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GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING
May 20, 2024
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CALL TO ORDER
Valerie Fulton began the meeting at 7:05p.m. Welcome to guests and thanks to those who brought refreshments.
SECRETARY’S REPORT
Minutes of the April 22, 2024, meeting were distributed via e-mail to all members. There being no corrections, Kent Foster 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 May 2024 had a beginning balance of $1,004.25. There were two deposits totaling $105.00 for memberships and no withdrawals. The ending balance was $1,109.25. Becky Buchanan moved, seconded by Donna Brisco, to accept the Treasury Report; the motion carried with all in favor.
MEMBERSHIP REPORT
Sharon Canfield reported there are currently 49 members.
OLD BUSINESS
1)
Remember the ACKC bookcase. Feel free to borrow a book anytime. Valerie will serve as Librarian and has found historical copies of the newsletter the club used to put out. She will organize them for members to peruse. Bob Knight will also donate previous issues.
Remember the ACKC bookcase. Feel free to borrow a book anytime. Valerie will serve as Librarian and has found historical copies of the newsletter the club used to put out. She will organize them for members to peruse. Bob Knight will also donate previous issues.2)Donna Brisco sent an email to Dr. Peter Petrokas expressing our interest to assist in a hellbender research project on the Unadilla.
Donna Brisco sent an email to Dr. Peter Petrokas expressing our interest to assist in a hellbender research project on the Unadilla.NEW BUSINESS
None
UPCOMING EVENTS
1)The annual picnic is scheduled for Sunday, August 11, at Dorchester Park, East Pavilion.
The annual picnic is scheduled for Sunday, August 11, at Dorchester Park, East Pavilion.UPCOMING TRIPS
1)Tioughnioga Mini-Sojourn - Dave Tanner. Sojourn continues, on Wednesdays.
Tioughnioga Mini-Sojourn - Dave Tanner. Sojourn continues, on Wednesdays.2)Delaware River Camping – Donna Brisco, August 19-22. This trip has been filled.
Delaware River Camping – Donna Brisco, August 19-22. This trip has been filled.3)Delaware River Basin Commission Sojourn – Cassandra Schiefen – June 14-22. Registration
Delaware River Basin Commission Sojourn – Cassandra Schiefen – June 14-22. Registrationopen.
TRIP REPORTS
1)Portions of the Tioughnioga sojourn were held May 4, 8 and 16. One weather delay, good runs.
Portions of the Tioughnioga sojourn were held May 4, 8 and 16. One weather delay, good runs.2)Owasco Inlet, Sunday May 19. Members collected trash along the route and were joined by
Owasco Inlet, Sunday May 19. Members collected trash along the route and were joined by paddlers from the Cayuga Trails Club.
PRESENTATION
Courtney Fitzgerald, Executive Assistant and Camp Director at the Waterman Conservation Center, gave us a presentation on aquatic macroinvertebrates found in our local waterways.
FYI: 2024 COUNCIL MEMBERS:Donna Brisco, Dave Tanner, Ruth Hopkins, Kelly Bates,
Donna Brisco, Dave Tanner, Ruth Hopkins, Kelly Bates,Merrill Douglas, Valerie FultonMinutes prepared by: Marilyn Wertman
