@FrancisStPierre's Forum Posts

Ice screw strength
Interesting results! http://hmga.gr/storehouse/word-acrobat/Ice%20Climbing%20Anchor%20Strength%20-%20MRA%202009%20-%20Marc%20Beverly.pdf
A new digital projector for the BCMC...
Alena Dzujkova very generously lent her Epson 8350 projector for us to use at the October Social Meeting. I have since heard back from several members that the quality of the image was significantly b...
AGM Proxy voting
yes, I understand... and you're right, we should be posting the new executive on-line. Here it is for now...   President                       Francis St-Pierre Past President               David Sc...
AGM Proxy voting
Sorry that you couldn't make it, Scott. Nice to see you so active and keen on participating.  Have you thought of joining the executive? There are some unfilled positions open to any "Active" member.
AGM Proxy voting
Hi Scott, Voting by Proxy is not permitted under article 12 (c) of the BCMC Constitution and By-Laws. https://bcmc.ca/bcmc/constitution/BCMC_Constitution_bylaws_June2012.pdf Are you concerned about...
Vantage, WA -- Toilet project needs donations
The goal of raising $50,000 was reached by June 2013. Construction is scheduled for fall 2013!!!   Barring unanticipated cost overruns, we now have the funds to build a toilet at Vantage and the Dep...
Wild Country Recalls some nuts
http://www.climbing.com/news/wild-country-recalls-some-nuts/
BCMC Member Oudi Cherfi injured on Mt Rainier
We actually don't have much information on how the accident happened as Oudi doesn't remember much of the accident. Maybe later. Francis
Marc leaving his mark!!!
Marc-Andre, our presenter at the June Social, has been up to a ton of pretty amazing adventures this summer. Check out his blog: http://marcleclerc.blogspot.ca/2013 A solo link-up of the North-East...
New BCMC Waiver in a week
Have you heard that all BCMC members need to sign a new waiver starting on Sept 15? Is anyone confused or unsure about the new BCMC waiver to come into effect next Sunday? You don't need to do anythin...
BCMC Member Oudi Cherfi injured on Mt Rainier
For those of you who know Oudi from trips or other activities at the BCMC, you should be aware that Oudi was one of the 3 Canadian climbers involved in the September 1, 2013 accident on the Emmons Gla...
Sigurd Creek trail to Mt Ossa -- wasp nest!!!
Went up to Mt Ossa Sept 7-8. The trail is in GREAT shape with the new bridge replaced last year providing easy crossing of Sigurd Creek. A big Thank You to Paul Kubik and crew for all the work that ha...
Executive Seeks Project Proposals from Members
Hi Paul, Good question. It appears that several members have good ideas and concepts but perhaps don't have the time to organize an actual project. The proposal I received from you is the first reque...
Is the BCMC getting into the guiding business?
Hi everyone, yes, these questions were all looked at carefully, and I'm glad that you're asking. Are we getting into the guiding business? Hardly so... these are some of the points that were consider...
SHALL WE PRODUCE A'CLUB HISTORY' FOR $20,000?
Thanks Michael. To clear-up any confusion, I stated what I believe are 3 elements essential for the executive to consider when reviewing any project proposal. I did not provide my assessment of wheth...
SHALL WE PRODUCE A'CLUB HISTORY' FOR $20,000?
Hi Monika, Thank you for sharing your thoughts and opinions on this topic. As I have already explained to Michael, I believe that the entire executive is supportive of the concept of writing a club h...
IPP on North Creek
Secret Society mentality? There may be some of that left in the club, but I know that we have been trying to change that in past 2-3 years (probably longer?). All minutes of the executive meetings are...
IPP on North Creek
My understanding from a brief discussion with David Scanlon is that the North Creek IPP project has been cancelled altogether. Please contact David directly for more information as David prefers not t...
Climbing gym: check out the Richmond Oval
We went to the Richmond oval on May 13 and were impressed with the facility. The rock climbing wall is smaller than at Cliffhanger Vancouver, but it's not very busy and there are no lead climbing clos...
Membership: Admin Assistant
We are seeking a few volunteers to join our Membership team to assist in the day-to-day tasks of running our membership efforts. The main tasks involve -          answering questions from the public...
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If my posting wasn't clear enough, let me try again. I'm suggesting that we hire the technical help that we need instead of doing it on a shoestring, where Paul ended-up doing pretty much all the work...
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Hi Adi, I agree with your view that the Club's website is already a major improvement, a big thanks to Paul. In retrospect, it's now clear that this was much too large of an undertaking for a single...
Vantage, WA -- Toilet project needs donations
Went for the weekend to Vantage in Washington State. All went well and had some great climbing despite the near-hurricane force winds on Saturday. Lots of bent and broken tent poles all around. Sunday...
Down Town Real Rock Climbing - Soon in Vancouver?
Hi Werner, a couple of years ago you had some neat videos of climbing walls under bridges in several locations in Europe -- some of them multi-pitch? It looked really neat. It would be great if we can...
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Paul, I want to echo that your work is appreciated. It's a tough spot for Lee, Bill, and especially you to be dealing with all the requests plus all the enhancements that people like me keep bringing...