Minutes of the 3rd meeting of the Steering Committee of the Taieri Recreational Tramping Club, held at 16B Mure Street, Mosgiel at 2 p.m. on Thursday 19th February, 1988.
Present: Mesdames D McEwan, Mary Young, June Waugh. Messrs Dave Morton (Chairman), George Haggie, Bob Heenan.
Minutes. The Minutes of the 2nd Steering Committee Meeting were read. Moved Bob Heenan, seconded George Haggie, that the Minutes be accepted as a true record. AGREED.
Matters arising from the Minutes:
The Chairman presented the prepared Constitution and after members had studied this it was agreed that all aspects had been covered. Moved June Waugh, seconded Daphne McEwan that the Constitution be formally accepted and this same to be presented to the General Meeting on Thursday 4th March. AGREED.
Members studied George Haggie’s List of Safety Rules. It was moved Dave Morton, seconded Bob Heenan that this list be adopted and be called the “Safety Rules” and that these be distributed to each Club member. AGREED.
The following additions were discussed and it was agreed by all that these additions be added to the safety rules –
(a) Insect repellent be added to First Aid list; also Sun screen cream.
(b) Meeting times etc. to be on daily programme.
(c) Driving on Country Roads.
George felt that it was important for drivers to exercise extreme care on country roads. Bends are often sharp and roads narrow, with the danger of meeting farm vehicles. KEEP LEFT and sound horn on sharp bends was felt to be a sensible rule. Leader of the day to make sure that people are aware of any hazards they are likely to encounter.
(d) It was suggested that we register with 4ZB Cancellation Service for the earliest service on a Wednesday morning. This was agreed. This information to be printed on the bottom of each programme.
George read the Safety Rules again. It was agreed that the Safety Rules be accepted with amendments added, and these to be presented to the General Meeting on March 4th.
Provision for the General Meeting 19th February 1988. It was intimated by Daphne McEwan that a farewell afternoon tea for Dawn Murray will be held after the General Meeting. All members to be asked to bring a small plate.
The Chairman proposed that the following format be approved for the General Meeting –
1. Minutes from the General Meeting of 4th February.
2. Matters arising from the Minutes.
3. Chairman of Steering to present Report.
4. Move for adoption of Report. Move and Second.
5. Open for general discussion.
6. Amendments arising from discussion.
7. Motion of approval.
8. Chairman of Steering Committee moves to dissolve Steering Committee.
9. Nominations for General Committee.
10. Election of Officers.
11. Special vote of thanks to Daphne McEwan and Dawn Murray.
The meeting closed at 4 p.m.