New York-North Jersey Chapter Handbook for Officers & Committee Chairs

        The committees in this section are represented on the Executive Committee by the Executive for Activities.

Editor's Note: Activity committee entries marked '!' are out of date or have not been written. It is the responsibility of the current committee chairs to update their committee description ASAP.

BACKPACK

PURPOSE:

        The purpose of the Backpacking Committee is to provide a schedule of backpacking trips of diverse distances, durations, and difficulty for the Chapter members, to be published in the chapter schedule and/or the chapter web site.

TERMS OF OFFICE/SUCCESSION:

        The Chair is appointed by the Executive Committee and serves at their pleasure for two to three years. It is expected that the chair will groom one or more possible successors, and will make a recommendation of successor to the Executive Committee, but such recommendations are not binding.

COMMITTEE MEMBERS:

        Committee members are appointed by the Chair. The committee shall consist of an indefinite number of individuals who have specific functions related to the mission of the committee, such as recruitment of leaders, trip planning, finances, scheduling, etc.

FUNDING:

        The Chair, or designee, shall administer the committee accounts, and shall turn over any funds and accounting to the successor Chair, or to the Executive Committee upon request. These funds are to be used for the sole purpose of meeting expenses incurred in schedule preparation, leader recruitment and training, and attendance at chapter meetings. They are not to be used to fund expenses incurred in specific activities, each of which is expected to be self-funding.

        Committee income is expected to be totally from donations, forfeited registration deposits of no-show participants, and possibly from nominal donations requested of participants, although none have been requested as ofthe publication date.

MEETINGS/COMMUNICATIONS:

        The Committee members will all be required to have access to e-mail, and to communicate wherever possible via that method. Barring that, phone communication is acceptable, but group meetings shall never be required. To the maximum possible extent, solicitation of backpacks from leaders, acceptance of write-ups, and all communications with leaders shall also be via e-mail and phone.

AMC CHAPTER RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. The Chair shall prepare an annual report for publication at the Chapter Annual Dinner.

2. The Chair or designee shall attend Chapter meetings and functions as requested by the Executive Committee.

SCHEDULING OF TRIPS:

1. The chair is solely responsible for the creation of the schedule, and for the review of the trips submitted by the prospective leaders. The chair shall consult with the committee members individually as needed in reviewing the trips. Solicitation of trips shall be via an initial e-mail communication to everyone on the roster of leaders approximately one month in advance of the schedule submission deadline. Prospective leaders without access to e-mail shall be phoned for solicitations, such tasks being allocated by the Chair to individual committee members.

2. Approximately 2 weeks later, those leaders who have not responded to the e-mail will be telephoned by the assigned committee members to request their submissions.

3. The chair, together with the appropriate committee members as needed, will review the submissions for reasonability and safety, making appropriate changes, and will edit or create the submissions in the interests of brevity and accuracy.

4. The committee will attempt to solicit and schedule trips for all available weekends in the schedule, accepting more than one submission for the same dates if they are of sufficiently diverse character, or if it is anticipated that the demand would be exceptionally high for that weekend (e.g. a holiday).

5. The schedule will be submitted to the AMC on or before the deadline date, by the Chair or designee.

6. The Chair or designee shall perform any proofreading or further editing required by the AMC in a timely fashion.

REPORTING OF TRIPS:

1. All leaders will be sent a form containing a waiver and a place for participants to sign in. This is to be approximately two weeks prior to the trip. Included is an SASE for return to the Chair.

2. Leaders will have participants sign the forms and indicate an emergency phone contact. After the trip, the leader shall mail the completed form to the Chair. A report on the trip, part of the form, should include only unusual events, such as accidents or injuries, trail conditions that should be forwarded to the appropriate agencies, recommendations for new leaders, and uncooperative participants.

