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Minutes - 2021
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November 2021 Election Returns
to: Arizona Trailblazers Hiking Club
from: Ted Tenny
reply to: PotsdamDan@mile204.us
subject: 2022 AZHC election returns
Polls are closed, and these results have been verified by the club Secretary.
AZHC officers for 2022:
President
[X] Lin Chao, elected 73-0
Vice President
[X] Michael Humphrey, elected 72-0
Secretary
[X] Heather Oehrlein, elected 73-0
Treasurer
[X] Tom Simonick, elected, 70-0
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November 2021
Arizona Trailblazers Hiking Club
Meeting Minutes
November 16, 2021, 6:00 PM
Los Sombreros
- Welcome, Introductions
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Reports
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President [Lin Chao] |
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Be sure to sign up for our Awards Potluck on January 22. |
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As of January 1, 2022, membership fee will be $30 for an individual and $40 for a family. |
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Other topics were from the Executive Committee, November 9 (below). |
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Treasurer [Tom Simonick] |
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As of November 8, the club has 168 paid members,
$6372.20 in the bank. The cost of the Anniversary Party was $1996.10.
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Webmaster [Ted Tenny] |
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We have 12 new authors of trip reports so far this year:
Rodney Baba,
Stan Bindell,
Junette Brock,
Les Cherow,
Neil Dennis,
Randall Greeley,
Billie Horn,
Robert Plowman,
Vicki Reddick,
John Scruggs,
Bud Tasch,
Mimi Tran.
My thanks to all of you!
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Statistician [John Scruggs] |
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Latest Stats. |
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Previous Hikes
Sept. 23 |
Adero Canyon |
Fountain Hills | Billie Horn |
Sept. 25 | Highline-Drew |
Mogollon Rim | Vicki Reddick |
Sept. 26-30 | Arches National Park |
Utah | Lin Chao |
Sept. 30 | Spur Cross |
Cave Creek | Neil Dennis |
Oct. 2 | Strawberry Crater |
Flagstaff | Michael Humphrey |
Oct. 2 | Whitlow Canyon |
Superstitions | Tamar Gottfried |
Oct. 2-7 | Lake Powell |
Arizona, Utah | Mimi Tran |
Oct. 7 | Thunderbird Park |
Glendale | Billie Horn |
Oct. 8 | Inner Basin |
Flagstaff | Lin Chao |
Oct 9 | Plateau Point |
Grand Canyon | Li Li |
Oct 13 | Kayaking |
Woods Canyon | Chuck Parsons |
Oct.14 | Browns Ranch Trailhead |
Scottsdale | Neil Dennis |
Oct. 16 | 25th Anniversary Party |
Mesa | Lin Chao |
Oct 17 | Picketpost Perimeter |
Superior | Tamar Gottfried |
Oct. 21 | Desert Hills Trailhead |
Deer Valley | Billie Horn |
Oct. 23 | Aspen Loop |
Tucson | Janet Burke |
Oct. 23-24 | Horton Spring Backpack |
Mogollon Rim | Rodney Baba |
Oct. 28 | Aravipa Canyon |
Galiuros | Michael Humphrey |
Oct. 29 | Telegraph Pass |
South Mountain | Chris Everett |
Oct. 30 | North Wilson Mountain |
Sedona | Quy Nguyen |
Oct. 31 | Red Rock Crossing |
Sedona | Quy Nguyen |
Nov. 1 | Boynton Subway Cave |
Sedona | Quy Nguyen |
Nov. 4 | Apache Wash |
Phoenix | Billie Horn |
Nov. 6 | Horton Spring |
Mogollon Rim | Rodney Baba |
Nov. 7-8 | Leaf Peeper |
Sierra Vista | Tamar Gottfried |
Nov. 9 | Crested Saguaro |
Scottsdale | Quy Nguyen |
Nov. 11 | Dixie Mine |
Fountain Hills | Billie Horn |
Nov. 13-14 | Mt. Wrightson |
Santa Ritas | Li Li |
Nov. 16 | Canyon Lake Kayaking |
Tonto NF | Chuck Parsons |
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Upcoming Hikes
Nov. 20 |
Fred Haught Springs |
Mogollon Rim | Rodney Baba |
Nov. 26 |
Bushnell Tanks Road |
Sunfower | Tamar Gottfried |
Nov. 27 |
Battleship Mountain |
Superstitions | Chris Everett |
Dec. 4 |
Fish Creek Canyon |
Superstitions | Michael Humphrey |
Dec. 4 |
Houston Brothers Trail |
Mogollon Rim | Rodney Baba |
Dec. 11 |
Peak 5057 |
Superstitions | Vicki Reddick |
Dec. 12 |
Dale Chihuly walk |
Phoenix | Lin Chao |
Dec. 18 |
Twin Treks |
Tucson | Mark Purcell |
Dec. 25 |
<<open>> |
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Jan. 1 |
<<open>> |
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Jan. 8 |
<<open>> |
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Jan. 15 |
<<open>> |
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Guest Speaker: Lawrence Schindler
subject: Why I Kayak
Lawrence handed out advice for beginning kayakers and made several points:
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Wear your life vest. |
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Beginning buyers often have buyer’s remorse. |
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Arizona has 1, 2, or 3, T-shirt seasons. |
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Kayaks come in sit-in or sit-on varities. |
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Longer kayaks are better engineered. |
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Election of Officers for 2022
Candidates nominated by the Executive Committee:
____ President: Lin Chao
____ Vice President: Michael Humphrey
____ Secretary: Heather Oehrlein
____ Treasurer: Tom Simonick
Ballots for persons not at the meeting will be sent by email.
