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GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING
FEBRUARY 23, 2026
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CALL TO ORDER
Kelly Bates began the meeting at 7:10 p.m. There were no guests present.
COUNCIL REPORT
1)
2026 Council Members: Donna Brisco, Merrill Douglas, Kelly Bates, Karen Kosianski,
2026 Council Members: Donna Brisco, Merrill Douglas, Kelly Bates, Karen Kosianski, Donna Miller-Zajac, Tim Brown and Helena Garan
2)2026 Officers: Treasurer – Tim Brown; Secretary – Marilyn Wertman; Public Relations –
2026 Officers: Treasurer – Tim Brown; Secretary – Marilyn Wertman; Public Relations – Merrill Douglas
3)Hospitality Committee: Meetings – Marilyn, Kelly; Picnic – Dave Canfield, Tim Brown; Banquet – Donna B., Sharon Moss
Hospitality Committee: Meetings – Marilyn, Kelly; Picnic – Dave Canfield, Tim Brown; Banquet – Donna B., Sharon Moss4)Conservation/Stewardship Committee: Continue as is, with it being part of our culture
Conservation/Stewardship Committee: Continue as is, with it being part of our culture5)Trip Committee: Dave Tanner, Marilyn, Merrill
Trip Committee: Dave Tanner, Marilyn, Merrill6)Membership Committee: Sharon C., Laura McEntire
Membership Committee: Sharon C., Laura McEntire7)Website Committee: Marilyn, Donna, Merrill. Dave T. and Kelly monitor the mailbox for incoming messages from website.
Website Committee: Marilyn, Donna, Merrill. Dave T. and Kelly monitor the mailbox for incoming messages from website.8)Nominating Committee: Tim, Laura, Karen
Nominating Committee: Tim, Laura, KarenSECRETARY’S REPORT
The November 17, 2025, meeting minutes were distributed via e-mail to all members. There being no corrections, Becky Buchanan moved, seconded by Donna B., to accept the minutes; the motion carried with all in favor.
TREASURER’S REPORT
Tim reviewed the Treasury Report for February 2026. Deposits, from cash donations, totaled $26,; withdrawals totaled $603.90, including annual fees for ACA PAC insurance, the church rental, and website fee. The ending balance was $373.43.
MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE REPORT
Nine members have renewed and Sharon C. has received several more tonight.
OLD BUSINESS
Church rental of $240 has been paid for 2026.
NEW BUSINESS
1)Discussed increasing ACKC membership from $15 per person to $20 pp. Helena motioned to increase the dues to $20 pp as of July 1, 2026, Merrill seconded the motion; the motion carried with all in favor.
Discussed increasing ACKC membership from $15 per person to $20 pp. Helena motioned to increase the dues to $20 pp as of July 1, 2026, Merrill seconded the motion; the motion carried with all in favor.The membership form on the website will be updated by Donna B. and Merrill will send out an informational email to members, advising of the change.
2)Picnic details were discussed, including day of week (weekends cost $105, weekdays $35), time of day, etc. Members agreed to a date of Friday, August 14, 1:00 p.m. and Dave C. will handle the cooking. Kelly will reserve the pavilion.
Picnic details were discussed, including day of week (weekends cost $105, weekdays $35), time of day, etc. Members agreed to a date of Friday, August 14, 1:00 p.m. and Dave C. will handle the cooking. Kelly will reserve the pavilion.3)Marilyn spoke to new changes on the ACA website. ACA encourages all members to establish an account, in order to pay annual membership waivers on-line (in the future). Sharon C. agrees this would be helpful to the club. If you already have a sign-in, you will need to go in and change your credentials as they have updated their website platform.
Marilyn spoke to new changes on the ACA website. ACA encourages all members to establish an account, in order to pay annual membership waivers on-line (in the future). Sharon C. agrees this would be helpful to the club. If you already have a sign-in, you will need to go in and change your credentials as they have updated their website platform. UPCOMING EVENTS
Annual picnic has been established as Friday, August 14.
UPCOMING TRIPS
1)Tioughnioga Mini-Sojourn – Dave Tanner – will likely start Wednesday, May 6, mid-afternoon
Tioughnioga Mini-Sojourn – Dave Tanner – will likely start Wednesday, May 6, mid-afternoon2)Delaware River Camping August 2-5 – Donna Brisco (trip is full)
Delaware River Camping August 2-5 – Donna Brisco (trip is full) 3)Pine Barrens NJ, May 21-25 – Helena/Sandra Greene (trip is full). Contact Helena if you want to be put on a waiting list.
Pine Barrens NJ, May 21-25 – Helena/Sandra Greene (trip is full). Contact Helena if you want to be put on a waiting list.OTHER
A canoe and a type 5 pfd are being offered for sale on the website.
PRESENTATION
ACKC member David Tanner presented on equipment needs and general safety for the coming season.
Minutes prepared by Marilyn Wertman
