COMMITTEE MINUTES FROM MONDAY 2 JUNE 2003

IN THE "IMPERIAL BAR", AIRDRIE AT 7PM

Present : Jay Hunt, Ken Paton, Christine McMahon, Jim Muir, John Jamieson, Patricia McMullen

Apologies : John Young, Kenny Weldon, Pat Malone

Approved : Jim Muir Seconded : John Jamieson

First Aid and Navigation Courses - Jay will look into costs etc for First Aid Course. Ken reckons the navigation course will not take place until either later this year or early next year.

Easter weekend 2004 - Jim has suggested Rhum.

Due to the recent cancellation of the Aviemore walk (only two cars went) Ken / Christine will produce a note to go round the bus asking for feedback on why there was little interest and a note about cancellation in general.

Ken has managed to book the band for the St Andrews ceilidh for Saturday 15 November. Kenny to organise hall. It was decided tickets should be £9 and other groups to be advised as in the past.

Jay advised that there are funds available from "Paths for All" for clubs promoting walking, and walking for health. Jay will find out more about this. Jay also mentioned that there were funds available from the Millennium Grant if groups could produce some sort of book about walks. Again Jay will find out more about this.

Barbecue at St. Andrews - Christine will contact Elizabeth to purchase sausages and burgers. Ken will purchase the rolls, alcohol and soft drinks and Christine will get other foods. Ken suggested that we purchase a new barbecue. John J suggested we ask B&Q for a donation of a barbecue.

The Military Tattoo is fully booked. Kenny will have to get in touch with those who were interested to let them know. Try again next year.

A Summer evening outing was discussed. The "Willowbank Hotel" in Largs was suggested to try again and Jay will look into the Killin festival.

Jim mentioned that on the Millport walk there was only one committee member and do we go ahead if no committee members turn up. Although this has never happened, leaders are to ensure that at least one committee member is present on the day.

John J produced posters to put up in libraries etc., these were handed out to some members to distribute throughout the Coatbridge / Airdrie area.

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