West Hudson – Regional Trails Council Agenda
6:30 – 8:30 pm, February 11, 2016
Darlington Schoolhouse, 600 Ramapo Valley Road, Mahwah, NJ
6:00
Networking
6:30
Open remarks and welcome (Bob Fuller/Sona Mason)
6:35
Open positions for RTC:
- Vice Chair
- Secretary (filled – thank you Michael Fuhrman/Dan Chazin)
- Meeting planner/s (locations, food), (filled – thank you Marek Stykos)
6:45
Overview of the structure and purpose of the RTC and its part in the overall organizational structure, including the process for annual and strategic planning, both of which will occur this year. (Ed Goodell)
2016 West Hudson region budget request status (Ed)
7:00
Brief report from each trail and program committee (Chairs, Crew Chiefs, or other representatives). Max 3 min each – just an overview of key issues, volunteer needs (eg: vacant/open supervisor and chair positions, maintainer/crew members needed) and projects for 2016 and beyond.
We need to discuss the specific issue of the possible need for a new LTC in our region.
7:45
New VSA Requirements (John Leigh)
Highlights and questions only – please read info on website and have filled out your own forms prior to the meeting.
8:00
New Business
- Recognition (ATC/NPS programs specific to 2016 – all other discussion deferred to next meeting)
- Recruiting discussion deferred to next meeting
- WFA/CPR course status
- Contact Lists
- Manufactured Blazes
8:20
Planning for next meeting and content (what’s needed beyond 2016)
Frequency of meetings, locations, specific date, time, and location for next meeting.
8:30
Adjourn