SCR Minutes
October 4, 2006
Prepared by Stan Hren
October 4, 2006
Prepared by Stan Hren
Attendance: Dave Diaz,Stan Hren,Lois Pfost,Don Pfost,Rich Hadley,Rusty Smith,Jeff Arnold,Terry Cathcart,Steve Eall,Jacqueline Wall,Ron Dehn,Gary Franchi,Paul LaBar(a new member),Ken Raich,George Dallam
Minutes: Minutes as printed in the October newsletter were approved.
Officer Reports: Treasurer's report as presented by Dave Diaz was approved.
Newsletter Editor: Ron Dehn reported that Howard Printing may increase the cost of printing our newsletter in January.Jeff Arnold suggested that perhaps CSU Pueblo would be a more economical resource for printing our newsletter.Ron will research this possibility.
Webmaster: In the absence of Mike Orendorff, Ken Raich reported that Mike had experienced some website service problems in posting Hot To Trot results. The problem was corrected after a delay of several days.
Membership: Chair Don Pfost reported that the club currently has 181 paid members with 102 receiving Colorado Runner Magazine. Membership forms for 2007 will be mailed in the December newsletter. Club members 70 years old will receive a lifetime,free membership.
Upcoming Races: DECA Dash October 7-SCR will assist with this upcoming event at Pueblo West High School with equipment and finish line support.Harvest Run October 21-Dave Diaz announced that this will be the 20th annual Harvest Run predict event and will include a potluck and the distance will be 5 miles.A bonfire is also planned(Stan Hren will contact Brian Casserta of the Pueblo West Fire department to obtain Approval).Hustle for Russel November 4-Steve Wall Reported that this year's 5K fundraiser at Pleasant View Middle School in the mesa will begin at 8:45 Am and the course includes 1 hill.Atalanta Women's Run November 11-New improved entry forms for this year's event were designed by Gary FranchiThere will be outstanding pottery awards and attractive long-sleeved,hooded shirts given at this event.Temple Canyon November 25-Rich Hadley reported that the date for this predict event is firm and no longer tentative.Rock Canyon Half Marathon December 2-Dave Diaz reported that this will be the 20th annual Rock Canyon event.Ken Raich has designed a new entry form.Dave Diaz is designing a 20th anniversary logo and is considering presenting finisher medals for this year's event.Over 300 entrants are anticipated.
School Cross Country Meets: Discussion was held concerning use of SCR equipment and SCR volunteers at East High CC Meet Sept 9,Pueblo West CC Meet Sept 16,Rocky Mt Athletic Conference CC Champoinships,and Central Invitational Sept 23.
Activity Recaps/Updates/Revisits: Child Advocacy Cycle Event September 10-SCR received a thank you for assistance with the bicycle ride,which had 59 entrants and good weather followed by a raffle and dinner at City Park.Ken Raich reported receipt of a thank you from Thomas Duran for our support of juvenile diabetes.The club also received a thank you from the Nature Center for our recent donation of $250.00.Hot To Trot September 24-All in attendance agreed that this year's event was very successful with a good course,great turnout,and superb food.Lois Pfost stated that this event needs more volunteers for registration,finish line,and results.Also,discussion highlited the need for improved planning for the kiddie K event and perhaps a different starting point for the event,as there were too many tents obstructing the start in front of the Gold Dust.Corporate Cup September 2006-Lois Pfost reported that bunching of entrants at the finish occurred,and suggested that utilizing more waves at the start 3 munutes apart would be a logical remedy.Also,repositioning of finish line personnel could eliminate crowding in the chutes.Lois also thanked volunteers from SCR for assistance with this event.
New Stuff/Old Stuff: YAnnual Banquet-Jacqueline Wall outlined initial planning for this year's banquet.It was agreed that Whiskey Ridge restaurant would be a desirable location.A date will be selected which will not conflict with NFL football,as was the case last year.Suggestions were made concerning possible prospects for a guest speaker,and criteria for presenting youth awards were discussed.Race Schedule 2007-Dave Diaz will present a tentative schedule at the November meeting.Colorado Runner Magazine-Gary Franchi will design SCR ad for the next issue of Colo Runner magazine,which will feature the Atalanta and Rock Canyon events.
Adjournment: Meeting adjourned at 9:00 PM
Respectfully submitted: Stan Hren