MINUTES (UNAPPROVED) OF THE DPS MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE MEETING AUGUST 19,1985 The meeting was called to order at 7:00 pm at H.J.Holshuh's new house in Long Beach. Present were Maris Valkass, J. Holshuh, Sherry Harsh, Bill Bradley, and Gene Olsen. Others were ill, hiking the P.C.T. or otherwise absent. Topics discussed were: 1.) Special Issue of the Sage to be published in September, will be sent to all names from last 3-years rosters in an effort to reach and re-instate delinquent members. It will contain meeting minutes, the membership roster past and present, reminiscences from the Burro Bake, a reminder of change of meeting place and a letter to delinquent members encouraging them to pay their current dues. It was noted that, although dues tend to be paid for the calendar year, according to our By-Laws, our fiscal year is actually September to September. 2) Priorities for publication in the Sage should be given to announcements of upcoming events, nominations, minutes from prior meetings, and trip write-ups in chronological order, although trips are not necessarily received in calendar order. Priority will also be given to typed copy, as the Editor should not have to re-type material submitted. 3) Mountaineering Committee report on several peaks submitted for consideration for addition to the list, including Soda Peak, and Paiute Monument. There was discussion as to whether we can legally lead 5th and 6th class peaks such as Little Picacho, as Safety Committee rules require "T" ratings for technical climbs. There is a strong possibility that Maturango may have to be de-listed, as unofficial word from Campy is that the Base Commander doesn't think we'll ever get permission to go in there again. All input on possible peak additions and deletions was referred to the Mountaineering Committee for discussion. 4) Regarding the upcoming Trip Schedule, it was noted that a few climbers form the "backbone" of the Schedule, often incipient List-Finishers, and that when such leaders have completed the list, we may be short of trips. We discussed the need of encouraging some of our better climbers to become leaders, and possible ways to so encourage them. There was discussion of leader qualifications and a few complaints about various leaders. 5) The Banquet location and program were discussed; the poor parking situation at Luminanias has led to many complaints and requests for alternative Sites, several of which were discussed. Suggestions for the program were also discussed, including Someone from the BLM, Nature Conservancy, John Robinson, South West Museum, Natural History Museum, and others. 6) Further T-Shirt orders were considered, with discussion centering on whether we want to be in the business of marketing T-shirts, whether we can charge more for a new batch to make up the deficit from the first batch, and whether we want "just anyone" wearing the DPS logo. It was moved and voted that we order another 50 or so T-shirts, price to be determined by our supplier prices. 7) For the current Sierra Club Membership Drive, it was noted that we should all use the BPS code number so our Section gets credit for enrolling new members. 8) L.A. Chapter Survey results were announced; a survey of the types, timing, frequency, charges, etc. for various Section, Chapter and Group activities. 9) It was noted that the October meeting can't be a pot luck because we didn't put that in the Schedule, but we can and will serve refreshments. DPS will foot the bill for October refreshments; thereafter we will sign up volunteers to bring refreshments and encourage donations to help defray the volunteers' expenses. 10) Bill Bradley will try to get more summit register canisters made up. 11) Maris passed out copies of the new Angeles Chapter By-Laws, noting that they are the model we should follow in order to get our own approved. 12) The Treasurer's Report noted a $63 discrepancy which can't be tracked down or resolved. It was proposed that we simply absorb the difference; thus, the updated balance as of August 5, 1985, is now $1243.50. 13) The problem of finding a new person to take over from Ron Bartell the job of updating and printing the mailing labels continued under discussion. DPS still desperately needs a volunteer for this task, performed faithfully for many years by Ron. Susan and J. served lo-cal fruit shortcake and the meeting adjourned at 9:30. Respectfully Submitted; Sherry Harsh, Secretary

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