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Next Meeting
Tuesday, January 18, 2022, 6:00 PM.
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Executive Committee, November 9, 2021
attendees: Lin Chao, Michael Humphrey, Tom Simonick,
John Scruggs, Ted Tenny, Heather Oehrlein, Clara Tenny
- Potluck location and date for 2022
January 22, Usery Mountain Park, Ramada C, 8:00 AM.
AI [Lin] → Reserve Ramada C.
AI [Ted] → Update the description.
- Awards items: $20 or $25 for top 5 hikers and Leaders, and top three new leaders.
$20.
AI [Tom] → Buy the gift cards.
AI [John] → Print the certificates.
- Guest Speakers for 2022 (need six)
Just a few candidates: Michael, Rodney, Carol B, Michelle R. Maybe Stan.
AI [Michael] → Send Ted an announcement for the January 18 meeting.
AI [all] → Nominate guest speakers from among club members.
- Camping trips in 2022
Bryce Canyon Winter Festival is the only one we have so far.
- Raise membership fee to $30 for individual $40 for a family.
Passed.
AI [Michael] → Compose an email announcing the increase.
- Elections for 2022
AI [Ted] → Handle the election at the November 16 meeting.
- Driving
Where are the instructions to hike leaders?
AI [John] → Draft the announcement.
- Carpooling
AI [Ted] → take out the yellow box on the events page.
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September 2021
Arizona Trailblazers Hiking Club
Meeting Minutes
September 21, 2021, 7:00 PM
Zoom
- Welcome, Introductions
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Reports
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President [Lin Chao] |
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This is our last Zoom meeting. Our November meeting will be at Los Sombreros.
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If you, or someone you know, would be a good speaker for the club in 2022,
please inform us. All slots are open.
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Tom, Ted, Bill Zimmermann and I went the Pavilion at Leisure World.
It’s going to be ready for the party.
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Please sign up for the party by October 1. |
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Other topics are from the Executive Committee on
September 14.
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Treasurer [Tom Simonick] |
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155 paid members; $7800 bank balance.
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Webmaster [Ted Tenny] |
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Jacque and I are celebrating our 47th anniversary today.
Thank you, Jacque, for giving me the 47 happiest years of my life! |
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Statistician [John Scruggs] |
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The club hiked 838 miles in August. |
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Drivers are being tracked starting July 1. |
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Previous Hikes
July 21 |
Kayaking |
Willow Springs | Chuck Parsons |
July 29 | Deem Hill |
Phoenix | Neil Dennis |
Aug. 7 | Col Devin Trail |
Mogollon Rim | Chris Everett |
Aug. 10-15 | Bryce Canyon |
Utah | Mohammed Al-Marimi |
Aug. 15 | Kayaking |
Canyon Lake | Lin Chao |
Aug. 19 | Lost Dog Wash |
Scottsdale | Neil Dennis |
Aug. 21 | Sycamore Rim |
Williams | Li Li |
Aug. 25 | Kayaking |
Black Canyon | Chuck Parsons |
Aug. 26 | Gateway Trails |
Scottsdale | Billie Horn |
Aug. 28 | Aztec Peak |
Sierra Ancha | Chuck Parsons |
Aug. 29 | Abineau/Bear Jaw |
Flagstaff | Li Li |
Sept. 2 | Desert Vista |
Phoenix | Neil Dennis |
Sept. 3-6 | Big Lake Car Camping |
Greer | Lin Chao |
Sept. 4 | Garden Valley Loop |
Superstitions | Michael Humphrey |
Sept. 9 | Marcus Landslide |
Scottsdale | Billie Horn |
Sept. 12 | See Canyon |
Mogollon Rim | Tamar Gottfried |
Sept. 16 | Phoenix Preserve |
Phoenix | Neil Dennis |
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Upcoming Hikes
Sept. 23 |
Adero Canyon |
Fountain Hills | Billie Horn |
Sept. 25 | Highline-Drew |
Mogollon Rim | Vicki Reddick |
Sept. 26-30 | Arches National Park |
Utah | Lin Chao |
Oct. 2 | <<open>> |
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Oct. 2-7 | Lake Powell |
Arizona, Utah | Mimi Tran |
Oct. 8 | Inner Basin |
Flagstaff | Lin Chao |
Oct. 16 | 25th Anniversary Party |
Mesa | Lin Chao |
Oct. 23 | <<open>> |
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Oct. 24 | West Fork |
Sedona | Lin Chao |
Oct. 28 | Aravipa Canyon |
Galiuros | Michael Humphrey |
Oct. 30 | North Wilson Mountain |
Sedona | Quy Nguyen |
Oct. 31 | Red Rock Crossing |
Sedona | Quy Nguyen |
Nov. 1 | Boynton Subway Cave |
Sedona | Quy Nguyen |
Nov. 6 | Weaver's Needle Loop |
Superstitions | Debbie Rowray |
Nov. 9 | Crested Saguaro |
Scottsdale | Quy Nguyen |
Nov. 13 | <<open>> |
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Guest Speaker: Rodney Baba
Subject: Backpacking
Rodney is an experienced backpacker. He proposes a series of events for novice,
intermediate, and advanced backpackers.
