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GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING
February 24, 2025
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CALL TO ORDER
Donna Brisco began the meeting at 7:10 p.m. There were several new members and guests in attendance.
COUNCIL UPDATES
1)
Council members 2025: are Dave Tanner, Donna Brisco, Merrill Douglas, Kelly Bates, Valerie Fulton, Karen Koscianski and Donna Miller-Zajac.
Council members 2025: are Dave Tanner, Donna Brisco, Merrill Douglas, Kelly Bates, Valerie Fulton, Karen Koscianski and Donna Miller-Zajac.2)Tim Brown will continue as Treasurer, Marilyn Wertman will continue as Secretary, and Merrill Douglas will continue with Public Relations.
Tim Brown will continue as Treasurer, Marilyn Wertman will continue as Secretary, and Merrill Douglas will continue with Public Relations.3)The Hospitality Committee will be as follows: Marilyn Wertman for meetings, Tim Brown and Becky Buchanan for the picnic, Donna Brisco and helpers for the annual banquet.
The Hospitality Committee will be as follows: Marilyn Wertman for meetings, Tim Brown and Becky Buchanan for the picnic, Donna Brisco and helpers for the annual banquet.4)The Conservation/Stewardship Committee will continue as is, with it being part of our culture.
The Conservation/Stewardship Committee will continue as is, with it being part of our culture.5)Dave Tanner, Marilyn Wertman, and Merrill Douglas will serve as the Trip Committee.
Dave Tanner, Marilyn Wertman, and Merrill Douglas will serve as the Trip Committee.6)Sharon Canfield, Laura McEntire and Ruth Hopkins will handle the Membership Committee.
Sharon Canfield, Laura McEntire and Ruth Hopkins will handle the Membership Committee.7)The Website Committee includes Marilyn Wertman, Donna Brisco and Merrill Douglas, each handling different aspects of the website. Dave Tanner and Kelly Bates will monitor the mailbox for incoming mail generated from the website.
The Website Committee includes Marilyn Wertman, Donna Brisco and Merrill Douglas, each handling different aspects of the website. Dave Tanner and Kelly Bates will monitor the mailbox for incoming mail generated from the website.8)Nominating Committee consists of Tim Brown, Laura McEntire and Karen Koscianski.
Nominating Committee consists of Tim Brown, Laura McEntire and Karen Koscianski.SECRETARY’S REPORT
Minutes of the November 18, 2024, meeting were distributed via e-mail to all members. There being no corrections, Dave Tanner moved, seconded by Charles Joslyn, to accept the minutes; the motion carried with all in favor.
TREASURER’S REPORT
Donna Brisco reported the Treasury for February 2025 had a beginning balance of $966.85. There were three deposits for memberships, totaling $180.00. There were two withdrawals totaling $418.90 for annual rental of the church meeting space and the annual fee for our website. The ending balance was $727.85. Dave Tanner moved, seconded by Helena Garan, to accept the February Treasury Report; the motion carried with all in favor.
Donna also presented the club’s Proposed Budget for 2025, showing a workable balance of $692.85, after expected income and expenses for the year. Barb Hall moved, seconded by Helena Garan, to accept the Proposed Budget for 2025; the motion carried with all in favor.
A discussion followed regarding “free will” donations to the treasury for speaker expenses. Also discussed was changing the current ACKC fee schedule next year to charge $15 per person for membership, as opposed to $15 per family/couple. Sharon Canfield made the motion to raise ACKC dues to $15 per person (in 2026), seconded by Joe Galloway. Dave Tanner made a motion to table the discussion to the March meeting.
MEMBERSHIP REPORT
As of February 24, 16 people have submitted membership paperwork.
OLD BUSINESS
The annual Church rental fee of $240 has been paid for 2025; members voted for acceptance at the November 2024 meeting.
NEW BUSINESS
1)The club is looking for someone to administer our Facebook account.
The club is looking for someone to administer our Facebook account.UPCOMING EVENTS
1)Annual picnic is scheduled for Sunday, August 10, and the fee for the pavilion has been paid. Merrill Douglas moved to reimburse Dave Tanner for the fee, seconded by Kent Foster; the motion carried with all in favor.
Annual picnic is scheduled for Sunday, August 10, and the fee for the pavilion has been paid. Merrill Douglas moved to reimburse Dave Tanner for the fee, seconded by Kent Foster; the motion carried with all in favor.UPCOMING TRIPS
1)Tioughnioga River Mini-Sojourn – Dave Tanner, Wednesdays – likely starting May 7.
Tioughnioga River Mini-Sojourn – Dave Tanner, Wednesdays – likely starting May 7.2)Chemung River Mini-Sojourn – Marilyn Wertman, Saturdays – sections from Painted Post to Ulster, PA; likely starting mid-late May.
Chemung River Mini-Sojourn – Marilyn Wertman, Saturdays – sections from Painted Post to Ulster, PA; likely starting mid-late May.3)The 2025 Delaware camping trip, hosted by Donna Brisco, is scheduled for July 17-20. Camping options are still available.
The 2025 Delaware camping trip, hosted by Donna Brisco, is scheduled for July 17-20. Camping options are still available.PRESENTATION
ACKC member Dave Tanner presented our annual Safety Discussion.
Minutes prepared by: Marilyn Wertman
