AI [Michael, Tamar] → Prepare a pep talk for new hike leaders. Speakers for March 20, May 15, July 17, September 18, November 20 We have a speaker for January, and possibly March. AI [Tamar] → Contact other potential speakers AI [Tamar] → Prepare a talk on the upcoming seminar. AI [Andy] → Prepare a talk on Devil’s Canyon near Superior. Should Ted limit the email list to paid members?  yes AI [Monika] → Send Ted the latest list of paid members. AI [Ted] → Rebuild the email list with paid members only. AI [Ted] → Re-send announcements of upcoming camping trips to paid members. Should deputies get credit for leading? Deputies are appointed by the hike leader in emergency situations, when there are options, and on key-exchange hikes. They will get 1/2 credit, because they led hikers but didn’t plan or organize the hike. Insurance It is our largest annual expense, but the officers aren’t sure what’s covered. AI [Monika] → Invite our insurance agent to a future Executive Committee meeting. New Hike Leaders AI [all] → Encourage potential leaders to become hike leaders. First Aid training. We had several emergencies last year, and should have all hike leaders trained. AI [all] → Think of the best way to accomplish this. Assessing and stocking club packs. Bring them to the January 20 meeting for re-stocking. AI [Ted] → Send an announcement to recent hike leaders. Swag with the club logo. AI [Ted] → Send Tamar the information on what we have now. Future Executive Committee Meetings AI [Tamar] → Look for a suitable location. Club History Minutes Archive Constitution & Bylaws AZHC Home Page  top of page updated December 19, 2018 Ted Tenny, Secretary