SCR Minutes
April 2, 2008
Prepared by Ken Raich
April 2, 2008
Prepared by Ken Raich
Attendance: Don Pfost, Ron Dehn, Paul LaBar, Gary Franchi, Dave Diaz, Paulette Arns, Todd Kelly, Jeff Arnold, Mike Archuleta, Ramon Arriaga, Hilbert Navarro, Kristine Chamblin, Michelle Erickson, and Ken Raich.
Minutes for the February and March Meetings were approved.
Special Guests: Kristine Chamblin from the Panther Run wanted to make sure mile-marker identifiers are present for her race. Paul LaBar volunteers to measure the course and identify where the mile-splits are located. Todd Kelly presented status for the Spank Blasing run. The laptop will be delivered to Todd on Monday following the Panther Run. Ramon Arriaga presented status for Cinco de Mayo. The club was concerned about the money awards and raised concern that monetary awards may give some people the incentive to “cheat”. Ramon sail he will position marshals to assure DQ information is relayed to the results table if someone “shorts” the course. Mike Archuleta asked the club to set up some sort of finish line for the Diabetes Run. The club volunteered to position a clock at the finish line, pull bib-tags, and collect finisher times. Mike was satisfied that will be sufficient for the Diabetic Group. Hilbert Navarro relayed information from Jesse Senta that the Spirit Fest 5K will take place in June 14. The club has concerns that Little Run on the Prairie is on the same date and time. Neither race is willing to move to another day. After some discussion, the club will try to split equipment to support both finish lines. Gary Franchi and Ron Dehn presented the upcoming PCC-CSI 7.5K run/2-Mile walk and declared it will be held on July 13. The race will be held at PCC and will feature a pancake breakfast. Michelle Erickson from Pueblo West High School was observing to see what it takes to host a race. Her high school class is thinking of holding a race in May as a fundraiser and she will to report back to them about what is required.
Officer Reports: Treasurer's report – The Spring Runoff earned about $3000 less in 2008 than it earned in 2007. The technical shirts cost about $3000 more so it was discussed that we should raise prices next year if we intend to continue offering technical shirts. The treasurer's report was approved as presented. Newsletter Editor - Ron Dehn reported that the April issue of Footprints had been delivered and recognized Larry Volk for the Spring Runoff photos. Membership Chair - Don Pfost reported that the club has 195 members paid to date and 215 newsletters were mailed last month. Almost half of the club members have requested to receive Colorado Runner magazine. There are 13 members receiving free memberships because they are over 70. Webmaster - Paul LaBar announced the new web page format that was implemented last month has been receiving good feedback.
Upcoming Events: Don Pfost said that the Ramsgate 8 is on track. There is some construction at the University so an alternate course has been prepared if there is bad weather to avoid the mud. Don also commented that the course for the Lake Pueblo Bike Challenge on April 20 is being prepared and is receiving good support. There was no one present to give the club a status report for Ben & Matt’s Trail Run, however, we were told it is on schedule and will take place at the Nature Center on April 27.
New Stuff/Old Stuff: Ken Raich briefed the club about an earlier meeting regarding available technology and how it may be used in the future to enhance SCR’s online capabilities. The committee advised against having SCR perform its own online credit card processing due to liability issues. Ken is going to establish a private merchant account and perform credit card processing for costs on an “as requested” basis. This will save members the $2 or $3 fee per registration using active.com. Dave Diaz agreed to be the club liaison to the Calendar Keeper (Dave will collect calendar information from the meetings and relay the information to Linda Strange). Ken brought up the problem with cash prizes and suggested the club establish a policy of “less support” for races with enough money to distribute cash awards. No voting has taken place yet on this issue. A motion is in the “works” for next month’s meeting. Ken marked suggested changes on a set of SCR policies. The proposed policies are currently being reviewed and will be voted on during next month’s meeting. A request from Jesse Quintana about the Nike Women’s Marathon was relayed to the membership.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:00 P.M.
Respectfully submitted by Ken Raich