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Minutes - 2013 Executive Council, December 5, 2013 attendees: Jim Buyens, Chuck Parsons, Wendy Rennert, Monika Moreland, Ted Tenny Executive Transition AI [Monika] → Complete the details of Treasurer transition with Becky. Award program All the information we need to give awards to hike leaders, Ted already has. To give awards to hikers we’ll need to know who went on which hikes. The leaders can easily send a list of participants to Monika, who has offered to do the record keeping. Follow-up for first-time hikers and fallen-away hikers The same information used for giving awards to hikers can serve this purpose. An email message from the President might be appropriate. Location of general meetings Coco’s is O.K. We prefer a place that is big enough, free, quiet, with reasonable food prices and amenities. If somebody finds such a place, the officers will meet there first before scheduling a general meeting. Treasurer’s reports More detail, such as income and outgo, would be appreciated. Second club pack With multiple hikes on the same day and more Saturday-Sunday hikes, a second club backpack would make it possible for both leaders to have everything they need. We’ll need signup sheets, clipboard, first aid kit, radios, batteries, and contact information for the Treasurer. AI [Wendy] → Buy another pair of radios, plus batteries, first aid kit. AI [Ted] → Choose a suitable bag and donate it to the club. Personal locator beacon This was discussed by the Executive Council on June 4 and July 17, 2012. Web site appearance :) Jim is taking over the Trailblazers’ Facebook page. Our web site is unique, popular, and continually being improved. Ted periodically conducts reader surveys to find out what most appeals to folks who visit our site. Promoting the club Our most recent appearances were at a health fair at Freescale and a presentation at the VA Hospital. AZHC posters can be left on bulletin boards at places like REI. Hike Leader Training Should be on an easy hike, close by. GPS can be added to the outline. Wendy has an idea for a hike in Dreamy Draw that includes training. AI [Ted] → Send information about last year’s Hike Leader Training. November 2013 Election Returns to: Arizona Trailblazers Hiking Club from: Ted Tenny reply to: PotsdamDan@mile204.us subject: 2013 AZHC election returns Polls are closed, and these results have been verified by the club Secretary. 1. AZHC officers for 2014 President [X] Jim Buyens, elected, 20-0 Vice President [X] Wendy Rennert, elected, 20-0 Secretary [X] Ted Tenny, elected 20-0 Treasurer [X] Monika Moreland, elected, 20-0 2. Amendment to the Constitution and Bylaws ARTICLE I - MEMBERSHIP Section II - Privileges of Membership new: item 5 [X] passed, 16-2 November 2013 Arizona Trailblazers Hiking Club Meeting Minutes November 19, 2013, 7:00 PM Coco’s Restaurant, Baseline & Southern in Mesa →   pictures by Clara Tenny. Welcome, Introductions Reports Treasurer As of October 31, the club has 61 paid members. Our bank balance is $2754. [Becky Johnson] Webmaster Guidelines for Trip Report authors have been updated, based on the observation that the finest travel articles in magazines have about 10 excellent pictures. [Ted Tenny] Previous Hikes Sept. 21 Babe Haught Trail Mogollon Rim Quy Nguyen Sept. 28 SF Peaks Trail Flagstaff Chuck Parsons Oct. 5 Munds Mountain Sedona Jim Buyens Oct. 12 Zimmerman Point Sierra Ancha Bill Zimmermann Oct. 19 Green Mountain Tucson Chuck Parsons Oct. 20 Copper Canyon Camp Verde Bill Zimmermann Oct. 25-27 Plateau Point Grand Canyon Chuck Parsons Oct. 26 Fish Creek Superstitions