January 17, 2011

CAPITOL VOLKSSPORT CLUB MEETING MINUTES

We are back at Apollo’s Pizza and Sue called the meeting to order at 
7 pm. There were 15 members attending the meeting.
Sue asked everyone what their walking goal were for 2011 and 
member’s goals ranged from managing 10.000 steps a day to
completing a walk in every state. The minutes were approved as 
written and the Treasurer’s report was passed around. 

NOMINATING COMMITTEE

Bob reported on progress regarding the NW Nominating
Committee. He reminded us that, so far, Kurt Myron is the only person
on that committee. So we still need volunteers. On March 31st all
nominations will be closed. We may be able to vote by email. Out of
the 53 Washington clubs 40 prefer the email way of voting.
Sam Korff, our current regional director, is running unopposed at this time.

AVA MEETING

Bonnie reported on the last AVA meeting where there was some 
discussion about whether we wanted to continue our current practice
of receiving event credit for the same walk twice a year only; or if
we can get event credit every time we do a particular walk. Distance
credit will not be affected.

Peggy said the purpose of the current event rules is to encourage people
to do different events. We put it to the vote and 6 members wished to
make the change and 7 members voted to keep things the way they are
now, 2 members abstained.

Another issue was that when there is an AVA convention no clubs can
have events 5 days before and 4 days after the convention within
400 miles. YRE’s and seasonal walks don’t count. We all agreed on this
but we thought it should be 100 miles.
AVA has a 5 year plan to keep clubs informed. They are now distributing
their newsletter by email. We will also be receiving “Checkpoint” by email.

MERCHANDISE

We still have some CVC merchandise. It was decided to donate a hat at
Seabreeze and have a sales table there. Harry will start listing our 
merchandise for sale in the newsletter.

SEABREEZE

The worker’s walk will be on Saturday January 22nd. Meet at the
Top Foods parking lot by Pier One at 8.30 am to carpool. If you want
to meet at Ocean Shores instead be at the Lion’s Club by 10 am.
The address is 832 Ocean Shores Blvd.

Sue passed around a worker’s schedule and there are still several 
vacant spots. Let Sue know if you want to work one of them.
There will be maps for all walks and Sue will have current tide
tables available. Some very high and low tides are expected that
weekend.

Bonnie reported on the social and dinner for Saturday night the
19th February. She has sold 58 tickets so far, 5 to Canadians. There
is room for more, if you want to attend please send Bonnie $15.00 
and it must be post marked by February 7th.
Because we would like to have door prizes at the dinner if you 
have something appropriate please bring it. It can be things like
a bottle of wine or some goodies or even a souvenir from Olympia.

ESVA

Susan needs crockpots for the ESVA lunch which is being held
at the Lion’s Club on Saturday February 19th.

OTHER BUSINESS

Susan let us know that we cannot start the Christmas walk at the
Capitol Building next year so we need to be looking for another 
location. The Phoenix Inn was suggested as well as United Churches.
any other suggestions will be welcome. Susan also told us that
The Daffodil Club is celebrating their 25th anniversary on April 25th.
Susan has a notebook of all our club walks past and present, so tenders
please send her a copy of your walks.

COMMENTS

Peggy suggested that we have a comment page online after all the
YREs. Stew said he has changed the Montesano walk and he reminded
us that there is a walk in Dupont at the end of March.

The meeting adjourned at 8 pm and it was snowing heavily.

Respectfully Submitted by,
Lesley Willardson (Secretary)