DC Road Runners Club
Board of Directors Meeting Minutes
Monday, January 10, 2005
Silver Diner
Attendees:
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Board Members |
Also Attending |
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Susan Maher |
Bob Platt |
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Andy Buechele |
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Max Reid |
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Joe Racine |
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Ian Clements |
Absent |
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Aaron Cheskis |
George Getek |
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Toni Marie Diegoli |
Andrea Suzara |
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Kerry O’Brien |
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Matthew Pyle |
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Anne Pastorkovich |
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Pat Brown |
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Maher called the meeting to order at 7:15pm.
Previous meeting
minutes approved.
Committee Reports:
Treasurer: Maher reported that Getek has retired from his job at the federal credit union and will be changing emails. In the interim, all treasurer’s business should be cc’d to the president.
Membership: No report.
Training Programs
Track: Track regulars reported that workouts have been going well and attendance has fluctuated with the winter weather.
Saturday Long Run: O’Brien reported that there have been many newcomers in attendance lately. In addition, there has been a change in refreshments manager; Steve Maguire replaces former manager Chris Kupczyk and interim manager Morten Poulsen-Hanson.
10k Training Program: Kristin Blanchett has volunteered to be this year’s coordinator. Initial planning stages have begun, with February 12 as the tentative kick-off date of the twelve week program. Six to seven coaches have been recruited, and publicity is now the main goal.
Newsletter: Pastorkovich reported that the next issue is in review. There has been an increase in the number of photos submitted and included this time around. Pastorkovich also informed us that bulk-mailing the newletter too close to the holidays resulted in delayed receipt of the last issue by members in certain areas.
Education/Welcome Wagon: Clements reported that plans for a stride clinic are still in the works. Currently he is working to recruit doctors and other experts. The idea is to have quarterly sessions at the Arlington YMCA where 6-8 runners are individually evaluated.
Past and Future
Races
Past: The first three Snowball series races, as well as the annual New Year’s Day race took place as scheduled. The Turkey Trot produced a record turn-out this year, and the Board was informed that the Turkey Trot Committee is working on possible solutions for next year to cope with the increasing numbers.
Future: Preparations are being made for the continuing Snowball Series of races. The date conflict of the GW Birthday Marathon and the RRCA Club Challenge was discussed.
Other Business
The Club’s mailing address will be changing due to renovations at the post office and the new address will need to be posted on the website.
Several Club representatives are looking into the possibility of expanding the Club apparel selections.
Platt suggested that the annual dinner and business meeting, in recent years scheduled together on the Sunday of Cherry Blossom, be held as separate events. Maher decided that this year the meetings would remain as one event for scheduling reasons.
Contribution Update: Clements and Maher continue to work with Bob Thurston to identify an organization to which the Club can make a $1000 donation. Washington and Lee High School was mentioned as a possibility, as we use their track each week.
Executive Session
The Board conducted an executive session from 8:15-8:45pm.
Maher adjourned the meeting at 8:45pm.