Over fifty members attended this year's Annual General Meeting which was called to order at 2:10 p.m. by Janice McClelland, President. Janice gave her report to the members which highlighted the following: • the September 2009 unveiling of the interpretative plaque honouring Dr. Philip Gosling • the re-route in South Hockley which created 14 continuous kilometres of off-road trail, including its official opening in September • two new bridges built and one bridge retrofitted in the Hockley Valley Nature Reserve • the establishment of the Trailblazers, a group of trail maintenance volunteers who meet regularly • successful fundraising efforts receiving grants from foundations to renew trail maintenance equipment • a second successful Credit Valley Explorer fundraising excursion • the option to members of receiving the Caledon Comment electronically • a successful matching donation program for the months of January and February, 2010 • the launch of a new and improved website During her report, Janice thanked the various executive and other volunteers who participated and contributed to a successful year. Gary Hall moved and Richard Boehnke seconded that the minutes of the 2009 Annual General Meeting be accepted as they are on the website, carried. Irmgard Richter, Treasurer, gave an overview of the financial statements for 2009, as well as the 2010 budget which showed that $862 was required to balance. Irmgard moved that the Treasurer's report be accepted as distributed. Carol Sheppard seconded the motion, which carried. Jean Kerins spoke about the new model for trail maintenance that the club has established. There will be four quadrant leaders each with an area of responsibility. Joan Richard, Hike Coordinator, thanked the hike leaders who have been leading hikes this past year. Roy Parry, Membership Coordinator, thanked his telephone committee. Carol Sheppard, Landowner Relations Director, said that she delivers 65 calendars to landowners, with 40 percent of the deliveries being done in person. She asked for help from everyone by letting her know of any issues on the trail. Dave Moule, Land Steward Director, said there are nine stewardship properties in the CHBTC, with two added this year. There will be major tree planting projects requiring volunteers. Judy Leeney presented the names of the candidates standing for board positions for 2010-11. Judy moved and Don Blok seconded that the executive be accepted as presented, carried. As Janice is stepping down from the presidency after this meeting, she took the opportunity to publicly thank her husband Don Blok for the support he has given her to fulfill her role. Carol Sheppard then thanked Janice, on behalf of everyone, for being a “shining ambassador for our club”. There was a draw for a framed photo donated by Gary Hall, a silent auction and merchandise for sale. Hamish Duthie and Gary Hall presented slides of their trip to Patagonia. A potluck dinner followed. |
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