Michael Humphrey Nov. 2 Red Rock Crossing Sedona Quy Nguyen Nov. 9 West Fork Sedona Monika Moreland Nov. 10 Browns Mountain McDowells Quy Nguyen Nov. 16 Pine Mountain Dugas Chuck Parsons Upcoming Hikes    Nov. 23 Log Corral Mazatzals Eileen Root Nov. 24 Hieroglyphic Trail Superstitions Quy Nguyen Nov. 30 <<open>>     Dec. 7 Cave Creek Loop Carefree Jim Buyens Dec. 8 Butcher Jones Trail Saguaro Lake Quy Nguyen Dec. 14 Watson Lake Loop Prescott John Richa Dec. 21 Cathedral Rock Scottsdale Quy Nguyen Dec. 28 <<open>>     Dec. 31 Windgate Pass Scottsdale Jim Buyens Jan. 4 <<open>>     Jan. 11 <<open>>     Jan. 18 <<open>>     Recognition of Hike Leaders:     We have 6 new leaders among the 16 wonderful folks who have led hikes for the Trailblazers in 2013. Each leader who was present received a Certificate of Appreciation signed by the club officers, and our heartfelt thanks. *   New hike leaders for 2013: Becky Johnson, Scott Green, Quy Nguyen, Anikó Mikó, Monika Moreland, John Richa *   Continuing hike leaders: Jim Buyens, Dave French, Cyd Cassel, Bill Zimmermann, Wendy Rennert, Sandy Dwyer, Eileen Root, Michael Humphrey, Ted Tenny, Chuck Parsons Guest Speaker: Joel Pearson, chief photographer and naturalist for the North Mountain Visitor Center, gave a presentation on wildlife and nature photography. He had many pictures of birds and bugs on saguaros, and infrared videos of wildlife at night, taken by an automatic camera with a motion detector. Election of Officers for 2014 Candidates nominated by the Executive Council: ____ President: Jim Buyens ____ Vice President: Wendy Rennert ____ Treasurer: Monika Moreland ____ Secretary: Ted Tenny There were no additional nominations from the floor. Addition to the Constitution and Bylaws: ____ Section 2 article 5 Ballots cast at the meeting will be counted when email votes have been received from the paid members who were absent. Next Meeting Tuesday, January 21, 2014, 7:00 PM, at Coco’s Restaurant in Mesa. Executive Council, September 24, 2013 attendees: Chuck Parsons, Wendy Rennert, Ted Tenny Hike Leader Training Deferred to 2014. It should be on an easy, scenic hike. Officers for 2014 We are seeking candidates for President and for Treasurer. Some names were prioritized. A slate of candidates will be presented at the November 19 club meeting. AI → Contact the folks to determine their interest. Multiple hikes on the same day Our policy is working, with an alternative hike scheduled on October 5. Recognition of Hike Leaders At the November club meeting, all who have led hikes for the Trailblazers in 2013 will be recognized. AI → Sign the certificates of appreciation. Amendment to the AZHC Constitution Section 2 article 5 will be on the ballot at our November meeting. September 2013 Arizona Trailblazers Hiking Club Meeting Minutes September 17, 2013, 7:00 PM Coco’s Restaurant, Dobson & Baseline in Mesa Welcome, Introductions Reports Treasurer As of September 17, the club has 60 paid members. Our bank balance is $2,432. [Becky Johnson] Webmaster Thanks to Jim Buyens for serving as the club’s backup Webmaster. [Ted Tenny] Previous Hikes July 20 Fisher Point Flagstaff Scott Green July 27 Washington-Geronimo Payson Scott Green Aug. 3 Schultz Creek Loop Flagstaff Jim Buyens Aug. 10 Woods Canyon Lake Mogollon Rim Anikó Mikó Aug. 17 Merritt Canyon Mogollon Rim Sandy Dwyer Aug. 24 Aztec Peak Sierra Ancha Chuck Parsons Aug. 31 Goldwater Lakes Trail Prescott Jim Buyens Sept. 7 Sycamore Rim Williams Jim Buyens Sept. 15 East Clear Creek Mogollon Rim Bill Zimmermann Upcoming Hikes Sept. 21 Babe Haught Trail Mogollon Rim Quy Nguyen Sept. 28 SF Peaks Trail Flagstaff