He has also set up a backpacking guidebook. It’s quite comprensive. He showed
us slides from it.
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Next Meeting
Tuesday, November 16, 2021, 6:00 PM at Los Sombreros.
Elections.
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Executive Committee, September 14, 2021
attendees: Lin Chao, Michael Humphrey, Tom Simonick, John Scruggs, Ted Tenny
- Club secretary.
Ted is resigning as secretary, so we need a candidate. He will stay on as Webmaster.
He has slowed down because of aging: 75 going on 76. Hikes that he could easily do
a few years ago he can’t do any more.
The first two candidates who were contacted said no.
AI [Lin] → contact other candidates.
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Speaker for the November 16 AZHC meeting.
AI [Michael, Ted] → Be prepared.
- Speakers for 2022.
AI [all] → Suggest speakers.
- AZHC 25th Party preparation work:
- Gift Cards: REI gift card of $20 x10 for leader of the year (2020) and hiking of the
year (2020); for top 5, total of $200.
- Certs for Hiking of year; Leader of the year, top 10 (2020), total of 20 certs
- Certs for New Leader of the 2021, top three and $20 REI gift cards, total of ($60),
Ted can you give John a list of new leaders of 2021.
AI [Ted] → Give John a list of new leaders of 2021.
- Lifetime memberships for Ted, Rudy, Chuck, Jim, Buyens, Michael (any more
suggestions? For who is longest member for the club, most contribute members to the
club), certs.
Chuck Parsons is the member with the most seniority. Ted Tenny is
next. Both Chuck and Ted have received Lifetime Achievement awards.
- Any speaker for the Party? Who? We need few people to speak for the party, such
as representatives of members, presidents or prior officers.
- Action items for - DJ (Tom); Certs (John); Food order (Lin). Speakers (Michael),
Gift card (Tom or Lin); Set up team leaders (Wendy, or Carol); Clean up team leaders
(Michael, maybe Chris); Dessert station team leader (Ann), Drink station team leader
(Heather).
- We need to someone or team to watch out the alcohol drink in the party. Most of
our members are very responsible, since there is free alcohol for the party, we need to
make sure people drink responsibly.
- Budget for the Party: Food $2000, Vegetarian dishes ($50); Balloon ($25).
Flowers ($50), and other ($100).
- On sign up page on the website, need to add an address for send the check or
Zelle payee information for those who bring the guess for the party. Deadline to send
check or pay by Zelle is Oct 1, 2021.
AI [Michael] → Add instructions to the signup page.
- Shall we give away travel tumblers?
No, they are too awkward to carry on a hike.
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July 2021
Arizona Trailblazers Hiking Club
Meeting Minutes
July 20, 2021, 7:00 PM
Zoom
- Welcome, Introductions
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Reports
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President [Lin Chao] |
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The Executive Committee is making plans for our 25th
Anniversary Party on October 16 at Leisure World in Mesa. Ted and I will
meet Carla there. |
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We need your help. If there is someone you would like to hear as
guest speaker, please let us know. |
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Other topics from the Executive Committee on July 13. |
Treasurer [Tom Simonick] |
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As of July 20, the club has 156 paid members and $8797 in the bank. |
Webmaster [Ted Tenny] |
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We have 1068 trip reports by over 70 authors!
My thanks to everyone who has ever written a trip report.
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Authors, be sure to identify people in the group picture.
