The banquet was called to order by Maris Valkass, complete with crown. He recalled a year of many facets: the untimely passing of our friend John Leonard, the insurance crisis which prevents the leading of 4th class peaks, the list finishing achievements of Gene Olsen, Delores Holliday, Campy, and Dale Van Dalsem. We had 7 new emblem holders, 53 new members, for a total of 175 this year. New or provisional leaders mentioned were Igor Mamedalin, Susan Thomas, Don Weiss, John Orange, and Judy Ware. 3 members received awards at the Angeles Chapter Banquet: Ron Jones, Art Blauvelt, and Edna Erspamer. 3 peaks were added to the list, none deleted. The new list finishing pin was adopted. 10 people from the San Diego area are active in the section, Louise Werner, 83 years young, one of our earliest members, was present at the banquet. Our First Annual Photo Contest was won by Frank Dobos.
All prizes were unsolicited this year and the recipients could choose what they liked. Lucky winners:
| Vi Grasso Barbara Lilley Susan Hanna Gene Olsen Edna Erspamer Jay Holshuh Anna Valkass Dave Dykeman Nancy Gordon |
Backpack Flashlight Serigraph Survival Knife Book Book Book Book Book |
Mountain High Mountain High Edna Erspamer Mountain High Bob Cates Bob Cates Bob Cates Bob Cates Bob Cates |
Randy Bernard gave a short speech about his sprained ankle and then Maris introduced Sherry Harsh who presented him with a past chairman pin. Sherry then presented the new committee:
Vice Chair/Outings Treasurer Programs Secretary |
Randy Bernard Jay Holshuh Karen Leonard Edna Erspamer |
Council Rep Conservation Sage Editor Sage Associate Ed. Master List |
Maris
Valkass Barbara Reber Barbara Reber Bob Michael Gerry Holleman |
Sherry thanked Betty McCosker for the decorations; Edna, Campy and Bob for the donations. As goals for the coming years she suggested better trip scheduling, more leaders, more trips, more input from the members. Mary Sue Miller announced an upcoming program about the Norweigan climb of Everest. Bob Kanne told us about the desert becoming wilderness and reminded us that we could make a difference. The program entitled "Peaks Beyond The List" was presented by Bob Michael.
Respectfully submitted: Edna Erspamer