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November 18, 2006
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At 9:00 am, a group of hikers motored to Honeymoon
Island State Park where they hiked on a trail built by the volunteers
of FTA.
The meeting was held in a private room of Jason's
Deli, Cypress Point in Clearwater.
Preceding the meeting, there was a detailed talk with displays
of all kinds of hiking equipment by Rick Denlinger, owner of Venture
Outfitters in Cypress Point and a very active member of FTA.
Rick presented each one there a 15% discount card for a purchase
in his store.
The meeting was called to order at 1:10, Mitch
Almon, Chair, presiding. There were twenty-five members attending.
The minutes of the Sept. 23, 2006, meeting were approved as published
in the current FOOTNOTE.
Treasurers Report for the period since our last
meeting as of 11/18/06:
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| Opening Balance |
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1917.18 |
| Donations |
258.91 |
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| Income from Meeting |
24.00 |
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| Income from WBSSP |
165.00 |
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447.91 |
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2365.09 |
| Expenses |
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Footnote |
399.87 |
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Trail Expense |
285.16 |
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Adm. Expend. |
256.73 |
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Total |
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(941.76) |
| Balance for |
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* 1,423.33 |
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| Funds Dedicated to Trails |
431.96 |
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| General Funds |
991.37 |
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No old business was still open.
New Business:
Nominating Committee was appointed by the Chairman:
Chair: Yvette Killian
Ethel Palmer
Juanita Vittitoe
Hope Michaud
Nominations are needed for Chapter Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary.
Elections take place at the January Meeting.
Stone Soup Meeting: Jan. 20, 2007 at Hillsborough
River State Park. Camping will be available for Fri., Jan 19 with
the FTA group. The park has reserved two campsites, #42 &
#44 for us, but reservations should be made as soon as possible
if you wish to camp Friday and Saturday. This is a busy time of
year for this park in Tampa. Larry Jackson will be in charge of
the Soup Pots. Bring an ingredient for the soup and bread or dessert
for dinner. The Chapter will furnish the STONES! Volunteers are
needed for the program, etc. Please let Mitch Almon know if you
can help.
Joe Spooner announced he would have another Clam
Bake at Werner Boyce State Park, Port Richey in February. Details
will be announced at the Stone Soup meeting; tickets will be available.
Anyone interested in helping, contact Joe Spooner. This a GREAT
Down-Easter Feast!
We have been asked to participate in a Trail Maintenance
Festival by writer Amy Thompson, who publishes a magazine distributed
by local newspapers. After a discussion, Bonnie Bratby-Carey was
asked to contact Ms. Thompson to find more details and report
back to Mitch.
Activity Leader John Bangos reported that all sections
have been mowed. The only trail with some problems is Richloam.
We will address these problems soon, and continue to trim up our
trails. Meeting was adjourned at 1:50pm.
- Ethel Palmer, for Elaine Williams, Secretary
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March 11, 2006
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The Suncoast Chapter meeting of the Florida Trail
Association was opened by Mitch Almon, Chair. There were 20 members
and one guest present.
A motion was made, seconded and carried to accept the minutes
of the January meeting as printed.
Treasurer's Report July 1, 2005, through March 11, 2006:
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| Opening balance |
$623.06 |
| Receipts |
$5,734.01 |
| Expenditures |
$4,808.97 |
| Cash on deposit |
$1,548.10 |
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A motion was made, seconded and carried to approve
"as necessary" expenses over budget. A vote will be
taken at the May Chapter meeting to decide if we will continue
to have a budget.
A profit of $243.00 was reported for the clambake and Joe Spooner
was given a round of applause. Of this amount, $181.00 is new
capital equipment owned by the Chapter and $62 was added to our
treasury. It was suggested that a "Thank You" be sent
to the provider of the clams because he gave us such a good price.
As a fund raiser, Ethel Palmer has suggested selling a portion
of her T-shirts from the early days of our Chapter, some from
30 years ago.
Old Business: None to discuss
New Business: The Annual Conference of the Florida Trail Association
will be at Umatilla next weekend. We are all encouraged to attend.
Carl Strohmenger will no longer be editing the Footnotes, maintaining
the web site or reporting trail hours. Lori Sahler will be reporting
all trail hours as well as administrative hours. Brigitte Hearn
will maintain our web site and edit the Footnotes along with Mitch
Almon.
At a meeting with the Division of Forestry which is part of the
Division of Agriculture, it was learned that there is nothing
in the state budget for the CARL program.
A restructuring will take place next week for the State Board
of Directors. Dick Bingham will continue to be our representative
to the Board. The Chapter Council for the 18 Chapters will meet
prior to the Board of Directors' meeting as usual. Each chapter
may send two delegates to the Chapter Council meeting.
We are encouraged to participate in Lori Sahler's hikes. She has
organized some nice activities and is having very little participation.