INSTRUCTION:

        The Committee will attempt to provide "classroom" instructional meetings for experienced hikers who wish to learn about backpacking. In addition, classes will be provided for experienced 3-season backpackers who wish to learn about winter backpacking. Actual backpacking trips for these same groups of individuals will also be provided as part of the diverse schedule. It is not the purpose of the Committee to train individuals who have no outdoor experience, and whom it believes should not attempt backpacking as their introduction to the outdoors.

Ed Goldstein
Backpacking Chair
February 23, 2000

BICYCLE

PURPOSE:

        The purpose of the Bicycle Committee is to provide bike trips for members.

TERMS OF OFFICE/SUCCESSION:

        Upon recommendation of the outgoing Chair, The Chair is appointed for a two year term by the Executive Committee.

COMMITTEE MEMBERS:

1. The members are appointed by the Chair for a two year term.

2. The present membership of the Bicycle Committee consists of six members. They are the Chair, Vice Chair/Computer Mailing List update person, Person to mail out meeting notices, Treasurer, Meeting refreshments/bike map file person, and person to mail out Leaders roster sign up sheets.

FUNDING:

1. The Committee maintains a bank account. Only the Committee Treasurer has access and submits yearly audit statement to the Club.

2. The Committee charges a fee for weekend trips to cover the leaders incidental expenses and for the Committee overhead.

MEETINGS:

        At this time, there are no Committee meetings planned.

BICYCLE ROUTES:

        The Committee Chair owns a private collection of Road and Mountain Biking Tour Guides, and will assist Bike Leaders in obtaining bike tour routes from these sources.

SCHEDULING OF TRIPS:

        All trips are submitted to the Chair, in writing, two weeks before the Schedule deadline. Trips are open to members and their guests only. Non-members must be accompanied by a current-standing AMC member.

TRIP GUIDELINES:

1. Helmets are required on all trips.

2. Trips are started using public transportation whenever possible; public transportation must accommodate bikes; rail passes needed; decent bike rental available at trip start?

3. Accommodations for weekend trips can vary from inexpensive motel/camping and to luxury inns, depending on the plans made by the Trip Leader; and, the type of lodging must be clearly stated in the trip description.

4. Maps/routes/cue sheets should be available for participants.

5. Trip participants should be given a itinerary and a list of other participants' names and phone numbers for carpooling purposes at least two weeks before the trip's start date.

6. All participants should bring their own tire repair supplies on all rides; e.g. spare tubes, patch kit, air pump and tire irons.

REPORTING OF TRIPS:

LEADER TRAINING:

        While this is not currently available, this may be revived in the future.

1. Bicycle Committee has a Leaders Manual.

2. Fix-a-Flat Workshops are given for bikers for on-the-road repair. This is essential for Leaders.

PUBLICATIONS:

1. A Trip Schedule mailed well in advance of Chapter Schedule.

2. Bikers can request to be put on Committee mailing list by contacting the Mailing List Person.

EQUIPMENT OWNED:

CHAPTER EQUIPMENT USE:

1. Office copier is used to provide leaders with maps and cue sheets.

2. At times the office PC is used for the Chapter Schedule or the Committee's Advance Trip Schedule for bikers.

3. Postage meter used for Committee mailings.

I. Voce
Bicycle Chair
June 20, 2000

CANOE

PURPOSE:

        The purpose of the Canoe & Kayak Committee is to provide a variety of canoe and kayak trips for Chapter members, and through the instruction program, to introduce new members to paddling and to help members improve their paddling skills.

TERM OF OFFICE/SUCCESSION:

        Upon recommendation of the outgoing Chair, the Chair is appointed for a two year term by the Executive Committee. Chairs may not succeed themselves

COMMITTEE MEMBERS:

1. The number of Canoe & Kayak Committee members and the specific responsibilities of the members are at the discretion of the Committee Chair. Usually there are 10-12 members on the Committee.
   
2. Approximately one half of the Committee is replaced by new members each year with the usual term being 2 years.
   
3. Committee members are encouraged to form sub-committees to accomplish the tasks for which they are responsible.

FUNDING:

1. The Canoe & Kayak Committee maintains a separate checking account with the Treasurer and the Chair as signatories. All financial records are submitted annually to the Club for audit.
   
