DS&L June 18, 2012 Meeting Minutes
CALL TO ORDER: 6:35 PM
Attendees: Marty Billings, Karen Hurley, Linda Lawson, Bill Markley, Martha Mustard, Deb Robak; Sue Henley arrived 7:32pm
Absent: Chris Bartle, Chris Dohmen, Beatriz Silveria, Wayne Johnson
MEETING MINUTES: May 21, 2012 Meeting Minutes were approved as corrected for those present/absent.
GENERAL: Discussion of requirements for Fly Fishing Trip Leaders; Action: Linda will contact Fly Fishing Section Leaders to learn of requirements for certification
TRIP LEADER CERTIFICATION: Discussion of Bike Leader Requirements and Downhill Ski Leader for Certification; see attached requirements approved by all present. All existing bike leaders grandfathered as certified as of June 16, 2012 and exempt from the certification process approved. All existing Downhill Ski Leaders grandfathered as of June 16, 2012 and exempt from certification process approved. Chris Dohmen and Marty Billings certified as bike leaders. Marty to notify office of Chris Dolmen’s certification as bike leader. Marty Billings also approved as Downhill Ski Leader. Linda to notify office of Marty’s certification as bike leader and downhill ski leader.
Discussion ensued as to whether there should be a certification process for Trail Run Leaders. Linda to contact Katie Blackett.
Discussion ensued related to paperless leader certification and need to have “I am an active Denver Group leader” to the Classification Change form. Linda to notify Membership Services. Discussion also included use of thumb drive vs CMC hard drive. Both sources need to be utilized.
Membership Services has the ability to upgrade the leader listing per Marty Billings discussions.
TRIP LEADER CERTIFICATIONS: Uwe Santori’s application for D Trip Leader is to be referred to Classifications Committee since he is already classified as an “A” leader in the Denver Group. Linda to notify Uwe.
Paula Bechtel was certified as a C summer only leader; preferences hikes A, B, and information hikes, backpacking and trail work.
Brenda Czaban approved as D all season leader; WFA requirements were waived for her based on her background at the May meeting.
ACCIDENTS/INCIDENTS: An incident involving a leader leading a DG CMC trip on private land, posted “No Trespassing” was discussed. It was determined Linda would send the leader and scheduler an electronic communication stating this specific trip should no longer be scheduled or led unless there is written or electronic permission from the land owner.
DEFINITIONS OF ACTIVE TRIP LEADERS & EMERITUS PROGRAM:
Sue Henley distributed a proposed message to EMERITUS LEADER POOL. She committed to calling the approximate 80 leaders on this list within the next two months with the assistance of Bill Markley.
LEADER APPRECIATION/LEADER SKILLS DAY:
Acknowledgement of committee members this item needs to be discussed and a date set with a coordinator determined.
Submitted: Linda Lawson July 15, 2012
NEW CRITERIA FOR DENVER GROUP BIKE LEADERS
Effective August 1st Denver Safety & Leadership Committee (DS&L) has established criteria for those members desiring to become bike trip leaders. The criteria apply to either road bike or mountain bike trip leaders. All existing bike trip leaders are grandfathered and are not required to meet these criteria although most already do so. Members wishing to become bike trip leaders should complete the Trip Leader Application form and submit to DS&L.
• Successfully complete DG Trip Leader School
• Successfully complete Wilderness First Aid or have equivalent training or experience
• Demonstrate during a Leader in Training (LIT) Ride:
• Rules of the road
• Ability to manage cycling group dynamic situations, including regrouping at intersections
or junctions for direction changes where members could become separated
• Familiarity with the selected LIT route
• Knowledge of general bike maintenance: tire repair, chain breakage, brake problems
• Carry a first aid kit with cycling items
It is recommended bike leaders complete a bike maintenance class offered by a bike retailer, bike safety organization or a similar organization. Wearing a bike helmet is required for bike leaders and bike trip participants.