July 2010 Board Meeting minutes

Attendees:  Ray Sibley, Bob Basse, Doug Smith, Bonnie Keefe, Stephanie Struble, Lisa Champeau, Mike Quispe, Dave Cook, David Rothenburger, Eric Greene, Kevin Downing, Deb Cunningham.

Successes

  • 30 people at dinner at June 8 event in  Wash Park.  RMRR ran w/ the now defunct Tues night group, followed by dinner at Downing St Grill.
  • Logistics (30 mins)

    1. July race (Scott Kukel, Dave Cook, David Rothenburger)
      1. Kids race – yes, we’ll have a kid’s race.
      2. Vols – short right now, but Stephanie has sent out an email.
      3. Vol of the month  – Dailey family for their help over the past few races.
      4. Mark DeBord of Denver South BCOR – fitness classes donating a free month & will bring a tent & bagels.
      5. Van – battery is dead.  Dave Cook will look at it.
    2. Aug TS – Need RD – Deb & Dave Cunningham.  Karen Voss may assist.
    3. Nov TS – Ric Robinette will direct w/ Kevin Downing.
    4. MTS (Dave Cunningham,)
      1. Very few apps so far.
      2. Dave Cunningham connecting with Erin at SolePepper Sports.  Subsequent to the meeting we found out that SolePepper was sold to Runner’s Roost.
      3. Bonnie brought up Road Runner Sports as a sponsor.  They’re right at the course & seemed interested.  Janet is contact for Dave. 
      4. Hats – $8 each for ~100 caps.  Given to people entering 2 of 3 races, as prizes to winners, as raffle prizes.  Ordering from Gear-n-Up.
    5. Scoring – Brian is ready to train another person or two – Dave Cunningham & Adam Lee will assist.
    6. Treasurer’s Report – No treasurer’s report this month. 
    7. Track – Scott
      1. All city stadium or East HS.  Need to charge us something.   Suggested $25/month ($175 for summer).  Possibly work on this for next year. 
    8. Race Committee (Bob Basse, Heather Reddy, David Rothenburger, Dave Cook, Mike Quispe)
      1. Waterton – closed after August.  Need new location for Sat, Oct 2.  Looking at the East-West trail from Coyote Creek Elementary school (Douglas Cty).
      2. Stone House alternatives for 2011 – Race committee will revisit after July TS.
      3. Bonnie talk to Janet Fairs to make sure permits are in order for upcoming races.

    2010 club goal – Runnin’Fun:  (10 mins)

    • Run n’ Fun:  Let’s meet in front of the Goodson Rec Center at 6:00 on Monday 7/26.  We can do a run on the Highline and end up at the Mellow Mushroom (2154 E Commons Ave,  Centennial, CO 80122) here by the library for pizza and beer.   The board approved the event with a move to Monday night to avoid competition with other social running groups. 

    Membership (10 mins) – Eric – Nothing new to report.

    Marketing and PR    (10 mins) – Kevin, Aurora, Dave C 

    • Giveaways – Deb didn’t look at items Holly suggested.  Looking for small item to give away to members & include with new membership letters.  Deb will look at items Holly suggested.
    • PR – Aurora.  Article in the competitor was pushed off until August.  5280 Best Of… changed focus, so we could not compete in the new categories.  Aurora will work on promoting MTS next.
    • Colorado Runner should have put our ad in their latest issue.  It’s not in – we’re not sure why.  Thought we had a free ad because of including our club in the mailing list.  Deb to follow-up.
    • Facebook friends leveled out at 325.  Aurora suggested a campaign to get to 400 or 500 by the MTS.  Kevin, Aurora & Dave to discuss strategy.

    Constitution – (5 mins) –  Deb 

    • Public Comments – Suggest we also email club members about changes.  The board addressed this concern by asking to update the constitution to read ‘electonic medium’.

    • Vote – unanimous approval of changes.  Deb to post.

    Succession planning (5 mins) – Deb

    • Deb will be stepping down as President for next year.  Need a replacement.
    • Doug & Bonnie will also step down from the board.
    • Ideas for new board members – We have three suggested names.  Deb & Stephanie will connect with these individuals to see if they’re interested in stepping up their involvement with the club.

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