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Statistician [John Scruggs] |
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Total miles hiked so far in 2021: 4366. |
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Previous Hikes
May 19 |
Watson Lake Kayaking |
Prescott | Chuck Parsons |
May 22 |
Meadow-Sinkhole Loop |
Mogollon Rim | Ted Tenny |
May 22 |
Whiterock Mesa |
Mazatzals | Michael Humphrey |
May 22 |
West Clear Creek |
Camp Verde | Rodney Baba |
May 29 |
Kendrick Peak |
Flagstaff | Vicki Reddick |
May 30 |
Bismark Lake |
Flagstaff | Les Cherow |
May 31-4 |
Bryce Canyon Car Camp |
Utah | Lin Chao |
June 3 |
Thunderbird Mountain |
Phoenix | Billie Horn |
June 5 |
O'Leary Peak |
Flagstaff | Vicki Reddick |
June 9 |
Kayaking |
Woods Canyon | Chuck Parsons |
June 10 |
Spur Cross |
Cave Creek | Neil Dennis |
June 12 |
Houston Brothers |
Mogollon Rim | Chuck Parsons |
June 17 | Deem Hill |
Phoenix | Billie Horn |
June 19 |
Humphreys Peak |
Flagstaff | Vicki Reddick |
June 24 |
Piestewa Trails |
Phoenix | Neil Dennis |
June 26-1 | North Rim Car Camp |
Grand Canyon | Lin Chao |
July 1 | Rusty Spider Trail |
Phoenix | Billie Horn |
July 8 | Brown's Ranch |
Scottsdale | Neil Dennis |
July 10 | Kachina Trail |
Flagstaff | Tom Simonick |
July 15 | Lookout Mountain |
Phoenix | Billie Horn |
July 17 | AZT passagre 34 |
Flagstaff | Les Cherow |
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Upcoming Hikes
July 21 |
Kayaking |
Willow Springs | Chuck Parsons |
July 24 | Col Devin Trail |
Mogollon Rim | Chris Everett |
July 29 | Deem Hill |
Phoenix | Neil Dennis |
July 31 | Aztec Peak |
Sierra Ancha | Chuck Parsons |
Aug. 7 | <<open>> |
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Aug. 10-15 | Bryce Canyon |
Utah | Mohammed Al-Marimi |
Aug. 14 | <<open>> |
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Aug. 15 | Kayaking |
Canyon Lake | Lin Chao |
Aug. 21 | <<open>> |
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Aug. 28 | <<open>> |
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Sept. 3-6 | Big Lake Car Camping |
Greer | Lin Chao |
Sept. 4 | <<open>> |
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Sept. 11 | <<open>> |
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Sept. 18 | <<open>> |
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guest speaker: Dr. Ben Zorensky
subject: Paria Canyon Adventure
You can’t get lost in Paria Canyon—just stay near the river.
May and October are the best months to hike Paria Canyon. You can do it barefoot,
because you’ll be wading in the river most of the way. But it’s best
to bring some comfortable, disposable shoes. For a day hike, start at White House
Trailhead and hike to Buckskin Gulch.
A permit is needed for camping in Paria Canyon or leading a group. Check how
much water is in the river before you go.
Dr. Ben Zorensky’s website is
Naturopathic Athlete.
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Next Meeting
Tuesday, September 21, 2021, 7:00 PM.
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Executive Committee, July 13, 2021
attendees:
Lin Chao, Michael Humphrey, Tom Simonick, Ted Tenny
- Finalize plans for the Club's 25th Anniversary.
There are still many details to be worked out, including DJ, cost, gift
cards, signup host.
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Officers for 2022.
All of us are eligible to run for another term. Ted isn’t sure he’ll
run again as secretary, but he’ll make up his mind by the next
Executive Committee meeting. Others will run again.
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Speakers for 2022.
AI [all] → Nominate somebody.
AI [Ted] → Include an announcement in the next email.
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Modify the words at the beginning of the Calendar.
AI [Ted] → Keep only the part about the driver requiring facemasks.
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Ted’s co-leader for September 18.
AI [Ted] → Include an announcement in the next email.
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Trip planning for 2022.
• Feb, Bryce Canyon Winter Festival, booked five rooms Ruby's Inn;
led by Lin
• Mar or April, Kanab, UT, led by Michael
• Late April and early May (one weekend), Pine Flat Campground,
hiking at Sedona area; or South Rim of Grand Canyon
• June, North Rim, led by Lin
• Early July, SW Colorado to include Ridgway, Ouray and Telluride
(Based in Ridgway/Montrose), led by Bud
• Labor's Day Weekend, White Mountain, led by Lin
• Sept, Zion
• Olympic National Park, a very long shot. The leader needs to fly
there and rent the vehicles and stay at hotels.
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Executive Committee, May 20, 2021
attendees:
Lin Chao, Michael Humphrey, Tom Simonick, Ted Tenny, John Scruggs
- Draft of 25th Anniversary Party Invitation
AI [Lin, Tom] → Write the invitation, and send it to the other officers
for review.
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Trip Entry
Past minutes give every hike.
AI [Ted] → Send the other officers instructions on viewing the page source.
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Add latest trip reports links to Ted’s Sunday email, a good way to
acknowledge leaders hard work, it also provides a chance to members to read it.
AI [Ted] → Make the change.
