The Rambler

MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT
John Veranth
This has been a busy and successful summer season for the WMC. Thanks to all
who have volunteered to lead trips. That is what keeps the club running.
Planning an outing is the best way to insure that the WMC schedules the trips
that most interest you. If you have never run a trip before, there are plenty
of regulars who will help you learn how. If you feel incapable of organizing an
outdoor activity, then how about organizing a party, or volunteering to help one
of the directors with administrative tasks. There are opportunities for everyone
to repay the opportunities and friendships that the club offers to the members.
OLD TIMERS / NEWCOMERS PARTY
This is a chance for members
celebrate their experiences in
for newcomers to meet those
what it is today.
LIFE MEMBERS
of all ages to mingle and
the club. It is a great party
who made the WMC into
Life members are elected by the membership to
honor 25 years of dues paying membership, plus
outstanding service to the club (generally serving on the board or organizing a
significant number of trips). The benefits are that life members do not have to
pay dues (but need to pay a reduced fee if they want the printed Rambler), and
no formal reinstatement is needed if a life member becomes inactive for a while
then becomes active again. If you think you are eligible, write a letter to the
Board requesting life membership and summarizing your history with the club.
Unfortunately, we have lost contact with many who are listed as life members.
This year we are making some special outreach efforts to reconnect with longtime
WMC members. One thing we will be doing at the Old Timers/Newcomers
party this year is to ask people to look over the list of life members, and then
update contact information for those they know about.
Another outreach is to offer rides to Old Timers who otherwise cannot get up
the canyon to the Lodge for the party. If you know of an Old Timer who has
not been to the party recently, give them a call and a personal invitation. If you
are an Old timer who would like to come but needs a ride, let me or one of the
Entertainment Directors know.
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