[NMCCSC] Nov ski club newsletter

[Guy Miller via NMCCSCeGroup]

Dave.   Thanks for the clarification. I didn’t know where you were coming from at first. I think your viewpoint makes sense. For what it’s worth, the climate change presentation focused on science based information, steering clear of the political aspect. Nevertheless, your concerns were appreciated, and were addressed at the meeting. We definitely encourage membership participation of this nature and we hope you’ll continue to find our club to be your venue of choice for winter recreation.  
Speaking of which, we still have room on our Janet’s Cabin trip in January, and there is still room on our Crested Butte and Pagosa Springs bus trips...
Guy Miller 








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 On Friday, November 15, 2019, Dave Williams via NMCCSCeGroup <nmccscegroup at mailman.swcp.com> wrote:

Several people have asked me to clarify my prior remarks. I will try to do so very briefly and then end this email thread.  I agree climate change is real. But I would have joined Sierra Club if I wanted an advocacy group. I just want a group of people with whom to enjoy xc skiing without intense emotions, issues, debates or controversies. Last year I went on a non club yurt trip which was scarred when two friends got in a vicious argument over issues based on their opposite political orientations. I think it a mistake to "stir the pot" within the club over the climate change issue which clearly prompts intense emotions and opposing political positions around questions about its causes and what to do about it. Let's just enjoy the tranquility and beauty of xc skiing without taking with us the problems and controversies of our increasingly polarized and angry society. My best wishes to all, Dave 
On Thu, Nov 14, 2019 at 10:33 AM Dave Williams <dfwskw at gmail.com> wrote:

I understand that the climate change issue is of great concern to many people, but neither the newsletter nor the club's programs should be devoted to the issue. It is not consistent with the objectives of the club. https://nmccskiclub.org/about-us/  . It could endanger our legal status and is not consistent with our charter as a recreational organization.  
The following statement in the latest newsletter in current political environment is clearly a one party political advocacy:  "And what are we going to do about it? Running and hiding isn’t an option, so let’s talk aboutwhat we can do on personal, community, regional and global levels. We’ll discuss specific climate related issues that faceus here in New Mexico as well as problems that all of humanity will face. Presentation will focus on a range of solutions,as well as enough information to enable and motivate you in to acting on them!" Dave 
On Sun, Nov 10, 2019 at 7:43 PM DEAN Athow via NMCCSCeGroup <nmccscegroup at mailman.swcp.com> wrote:

   Attached is the November 2019 newsletter, and 2 bus trip forms.   The general meeting is this coming Thursday (November 14th).     Dean  _______________________________________________
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