2021 July Monthly Meeting
Date: 28/06/21 7:13PM
Location: Mouse Proof Brewery
Attendees: David Warner (DW), Cameron Carlile (CC), Matt McColley (MM), Damien Cann (DC), Niall Ryan (NR), Mani Agrotis (MA), Waide Brennan (WB), Gillian Chesterfield (GC), Tony White (TW), Alex McGlashan, Darren Wilcock, Natan Agrotis, Chris Mann, Mal Campbell, Leanne Colthrup, Peter Colthrup
Apologies: Scott mason
Minutes:
Declared open by DC at 7:13pm
No conflicts of interest noted. Previous minutes declared true and correct by CC.
Presidents report: (DW)
Slow month due to rain each Friday rendering riding for each weekend a right off. Strava send finally went ahead after two weekends of postponing. A couple formal maintenance sessions were held on Sundays, with quite a few ad hoc sessions conducted by committee, and club members, as well as trailworx throughout the month. Canyonero, Calibre down and Top shelf received the lion's share of maintenance hours.
We are still having issues Emailing information out to the entire Club membership. This has caused a number of projects to stall and has been flagged as a high priority item to address. On wednesday 4th August a training evening will be held for the committee members to address any issues surrounding administration tasks for the club.
The lower park trail alignment is only a couple of days off completion. Turkey is done, and Highlife and Centrelink will be completed by the weeks end. The Dirty Grannyalignment will be done after the next grant round later this year.
Kind Regards David Warner
May Action Items
Frenzy trail of the week feature.
Matt is intending to get this rolling again in the near future.
Moving container to the Grassy Knoll
Tony has completed a design plan
Trailworx will level out a pad next week
Container to be bought up on completion of preps
Bike stands and seating will be built in the new location
DW and TW to form sub committee to complete works
Blue Sky Trail Maintenance Training
Approximately $6500 required for the training
TRC to be consulted regarding their involvement - Ongoing
Possible roll out after next grants round
June Action items
SEQ DHFinancial Wrap Up
$6028 Net profit for the Club
Trail Notice Boards
TW has a design file
Need to consult with Danielfrom TRC as to the option of TRC Graphic designers printing new mapsat the Charlton facility
Look into printing a QR sticker for trailforks (most up to date tail map)
Johnny Lee (Mad Charlies) has been relentlessly updating Trailforks, and it has the most up to date trail data
Amaos road notice board at the hut can be updated with the QR code, the monthly newsletter etc.
Trails Heroes Update
Need the updated Email list to continue
Hole in the top of the container needs repair
Look into adding a social element(BBQ) to maintenance days to increase numbers
Look into dig days where the snippers stayed stored and we focus on actual trail maintenance
Police up hand tools throughout the park and return them to the container
Look into spare snipper heads and reels of cord
The North Face (NF)
Go fund me link and North Face information removed from TMBC Website
Email to donors has been drafted and awaiting distribution
Email distribution and refund option moved to HIGH priority - MMC, CC
Online Petition Update
WB has some information to release to the committee next Wednesday
Bench petition until August meeting
Lower Trail Alignment
Turkey is completed. All legacy features such as the rock drop/roll, and the log skinny remain in situ. A medium gap jump has been added and the trail now terminates at the hut.
Centrelink is completed. The trail now begins/terminates at the hut. The trail is the main green climb up to Ganny, and has been simplified.
Highlife is completed. It has its own entry from the picnic table. The picnic table area now has Ida, Highlife, and Calibre down as single point one way trail options from the area.
Work is due to commence on the Frenzy alignment, due to the fire road resurfacing later on in the year.
New Business
Trail Signage Audit
The President has requested that all members keep an eye out for any signage that may be missing, or in need of repair.
New Run of Merchandise
Remove the old pre orders model
Add the option to but online and embed postage into the online store (TMBC Website)
Should be around a 2 week turn around for T-shirts
New run items to include - T-shirts, Stickers, Trail line socks (Cheesy, Frenzy etc), Stem caps
Alex McGlashan suggested that stickers of various colours be placed for sale at LBS. Tis has been utilised with great success in NZ for a small club profit, and fantastic community engagement and publicity
GC suggested that it may be time to update the TMBC Logo. The logo was developed 10 years ago. A vote was called. The vote failed, with a majority of those present citing tradition and “Brand” recognition
Exec to follow up in group chat on designs and timeframes
Interschool MTB
National schools championships cancelled due to COVID
Former Pres Tom Glover begun the initial talks with Chris Tompson (Head of sport at Mt Lofty SHS) of inter school Mountain Biking
DW and CC to meet with CT next week to further discussions
5 schools are currently interested amd TMBC can provide timing gear
All rider will need to secure Aus Cycling membership to participate, which will further boost club membership
TMBC Social Engagement
DC called for a brainstorming session r.e what can the exec do, now for members, to boost club interaction and engagement
MA suggested that we engage local legends (such as Jared Graves) for a trial side chat/meet and greet with club members
Darren Wilcox suggested Saturday rides/BBQ with 2 x groups of differing levels heading out. Also suggested night rides, which have traditionally been a club favourite
WB advised that 2 x MTB coaches with first aid certs are required. One at the Front and one at the back.
Liability waiver to be investigated (Task completed - Waiver not suitable for club use - as not legally binding)
DC suggested a MTB movie night and BBQ at the start of Spring.
Projector, with high quality audio
camp chairs etc
BBQ and drinks
Amos road trailhead suitable location due to parking, the hut, and container access
DC and DW to form subcommittee and action
Alex McGlashan suggested a huge rider train from top to bottom
Meeting declared closed at 8:25pm