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• May 13 2026 Board Meeting

  • When
    May 13, 2026
  •  
    4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
  • Location
    Fairway Room, Creekside Clubhouse

  May 13, 2026

  Agenda

  ROLL CALL: Bobbie Berkman

  APPROVAL OF FEBRUARY 11, 2026 MINUTES

  Review of Agenda: Mary Smith

  REPORTS:

  • President: Mary Smith
  • • Recognition of Mark Forrette's contributions to the Club. 
    • Followup on proposed gate at top of Stanley Dollar Drive.
    • Followup on Rossmoor Board's proposed changes to Gateway.
    • Report from Rossmoor Club President's April Meeting.
    • Poppy Bank
    • • proposal to add second person authorization protocol for withdrawals
      • • Request for motion to approve
  • Report: Al Peters
  • • Budget approval
    • Club's Certificate of Lodge status with Poppy Bank
    • Follow-up on paperwork for CA recognition of Trails Club status as registered IRS 501(c)(7), a non-profit Mutual Benefit Corporation. A statement of Information has been filed listing the officers of the organization. Treasurer must update every two years. 
    • feedback on on-line app and electronic check deposits
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  • Club Membership: Joanie Boyle
  • New Members Follow-up: Lori Miller-Klein

  • • New hiker training and safety.

    • Second set of 8 radios purchased and set up by Harriet.

  • Trail Steward Report: Jim Pearson 
  • Trails Club Garden Plots: Lena Birch, Song Kim
  • • update on new organization

  • Events: Kathy Devine and Molly Klopp
  • • Past events
    • • March Potluck - Thank you to Idelle, Molly, Carolyn and Anne.
      • Earth Day Table - April 17, 2026 - organized and hosted by Adrienne and Ellen, with help from Mary and Lena - many thanks
      • Work day at Curry Ranch, Save Mt Diablo - April 29th 
      • • organized by Adrienne - report and many thanks

  • • Upcoming events

  • June 2 Picnic Potluck - Marsha Thrall and Carolyn Walkling
  • • will include collection of any individual’s donations to Save Mt. Diablo. 
  • June 4 - Rossmoor Club Fair
  • August 20 - picnic and potluck - Linda Barth and team
  • October 27 - Annual Meeting,  Potluck and Pumpkin Contest - Mary Smith and Lori Wong
  • November 11 - Notable Volunteers: Mary Smith and Anne Squire
  • December 9 - Holiday Party 
  • December  18 - Last Hike Party

  Calendar for 2027 events: Molly

  • Group Rep Reports
  • • Amblers: Lois Zell

    • • Thank you to Lois Zell for stepping up to be the Quarterly

        Captain for the second quarter.

      • Discussion about Don Geahry's concern re: the number of "urban" hikes.

  • • Ramblers
    • Trekkers
    • Scramblers
  • Website and Tech: Anne Squire
  • • Reminder that half-year dues will be charged starting July 1 unless Board changes the policy.
  • • Issue with viewing Club Calendar via iPhone using link on website
    • • link removed
    • Additional Design tweaks to Home page
    • • Added Forum to encourage member communication
      • Calendar 
      • • moved module up slightly to enhance visibility
        • added Wednesday and Saturday text specifically instead of "hike days".
    • The Trails Club is listed under Services & Amenities, Clubs & Orgs on myrossmoor.com in case you speak with someone interested in finding out more or joining. BUT if you just type Trails in the Search window it takes you to a different page (under Sports and Fitness, Other Sports) with much better info including description of Groups, hiking levels, when we hike, etc. 

  • Publicity: Ellen Gilman

  • Safaris: Anne Squire

  • • Any suggestions welcome. Looking for co-host for Fall 2026 Redwoods Safari

    • Maybe shorter safaris closer to home will be easier to organize.

  ANY OTHER BUSINESS ?

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• June Potluck Picnic

  • When
    June 02, 2026
  •  
    5:30 PM
  • Location
    Stanley Dollar Picnic Area
  • Registered
    58 registrants

  Register

  Join your Trails Club Friends for a Summer Potluck!

  What to Bring: Your own Table service and picnic Table Cloth (if you wish), Beverage of your choice

  Food to Share: Attendees are asked to bring food to share for eight (couples please bring food for 16).  Please provide a list of ingredients of your dish.

     Members whose last names start with:                

                   A-F Salad/Side                  

  G-M Appetizer

  N-S  Dessert

  T-Z  Main

  Optional: In keeping with the Trails Club's support of Save Mt Diablo, an opportunity to make a donation by check or cash will be available.  

  Contact KathyDevine,  Marsha Thrall  or Carolyn Walkling for any questions!

  
  

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