Elgin Hiking Trail Club

Category: AGM

  • AGM 2024

    There were 23 members out for the AGM at St Thomas Public Library. Gary Lowe was the evening MC and the meeting went swiftly, there were no new volunteers for the executive. Secretary and Social Convenor positions are still vacant. President Richard Wright thanks Tilman Joosten for all the work he did for the new crossing over a wash out area on Dodd Creek. Michelle gave thanks to Brian King for making her transition to secretary so smooth. Members of the executive supplied snacks and coffee.

    Joan and her three hiking volunteers. Tom, Dave and Dan.
    Tom really getting into the hiking feeling. The song “I’m Happy when I’m Hiking” playing in the background helped.

    All photos in this post taken by Brian Wilsdon.

    Joan Atchison and Michelle Innes did a presentation on the events the club participated in for the last year. They even had a practice hiking session with volunteers. Everyone had a great laugh. The ladies had three gifts for anyone who found Waldo in the pictures. Lawrence Eubank called Waldo for about the first five slides, confirming him as one of the club’s happiness clowns.

    Still waiting to hear if next years 50th anniversary will be twinned with Hike Ontario’s AGM next year.

    Loretta, Joan and Michelle involved in Women’s Day, absent in picture Jan Witmer

    A nice card and sign of appreciation was sent by YWCA for the 4 ladies from the club who did a presentation at Women’s Day at the Seniors Centre earlier this year.

  • Notice of AGM Zoom Meeting change for tonight

    Due to technical difficulties, the Zoom AGM posted in the Spring Edition of The Path Finder is no longer active.
    The new personal meeting number is 711 1428 2203 and the passcode is still q6eS5b.

    Hoping everyone finds this info in time to join us this evening at 7 p.m., also changed from the newsletter time.

    Looking forward to connecting with many of you this evening during Covid lockdown in Ontario.

    EHTC Executive

  • AGM – Wednesday April 19th

    Avril and DJ aka The Canadian Flowers in front of the Shrine to St. James.

    Be sure to attend our AGM and hear about the adventures of club members Avril and DJ as they relay the story of their journey to Santiago this January. The event is held in the Carnegie Room of the St. Thomas Public Library, 153 Curtis St. Doors open at 6:30pm and business meeting starts at 7pm, then the Way presentation. You will be able to renew your membership or new members may sign up at meeting. There are open positions on the executive available, talk to any current executive if you are interested in joining. Look forward to seeing you all their.

  • Spring is near, AGM next month

    Signs of spring

    “Forty years ago, February 19th, 1975, a group of individuals got together to discuss the possibilities of establishing a walking trail in the Elgin County area”. written by the late William Stewart in 1979. Look at us now! Ninety members and a very dedicated executive. Our hard work behind the scenes makes it possible for many to enjoy the trail. The hard work of our maintenance crew ensures a safe enjoyable hike. This work is ongoing and never ends. Thank you to all who give freely of their time. Sincere thanks to our landowners.

    This year we submitted the following 6 names for the “2015 Ontario Volunteer Service Awards” sponsored by the Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration.

    • Tom Beharrel (trail maintenance, grass cutting, executive position) 5 years
    • John and Mary Kirkland (whenever and where ever needed) 25 years
    • Paul Nicli (Spirit Walk) 10 years
    • Mara Scomparin (Spirit Walk) 15 years
    • Dave Nopper (executive) 5 years

    Each will receive a lapel pin and a certificate in recognition of their commitment as a volunteer. Thank you to all of you.

    Within the next month you will receive a call from the nominating committee, Mary Kirkland, John and Jeanette Cervan re AGM and positions open on the executive. Please consider what you might be able to help with and the time frame you would be available; if not able to commit a full year to.
    If you have any suggestions re our 40th anniversary celebrations in the fall please share them.

    Looking forward to all our hard work of planning spring activities to producing a lot of spring and summer FUN!
    Happy trails,
    Loretta