DC Road Runners Club
Board of Directors meeting minutes
November 6, 2003
Bertucci’s Restaurant, Arlington

Attendees:
Board members: Susan Maher, Pat Brown, Ed Grant, George Getek, Sarah Clements, Matt Pyle, Ian Clements, Andy Buechele, Jim Hage, Debi Maguire.

Also attending: Bob Platt

Maher called the meeting to order at 7:35 p.m.

Committees/Reports:

Treasurer: Getek distributed a report that showed total assets in excess of $42,000. He reported that he put $20,000 into a CD.

Membership: Maguire reported that she recently sent out 70 renewal letters to members.

Training programs:
Marathon Training Program – Maher reported that the program was a success and that Joe Boys will come to a future meeting to provide a full report.
10K Training Program – Maher reported that preparations are underway with the Arlington YMCA for the 2004 program.
Wed. night track workout – Continues successfully.
Saturday Long Run – Continues successfully.

Newsletter: The next issue will go to the printer tomorrow.

Education: Posner reported said he’s planning to have links from the club website to other websites that contain educational information about running.

Scholarship: Platt reported that he’s identified candidates and is waiting for paperwork to be completed.

Welcome Wagon: On hiatus.

Past and future races

Past: DCRRC, along with the University of Maryland cross-country team, hosted an open 5k cross-country race at the university on Oct. 11. DCRRC donated the proceeds to the university’s cross-country program.

Future:: The club needs volunteers for the Turkey Trot 5-Miler.

Executive Session:

The board conducted an executive session from 8 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Maher adjourned the meeting at 9 p.m. The next meeting was scheduled for Dec. 11.