The Western Colorado Climbers Coalition (WCCC) is excited to announce our 2022 Annual Meeting. We invite all community members to join this gathering as we recap accomplishments from the past year and set new goals for 2022! Questions welcome! We look forward to seeing you!
WHEN: Monday, January 24 at 7pm to 9pm (Mountain Time)
WHERE: Virtual Meeting via Zoom
Zoom Credentials:
Link to Meeting: https://zoom.us/j/95323222823?pwd=dEtCZTlLTmtBbUdWYXcvRVJFK1UrUT09
Password: 9Mile
WCCC Board Agenda for January 24th
Board Member Reports
Officer Transitions
Secretary Transition and Needs
Treasurer Transition and Needs
Annual Financial Standing
2021 Accomplishments
2022 Goals
Mother’s Buttress Parking
Adopt-a Program
Trail improvements
New Board Member Recruitment
2022 Board Meeting Schedule
Any remaining items?
Brief Recap of 2021 Accomplishments
Stewardship Efforts
Adopt-A Program in Unaweep Canyon
Rebolting Grit Wall & Four Blocks
Advocacy
Circulated Info Card at local business to promote responsible use at our local crags (Escalante, Monument, Unaweep)
Continued to monitor access situation in Escalante Canyon (Cabin Wall) for opportunities to restore access
Fundraising
Access Fund Grant for Rebolting Grit Wall & Four Blocks ($2,084 from AF plus $700 from WCCC)
Climbers Beer Night ($600 raised)
Other donations (Individuals, Guide Services, Educational Programs, Commercial Entities)
Membership
WCCC & Access Fund Joint Memberships continue to grow
Organization
Launched a new WCCC website
Changes to Board members (Nolan Roberston & Sara Brooker joined, Garrett Mitchell resigned)
2022 Goals…listed so far and in no particular order
Transition Sara Brooker to Secretary role on the Board, replacing Eve Tallman
Transition Paul Stoner to Treasurer role, replacing Garrett Mitchell
Identify new candidate for Board President position
Coordinate with City of Grand Junction to clean up the Hobo Castle boulder at Dynamite Shacks bouldering area
Explore options to expand parking area at Mothers Buttress
Create a streamlined digital newsletter for improved messaging to WCCC community
Establish rebolting program (again) within Colorado National Monument, using donated hardware/grant
Continued effort to re-bolt Unaweep
Continue to monitor Sun Towers for access
Develop bolting guidelines (mandate?) for new and re-bolting in our area
Install railing on lower mother's bridge
Get access fund trail crew back out to Unaweep
Create new branding/logo design for WCCC