Date/time: 7 PM on Friday, June 15, 2011
Location: Mike Trew’s house
Attendees
Scott Gilliam, President
Phil Hoffmann, Vice President
Morgan Blaisdel, Treasurer
Ron Funderburke, At Large Board Member
Matt Moody, N. Piedmont Area Rep
Jon Jones, S. Mountains Area 1 Rep
Mike Reardon, S. Mountains Area 2 Rep
Mike True, N. Mountains Area Rep
Agenda
Scott called the meeting to order and
presented his vision for a board that works in a more localized and less
centralized manner. Discussion of this topic led to the proposal that area reps
be budgeted $1000 annually for local spending with a $500 limit per project. The
details on funding an reporting of these projects were worked out, as well.
Morgan gave a Treasurer’s report.
In Brian’s absence Scott gave a membership
report. Phil presented some ideas about reaching out to other climbing demographics was discussed, in
particular the Charleston, SC climbing community. A plan was put into place to contact and court
this community. In addition a large scale membership drive was discussed. This drive
would have the strategic vision to gain new, retain current and renew expired
members. New collateral materials are needed for this effort.
A few Board membership issues were discussed along
with the upcoming fall elections
The following current/ongoing projects were
discussed.
- Chimney Rock State
Park – The CCC will continue to pursue legal access to Round Top/Ghost Town
cliff line, investigating an access easement as well as any purchase options. - Sauratown – The CCC will restart negotiations with Camp
Haynes RE access. - Rocky Face Park – Mike Trew will spearhead an effort
working with Alexander County. - Pilot Mountain –
Decision made on a few issues.
Meeting was adjourned around midnight or a bit
later.