SCR Notes from the July 5, 2006 meeting
Prepared by Stan Hren
Attendance: Gary Franchi,Stan Hren,Dave Diaz,Jessica Higgins,Diana Tiffany,Jan Dudley,Lois Pfost,Don Pfost,Ron Dehn,Ken Raich,Jeff Arnold,Erica Reschley,Scott Reschley
Special Guests: Kelsey Johnston from Pueblo West High School,who was recently crowned Miss Teen Colorado,was a guest along with her mother.Kelsey made a presentation to announce an upcoming fundraiser to be held at Pueblo West High School on July 22 at 7:30 AM.The event will be called "The Run For The Rose",and will include a 5K run and Walk.
Officer Reports:Treasurer's report as presented by Dave Diaz was approved.Membership Chair:Don Pfost reported that the club currently has 175 paid members.He also reported that a recent overcharge by Colorado Runner Magazine to SCR is being corrected.Newsletter Editor:Ron Dehn once again asked those present if there were any members interested in doing the newsletter on an every other month basis.
Upcoming Races:Women's Distance Festival July 8:Diana Tiffany reported that 15 entries have been received to date.The club will continue to support this event in spite of low numbers.Moonlight Madness July 29:Diana Tiffany reported that the event will be held at 7:30 PM and will include a potluck,a 5 mile predict course,and possibly a bonfire.South Shores Predict Run:Don Pfost reported that Larry Volk has been unable to resolve issues surrounding this event with State Parks officials.SCR members present considered a proposed parking fee by the state to be unacceptable.Stan Hren will discuss further with Larry Volk.
Activity Recaps/Updates/Revisits: Belmont Butt Buster June 24:It was reported that all participants enjoyed this 5 mile predict run
New Stuff/Old Stuff: Lake Minnequa Outing:A 7 person contingent including Ken Raich and Don and Lois Pfost fron SCR recently toured Lake Minnequa and determined that the perimeter is suitable to stage a race.SCR has requested the use of the lake for a race in 2007.
SCR Picnic: Discussion was held to determine a date and a site for SCR annual picnic.The date of Sunday August 13 was agreed upon.Primary site agreed upon was Lovell Park in Pueblo West.Stan Hren will contact Pueblo West Parks and Recreation to check on availability of this site.If not available,the club will choose a secondary site-perhaps Pueblo Mountain Park.
Cinco De Mayo Giveback:Possibility of donating all or part of the $500.00 fee given to SCR for help in staging this event to Project Respect was discussed.The proposal was tabled and will be open for further discussion.
Adjournment:Meeting adjourned at 8:15 PM
Respectfully Submitted:Stan Hren