Chuck Parsons Oct. 4-6 Car Camp Chiricahuas Michael Humphrey Oct. 12 <<open>>     Oct. 19 Green Mountain Tucson Chuck Parsons Oct. 25-27 South Rim Camping Grand Canyon Chuck Parsons Nov. 2 Red Rock Crossing Sedona Quy Nguyen Nov. 9 Turkey Creek Trail Sedona Mark Purcell Nov. 16 Pine Mountain Dugas Chuck Parsons Discussion: Kim Huenecke, a marketing consultant, got our feedback on four different graphic designs of her client’s product and whether we would like to see them on T-shirts, refrigerator magnets, or stickers. Chuck Parsons reported that the club has a new insurance company. Guest Speaker: Michael Humphrey presented a slide show of unforgettable pictures from Trailblazer hikes of 2012 and 2013. There were comical situations, flora, fauna, and rock art. Next Meeting Tuesday, November 19, 2013, 7:00 PM, Coco’s.  Elections. Executive Council, July 22, 2013 attendees: Chuck Parsons, Wendy Rennert, Becky Johnson, Ted Tenny Where to Meet With Top Shelf shut down, we have to find another location for club meetings. After some discussion we decided to try Coco’s at Dobson & Baseline, a mile south of Top Shelf. AI [Ted] → Arrange for the club to meet at Coco’s on September 17. Insurance Announcements, and updates to the Bylaws and Trip Release Form are postponed until we find out more. AI [Chuck] → Get our questions answered by the insurance company. Officers for 2014 We prioritized six possible names for President and Vice President. They will be contacted in a couple months, after some issues with the current administration are better resolved. Guest Speakers for 2014 The speaker for January 21 will be Ted. We reviewed a list of guest speakers at AZHC meetings of 2003-2013, and brainstormed on other possibilities for 2014. •  VA Hospital •  Arizona Trail Association •  McDowell Mountains •  Devil’s Canyon •  Zion National Park •  Geology •  Geocaching •  Hiking Shack AI [all] → Contact potential guest speakers for these topics. Backup Webmaster “I am with you for the duration, but the duration won’t be forever,” Ted explained. An elaborate infrastructure on his computer supports the AZHC web site, plus a lot of specialized knowledge. The club has at least three members who could take over. AI [Ted] → Start contacting them. July 2013 Arizona Trailblazers Hiking Club Meeting Minutes July 16, 2013, 7:00 PM Village Inn  Restaurant, Dobson & Southern in Mesa Trailblazers started showing up at the Top Shelf Restaurant, only to discover that the place had been shut down. Ted remembered meeting with another group at Village Inn, so he walked across the parking lot to check with the manager about meeting there. We were in luck. Welcome, Introductions Reports Treasurer [Becky Johnson] The club donated $100 to the Red Cross for disaster relief after the Yarnell fire. As of July 16, the current bank balance is $2,800, with 57 members. Webmaster [Ted Tenny] We earn our page rank, 3 on a scale of 1 (tops) to 10, by giving readers the information they want to know about Arizona hiking, and by our web site’s organization and content. Ted is often contacted by well-meaning indivuduals from other organizations about having our web site link to theirs. But we link only to pages related to hiking, camping, or Arizona travel. Previous Hikes June 1 West Clear Creek Camp Verde Bill Zimmermann June 6-10 North Rim Camping Grand Canyon Chuck Parsons June 15 Bill Back Butte Happy Jack Bill Zimmermann June 22 Little Elden Flagstaff Jim Buyens June 29 Kendrick Peak Flagstaff Jim Buyens July 6 Inner Basin Flagstaff Quy Nguyen July 7 AZ Science Center Phoenix Anikó Mikó July 13 Pivot Rock Canyon Mogollon Rim