Thank you all that attended the AGM on August 24th.

The minutes from the AGM have been posted on the AGM Minutes page.

Also, please welcome the newly elected executive:

Position
President	John Killan
Vice President	Cory Roffey
Treasurer	Shawn Green
Hiking chair	Norah Seed
Safety Chair	Kara Little
Climbing Chair	Matthew Sarsfield
Marketing & Promotion	EMPTY
Member(s) at Large	Bozena Pomorski
	Liam Sommerville
	Jennifer Sprowl

We are still in need of a volunteer for the Marketing & Promotion Position. If you want to lend your social media skills please contact the executive.

SAVE THE DATE - GMMC AGM & Social Event:

Date: August 24th

Location: Strathcona Library (https://goo.gl/maps/b9jCbEegzwcNSnej6)

Time: 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Come out and join us at the Strathcona Library to meet some of your fellow club members, watch a short slide show of the past year events, participate in the AGM discussion and elections, and to try your luck at winning some awesome door prizes!

Being on the executive is a great way to give back to the community and gain some experience that will help boost your own resume and self confidence in doing the things that you love to do outside. A full and unified executive board is needed to help continue navigating the challenges ahead and to keep our wonderful club active and thriving. 

If you are interested in taking on an executive role, and

• you will be attending the AGM

• • While not required, we do ask that you email the executive@gmmc.ca with your name and the position you are interested in. (this is to help give us awareness interest in the positions)

  • If you have not previously submitted your interest via email, when the position you are interested in is called out for election, you would voice your interest.

  • If there is more than one person interested, you will be invited to say a few words about yourself to help members decide their vote.

• you will not be able to attend the AGM

• • You MUST email executive@gmmc.ca and provide your name, the position (and/or alternative positions) you are interested in, and optionally a short paragraph about yourself. The executive can put your name forward on your behalf and the vote can be cast to elect you into the position. The executive will notify you after the AGM if you have been voted into the position. 

  • If there is more than one person interested, your submitted paragraph description will be read on your behalf to help members decide their vote.

The executive has reorganized the chair positions to better reflect the roles and responsibilities of the executive. Please refer to the Executive Roles & Responsibilities page on our website (under Resources / Club Business) outlining the roles and responsibilities of each New Chair Title position.

ALL positions are currently open for election. Please note the chairs will be filled in the order named below at the AGM.  

·       President

·       Vice President

·       Treasurer

·       Safety Chair

·       Marketing & Promotion

·       Hiking Chair

·       Climbing Chair

·       Members at Large

Whether you are interested in joining the executive or not, the social is a great way to get to know some of the other club members and catch up with friends you haven't seen in a while.

Hope to see you all at the event!

GMMC Executive

Are you new to the club or are interested in joining but want to learn more about it first? Shawn Green has been hosting monthly fire pit meet ups for members new and old to meet up for a grin.  This months grin and greet is Thursday, June 30 at the East end of Emily Murphy park at 630pm. Meet with some existing members, have a fire and a chat about upcoming events.

Bring your own food to cook on the fire and beverage as you like.

https://www.gmmc.ca/event-4832235

On Feb 9th, 2022 the Alberta government moved to step 1 in the phasing out of the associated covid public health measures. Following suit, as of March 7th the club is no longer requiring the previous REP program measures (eg. Proof of Vaccination or 72 hour negative rapid test, etc) for participation on club events.

Thank you everyone who stuck with us and adhered to the restrictions so we were able to continue operating and running safe events.

Please join us for the Annual HWY Cleanup Fundraiser on May 7th! Last year this event was a huge success, so we've decided to do it again. It is a great event to see some familiar faces, meet new people and visit while supporting the club we love.

For every 1 km of highway cleaned of garbage, the GMMC receives $100! 

Friends and family members are welcome to join (they don't have to be members). 

You and your guests MUST sign up for this event. To do so, please register for the event on the calendar.

Thank you in advance!

FRIENDLY REMINDER that the club needs bottle refund donations! We have a goal of $2000 for this fundraiser. So far we have received $102 (5% of our goal). There are 15 days left to donate to this Fundraiser (ends January 31st).

- If you only have a small amount of bottles at home, that's ok. Any contribution will help us achieve our goal.

- Are you unable to manage the return of your bottles? Please reach out to fellow members to ask for help in making your contribution.

- Ask friends and family for bottle donations.

- Anyone can donate to this fundraiser. They don't need to be a member so tell your friends and family!

All the details of how to donate for this event is listed on our calendar.

We are also have an in-person event happening on January 22 from 9am-Noon. the in-person locations are noted in the in-person event details on the calendar.

The club really needs everyone's help to make this fundraiser a success!

https://www.gmmc.ca/event-4604467?CalendarViewType=1&SelectedDate=1/14/2022

The $500 Donation goal was reached! Butt there is still time to donate!

Brent will be getting a lovely new tattoo on his Bachside. Along with this, the largest donor will optionally be able to include their initials next to the tattoo.

Also, as part of a stretch goal, anyone that donates a minimum of $10 will be included in a draw for a single admission pass to the Edmonton Ice Climbing Wall.

We've got until Jan 25, 2022 for donations to be accepted.

More exciting news for the club!

MEC has agreed to support the GMMC and provide us with percentage back on all purchases made when using the link bellow.

I know I'm not the only gear addict that makes weekly purchases so I'm sure there are others shopping for a pretty bouquet of cams, or some slick new winter gear.

Click this link, snag the stuff you were going to buy anyway, and help us out

Want one of those sweet Rocky Talkies that all your club buddies can't shut up about?

 We reached out to Rocky Talkies to support us and they came through with an affiliate program. So help the club, and help yourself by getting the adventure specific radio we've been raving about for a year now.

Want to support the club? Click here to order

Congratulations to Lynn Duong, volunteer of the month. Enough can’t be said how wonderful the turkey was prepared by Lynn at our feast for Turkey Trek 2021 . Thank you for all the extra attention to make the main course such a success! It was thoroughly enjoyed by all members who participated in such a great event.