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Billie and Neil are starting to lead regularly on Thursday. A hike starts on June
throughout the summer, two hours, 6-8 AM, 3-4 miles, that is not including some
of Tuesday hikes
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With more hikes, adds more workload to Ted and John. Is there any way we
can help to reduce the workload, any suggestions, Ted, John?
Ted: reduce the reqirements. John: get some help.
AI [Ted] → Look into finding a different secretary.
AI [John] → Look into finding a backup statistician.
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Driver tracking starts July, 2021.
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May 2021
Arizona Trailblazers Hiking Club
Meeting Minutes
May 18, 2021, 7:00 PM
Zoom
- Welcome, Introductions
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Reports
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President [Lin Chao] |
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Volunteers are needed to help with the 25th anniversary party
on October 16. |
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Lin will be contacting potential volunteers by email. |
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Other topics were from the Executive Committee meeting on
May 11. |
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Treasurer [Tom Simonick] |
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As of May 18, the club has 152 paid members and a bank balance
of $8,812.00. |
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Webmaster [Ted Tenny] |
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So far in 2021 we have 40 trip reports by 15 authors, 7 for the first time:
Randall Greeley, Billie Horn, Neil Dennis, John Scruggs, Bud Tasch, Vicki Reddick,
Rodney Baba. Congratulations to all of you! |
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Trip report authors, please send me a list of names for the group picture.
Some of them are people I have never seen before. |
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Statistician [John Scruggs] |
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Statictics grow as the number of hikes grows. |
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My main concern is names. Include last names. Include co-leaders. |
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The club has hiked 7,544 miles so far this year.
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Previous Hikes
Mar. 20 |
White Mesa Trail |
Sedona | Chuck Parsons |
Mar. 20 |
Seven Falls |
Tucson | Tom Simonick |
Mar. 23 |
Maricopa Trail |
Userys | Michelle Jelsma |
Mar. 27 |
East Ridgeline |
Superstitions | Michael Humphrey |
Apr. 3 |
AZT passage 17 |
Superior | Li Li |
Apr. 6 |
Sunset Nature Walk |
Gilbert | Lin Chao |
Apr. 10 |
Maricopa Trail |
Cave Creek | Chuck Parsons |
Apr. 13 |
Storm Trails |
Prescott | Neil Dennis |
Apr. 17 |
Windgate Pass |
McDowells | Vicki Reddick |
Apr. 17 |
Peavine Trail |
Prescott | Li Li |
Apr. 20 |
Sunset Walk |
Chandler | Lin Chao |
Apr. 24 | Hedgehog Loop |
Queen Creek | Rodney Baba |
Apr. 24 | Barnhardt Trail |
Mazatzals | Michael Humphrey |
Apr. 24 | Groom Creek Loop |
Prescott | Vicki Reddick |
Apr. 28 | Canyon Lake Kayaking |
Tonto NF | Chuck Parsons |
May 1 |
Hangover Loop |
Sedona | Li Li |
May 4 |
Rio Salado |
Phoenix | Tamar Gottfried |
May 8 | Granite Mountain |
Prescott | Tom Simonick |
May 8 | Woods Canyon Lake |
Mogollon Rim | Lin Chao |
May 12 | Tempe Town Lake |
Tempe | Lin Chao |
May 15 | Mt. Ord |
Sunflower | Janet Burke |
May 16 | Axis-Girdner Loop |
Sedona | Quy Nguyen |
May 17 | Fay Canyon Arch |
Sedona | Quy Nguyen |
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Upcoming Hikes
May 19 |
Watson Lake Kayaking |
Prescott | Chuck Parsons |
May 22 |
Meadow-Sinkhole Loop |
Mogollon Rim | Ted Tenny |
May 22 |
Whiterock Mesa |
Mazatzals | Michael Humphrey |
May 22 |
West Clear Creek |
Camp Verde | Rodney Baba |
May 29 |
Kendrick Peak |
Flagstaff | Vicki Reddick |
May 30 |
Bismark Lake |
Flagstaff | Les Cherow |
May 31-4 |
Bryce Canyon Car Camp |
Utah | Lin Chao |
June 5 |
O'Leary Peak |
Flagstaff | Vicki Reddick |
June 12 | Aztec Peak |
Sierra Ancha | Chuck Parsons |
June 19 |
Humphreys Peak |
Flagstaff | Vicki Reddick |
June 26 | <<open>> |
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June 26-1 | North Rim Car Camp |
Grand Canyon | Lin Chao |
July 3 | <<open>> |
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July 10 | <<open>> |
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July 17 | <<open>> |
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Guest Speaker:
Carol Bryant, Arizona Trailblazers Hiking Club
subject: Hydration: what’s the big deal?
Carol presented slides covering every aspect of hydration. At one point she
asked each individual in the audience what they do to stay hydrated.
“I carry a 100oz Camelbak,” I told her. Then she asked who
had run out of water on a hike. I sheepishly admitted that I did.