Chuck Parsons Upcoming Hikes July 20 Fisher Point Flagstaff Scott Green July 27 Washington-Geronimo Payson Scott Green Aug. 3 Schultz Creek Loop Flagstaff Jim Buyens Aug. 10 Woods Canyon Lake Mogollon Rim Anikó Mikó Aug. 17 Merritt Canyon Mogollon Rim Sandy Dwyer Aug. 24 Aztec Peak Sierra Ancha Chuck Parsons Aug. 31 <<open>>     Sept. 7 Sycamore Rim Williams Jim Buyens Sept. 14 East Clear Creek Mogollon Rim Bill Zimmermann Discussion: Summer Hiking Opportunities (↑ see above). Guest Speaker: Ted Tenny As an amateur photographer, Ted loves taking pictures on hikes. He presented a slide show and freewheeling discussion of all aspects of hike photography, with lessons learned, lessons unlearned, and many examples. To learn more, follow these links: Maricopa Community Colleges Arizona Highways Photo Workshops Nikon School Canon Workshops & Classes Arizona Highways Popular Photography Next Meeting Tuesday, September 17, 2013, 7:00 PM, location TBD. May 2013 Arizona Trailblazers Hiking Club Meeting Minutes May 21, 2013, 7:00 PM Top Shelf Restaurant, Dobson & Southern in Mesa Welcome, Introductions Reports Treasurer [Becky Johnson] As of May 21, the club has 52 paid members. Our bank balance is $2800. Webmaster [Ted Tenny] Cover photos for the main AZHC web page are chosen from those submitted with Trip Reports. A cover photo must include hikers and some interesting scenery. The picture is re-formatted to fit the index page, with a link to the Trip Report. Previous Hikes March 23 Ben Avery Trail Eagletails Michael Humphrey March 30 Rogers Canyon Superstitions Becky Johnson April 6 North Wilson Mountain Sedona Chuck Parsons April 13 Spur Cross Trail Cave Creek Jim Buyens April 20 Pine Canyon Mogollon Rim Chuck Parsons April 27 Munds Wagon Trail Sedona Chuck Parsons May 4 Col. Devin Trail Mogollon Rim Chuck Parsons May 11 Cibola Pass Loop Sedona Cyd Cassel May 17-19 Ponderosa Car Camp Payson Bill Zimmermann Upcoming Hikes May 25 <<open>>     June 1 West Clear Creek Camp Verde Bill Zimmermann June 6-10 North Rim Camping Grand Canyon Chuck Parsons June 15 Bill Back Butte Happy Jack Bill Zimmermann June 22 Little Elden Flagstaff Ted Tenny June 29 <<open>>     July 6 <<open>>     July 13 Pivot Rock Canyon Mogollon Rim Ted Tenny Discussion: [Chuck Parsons] Carrying health-related information on hikes could make the difference, if there is a medical emergency. The idea was suggested to Chuck in an email from another club. Guest Speaker: George Johnston, a member of the Board of Directors of the Superstition Mountain Historical Society, told us all about the Superstition Mountain Museum and its history. The SMHS is a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving the history and legends of the Superstition Mountains. Barb Atkinson, their Executive Director, attended the meeting with George. Next Meeting Tuesday, July 16, 2013, 7:00 PM Executive Council, March 28, 2013 attendees: Chuck Parsons, Wendy Rennert, Becky Johnson, Ted Tenny Guest Speakers The officers brainstormed on ideas: * Rick or Joe: photography * Wildflower Gal * Superstition Search and Rescue * Karen, VA Hospital * Arizona Trail Association * Ranger B * North Mountain Visitors’ Center AI [Ted] → send a list of guest speakers at past AZHC meetings AI [Wendy, Chuck] → contact potential speakers for July and November Officers for 2014 A dozen names were mentioned as possible nominees for President and Vice President. At a later meeting we will prioritize them and start contacting potential candidates. Executive Session A concern was discussed in Executive Session. March 2013 Arizona Trailblazers Hiking Club Meeting Minutes March 