SCR Minutes
March 7, 2007
Prepared by Theresa Duran
March 7, 2007
Prepared by Theresa Duran
Attendance: Ken Raich, Don Pfost, Lois Pfost, Rusty Smith, Theresa Duran,
Dave Diaz, Paulette Arns(?), Lynn Brown, Terry Cathcart, Jeff Arnold, Ron
Dehn, Victoria Esquibel, Gary Franchi, Ramon Arriaga, Todd Kelly, Paul
LaBar, Jesse Sena
Minutes for March were approved as published in the Newsletter
Special Guests in attendance were Kristine Chamblin from John Newman Middle
School. She is requesting assistance in starting an annual race as a
fundraiser for the school, and to promote health and wellness to the
community. She proposed a date of April 21, which is already taken by the
CSU Spank Blasing run. Other dates were recommended, and she is to keep in
contact with Paul LaBar, who volunteered as the SCR liaison, regarding a
decision to proceed and other possible dates.
Other guests Austin Clark from Southern Colorado Trail Builders came to
discuss the trails near the reservoir, and utilization of the trails by SCR
runners. He passed around a map of the trails. He discussed the upcoming
bicycle race at the reservoir on April 22, and offered SCR the opportunity
to hold a run as well. He also gave an e-mail address for comments about
the trails, noting that it would be good for the state to see that the
trails are being utilized. That e-mail address is brad.henley@state.co.us.
Lynn Brown, Director of Recreational Therapy at the State Hospital came to
talk about the resurrection of the Dam Run. It was recommended the race be
held on a the first Saturday or Sunday in October. She is to present the
dates to the State Hospital committee and notify SCR of a decision.
Officer Reports: Treasurers Report: Dave Diaz gave a detailed report of
the financial status of the club, a financial report of the Banquet, , a
preliminary report for the Spring Runoff, and a report on the Valentines
Twosome. He noted that SCR is in close range to the balances last year at
this time. The report was unanimously approved . Newsletter Editor: Ron
Dhen discussed newsletter costs, and how they have increased annually over
the last few years. He looked into new options, and found that the CSU
Printshop is willing to do it for less than half the cost that SCR is paying
currently, as well as place a hard cover on the newsletter. It was agreed
that less newsletters would be ordered from now on, in ordered to relieve
extra costs as well. Membership Chair: Don Pfost gave a report on
membership. He noted that 163 members have renewed their memberships, and
45 former members have not renewed. Last month 30 of those 45 did receive
newsletters randomly, and they will randomly be sent to those members for
now, unless they renew at that time they will then of course receive one no
matter what. Letters were sent out reminding those members who have not
renewed to renew their memberships. Webmaster: Paul LaBar reported that he
is continually making updates to the website. He passed out a printout of
the new layout he has been working on for the website.
Upcoming Races: Frostbite 5 is March 10: Victoria reported that
everything was ready for the race. It was noted that since the date had
been moved that many of the previous volunteers would not be able to help
out. Jesse Sena the race director for Spirit Fest was at the meeting to
suggest possibly changing the date for the Spirit Fest run, which is
currently June 16, and on the same day as a race in Colorado Springs (Sailin
Shoes). It decided to leave it on the same day. There will be some runners
from SCR that may run one or the other, but it shouldn’t be a considerable
conflict. Hilbert Navarro will remain the SCR liaison for the race, he will
be needing to pick up equipment, and transport it to and from the race.
Todd Kelly and Ramon Arriga from the Toyota Running Series (CSU Spank
Blasing and Cinco De Mayo runs) came. They thanked SCR for allowing them to
advertise by hanging posters at the Spring Runoff. They brought with them
the race signup application for the series.
Activity Recaps/Updates/Revisits: Terry Cathcart gave a report of the Spring
Runoff. It was noted that there were many race day entries alone,
approximately 80. There is going to be a Lessons Learned meeting that Terry
is going to set up a date and time with Paulette from the Chieftain, to go
over making improvements where they may be needed and so forth. Terry has
also found someone to help him with the race in the future that may be able
to take over at some time if need be.
New Stuff/Old Stuff: It was again reviewed that extra money was given
to Rosarios for the wait staff as a tip on the night of the banquet. It was
followed up by Don Pfost who reported that the manager Rosarios did confirm
that the gratuity was basically in a sense a facility fee not a gratuity that
was paid to the wait staff, although that fee of 18% went toward the higher
wages that the wait staff was paid for working the banquet. It was recommended
that in the future it should be considered that the full cost of each meal should
be charged to the attendees, as it was not charged this year, and a funds loss
was noted. It was also brought up that for the last 2 months there has been
a conflict at the YMCA with scheduling, and the meeting room has not been available
to SCR for the meeting to start on time. The possibility of moving the meeting
to a different day was discussed and decided against at this time due to scheduling
conflicts for Theresa Duran. Victoria Esquibel from the YMCA is going to look
at the schedule, and look into making sure the room is available for SCR on
the 1st Wednesday of every month from now on.
Adjournment:Meeting adjourned at 9:00 PM
Respectfully submitted: Theresa
Duran