Carol recommended a book,
Field Guide to Wilderness Medicine, by Auerbach, Constance, and Freer.
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Next Meeting
Tuesday, July 20, 2021, 7:00 PM on Zoom
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Executive Committee, May 11, 2021
attendees:
Lin Chao, Michael Humphrey, Tom Simonick, Ted Tenny
- 25th anniversary and annual award party.
A team to work on the 25th anniversary and annual award party: To take care
of venue, speakers, games, caterers, music band, decorates, photographer,
budget, promotional items - REI gift cards, free memberships, special award
certs.
AI [Lin, Tom, Michael] → Finalize the plans.
- We need a date with at least 3 months of lead time: October 16.
- Cost: $2,000 to $3,000, depending on what we want.
- Do we want a DJ? Yes.
- What type of food do we want? Barbecue.
- Reserve a place.
- Special awards, as to Michelle J. for leading the club through a
bad year;
Jim B., for all he has done for the club.
- It was only for members last time, do we want that restriction?
Yes.
- Do we want a short morning hike, with an evening banquet?
Just the banquet.
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Need a stat of - longest members, most hike mileages, most hikes led.
The longest member is Chuck. Ted is second. Rudy is third.
Both Chuck and Ted have received Lifetime Achievement awards.
It’s impossible to search past hike descriptions and trip reports for most
hike mileages, most hikes led. For example, Valley of Fire has no trip report.
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Keep trip reports to 10 on the websites (basically previous months and current
month or last 10 trip reports).
AI [Ted] → Make the change.
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Make website searchable, at least Trip Reports and Find a Hike.
AI [Ted] → Look into it.
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Speakers for July 20 and September 21.
AI [Michael] → Prepare a talk for July 20.
AI [all] → Nominate a speaker for September 21.
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Club packs.
Evidently there are 4 of them. Make sure each hike leader has one.
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March 2021
Arizona Trailblazers Hiking Club
Meeting Minutes
March 16, 2021, 7:00 PM
Zoom
- Welcome, Introductions
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Reports
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President [Lin Chao] |
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The club has a 25th anniversary coming up.
We will celebrate in September or October. |
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Everyone who attended Hike Leader Training on March 6 will get
a certificate signed by Ted. |
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Other topics were from the Executive Committee meeting of March 9.
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Treasurer [Tom Simonick] |
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As of March 16, the club has 149 paid members and a bank balance of $8429.
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Webmaster [Ted Tenny] |
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It’s only March, but the club has already had 5 new hike leaders in 2021!
They are, in order of appearance:
Randall Greeley,
Billie Horn,
Neil Dennis,
John Scruggs,
Bud Tasch.
In addition, Vicki Reddick and Mimi Tran have scheduled hikes.
Congratulations to all new and previous leaders!
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Statistician [John Scruggs] |
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The club has hiked 2058 miles so far in 2021 and kayaked 11 miles.
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Previous Hikes
Jan. 23 |
Monument Canyon |
Superstitions | Michael Humphrey |
Jan. 26 |
Mountain Preserve |
Phoenix | Neil Dennis |
Jan. 30 |
Garden Valley Archaeology |
Superstitions | Ted Tenny |
Jan. 31 |
Airport Loop |
Sedona | Mark Purcell |
Feb. 3 |
Bush-Magic Mountain |
Userys | John Scruggs |
Feb. 6 |
Maricopa Trail |
Tonto NF | Ted Tenny |
Feb. 10 |
Kayaking |
Saguaro Lake | Chuck Parsons |
Feb. 13 |
Tom's Thumb Loop |
Scottsdale | Tom Simonick |
Feb. 16 |
North Mountain Preserve |
Phoenix | Billie Horn |
Feb. 20 |
Pyramid Loop |
South Mountain | Tom Simonick |
Feb. 21-26 |
Death Valley Hikes |
California | Michael Humphrey |
Feb. 27 |
Warpaint Loop |
South Mountain | Chris Everett |
Feb. 27 |
La Barge Canyon |
Superstitions | Tamar Gottfried |
Mar. 5 | Marcos De Niza |
South Mountain | Chris Everett |
Mar. 6 | Bulldog Canyon |
Goldfields | Ted Tenny |
Mar. 11 | Hope Camp / Quilter |
Tucson | Bud Tasch |
Mar. 13 | Feathered Friends |
Chandler | Randall Greeley |
Mar. 13 | Picacho Peak |
Picacho | Janet Burke |
Mar. 14 | Massacre Grounds |
Superstitions | Tom Simonick |
Mar. 14 |
Kayaking |
Bartlett Lake | Chuck Parsons |
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Upcoming Hikes
Mar. 20 |
White Mesa Trail |
Sedona | Chuck Parsons |
Mar. 20 |
Seven Falls |
Tucson | Tom Simonick |
Mar. 23 |
Storm Trails |
Prescott | Neil Dennis |
Mar. 27 |
East Ridgeline |
Superstitions | Michael Humphrey |
Mar. 27 |
Picketpost Mountain |
Superior | Vicki Reddick |
Apr. 3 |
AZT passage 17 |
Superior | Li Li |
Apr. 10 | Maricopa Trail |
Cave Creek | Chuck Parsons |
Apr. 17 |
Thompson Peak |
McDowells | Debbie Rowray |
Apr. 24 |
Mazatzal Peak Loop |
Mazatzals | Randall Greeley |
May 1 |
<<open>> |
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May 8 | <<open>> |
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May 15 | <<open>> |
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Guest Speaker
Peter Bigfoot
subject: The Many Many Virtues of Prickly Pear Cactus
“I’ve learned to go to heaven without dying,” he told us.
