CONC held the 2023 Winter Meeting on December 15th at Trinity Episcopal Church in downtown Bend.  We were expecting about 75 people, but set up 10 tables with nine chairs each.  A good thing we did, as all tables were occupied!  Eileen Woodward organized the event.  She and Anne Ness provided enchiladas baked at the church, with salads and desserts brought in by many members.

After dinner, all volunteers present were recognized; most of the people present stood up!  They included:

• Those who helped with the event

• CONC Board members

• Club operations & other behind-the-scenes work

• Overnight Trip Committee

• Ski lessons

• Hike leaders

• Ski & Snowshoe outings

• Trail Maintenance & firewood stocking

Following volunteer recognition, the Elections Committee (Warren Preston and Glen VanCise) reviewed the process of asking for all nominations and verified there were no new nominations for President, Vice President, Treasurer, and Secretary.  A vote on current members holding these positions was taken by verbal support .  The "Ayes" carried the evening so Eric Ness, Sue Sullivan, Eileen Woodward, and Jan Cigoy were reelected to their current positions.

It was a lively evening and enjoyed by all.  We look forward to our Spring meeting, held in May.