2. The Committee charges participants for using the Club canoes and kayaks and charges each trip participant a nominal trip fee. From this income, the equipment is maintained, new equipment purchased, the newsletter is mailed, etc.

MEETING SCHEDULE:

        Committee meetings are held bimonthly at a location convenient to the Chair and the majority of the members.

SCHEDULING OF TRIPS:

1. There are usually 2-3 trips scheduled each weekend.
   
2. Leaders are either contacted by phone or at the Paddlers Party in December. The schedule is compiled giving priority first to Instruction and Safety and Rescue trips then scheduled releases for specific rivers before cruising trips are added to complete the schedule. There are many traditional trips.
   
3. Leaders are asked to submit their write-ups for the schedule at least 2 weeks before the Chapter schedule deadline. The completed schedule is submitted for publication per Chapter guidelines.

RECORDS:

1. Prior to the trip, leaders are sent a registration form for the names and addresses of participants, a financial report form, and a river/camping report form. After the trip, these forms are returned to the Chair along with the fees collected.
   
2. Records are kept in a computer base of names, addresses and phone numbers, frequency of participation, and rating of the members. The file is used to produce mailing labels for the various publications.

RIVER INFORMATION:

        The Committee maintains a file of river folders containing specific information for each river, i.e. rating, access locations, camping locations, and other facts concerning the river for trip leaders use.

LEADER TRAINING:

1. A leadership training session is held annually by the Canoe & Kayak Committee Chair.
   
2. Participation in a Leadership Training Session is not mandatory; however, it is strongly recommended. New leaders are encouraged to first co-lead with an experienced leader before leading trips on their own.

INSTRUCTION:

1. The Committee has a course syllabus for each skill level (Basic, Class 1, 2 and 3) and several instruction trips of various skill levels are offered for both canoe and kayak during the year.
   
2. Many instructors are American Canoe Association (ACA) Certified Whitewater Instructors. The Canoe & Kayak Committee organizes an ACA Instructor Certification Program annually or biannually and contributes to the course cost for those who successfully complete the course and agree to serve as instructors in the future.

PUBLICATIONS:

        The Canoe & Kayak Committee has the following publications:

1. PADDLE SPLASHES - a bimonthly newsletter sent first class mail to all active paddlers, to other paddling clubs (as part of a newsletter exchange program), and to certain vendors and outdoor stores.
   
2. The Feathers - a booklet for new paddlers describing the canoeing activities.
   
3. Canoe Trip Leaders Manual - reference manual for trip leaders.
   
4. Trailer Haulers Handbook - directions and specifications for those who haul canoe trailers for our trips.
   
5. Canoeing & Kayaking - a small folded brochure that briefly describes our paddling program that is used as a hand-out for advertising purposes.
   
6. Active Paddler List - names, addresses and phone numbers of all active paddlers.
   
7. Paddler Rating List - A list of members and their present rating. It is reprinted annually.

EQUIPMENT AND STORAGE LOCATIONS:

1. The Canoe & Kayak Committee owns and maintains four complete fleets of boats and associated paddling gear.
   1. The Blue and Red Fleets are stored inside the "Barn" at the Pomona Country Club in Pomona, NY.
   2. The Green Fleet is stored on a trailer which is parked outside the "Barn."
   3. The Yellow Fleet is stored on a trailer which is usually parked somewhere in central/southern New Jersey in the summer. Otherwise it is also parked outside the "Barn."
2. Stored with the boats is cooking and camping equipment, e.g. stoves, pots and pans, table service, tarps, etc. for use on overnight camping trips.
   
3. The Committee also owns videotape and playback equipment for use on instruction trips.

MEMBERSHIP IN OTHER COMMITTEES/ORGANIZATIONS:

1. The Committee Chair is a member of the Interchapter Canoe Committee. It meets one weekend a year, usually in the fall.
   