Peter is an expert at wilderness survival. He teaches classes, and spoke of
his famous trek from New River to the Four Peaks in the summer of 1976.
He went alone, without carrying any food or water, and made it to Lone Pine
Saddle. Along the way he battled dehydration, and recovered from dysentery.
He also told us about prickly pear cactus, truly a wonder plant.
Today, Bigfoot spends most of his time working on the farm, teaching, writing,
and producing a line of herbal remedies.
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Next Meeting
Tuesday, May 18, 2021, 7:00 PM on Zoom.
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Executive Committee, March 9, 2021
attendees:
Lin Chao, Michael Humphrey, Tom Simonick, John Scruggs, Ted Tenny
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Can we order and print Leader training certificates for those who attended Hike
Leader Training?
AI [Ted] → Provide a list of everyone who attended Hike Leader Training.
AI [John] → Contact Jim Buyens about the certificates.
AI [Tom] → Provide the mailing address of of everyone who attended.
AI [Lin] → Mail out the certificates.
- Print certificates for leaders and Hikers of the year to mail it out or hold until
we have our award meeting.
AI [John] → Find out who gets the awards.
AI [Lin] → Mail out the certificates.
- Is there any Plan B for the annual award meeting? Patio dinner?
Or just wait.
We decided to wait on the award meeting.
- Meetup sign up format? Should we try or not?
Each hike leader handles it differently. That’s fine for now.
- Do we need first aid kit for each club pack?
Yes. Most people have their own first aid kits.
- How to keep track of our club packs and make sure the leader has
a club pack.
It’s harder when you’re meeting at the trailhead.
- Should the leader carry the signup sheet on the hiking trail?
Yes.
AI [Ted] → Modify the Policies & Guidelines.
- Introduce pickleball to our club?
No.
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Summer is coming, we are slowly moving our hikes to higher elevation. Those who
are fully vaccinated could start carpooling for out-of-city hikes. The driver has the right
to request everyone in the car to wear mask. We still encourage people wear mask while
taking group pictures.
The words on the schedule need to be modified.
AI [Ted] → Suggest a suitable modification.
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Statistics DB and Membership DB [Tom].
Seems like a good idea.
AI [Tom, John] → Work it out.
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February Statistics [John]
See preceding item.
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January 2021
Arizona Trailblazers Hiking Club
Meeting Minutes
January 19, 2021, 7:00 PM
Zoom
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Reports
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President [Lin Chao] |
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The club has upcoming car camping trips to
Death Valley,
Bryce Canyon (2),
Big Lake,
Arches.
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Other topics are from the
Executive Committee, January 12. |
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Treasurer [Tom Simonick] |
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As of January 19, the club has 146 paid members and $7451 in the bank.
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Webmaster [Ted Tenny] |
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Congratulations to the new hike leaders of 2020 and 2021.
They are, in order of appearance:
Mohammed Al-Marimi,
Kevin Chittenden,
Mary Greenwood,
Chris Everett,
Carl Lunde,
Randall Greeley,
Billie Horn,
Neil Dennis.