If anyone is interested in distributing literature for the Florida
Trail Association at a table for the Island Fest at Honeymoon
Island on May 6 & 7, contact Lori Sahler.
One more person is also needed to help Ethel Palmer and Brigitte
Hearn at Hillsborough River State Park on May 20.
Hope Michaud sent a report that our membership has dropped by
ten people since our last meeting.
Pat Hutto will be moving soon. We really appreciate all her hikes
and will certainly miss her.
A reminder: Jan Meeks needs all our upcoming activities through
August by April 10.
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| Potts |
Good shape |
| Citrus |
Working with property owners to possibly add
some cross trails. |
| Croom |
Good shape. Still looking for a Section Leader.
Bill Williams will become a Trail Master in May. |
| Richloam |
Good shape. Brush cutting. |
| Green Swamp West |
Good shape. |
| Upper Hillsborough |
Ted is planning to mow. |
| Withlacoochee |
Good shape. |
| Hillsborough River State Park |
Dry and mowed. Working on primitive campsite. |
| Little Manatee |
Good shape. |
| Myakka |
Good shape. |
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Werner-Boyce Salt Springs State Park is still not
sanctioned but new trails are being constructed.
The surplus mowers are being offered for sale. If they are not
sold, they can be kept and used for parts.
The reason to report our volunteer hours was discussed. The Forest
Service gives us equipment, when we need it, in exchange for our
volunteer hours.
Billie Leeper encouraged others to join the group going to Cumberland
Island, GA, March 22, 23 and 24.
A motion was made, seconded and carried to adjourn.
Elaine Williams, Secretary
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January 21, 2006
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The Suncoast Chapter meeting of the Florida Trail
Association was opened by Mitch Almon, Chair. There were 71 members
present,
A motion was made, seconded and carried to accept the minutes
of the November meeting as printed.
In the absence of the treasurer, the treasurer's report was given
by Mitch Almon for November 19, 2005, through January 21, 2006:
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| Opening balance |
$623.06 |
| Receipts |
$692.14 |
| Expenditures |
$874.99 |
| Cash on deposit |
$203.15 |
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Old business: None to discuss.
New business: Various fund raisers were discussed. Since we acquired
the new mowers, the old mowers, which are not self-propelled,
will be sold at our March chapter meeting.
Joe Spooner suggested a Clambake at Werner-Boyce Salt Springs
State Park at 6:00 p.m., February 25, 2006. Advance tickets are
being sold by Ruth Rogg. They are $8.00 for adults and $4.00 for
children. The public is invited. If there is sufficient response,
this will be put on our activities calendar.
Billie Leeper invited everyone to join her March 22, 23 and 24
for her trip to Cumberland Island, GA.
Lori Sahler, our Historian, is organizing all the pictures that
were given to her and reminded us to fill out the FTA History
Questionnaire which is on our web site. She also has some printed
copies for anyone who would prefer not to e-mail her.
Please give Lori Sahler all your administrative hours so she can
turn them in to the state office. We will recognize them the same
as trail hours. We would also encourage more of our men to become
involved with organizing activities.
Hope Michaud reported that our chapter now has 465 memberships
representing 708 members, 19 of which are new members these past
two months. It was suggested that we distribute our brochures
to the libraries and motels in the area as well as other places
such as the county extension office.
Patches for trail hours worked were distributed by Charles Edwards,
Trails Coordinator. It was announced that Chansi Harrow will become
the new Section Leader for Hillsborough River State Park.
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| TRAIL REPORTS |
| Potts |
Great shape |
| Citrus |
Reasonably good shape. Needs lopping. |
| Croom |
Good shape. Looking for new Section Leader. |
| Richloam |
Good shape. Will brush cut. |
| Green Swamp West |
Good shape. Very green. |
| Upper Hillsborough |
Larry Jackson will walk this whole trail soon.
Plans to mow it. |
| Withlacoochee |
Good shape. All weather trail. |
| Hillsborough River State Park |
Good shape |
| Little Manatee |
Excellent shape. Well traveled trail. |
| Myakka |
Because people got lost on this trail, small
brass medallions with corresponding numbers have been posted
at every trailhead and intersection. |
| Masonic Park and Youth Camp |
This is not an FTA trail. Fred and Barbara
Mulholland have taken it over and report it is restored in
good shape. |
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Please let Dick Bingham, our representative to
the Board of Directors, know if you would like the 32-page report
on the Board of Director's retreat. Changes to the by-laws are
being suggested. A budget is needed. Only two Chapters have a
budget or spending plan.
Our next meeting will be held at Trout Creek March 11, 2006, beginning
with a hike at 9:30 a.m.. Please bring a salad to share, a dessert
if you wish, and your table service. A host or hostess is needed
for the May meeting.
A motion was made, seconded and carried that we adjourn.
The winning raffle ticket number will be announced at 3:00.
- Elaine Williams, Secretary
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