2. The Committee has affiliate memberships in the American Canoe Association (ACA) and the American Whitewater Association (AWA). It also contributes to, or is a member of, other organizations dealing with river access and protection issues, such as the Farmington River Watershed Association (FRWA) and West Virginia Rivers Coalition.

CHAPTER EQUIPMENT USE:

        The Chapter office is used for the annual Canoe & Kayak Committee Open House.

OTHER ACTIVITIES:

1. The Committee sponsors one or two River Cleanup trips each year. Whenever possible, these are planned in cooperation with local community group activities and/or national or regional programs.
2. Paddlers Party - an annual get-together for all paddlers held either the first or second Saturday in December with a smorgasbord, slides, videos, awards and presentations, lost- and-found, swap-and-sell, etc.
3. Work Days/Weekends - Usually held twice each year, these provide an opportunity for all members to take part in maintaining the Committee-owned boats and equipment.

SAFETY:

1. Members are required to wear life jackets (PFD'S) on all whitewater trips. Closed-boat paddlers (kayak and closed canoe) are required to wear helmets.
   
2. Paddlers' whitewater skills are rated by the Ratings Subcommittee based on their experience and demonstrated abilities. The paddler's rating indicates an approximation of the level of difficulty (as defined by the International Scale of River Difficulty) that the paddler should be able to paddle safely under normal conditions without assistance. Paddlers may be accepted on trips that are more difficult than the paddler's rating, if the leader feels that the overall group has enough strength and skill to support the weaker paddler. Individual paddler ratings are updated biannually according to criteria established by the Committee.
   
3. Leaders judgement for individual participation on any river is final.
   
4. Members are encouraged to participate in special Safety and Rescue courses offered through the Committee. Completion of a basic Safety and Rescue Course is required for a Class 2 rating.

CHERISHED TRADITIONS:

        Overseeing our paddling program are two River Gods. They are mounted on a plaque which is passed down from Chair to Chair.

K. Tardell
Canoe Co-Chair, Designate
Sept. 2000

CLIMBING

PURPOSE:

        The purpose of the Climbing Committee is to develop a group of safe and competent climbers of all abilities committed to improving their abilities, sharing their knowledge with other members, and participating in Club activities. Our goal is to provide our members with opportunities to climb (rock, ice, mountains, etc.) with other members, meet other people enthusiastic about climbing, and to have fun.

TERM OF OFFICE/SUCCESSION:

        Upon recommendation of the outgoing Chair, The Chair is appointed for a two year term by the Executive Committee.

COMMITTEE MEMBERS:

1. There are currently approximately a dozen members of the Committee - the Chair, a Secretary, who maintains the committee's roster, a Treasurer, the Training Program Leaders, a Scheduler, and several members at-large.

2. Typically about a dozen roster members attend Committee meetings.

FUNDS:

        The Committee maintains savings and checking accounts with the Chair, Secretary and Treasurer as signatories on the accounts.

MEETINGS:

        The Committee meets the first weekend in the months of February, June and October.

SCHEDULING OF TRIPS:

1. Typically trips are usually scheduled for every weekend except in late November, December, and March.

2. The scheduler sends a list of weekends for the next schedule period to potential trip leaders. Individuals choose the weekends they want to lead.

3. After the lists have been returned to the scheduler, conflicts are resolved, and the completed schedule is sent to the Chapter Publications Committee.

CLIMBING TRIPS SCHEDULED:

        Virtually every weekend the committee runs a trip to the "Gunks" in New Platz, NY.

        Other trips include:

1. Memorial Day weekend - Seneca Rocks, West Virginia.

2. 4th of July weekend - Cathedral and Whitehorse Ledges in North Conway, NH.

3. Labor day weekend - Adirondacks around Keene, NY.

LEADER TRAINING PROCEDURES:

1. We have two kinds of leaders - trip leaders and climbing leaders.
   1. The trip leaders usually start out as trip registrar and move up to leading the trip when they feel ready. The trip leader acts as a central point for trip details such as who is going, meeting time, and accommodations (if necessary).

