Meeting 27th January 2011 The Crown Hotel, Lime Street, Liverpool
Attendees: Dave Pearcey, Gill Burbidge, Mike Gann, George Sherrington, Joan Sherrington, Paul Crompton, Mal Cochrane, Karen McPoland, John Corfield, , Lesley Corfield, Alison Gann, Jackie Vaughan, Tony Bent, Brian Middleton.
Program of walks for 2011/12 | ||
February | Sunday 6th - Kinder Scout | George & Joan Sherrington |
March | Saturday 5th - Yorkshire Dales (Settle area) | Brian Middleton |
April | Sunday 3rd - Snowdonia | Gill Burbidge |
May | Saturday 7th - Staffordshire | Andy Slee |
June | Sunday 5th - Lakes | Paul Crompton |
July | Week away 2nd-9th Italy | |
August | Saturday 6th – Oggie 8 challenge* Postponed to 2012 | Mal Cochrane |
September | Sunday | Mike Gann |
October | Saturday 1st - Yorkshire Dales | Tony Bent |
November | Sunday 6th - Clwydians | Les & John Corfield |
December | Saturday 3rd - Lakes | Alan Spreadbury |
January | Sunday - North Wales (Glyn Ceiriog) | Dave Pearcey |
*An 8 peak challenge in the Ogwen Valley area in support of the Ogwen Valley Mountain Rescue Organisation and in memory of Bill Malloy. Teams of 4-6people enter. An entrance fee (£25) is required and all proceeds go to the mountain rescue.
Additional Walk – Pendle Witch way (12 or 25 miles) contact Alan Spreadbury.
Club name change
It was agreed to change the name of the club to the Elanco Walking and Mountaineering Club in view of the changes to the site funding the club. Founder members of the Dista Mountaineering club who were present agreed to the change.
Mission statement
The social committee has requested that each club that it funds produce a mission statement. It was agreed that Karen would present the mission statement to the committee.
“The Dista Walking Club is a group of like minded people of mixed ages and experience who organise walking & climbing in the hills and mountains of the UK and beyond. It is a relaxed and friendly group willing to share experience and expertise at all levels, with safety & fun being a priority.”
Communications
There was some discussion of the value of maintaining the website and it was suggested that a blog site may be an alternative. However, none of those present felt knowledgeable enough to take an action to set up such a site. Tony Bent offered to liaise with Andrew Malloy to look into an IT solution.
Equipment and funding
No additional equipment is required at the moment, although we may need to renew ropes at a future date. An equipment inventory will be done for the Italy trip to ensure everyone has the necessary safety equipment.
It was agreed to spend funds on the use of mountain huts, possible minibus hire for the Oggie 8 challenge and possible affiliation to the British Mountaineering Council (Mal to investigate).
Italy trip
Fifteen people have booked. Dave Pearcey to book 4 cars. Tony Bent to book the mountain hut. Those attempting the Gran Paradiso peaks will require ice axe, crampons, rope, slings, karabiners and helmet. The route is PD- on account of some rock work near the summit. Those going only as far as the hut require only standard walking gear. There is an alternative route down from the hut contouring via a second hut. There are lots of sightseeing and water sports activities for days off.
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