May/June 2023 Newsletter

Board Update

Board meetings were held on May 2 & June 6. Minutes are posted on the website under Club Info/Meeting Minutes page.
Car Decals for the club are being sold for $5 – If you want to purchase one or if you want to sell them on your event(s) please contact Erika or check out the Car Decals being sold News item.
Guests process (policy & e-waiver) has been revised & reinstated. Guests require a Sponsor (club member) who will walk the guest through the process and who will reach out to the event Leader to see if guests are welcome.
Carpooling reimbursement recommendations have been put together by the board & added to the Guidelines & Expectations to compensate drivers.
Gerry MacDougall has stepped down from the Secretary role on the board and will continue to support the club as a Leader and event participant.

Hike Leader Program & Recognition

Thank you to all our leaders and co-leaders that helped make our May & June events possible (Bunny, Carla, Carole, Chris, Deanna, Erika, Doug M, Doug S, Gerry, Ian, John, Kevin, Lisa, Liz, Lois, Katherine, Margo, Maureen, Pam, Sam, Sharon, Sheila, Shelley & Tim)
In May we had some strenuous/challenging hikes (Cougar Canyon, Painted Bluffs, Red Ridge-Dewdrop, Opax Ramble & Peterson Creek East), some out of town hikes (Neskonlith, Enderby Cliffs, Cougar Canyon, Blind Bay & Kalamalka Lake) and we also had an Art Hike (Harper Mountain Art Hike).
In June we hiked some of our favourites (Barnes Lake, Savona Caves, Sunrise Mountain, Mt Baldy, Embelton Mt) and had some more evening, SUP & Kayaking events & two out of town trips (Gladstone Provincial Park & Joffre Lakes)
Regular events on Tuesday (Erika & Kevin) and Wednesday (Doug) are very popular and much appreciated.
We are seeing more events posted on Mondays, Thursdays and the weekends which is fantastic!
Matt Treger & Gerry MacDougall joined the Leader group and will be able to post or co-lead events for the club.
We are always looking for new leaders and co-leaders and all the creative and adventurous ideas they bring.

Events Program

The 150th event was posted for the club on June 18th what a fun and busy year we are having!
In the last 6 months we averaged 25 events per month. May had 27 events posted and June had 20 events posted. That’s absolutely amazing!
You can see the events that were posted by going to Past Events and 2023 Events Grouped by Month
Lots of new members are out enjoying our events and new members can always join the Tuesday Kenna Cartwright hike as Erika & Kevin will add them to their event (if they reach out to them) even if their event is full.
Most events continue to fill up & some hike leaders continue to add a few extra spots. Some leaders prefer small groups and do not adjust their group size.
July & August will be hot and many of our volunteer Leaders are on backpack trips, family vacations so the number of club events will probably decrease.
Tips for booking any event include checking the website frequently and watching for cancellations if you don’t get a spot. You can also comment on the event & new members are encouraged to check out our Successful Bookings and Guidelines & Expectations information. Leaders will sometimes duplicate the event on a different day if enough interest is shown. Become a leader and add your own event 😊 Please remember to bring your 10 essentials along on our events.

Website Updates/Issues

A huge thank you to Doug S, Doug M, Frith, Monika & Erika, & Denise for keeping our Website & Facebook pages up and running and for dealing with the issues that arise.
Added carpooling reimbursement recommendations from the June 6, 2023 board meeting to Guidelines & Expectations. Also reviewed/revised the page and added 3 headings to separate the information a bit (Event Preparation & Safety, Carpooling and Event Registration & Participation).
Summarized all our Safety & Insurance information for our members under the Club Info menu heading and are also displaying this information on the Hike Leader Program & Resources page.
Reviewed & revised the club’s FAQ web page information.
Guest process (policy & e-waiver) has been revised & reinstated. Guests require a Sponsor (club member) who will walk the guest through the process and who will reach out to the event Leader to see if guests are welcome.
Combined the News & Event Reports widget sections on the landing page.
Very little feedback regarding the website was received so we will keep things the way they are for the next year.
Recent website changes, issues & feedback are documented in the Website Changes Issues & Feedback – a few updates that’s currently displayed on the KHC landing page.
If you notice anything odd or not working on the KHC website please reach out to websitehelp@kamloopshikingclub.net or Doug Morris.

Happy hiking and see you on the trail soon.
Katherine Roberts, KHC President
Monika Taki, Hike Leader Liaison

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Monika Taki

I moved to Kamloops in 1994 and joined KHC in 2020. I recently retired and enjoy the following outdoor activities:cross country skiing, snow shoeing , kayaking, hiking and biking. I get out several times a week either with the club or family. I will lead outings throughout the year. Pace will be moderate and steady.

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