   2. Climbing-leaders are responsible for their rope team and are trip co-leaders.

2. We have an informal mentoring / training program for climbing leaders. If a roster member is interested in leading climbs, they work with experienced climbing-leaders to learn "the-ropes". Informal does not mean casual. On occasion we subsidize prospective climbing-leaders who hire one of the local guide services at the "Gunks". Years ago the Committee ran formal leader instruction and would designate climber's ranks, e.g. qualifying leader, leader, second, beginner etc. - this stopped years ago due to liability concerns.

INSTRUCTION:

1. The Committee offers a four-day two-weekend rock climbing course in rock climbing each the Spring - recently it has been on the last weekend in April and the first weekend in May. We do not run the program at the "Gunks". The course is sequential and one cannot jump into the middle. Application forms are available in the Fall and must be returned by the end of February. In 2000, enrollment is open to anyone whether AMC member or not - regardless of climbing experience.

2. In mid-to-late winter we offer Ice Climbing if there is a demand for it. Some years there is not. Class size tends to be small (1 to 7) and is open only to roster members.

PUBLICATIONS:

        "The NY Alpiner" has not been published for several years.

EQUIPMENT:

1. The Committee owns the ropes, pulleys, webbing, carabiners, and "Belay Test" apparatus necessary to conduct the annual training program.

2. During the climbing season, the ropes are distributed among Committee members. Other equipment, needed only for the training program, is stored by a Committee member.

OTHER ACTIVITIES:

        Reunion Weekend is held the weekend after Labor Day when we have a cookout at a cabin at the "Gunks" and auction old climbing gear.

David Bird
Climbing Chair
May 19, 2000

HIKING

PURPOSE:

        The purpose of the Hiking Committee is to provide chapter members with a variety of safe and enjoyable day hikes.

TERM OF OFFICE/SUCCESSION:

        Upon recommendation of the outgoing Hiking Committee Chair, the successor Chair is appointed for a two-year term by the Executive Committee. If a successor Chair cannot be found, a current Hiking Committee Chair may serve longer than two years.

COMMITTEE MEMBERS:

1. The Hiking Committee’s members are appointed by the Hiking Committee Chair, who also determines the number of Committee members and their specific responsibilities. There is fluctuation in this number as current members resign and new members are added.
2. The only job titles at present are "Chair" and "Treasurer."
3. Committee members may form subcommittees to accomplish the tasks for which they are responsible.

FUNDING:

1. The Chair—in consultation with the Committee—determines how the Committee funds should be used during his or her tenure.
2. The Committee’s Treasurer maintains a separate bank account for Committee funds. The signatory on this account is the Hiking Committee Treasurer. If he or she wishes, the Hiking Committee Chair may also be a signatory.

MEETING SCHEDULE:

        Initial schedule-meetings are held three times a year, at least five weeks before the Committee’s publication deadline for the schedule. During each schedule cycle, at least one subsequent schedule meeting is normally held to proofread the preliminary schedule. Other Committee business may also be discussed at the schedule meetings. Hiking Committee "business meetings" are held three times a year, or as required. Any discussions or decisions of significance will be reported in the Minutes of the Committee’s meetings.

SCHEDULING OF OUTINGS:

