Title: RAMBLERS ASSOCIATION - CARDIFF GROUP
Author: User

RAMBLERS CYMRU CARDIFF GROUP 
Minutes of meeting Monday 17^h October 2016 held at Wales Office

Present: Nigel Clifton (NC), Diane Davies (DD), Gwyn Lewis (GL), Leighton Hill (LH), Elaine Shellard (ES), Roma Whiteley (RW), Gillian Masters (GM), Kathryn Bennett (KB).
Apologies:  Mike Kohnstamm (MK)

1.  Minutes of meeting held Monday 11^th July 2016 were accepted as accurate and approved.  

2.  Matters arising: 
Item 2. Point 3:  it was reported that Wendy no longer wished to oversee the Sunday walks’ spreadsheet.  It was agreed to ask for a volunteer at the AGM but DD said she was prepared to do it if no one stepped forward.   
3(ii): NC’s letter in WalkTalk got one response.  Bob Macey raised the idea of sponsoring erection of gates on RoWs; he also was willing to look into the matter.
 
3. AGM
(i) Nomination of Officers and members of the committee: all present indicated they were willing to continue.  It was reported that Andrew Price was willing to come onto the committee as a member.
(ii) Honorary President:  a number of names had been suggested in e-mail discussions and after further discussion it was agreed that Cyril Maskell should be asked.  GL will find out if he is willing to accept.
(iii) Independent examiner: ES agreed to ask Sue John if she wished to continue.
Refreshments: ES volunteered to purchase the necessary tea/coffee and biscuits.
(iv) Slideshow:  DD reported that sufficient slides were being provided and the matter was in hand.
(v) Other matters:  The focus of the AGM was discussed.  NC expressed a wish for it to look forward as well looking back on what was done in the past.  On this point, it was agreed that the completion of the definitive map for Cardiff and its availability on the web should be announced at the meeting.
 
4. Out of the Woods Festival
KB reported on the event and felt it was well-worthwhile, despite the weather being poor though not as bad as the previous year.  She expressed her thanks those who volunteered on the day.

5. Officers’ reports
(i) Treasurer:  ES introduced the Financial report that would be presented to the AGM.  The report was approved.
(ii) Membership: membership is 660.
(iii) Footpaths: GL reported that it continues to be quiet on this front. 
(iv) WalkTalk: GM thanked contributors for the last edition.

6: AOB: The recent incident on a coach trip was discussed.  The merits of having a First Aid course or holding an occasional talk on First Aid issues was discussed.  KB agreed to write an article for WalkTalk.  NC agreed to look at getting a range of quotes for either courses or talks on First Aid.

Diane Davies: Cardiff Group Minutes for meeting 17^th October 2016 (1st draft)