Chair person: Gloria Yeung

Those attending: Mark Bauman, Lisa Nadon.

1. Guidebook Distribution: Via e-mail, Eleanor reports th= at we have 204 books on hand currently and distribution is up to date.

2. Guidebook Reprint: It was decided that we could wait = until we were at lower numbers of stock before embarking on a reprinting. We thought an addendum could be ad= ded to the current edition to illustrate the Snyder’s Flats section of the G= VT with a write up as well as a short description of what is proposed in Breslau. For now, we’d = like to use the map Jamie Hember put together for the annual report. We will have to pay for this print= ing out of our accounts as we have no donor for the printing at this time. Lisa will talk to Thomasfield Home= s reps about mapping and proposed routes.

3. Investment Options: Gloria reported that unless incorp= orated we cannot arrange for mutual funds (an investment with risk) without consen= t of all members to that use for the funds entrusted to us. It was decided that we would buy a= GIC (no risk) with $10,000, leaving us with approximately $5,000 for guidebook work, and other capital works like signage, and materials. Gloria will arrange this with Don = for Mid March.

4. WTG Membership Report and renewal package= : Brenda is ready to send out the life member packages once the cards are labeled. Gloria has labels su= itable for life member names and will work with Brenda to get those created for the cards and then laminated.

5. January hike report: Neither Brad, Eleanor nor Jim was present to report.

6. 2007 HC Month: Neither Inga nor Brenda was present to report. The ne= west draft calendar was circulated for information.

7. Hike on a Bus: April 12:30 – 12 noon: Warren is unable to lead this event. If anyone is intereste= d in leading the event, or has suggestions for someone who could provide comment= ary on the bus tour, please contact Ann or Gloria asap.

8. 2007 School Hike Day: Contact names at Riverside PS are = Jen Densmore, Connie Lepp. We are looking for someone to contact these teachers to see if they would like to = have a school hike day at Riverside PS. Please let Ann or Gloria know asap.

9. Mill Race Walking Circuit: Gloria investigated the terrain al= ong Lobsinger Line between Three Bridges Road on the north to Apple Grove Road = on the south side. Martin farms = have suggested that the route could go on their property inside the road allowan= ce to get hikers from Three Bridges Road to Apple Grove. The ditch here is minimal or non-existant and there is another 30 feet of flat grassed field before the first row of orchard trees. T= here are no fences. This route wou= ld be suitable to mention, along with a caution about crossing Lobsinger line. Gloria will continue with the mapp= ing exercise.

10. CW Optimist Report: Pete was not present to report.

11. Grand Valley Trails Updates: Jo= yce was not present. Gloria highl= ighted information from Joyce’s notes on upcoming work parties, captain̵= 7;s party, and other events. Ther= e are other events into May that can be discussed at the next meeting. Proposals have been put forth to t= he KB Trailways Advisory Board and the GVTA board for a sidetrail loop as indicat= ed in the map. There will be three Trail Mainten= ance Days on the WTG section this spring, April 18 and 24 and May 19. =

Wednesday April 18= ^: Whacky Women outing. Help women from the Woolwich Trails Group (o= ur trail captains) clean up a short section of our Trail north of West Montros= e; pie and coffee afterwards at Elmira Donut and Deli (a real treat!). Me= et at the parking lot in West Montrose at 1:00 p.m. Contact: Joyce (519) 742-5197, jmcummin@jubilation.uwaterloo.ca

Tuesday April 24: Help the guys from the Woolwich Trails Group with a very long sec= tion of our Trail, north of West Montrose, north of Highway 86. Meet at 9:00 a.m= . at the parking lot in West Montrose. Contact: Joyce (519) 742-5197, jmcummin@jubilation.uwaterloo.ca

Upcoming Events: Please see the GVTA website: www.gvta.on.ca for more information.

Saturday February 24: Loop Hike in Elora/Fergus, 1:30 p.m.

Saturday February 24: Introduction to Hiking, Belwood.

Saturday March 7: Hike Leader Training, Waterloo.

Saturday March 17: Loop Hike in Elora/Fergus, 10:30 a.m.

Saturday March 31: Introduction to Hiking, Kitchener.

Saturday March 31: Trail Captains’ Party, Joyce’s, 7:00 p.m.<= /span>

12. Breslau Update: Lisa was present to report. There seems to be fewer problems w= ith ATV’s and snowmobiles of late, however residents are keeping watch for the spring. Lots of work bein= g done around the new recreation facility.

13. Distance markers at trailheads: Ann will look into ordering signs soon. Mark mentioned this wou= ld be a suitable fall project. TWEE= C will be very busy in the spring.

14. Other Business: John Robinson reported on the Website activity via E-mail. = There is some interesting information in the report. We are seeing about 50-60 hits on = the trails web-site per month. If you’d like to see the report, contact John or Gloria and we’ll forward a copy along.

15.&= nbsp; Next Meeting: Thursday March 29^th, 7:= 15 pm at the St. Jacob’s firehall. Ann please book the meeting room.

16. Other notes to all: Volunteer want= ed: 1- April 28: to help Brad Fisher. Does anyone have a truck that t= hey could drive around in the event of mechanical break-downs? This person could also deliver water and refreshments. A cell phone is required.

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Dates to R= emember:

Sunday = March 18, 2 pm: 2 hr hike on the Kissing Bridge Trailway/TCT at Ariss.=

From Elmira t= ake Line 86 east towards Guelph. In Ariss turn left or north-east onto Wellingt= on County Rd 51. Turn right on Schuett Rd. Meet in the parking lot. Trail rating: easy walking stone dust trail.

April is Healthy Communities Month:

Sunday = April 15, 2 pm: 2 hr hike on the Health Valley Trail, St. Jacobs.<= span style=3D'color:#333333'>

Join Mark for= an afternoon of birding and hiking. Meet at the kiosk at the trail entran= ce behind the fire station in St. Jacobs. Take King St. north to Albert St. Turn right or east on Albert and follow to the back of the parking= lot near the kiosk. Trail rating: first half is stone dust followed by nat= ural path on varying topography.

Saturda= y April 28, 9 am: Fun run/walk and cycling along the Kissing Bridge Trailway

Cyclists are = invited to join Brad Fisher and runners are invited to join Corinne Taylor for a 5 = to 15 km run along the KBT. Trail rating: level stone dust surface. = Call Brad at 519-669-9067 or Corinne at 519-669-8399 for more information.<= /o:p>

Sunday = April 29, 2 pm: 2 hr/6 km hike on the Grand Valley Trail at Snyder's Flats.

This section = of the GVT was restored in 2006 after an absence of about 18 years. Join Jan = and Jamie to witness the winding Grand River. Meet in the parking lot of t= he Bloomingdale Community Centre at 103 Snyder's Flats Rd. For more info please contact Jan or Jamie at 519 745-1375. Trail rating: moderate.&n= bsp;Portions of the trail tend to be wet so wear sturdy hiking boots. No dogs, baby buggies or smoking on this hike.

Saturda= y April 21: Woolwich Community Clean-up Day: 8:30 until noon

Call Ann at 5= 19 669-1647 x 265 for more information.