1. The Hiking Committee Chair maintains lists of current, qualified leaders and of "Committee Contacts." Traditionally during each schedule cycle, the role of the Committee Contacts has been to mail material to their assigned leaders requesting their leaders’ outing submissions ("write-ups") and later to follow up with telephone calls as required. However, the growing popularity of e-mail has made it possible for the Chair to easily contact and distribute material to most hike leaders himself or herself. In the future, the role of the Committee Contacts may shift more towards acting as liaisons between individual leaders and the Committee, instead of simply requesting and collecting outing submissions.
2. Approximately 4-5 weeks prior to the Committee meeting, the Chair or Committee Contact e-mails or mails each hike leader a letter requesting outing submissions and indicating the deadline. The letter also might include discussions of news items, Committee rules, hunting-season information, safety issues, and so on.
3. Any paper copies of proposed outing write-ups are returned by leaders to their Committee Contacts, who in turn later submit them to the Chair in time for the initial schedule-meeting. Submissions for proposed outings may also be made electronically, either via e-mail to a designated member of the Hiking Committee or over the Internet via a special website.
4. The outing submissions are brought to the Committee’s initial schedule-meeting where they are sorted by month and then by dates within the month. For Committee scheduling purposes, a cover sheet is prepared for each weekend; it includes the name, date, area, meeting place and rating for each hike scheduled.
5. After the meeting, the Committee members refine the schedule, filling in any "holes" by contacting leaders who have not submitted hikes or by switching dates if the leader has provided alternate dates.
6. The completed schedule is then given to the Chair who is ultimately responsible for approving the hikes or trips and for submitting the final schedule to the Publications Committee.

RECORDS:

1. The records of the hikes and trips are kept in a computer database which is updated three times a year.
2. Hike or trip sign-in sheets/report forms are sent to each leader ten days in advance of their outing. After the outing, they are returned to the Chair in a self-addressed stamped envelope. The total number of participants is later recorded in the Hiking Committee database.
3. If a trip leader or registrar collects money from trip participants, he or she must complete and submit to the Chair [or Committee Auditor] a trip expense report providing information on the amount of money received from the participants and how the funds were used.

LEADER REQUIREMENTS:

1. Our leaders are invited to lead from the Hiking Committee’s pool of experienced hike leaders. Prospective new leaders must be known by someone on the Committee or recommended by an experienced hike leader. Prospective leaders are encouraged to complete leadership training programs and to begin by co-leading with an experienced leaders. New leaders should have an experienced leader as a co-leader on their first few hikes.
2. An official list of approved leaders is maintained by the Committee Chair. In addition, the Committee maintains a database that includes hike leader information such as addresses, e-mail addresses, phone numbers, information about hikes that they have led, and the name of their Committee Contacts.
3. The Committee encourages but does not require its leaders to participate in first aid and leadership training programs.

SAFETY:

        If a hiker suffers an accident or serious illness requiring professional medical attention from a physician or emergency medical technician (EMT), the leader must complete an accident report and submit a copy to the Hiking Committee Chair. If the victim requires professional medical assistance but refuses treatment, the leader must still complete an accident report—stating that the victim refused treatment. The Chair forwards copies of all accident reports to the Wilderness First Aid Committee and also to AMC headquarters in Boston.

CHERISHED TRADITIONS:

Before the publication of each new Schedule, a post card is sent to each leader listing the outings that leader is scheduled to lead and thanking him or her for volunteering to lead them. This serves as a reminder/confirmation of the outings that leader is scheduled to lead.

Updated by John Denkowski
Hiking Committee Chair
January 2003

INTER-CHAPTER EXCURSIONS

        Interchapter Excursions are trips that have a destination within 500 miles of any AMC Chapter and/or are less than a week in duration.

PURPOSE:

        This Committee advises leaders and co-leaders on the mechanics of setting up Interchapter trips.

TERM OF OFFICE/SUCCESSION:

        This is usually a two year appointment by the Executive Committee.

COMMITTEE MEMBERS:

        None: This is a one-person job.

FUNDING:

        There is no funding for this Committee.

SCHEDULING OF TRIPS:

1. When proposals are received, the appropriate Activity Chairs are contacted to determine the qualifications of the leaders and co-leaders to run the trip.

2. After checking the trip proposal, it is sent on to the Interchapter Excursion Chair.

MEMBERSHIP IN OTHER COMMITTEES:

        The Chair attends all the Club Interchapter Excursion meetings and is the contact for informing the Chapter of Interchapter Excursion policies.

Doris Repke
Interchapter Excursions Chair
Reviewed, June 2000

SAILING

PURPOSE:

        To provide sailing opportunities for members

TERMS OF OFFICE/SUCCESSION:

        As per Chapter guidelines.

