Capitol Volkssport Club General Membership Meeting

Tuesday, April 8, 2014

Izzy's Classic Buffet-Olympia
3540 Pacific Ave Se, Olympia · (360) 456-0314

Liz Morrison and Julie Heath, Co-Vice Presidents, opened the meeting at 6:30 pm. Nineteen people were present.  

Welcome

Members shared interesting walks information.  Jeanne walked the Santa Rosa Reserve.  Pat walked with Trotters, old town, San Diego.

Reports & Club Discussions:

Jubilee Health Fair, June 7 from 10 AM till 1 PM (we need a couple of volunteers - seasoned and new club reps, Bob will be there too).

Replacement for storage shed, Lee Smith is moving.  Motion made and approved for storage shed at Northwest Self Storage at 8745 Martin Way E, Lacy.  The 5' by 7' unit for $40 per month.  

Walking challenge for all clubs December 13th  – “It's About Time for a Volksmarch 10:11 AM, 12/13/14” (great patch and special stamp). Three South Sound Clubs (CVC, Daffodils, Evergreen Wanderers) collaborating to have one walk.  Susan Berry is our coordinator.  Suggested start time at 9 am considering other walk times for that day.  

The Signup sheet for new CVC name tags was passed around.  Choices for name tags to have a pin back or magnetic back.  Magnetic back will be purchased for $2.50/ea.

South Puget Sound Volkssport Trail-Ride Tuesdays (schedule shared).  Peter Sweet will contact Bob Morrison and then post on our website.

Discussion for our 2014/15 officer candidates.  Liz Morrison suggested herself as President, Julie Heath and Holly Spaulding suggested as Co-Vice Presidents.  Secretary position is open for others to consider position. 

Bonnie Tucker discussed and received agreement on ESVA meeting report and how to vote on the 5 Bylaw/Standing Rules motion.  It was noted the importance of having one of the yearly meetings in Eastern Washington.  

Reminder Poulsbo Walk is May 18th.  A list of names of those available to help the Kitsap Volkssporters Club with this walk was given to Co-Vice Presidents. Bob will send it to KVC President Ric Catron.

Membership business

Linda Polzin suggested walkers be able to sign up for walks by a remote sign in.  

No corrections to previous meeting minutes and Tresurer's report posted on line.

Pat Harmon stated that California and Arizona allowed an event every six months to get credit for event (old way of recording).  States are to be uniform nationally with laws and rules.  Bonnie will bring this to ESVA meeting attention.

Linda Polzin asked that the meeting acknowlege accomplishments by members for the Centurion Achievement Challenge Award:  Susan Berry, Bonnie Tucker, Sheila and Bob Morrison.

Reminder to make reservations for Lake Quinault and Seabreeze events.

The meeting adjourned 8 pm.

Submitted by Ann Spargo, Secretary