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GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING
October 28, 2024
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CALL TO ORDER
Kelly Bates began the meeting at 7:12 p.m.
SECRETARY’S REPORT
Minutes of the September 23, 2024, meeting were distributed via e-mail to all members. There being no corrections, Laura McEntire moved, seconded by Helena Garan, to accept the minutes; the motion carried with all in favor.
TREASURER’S REPORT
Tim Brown reported the Treasury for October 2024 had a beginning balance of $984.85. There were no deposits. There was one withdrawal to Steve Brigode in the amount of $100.00 for a presentation fee. The ending balance was $884.85. Helena Garan moved, seconded by Kent Foster, to accept the Treasury Report; the motion carried with all in favor.
MEMBERSHIP REPORT
Sharon Canfield reported there are currently 53 members.
NOMINATING COMMITTEE
1)There is one open position on Council to be filled for 2025. Karen Koscianski has expressed interest. The Committee will reach out to her and prepare the slate of nominations to be presented at the November 18 meeting.
OLD BUSINESS
None
NEW BUSINESS
1)A free-will donations jar has been added to the refreshments table in order to help replenish our Treasury funds.
UPCOMING EVENTS
1)The annual banquet will be held November 18 at 6:00 p.m. Members are encouraged to bring a dish to share, their own place setting, and a wrapped gift ($10 value) for the ‘Yankee Swap’.
UPCOMING TRIPS
1)The 2025 Delaware camping trip, hosted by Donna Brisco is scheduled for July 17-20.
TRIP REPORTS
1)September 12, Ithaca canals, led by Sharon Canfield
2)September 21, Sangerfield River, led by Marilyn Wertman
3)September 28, Owasco Inlet, led by Sharon
4)Seneca Lake, Watkins Glen area (changed from Cayuta Lake), led by Marilyn
OTHER
1)Sharon Canfield paddled Braddock Bay, Salmon Creek recently. She feels it is a good candidate for a future club trip.
PRESENTATION
Steve Brigode, Nature Photographer, gave us a great presentation of local wildlife, all in the area of Hiawatha Island, Owego.
FYI: 2024 COUNCIL MEMBERS:Donna Brisco, Dave Tanner, Ruth Hopkins, Kelly Bates,
Merrill Douglas, Valerie Fulton
Minutes prepared by: Marilyn Wertman