19, 2013, 7:00 PM Top Shelf Restaurant, Dobson & Southern in Mesa Welcome, Introductions Reports Treasurer We have 47 regular members, 3 family memberships, and $2435 in the bank. [Becky Johnson] Webmaster Ted believes in having information on the web appear in only one place, so that when it changes, the change only has to be made in one place. Therefore our hike announcements appear only on the AZHC Calendar of Events page. [Ted Tenny] Previous Hikes    Jan. 19 Geronimo Trail South Mountain Becky Johnson Jan. 20 Sycamore Ridge Mazatzals Bill Zimmermann Feb. 2 Black Mesa Loop Superstitions Dave French Feb. 9 Rainbow Valley Sierra Estrella Ted Tenny Feb. 9 Log Corral Loop Mazatzals Bill Zimmermann Feb. 16 Siphon Draw Superstitions Scott Green Feb. 23 Bluff Spring Loop Superstitions Dave French Feb. 24 Barnhardt Trail Mazatzals Wendy Rennert Mar. 2 Picacho Peak Tucson Chuck Parsons Mar. 9 Wood Canyon Loop Superior Bill Zimmermann Mar. 16 Crucifix Canyon Tonto Nat. F Bill Zimmermann Upcoming Hikes Mar. 23 Ben Avery Trail Tonopah Michael Humphrey Mar. 30 Rogers Canyon Superstitions Becky Johnson Apr. 6 North Wilson Mountain Sedona Chuck Parsons Apr. 13 <<open>>     Apr. 20 Pine Canyon Pine Ted Tenny Apr. 27 <<open>>     May 4 Col. Devin Trail Mogollon Rim Chuck Parsons May 11 Cibola Pass Loop Sedona Ted Tenny May 18 <<open>>     Guest Speaker Jack San Felice, author and historian, presented a slide show on Death in the Superstitions. Mysterious and violent deaths seem to haunt the Superstition Mountains. During its brief recorded history several hundred people are supposed to have lost their lives. He knows from personal experience, while hiking these mountains over the last 20 years, the mystery and danger that the mountains bring to real life adventures. Next Meeting Tuesday, May 21, 2013, 7:00 PM at Top Shelf. January 2013 Arizona Trailblazers Hiking Club Meeting Minutes January 15, 2013, 7:00 PM Top Shelf Restaurant, Dobson & Southern in Mesa Welcome, Introductions Reports Treasurer As of January 1, the club has 56 paid members. Our bank balance is $2098. [Becky Johnson] Webmaster Hike Arizona seems to be getting a lot of attention lately, so Ted is preparing a presentation on it. [Ted Tenny]   Previous Hikes Nov. 24 Overton/GoJohn Loop Cave Creek Jim Buyens Dec. 1 Goldfield Oven Tonto Nat. Forest Ted Tenny Dec. 8 Orohai Loop Goldfields Ted Tenny Dec. 15 Shaw Butte Phoenix Dave French Dec. 22 Marcus Landslide McDowells Wendy Rennert Dec. 31 Windgate Pass McDowells Chuck Parsons Jan. 5 Perl Charles Plus Phoenix Wendy Rennert Jan. 12 Wishbone Junction Goldfields Ted Tenny Upcoming Hikes    Jan. 19 Geronimo Trail South Mountain Becky Johnson Jan. 20 Sycamore Ridgeline Mazatzals Bill Zimmermann Jan. 26 Log Corral Loop Mazatzals Bill Zimmermann Feb. 2 Black Mesa Loop Superstitions Dave French Feb. 9 Rainbow Valley Sierra Estrella Ted Tenny Feb. 16 <<open>>     Feb. 23 <<open>>     Feb. 24 Barnhardt Trail Mazatzals Wendy Rennert Mar. 2 Picacho Peak Tucson Chuck Parsons Mar. 9 <<open>>     T-Shirts Contact Becky Johnson to order T-shirts or other clothing with the AZHC logo. Guest Speaker: Karen White, Phoenix VA Hospital, gave a presentation on common hiking injuries and recommended treatments in the field. Fortunately we don’t encounter many injuries on our hikes, and the hike leader always carries a first-aid kit. Tonight we heard from an expert on how to properly treat and care for an injured hiker until we can reach professional medical care. Next Meeting Tuesday, March 19, 2013, 7:00 PM, Top Shelf. Club History Minutes Archive Constitution & Bylaws AZHC Home Page updated December 6, 2013