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GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING
April 28, 2025
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CALL TO ORDER
Donna Zajac began the meeting at 7:05 p.m. There were several new members and guests in attendance.
SECRETARY’S REPORT
The March 24, 2025, meeting minutes 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
The Treasury Report for April 2025 had a beginning balance of $892.95. There was one deposit for memberships, totaling $90.00, and one withdrawal of $105.00 for payment of the picnic pavilion. The ending balance was $877.95. Helena Garan moved, seconded by Donna Brisco, to accept the April Treasury Report; the motion carried with all in favor.
MEMBERSHIP REPORT
As of April 28, 36 people have submitted membership paperwork.
OLD BUSINESS
1)
Cindy Gretzinger volunteered to administer the club’s Facebook page.
2)
A message from Jack Davis, in thanks for his lifetime membership, was read to members.
3)
Rick Shumaker reports the Paddle607.com website is live, feel free to send comments.
NEW BUSINESS
1)
Sharon Canfield has ACKC club decals and replacement ICE cards for $1, as well as some reflective paddle stickers for free.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Annual picnic is scheduled for Sunday, August 10.
TRIP REPORTS
Rick Shumaker ran a 7.5 mile race in 1 hr., 15 mins. with the PA State Outdoor Club.
UPCOMING TRIPS
1)
Dryden Lake – Sharon Canfield, Sunday, May 4
2)
Otselic River – Dave Tanner, Wednesday, May 7 – section to be announced
3)
Tioughnioga River Mini-Sojourn – Dave Tanner, Wednesdays:
a.
May 14 – Cortland to Messengerville
b.
May 21 – Marathon to Whitney Point
c.
May 28 – Whitney Point to Chenango Forks
d.
June 11 – Chenango Forks to Chenango Bridge
e.
June 28 – Chenango Bridge – Lourdes
4)
Chemung River Mini-Sojourn – Marilyn Wertman, Saturdays:
a.
May 10 – Kinsella Park, Painted Post to Bottcher’s Landing, Big Flats
b.
May 24 – Bottcher’s Landing to Grove St., Elmira
c.
May 31 – Wellsburg to White Wagon Boat Launch, Wilawana
d.
June 7 – Wilawana to Ulster, PA
5)
Sangerfield River (9-Mile Swamp) – Marilyn Wertman, Saturday, June 21
6)
Keuka Lake Inlet, Sugar Creek – Marilyn Wertman – Thursday, July 3
7)
Delaware River Sojourn (Delaware River Basin Commission) – June 14-21. See the DRBC website for details.
8)
2025 Delaware Camping Trip, Hancock - Donna Brisco, July 17-20. Camping options are still available. Contact giftofstone@hotmail.com
PRESENTATION
Victor S. Lamoureaux, Professor of Biology at SUNY-Broome Community College and President of the Naturalists’ Club of Broome County, gave a presentation on his trip to the Pantanal of Brazil.