A relaxing lunch in Glenveagh National Park

Foyle Hillwalking and Rambling Club

We are based in the North West of Ireland. We organise walks every weekend and have a variety of walks to suit all levels of ability.  Our walks include high level mountain walks thoughout the North West and beyond as well as beach and forest trails to suit beginners or those who prefer an easier walk.

Our walking programme mostly covers the North West of Ireland but we also organise walks throught Ireland, we go to the Sperrins, the Mournes and further afield throughout Ireland.  Each year, usually in May we organise a trip to the Lake District in England, Scotland or Wales.

Every walk is supported by a member of the club who is experienced in leading walks in the mountains.  Recently we have obtained funding from the "Awards for All" lottery fund to train members in the skills required to lead walks in the mountains.

Our club is affiliated to the Mountaineering Council of Ireland and all our members have insurance through the Mountaineering Council. (MCI)

Committee Members

Chair                            Charlie Logue

Secretary                     Wendy Kirk

Treasurer                     Lori Moroney

Walks Organiser          Ita McCrory

How to Join

Our club welcomes new members and anyone interested in finding out more should contact us for further information.(info@foylehillwalkingclub.co.uk) According to our Constitution and Rules people may join us for 3 walks before they must join and pay membership fees.  Our membership fee for the year 2006 is £25 which includes membershp of the MCI and MCI insurance.

CLUB CONSTITUTION AND RULES

NAME

The name of the Club shall be Foyle Hillwalking and Rambling Club hereinafter referred to as "the Club".

 OBJECTIVES OF THE CLUB

To promote the interests of mountaineering, hillwalking and rambling activities hereinafter called club activities) amongst members of the Club.

 To provide an opportunity for members of the Club to meet and participate in club activities together.

 To act on behalf of and in the interests of Club members.

 To promote awareness of the need to maintain access, conservation and protection of the cliff, mountain and countryside environment.  To take part in the work and activities of the Mountaineering Council of Ireland.

 MEMBERSHIP OF THE CLUB

Membership of the Club shall only be open to any members of the public,

irrespective of political opinion, nationality or religion, interested in hillwalking, hereinafter referred to as "the Membership".

 In addition to 3.1 above membership of the Club shall only be open to individuals  who recognise that climbing, mountaineering and hillwalking are activities with a danger of personal injury or death. Members shall be aware of and accept these risks and agree to be responsible for their own actions and involvement

 Club Membership is open to minors under 18 but they must be accompanied by a responsible adult/parent while on walks.  Written parental consent for each walk will be required.  

 The Committee shall have the right for good and sufficient reason to terminate the membership of any member or to refuse membership to any potential member provided that the member/potential member concerned has had the right to be heard by the Committee before any decision is taken.

 New members shall be permitted to participate in a maximum of  3 walks in one year before there is a requirement to become a full member.

 MANAGEMENT OF THE CLUB

 The Management of the Club shall be entrusted to the Club Committee, hereinafter referred to as "the Committee".

 OFFICERS OF THE CLUB

The elected Officers of the Club shall be the Chair, the Secretary, the Treasurer,Walks Organiser and Public Relations Officer, hereinafter referred to as "the Officers".

 Voting for the election of Officers shall take place at the AGM

COMMITTEE OF THE CLUB

The Committee shall be composed of the Officers of the Club.

 The Committee shall nominate a representative (or representatives) of the Club to attend MCI Council meetings and represent the views of the Membership and vote on behalf of the Club.

 The Chair of the Club will normally preside at and chair all meetings of the Committee (or Club) and shall be responsible for reporting to the Membership at the Club's AGM.

 The Club Secretary shall be responsible for all correspondence relating to Club affairs and for announcing Committee meetings, and the production and distribution of minutes from those meetings. The Secretary shall also be responsible for announcing the AGM, giving 14 days notice.  The Secretary shall keep records about the Membership of the Club and shall report to the MCI the size of the Membership.

 The Walks Organiser shall be responsible for planning a walking schedule with other Committee members, promoting safety and responsibility in the hills, developing new walks, encouraging club members to involve themselves leading walks and developing leadership and navigation skills.

 The PR Officer shall promote the Club to general public and organise social events.

 The Treasurer shall be responsible for the collection of subscriptions and will account for any other income and expenditure made on behalf of the Club.

 TheTreasurer shall be responsible for the payment of the membership subscription to the MCI and the Insurance premium if this option is taken up.         

 The Committee shall have the power to co-opt additional non-voting members.

 A quorum for a meeting of the Committee shall be half of the elected voting members. In addition to the AGM the Committee shall hold at least two meetings each year for the purposes of preparing the walking programme and conducting any other business

 CLUB SUBSCRIPTIONS

 The Committee shall have the power to set membership subscription levels for the Club on an annual basis.

 Membership fees will be due within 4 weeks from the AGM which will normally be held in September each year.

 RULES OF THE CLUB

 The Committee shall have the power to set Club rules. Such rules shall be in accordance with the articles of the Club's Constitution and the policies of the MCI.

 AMENDMENTS TO THE CONSTITUTION OF THE CLUB

This Constitution may be amended by a two thirds majority of those present at an AGM.  Notice of any amendment must be delivered to the Secretary at least 7 days prior to the AGM.

 DISSOLUTION OF THE CLUB

The Club can be dissolved by two thirds majority vote of eligible members present at a special meeting, whereupon the Committee will arrange to discharge any assets equally amongst nominated charities and groups eg  MCI Environmental Defence Fund, Mountain Rescue etc.). Any liabilities at the time of dissolution shall be the joint responsibility of all Members.

 Constitution was adopted by the Club at a Special Meeting held on 6 December 2004.