DC Road Runners Club
Board of Directors Meeting Minutes
Monday, January 12, 2009
Silver Diner
Attendees:
1. Brian Danza
2. Ian Clements
3. Aaron Cheskis
4. Toni Marie Diegoli
5. Kerry O’Brien
6. Ed Grant
7. Ben Richter
8. Kenny Ames
9. Peter Lamberton
10. George Getek
11. Richard Rapine
Mr. Grant called the meeting to order at 7:08 PM.
Previous meeting minutes were approved.
Reports:
Finances: Mr. Danza reported that the club is receiving approximately $100/month from the Google ads on the club’s website. Mr. Getek has received permission to pay the RRCA insurance and membership dues for the club.
Membership: Ms. Diegoli informed the Board that club magnets are mailed out with the memberships.
Training Programs: Mr. Lamberton reported that there are 20-25 runners who meet at Gotta Run every Saturday. The National Marathon/Half Marathon training programs are halfway through their program. The 10K training program will start in February. There was a recommendation to get all training program coaches CPR certification. Mr. Richter is responding to emails for the summer marathon training program.
Races: Mr. Cheskis reported there were approximately 180 runners in the Al Lewis 10 Miler. The race had a net loss in money in part due to paying for a traffic officer ($240). Mr. Cheskis suggests moving the race course to avoid the intersection and the need for a patrol car, and to raise the race fee to $10.
Other Business:
1. There is a Monday night 6 mile run starting at Foggy Bottom. There is a Beer and Burritos run on Tuesday night starting from Iwo Jima and going to Chipotle after the run.
2. Rob and Judy Wolfe are coordinating the Club’s Annual Banquet. Everyone will pay $15 for dinner, including Board members, except for Hall of Fame inductees.
3. The Awards Committee will be Aaron Cheskis and Kenny Ames.
4. The Board Elections Committee will be Ian Clements and Kerry O’Brien.
5. Ed will discuss Hall of Fame nominations with the Hall of Fame committee and Paul Thompson.
6. Ms. Diegoli will tally the scoring for the Club’s Championship Race Series.
7. The Board has authorized funds of up to $25,000 to purchase a equipment van. Mr. Danza will help shop for the van. We are looking at a Dodge Sprinter or similar type van.
8. The Board has approved the purchase of a Chronotrack timing system. Mr. Danza completed the background research on timing systems and will purchase the new system for the Club.
9. The National Club Championship Cross Country races are in February. The Club will reimburse ½ the cost of the entry fee for each racer who is a club member and runs on one of the club teams.
10. DCRRC has registered with USATF for 2009.
11. Mary Ellen Seale and Karol Murray will be the new race co-directors for the Club’s 20 Miler starting in 2010.
12. The Club will consider modifying the race calendar and possibly dropping some races. Race directors have requested a copy of the volunteer list. Mr. Richter is still looking for a new date for the Larry Noel 15K.
13. Mr. Richter will send a template out of the club’s newsletter and is seeking new inputs for it.
Grant adjourned the meeting at 9:04 PM.
Next meeting: March 9, 2009.