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Statistician [John Scruggs] |
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Statistics for 2020 |
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Li Li is the top hiker of 2020. |
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Tamar Gottfried is the top leader of 2020. |
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Previous Hikes
Nov. 21 |
Yeager Canyon |
Jerome | Chuck Parsons |
Nov. 21 |
Idaho Pass-Wolveine Pass |
Goldfields | Ted Tenny |
Nov. 27 |
Picketpost Perimeter |
Superior | Tamar Gottfried |
Nov. 28 | Crested Saguaro |
Scottsdale | Quy Nguyen |
Dec. 5 |
Gooseneck-Pemberton |
Scottsdale | Quy Nguyen |
Dec. 5 |
Haunted Canyon |
Superior | Tamar Gottfried |
Dec. 12 |
Holbert-Lomitas Loop |
South Mountain | Quy Nguyen |
Dec. 19 |
Corral Loop |
Scottsdale | Chuck Parsons |
Dec. 20 |
Telegraph Pass |
South Mountain | Chris Everett |
Dec. 26 |
Prospector's View |
Superstitions | Ted Tenny |
Dec. 27 |
Geronimo Trail |
South Mountain | Chris Everett |
Dec. 31 |
Riparian Preserve |
Gilbert | Joe Michalides |
Jan. 2 |
Alta-Bajada Loop |
South Mountain | Chris Everett |
Jan. 5 |
Granite Mountain |
Scottsdale | Carl Lunde |
Jan. 9 |
San Tan Loop |
Queen Creek | Randall Greeley |
Jan. 12 |
Seitts Preserve Loop |
Cave Creek | Billie Horn |
Jan. 16 |
Hieroglyphic Canyon |
Superstitions | Chuck Parsons |
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Upcoming Hikes
Jan. 23 |
Monument Canyon |
Superstitions | Michael Humphrey |
Jan. 24 |
Robber’s Roost |
Sedona | Mark Purcell |
Jan. 26 |
Mountain Preserve |
Phoenix | Neil Dennis |
Jan. 30 |
Garden Valley Archaeology |
Superstitions | Ted Tenny |
Feb. 6 |
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Feb. 13 |
Mazatzal Peak Loop |
Mazatzals | Randall Greeley |
Feb. 20 |
<<open>> |
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Feb. 21-26 |
Death Valley Hikes |
California | Michael Humphrey |
Feb. 27 |
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Mar. 6 | Bulldog Canyon |
Goldfields | Ted Tenny |
Mar. 13 | Feathered Friends |
Chandler | Randall Greeley |
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Guest Speaker: Roger Naylor
subject: Arizona’s Scenic Roads and Hikes
With his latest book,
Arizona’s Scenic Roads and Hikes, travel writer Roger Naylor
coaxes readers outdoors with the promise of an array of wonders.
Arizona is the 6th largest state and has more than its share of scenic drives.
Roger presented a slide show of some of them, and answered questions.
The book retails for $21.95 and signed copies can
be purchased at www.rogernaylor.com.
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Next Meeting
Tuesday, March 16, 2021, 7:00 PM, Zoom.
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Executive Committee, January 12, 2021
attendees:
Lin Chao, Michael Humphrey, Tom Simonick, John Scruggs, Ted Tenny
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Whether to make the Statistician part of the Executive Committee
(Constitution & Bylaws, section IV-3)
Passed. Welcome to the Executive Committee, John!
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Alternate hike signup (Mark Purcell)
Hike leaders should be allowed to do their own thing for hike signups. Ted keeps
an Excel spreadsheet, but paper is fine. A meetup group would be OK, but we
need to see a demonstration. Mark will be invited to the next Executive Committee
meeting. Tabled.
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Old Trip Release Forms (Chuck Parsons)
They contain contact information, so Ted keeps them all. Occasionally he needs to
contact someone who has signed up for a past hike. Michael talked to a lawyer
and found that 3 years is enough.
Trip Release Forms before 2018 can be shredded.
AI [Tom] → Write a policy regarding old trip release forms.
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Awards Hike 2021
Postponed until we know more about the pandemic. Lin talked to the officials at
Lost Dutchman State Park and learned that they have a group size limit of 25
and didn’t know the cost.
Hikers should be recognized for miles hiked.
Leaders should be recognized for hikes led.
There was some discussion of who has been in the club the longest.
Chuck Parsons joined the Motorola Hiking Club (which became the Trailblazers)
in 1997. Ted in 1999. Rudy some time in that era. Both Chuck and Ted
received Lifetime Achievement awards.
Tabled.
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Hike Leader Training
It will be on a Bulldog Canyon Loop hike, presented ny Ted.
AI [Ted] → Make up a hike description. Include trip reports.
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Survey for the kayaking trip
AI [Lin] → Contact Chuck about making up the survey.
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Survey for the weekdays bike trip
AI [Lin] → Contact Quy about making up the survey.
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Reward members who introduce a new hiker to the club and become a
member
A lot of people join the club because of the web page.
Ted has enough recognition.
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Rewarding leaders with Club Polo shirt after # of trips
Have the club logo embroidered on an article of clothing of the leader’s
choice after leading three hikes.
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Possibility of Dog-friendly only hike for those who love dogs
The Executive Committee has been through this before. If a hiker slips
on the trail and falls on a dog, the dog may bite. The club could be sued.
However, if a hiker slips on the trail and falls on another hiker, everyone
knows it was an accident. Case dismissed. Also dogs may be all right with
people, but not with other dogs.
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Welcome letter to new members
AI [Ted] → Include future trips not yet on the calendar.
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Speakers for March 16, May 18, July 20, September 21, November 16
Michelle and Ross want to give a presentation before a live audience, not on
Zoom. Carol will give a presentation at the May 18 meeting
AI [all] → Find speakers for March 16, July 20, September 21, November 16.
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Encourage hikers wear masks when we meet at TH, while we take group pictures.
Limit the number of hikers.
AI [Lin] → Update the words on the Schedule.
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