COMMITTEE MEMBERS:

        Committee primarily consists of the qualified trip leaders. Members not qualified as leaders may serve roles such as committee chair, treasurer or registrar.

FUNDING:

        Fees are collected and the Committee maintains an account with the Emigrant Savings Bank. Account signatories are: Committee Chair, Committee Treasurer and AMC Controller.

MEETINGS:

        At least one meeting a year, typically in January.

SCHEDULING OF TRIPS:

        NY-NJ trips are scheduled during May to October.

LEADER QUALIFICATION:

        The minimum qualifications for trip leader (aka skippers):

1. The recommendation of at least two committee members who can attest to the person's sailing, teaching and leadership ability. AND
2. Completion of a safe boating course approved by the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators or the US Coast Guard. These include the American Red Cross, Coast Guard Auxiliary or US Power Squadron. AND
3. Leaders are encouraged to complete a first aid course and receive sailing instructor certification. After a trial period, the Committee may contribute a max of half the course cost of a basic instructor clinic from organizations such as the American Red Cross, American Sailing Association or US Sailing Association.

INSTRUCTION:

        The Committee offers introductory Sailing FUNdamentals programs. On sail trips the skippers provide instruction as required.

PUBLICATIONS:

EQUIPMENT:

        Trips are on sail boats owned by committee members, chartered boats or as passengers on commercial vessels. All boats and equipment must meet State and Federal requirements. Subject to guidelines established by the committee, committee members may be reimbursed for costs associated with using their boat for a trip.

CHAPTER FACILITIES USE:

Norm Finkelstein
Sailing Chair
June 2000

SINGLES & SOCIABLES

        Did not exist in 1992.

PURPOSE:

TERMS OF OFFICE/SUCCESSION:

COMMITTEE MEMBERS:

FUNDING:

MEETINGS:

SCHEDULING OF TRIPS:

REPORTING OF TRIPS:

INSTRUCTION:

LEADER TRAINING:

EQUIPMENT AND STORAGE LOCATIONS:

CHAPTER EQUIPMENT USE:

TRADITIONS:

SKIING

PURPOSE:

TERMS OF OFFICE/SUCCESSION:

COMMITTEE MEMBERS:

FUNDING:

SCHEDULE:

TRIP REPORTS:

EQUIPMENT:

D. Wolff, 1991

SOFTBALL

PURPOSE:

        The purpose of the Softball Committee is to sponsor and provide relaxed, co-ed softball games in Central Park about 21 Sundays a year.

TERMS OF OFFICE/SUCCESSION:

COMMITTEE MEMBERS:

        14

FUNDING:

        A $2.00 donation is charged to all players to cover the cost of the field permits and new equipment.

MEETING SCHEDULE:

SCHEDULING OF TRIPS:

TRIPS:

        We play two games on Sundays, each approximately two hours long, from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Prospective players are advised to call a leader or co-leader to confirm playing dates.

RECORDS:

EQUIPMENT AND STORAGE LOCATIONS:

CHAPTER EQUIPMENT USE:

TRADITIONS:

        After the game players are welcome to gather for brunch at one of the many nearby restaurants.

J. Maniscalco
Softball Chair
Revised, 7/2000

WALKS & OUTINGS, EXCURSIONS in 1992

PURPOSE:

TERMS OF OFFICE/SUCCESSION:

COMMITTEE MEMBERS:

FUNDING:

MEETINGS:

SCHEDULING OF TRIPS:

REPORTING OF TRIPS:

LEADER TRAINING:

WALKS & OUTINGS; FAMILY

        Did not exist in 1992.

PURPOSE:

TERMS OF OFFICE/SUCCESSION:

COMMITTEE MEMBERS:

FUNDING:

MEETINGS:

SCHEDULING OF TRIPS:

REPORTING OF TRIPS:

INSTRUCTION:

LEADER TRAINING:

EQUIPMENT AND STORAGE LOCATIONS:

CHAPTER EQUIPMENT USE:

TRADITIONS: