Thanks Chris, I saw the Presentation to the BoD and believe it to contain significant errors. See Dec 2, 2015 Project Proposal (https://waterspritecabin.files.wordpress.com/2015/12/draft-proposal-v2-6...
Just to clarify: Watersprite Hut cost estimate at SGM was $41,300 plus $8,700 contingency = $50,000. The cost so far is $60,000, with final cost possibly around $62,000 to $65,000 but no firm figure e...
Liam,
the most immediate way to recoup some of the losses are to proactively go after the "pledged" money and ensure that we get the maximum in. For that, we need to be clear on the facts and develop...
Bill, your posts were deleted...
In response, I say it's time to keep your eyes on the prize. You're smart and I'm sure that you understand very well the questions I'm raising. If not, then you shou...
Hi Scott, have you actually seen a written pledge from MEC? Has the BoD seen a written pledge from MEC? Let's not count our chickens too quickly -- that's why I ask "What proof do we have that MEC act...
Bill, all my numbers are directly from the published financials, BoD minutes, and post on Forum from Alena (Nov 21, 2016). You should be more specific if you want to criticize. I think that we should...
Thanks Paul, it's a good start and you now have more questions to add to the list, including "Who is responsible for this mess?". I would be at the December BoD meeting if I had known earlier about th...
Ok Chris, but why have the "Executive Connection" Forum if the exec/BoD doesn't look at it and everything has to be through email??
In short: The hut was built larger than agreed to (by maybe 60 sq. feet out of 320), at a higher cost, done without BOD approval (not even aware of the change), and no membership consultation or commu...
I believe you Chris, but someone knows more...
Surely the BoD knows. Why not put all the cards on the table?? Why the secrecy from the BoD?
Come-on lads, this is a small enough club and we all deserv...
Meanwhile, still no answer...
1. Why is the structure more than 50% over budget?
2. What is the expected total cost for the hut?
Those should be trivial questions to answer...
Liam, you say "The people that voted 'Yes' and didn't turn out to help should be embarrassed."
Well that's maybe 30 people or less.
Fewer than 50 people out of 800+ members voted yes. What's wrong...
Win, why can't I get a proper answer to my 2 reasonable questions about the Watersprite finances? Something doesn't look right and no one wants to answer.
Meanwhile, thanks for asking if I can help ge...
5 BD Turbo ice screws (2 - 22cm; 2 - 19cm; 1 - 16cm)
1 Charlet Moser ice srew 22cm
All screws are like new, very sharp and no rust (never been used)
$25 ea or buy 5 get 1 free.
5 older style tools wit...
Hey Chris, a cabin completion collage at the next social... Really? Is that the best way to communicate with 800+ members??
Could it be damage control of a project likely gone out of control? You guys...
I see that Watersprite hut is over budget as of Sept 30. 2 Questions:
1. Why is the structure more than 50% over budget?
2. What is the expected total cost for the hut? I assume that there are more e...
Price is $300 for the whole setup. Good deal.
Older backcountry ski setup for sale... older but at a good price!!
- G3 Rapid Transit skis: 185cm, asymmetrical cut 128-91-116
- Fritschi bindings Large (adjustable, fits to size 13)
- G3 skins (not...
I'm comparing BCAA and the discounted Northman Rugged Sport travel medical insurance as my BCAA plan is due for renewal.
Bottom line: It doesn't look to me like the Northman plan is competitive in my...
Went up Brunswick today (1,788m), only wearing approach shoes. Very little snow left up there. Some winter drifts on the north side, and a thin layer of snow that fell in the last couple of days (abov...
The 2014 Mountaineer was the first edition sold for $10 to all membership categories. How many were sold and how many given away for free? It was accessed on-line only 61 times. How much did the club...
No hard feelings with you here either, Win, but I can assure you that the club isn't losing it's most prolific trip organizers because of the weather, other commitments, or normal ebb and flow of soci...
Attract and respect and openly reward the leaders (like it was not done in the case of Marlaina J) and you will have trips on the schedule.
Stars is spot on.
Trips and courses are at the core of t...
Paul,
a private trip posted on the BCMC Forum MAY in fact expose the club and members to some liability, which MAY in fact be mitigated by the club waiver. The BOD's responsibility is to promote as b...
Got an email questioning the sling(s) too... but I can't tell if its a single sling or 2 shoulder length slings? Can anyone tell? Does everyone understand the difference?
Anyway, heads up everyone wh...