Meeting on Feb 9, 2022
President: Martin Carmichael
Vice President: John Roth
Treasurer: Kevin Feltz
Secretary: BJ Seidel (BJ absent – David Seidel substituting)
Other Members present: Mike Morgan; ‘Mag’ Matlock; Rita Worden; Shannon Zaloz,, Kohl Mitchell, Briony Downes-Ward; Angie Wooden; Jarrett Whistance; Emma
Meeting called to order @ 7:04 pm by President.
Committee Reports:
- Secretary’s report: Prior minutes motion for approval passed. Passed Unanimously
- Treasurer’s report: $2470.07
- MSS director’s report: Next MSS meeting is March 6th
- Foresight Editor’s Report: Need Trip Reports – Motion by Shannon and approved to compile Foresights quarterly instead of annually
- Quartermaster’s report: Everything is accounted for. Rita will supply president with an inventory
Old Business:
- Inventory of Grotto equipment to be completed
- Scan more documents for Grotto Library and Members
New Business:
- Martin can provide a few more Cave Heat Tent Packaging upon request
- Elbow Cave Clean Up and Re-wire fencing – Volunteers contact Martin
- Google Website for Chouteau Members Only – Cloud storage of Choteau Important Documents
- Digital Survey Tool purchase request by John Roth and Cole Mitchell – BRIC4 – $900 – Discussion: Kevin suggested the Grotto may buy it and rent it out to members who are caving mapping to over cost over reasonable period. – No Motion – More consideration needed on responsibilities, repair, replacement and storage.
Trip Reports:
- None Presented
Upcoming Caving Events:
- Feb 26 – Stark Cave – Surveying with Bill Gee
- Feb 27– Geronimo Cave
- Mar 19-20th – Carroll Cave Trip with Bill Gee