Unapproved Minutes of the Unofficial Introductory DPS Management Committee Meeting April 22, 1985

The newly-elected DPS Management committee convened informally at 7:00 p.m. on April 22,1985 at Jay Holshuh's house, to discuss goals and other topics.

Committee Members:
Chair: Maris Valkass
Vice Chair/Outings: Bill Bradley
Treasurer: Jay Holshuh

Council Rep: Bill Bradley
Conservation: Barbara Reber
Sage Editor: Barbara Reber
Programs: Randy Bernard
Secretary: Sherry Harsh


Mountaineering Committee: Bill Bradley
and two others to be named
Sage Associate Editor: John Leonard

Proposed goa1s for the 1985-86 season and topics of discussion included:
  1. Advanced emblem; greater participation, including discussion in the Sage, less frivolous requirements, a better name
  2. Expanded Peaks List - no specific goals, but consideration of expansion and possible deletions because of restricted access (eg, Maturango, Mexican peaks)
  3. Expanded Sage - special yearly issue with membership list, peak list; minutes of management and general meetings to better inform the membership; possible increase in dues of $1 or $2 to cover additional mailing costs; possibility of book reviews, letters to editor; responsibilities of associate editor.
  4. More New Trip Leaders "wearing out" of many current leaders; incipient list- finishers who may as a result lead fewer trips in the future; need to encourage more members to become leaders; whether the LTC format discourages people from becoming leaders; alternatives for training leaders

Other Topics of Discussion and points discussed were:
  1. Time & place of future Management Committee meetings - 7:00 to 9:00 pm. meetings on Monday prior to the General meeting if the agenda warranted a full meeting, & 7:00 pm to 7:30 on Wednesday prior to the general meeting if not; Monday evening meetings at Jay's house as most centrally located, otherwise at DWP or the Griffith Park Ranger station. Need for a map and directions to the Ranger Station to be published in the Sage , if general meetings will be there.
  2. January 1986 DPS meeting date will fall on New Year's Day - possibility of canceling, or holding New Year's Eve party & peak climb
  3. 1986 Banquet - possible speakers; possible change of location(eg Taix;) ask for vote at next general meeting
  4. Informational package for new members
  5. Future accessibility of Maturango
  6. Qualifications of leaders - suggestions that qualified old hands go on trips led by leaders of questionable qualifications(eg) level of responsibility) to assess their capabilities
  7. Advertisements in the Sage - individuals selling personal equipment individuals selling commercial products.
  8. Advisory Committee on the Peak List - list finishers, other qualified o1d hands to advise on peak additions and deletions.

As this was an informal meeting , no actions were taken. The meeting adjourned around 10:00 pm. Jay served a tasty chocolate ripple cake and wine.

Respectfully submitted: Sherry Harsh
 
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