Minutes of meeting held on 13th August  2011

Chairman: Nothing to report.

Secretary: The first meeting of our group was held on 18th October 1982 at the Angel Inn, Stokesley. The first walk was on 16th January 1983.

Nomination forms are available if anyone would like to apply for a position on the National Committee.

It was reported that Roy Ramsay was well on the way to recovery and walking again.

Treasurer: Bank balance was healthy and he had cheques to bank regarding entries for the Hanging Stone. There was a float for use on the Hanging Stone.

Webmaster: Paul said website up-to-date. Notification  re Bilsdale and Foot in Two Dales should ask for a stamped addressed envelope for badges.

Walk Secretary: Paul’s walk on 16th July was cut short because of heavy rain. There had been a cycle ride organised by Dave to which seven people turned up. The next walk is from Middleham led by Brian.

The Tandem walk scheduled for 24th September has been cancelled.

Quartermaster: Albert had produced a list of lock-up items remaining once members had bought and taken any items they required. Edith was to contact Pathfinder organizer to see if they would  like any of the check-point equipment. Further items had been disposed of and it was proposed that any equipment used on the Hanging Stone would not be returned to the lockup but taken home by those people who had volunteered to store items. Eva to provide list detailing who would be looking after the various items. The farmer had agreed to make use of the lockup which would save us money in disposing of it and we would leave some of the items in there for his use.

Post-meeting note: Simon Leck of North Yorkshire Group has agreed to take the two spare check-point boxes for use on the Kilburn Kanter and will make a donation to the club.

Hanging Stone: Eva reported we had 105 entries with 20/30 expected on the day. Everyone was reminded of their tasks for the day.

AOB: Alan said he would  not be standing for the Treasurer’s post at the next AGM.

Meeting closed at 8.55pm.

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