Lynne McClelland presented a cheque of £100 to David Corbett of the
Mountain Rescue, from money left from the raffle at the AGM .
Terry Eakin Environmental Agency spoke
of the history in England and Ireland of those who steadfastly endeavoured
to make ways open for the walkers. The challenge today is
(1) for tourists whose aim is to complete the whole Ulster Way.
(2) To have the quality sections of Ulster Way way-marked by CAAN.
Problems over signage, and maintenance still exist.
The Re-launch of the Ulster Way will
be in May/June..
Ronnie Carser presented the New
Constitution which gives Charitable Status but which makes no reduction in
the powers of clubs .
As a
charity, the area of benefit is 'The island of Ireland'. Thus all
federated clubs within Ireland can enjoy the potential funding which
charitable status may attract.
The Constitution was accepted ;
Proposed by Ronnie Carser and seconded by Bill Darby and agreed by the
meeting.
Thomas McKenna gave an account of UFRC
plans for training in First Aid and Navigation.
