April 13, 2005

Attendance

Fontaine, Baiardi, Gemske, Graustein, Grimes, Hawley, Daniel, Young

The meeting was called to order at 7:20 P.M. Motion to accept minutes from previous meeting was proposed by Yvonne Grimes and seconded by Peter Hawley.

AGENDA

President- Bob Fontaine reported that the USATF/Ct. outdoor track meet combined with the J.O.s. is June 18^th at SCSU. Younger children will compete from 11-3 and older from 4-7. There was some discussion for using Danbury High School in the future for these events. The savings might be as much as ½ the usual facilities cost. It was felt that the distance might be a factor for the New Haven area children and maybe we should only have the outdoor event there. There will be more discussion at a later date.

Bob also mentioned that the 12x12 tent he ordered is in and available for use.

Vice-President- no report

Treasurer- Mark Young reported that our NOW account has $5,929 and our IMA account has $8264

Membership-no report.

AREA CHAIRPERSONS

LDR- Will Graustein reported that the 1^st of 6 races in the Grand Prix schedule for 2005 was cancelled. It was to have been the 12K Quasy loop. The $300 fee was forfeited. It was replaced with a 10K Mid-May Classic set for May 22^nd in Fairfield.

He also reported that a questionnaire was developed to be sent to all race directors regarding the 2006-2007 race cycle. Their input is needed to decide location, amenities, pricing etc. Will also reported that questions have come up regarding USATF eligibility to participate. The rules are posted on our website. Their next meeting is June 29^th in Woodbridge.

RACEWALKING- Maryanne Daniel reported that there would be a junior racewalk camp offered July 4-9 in Bar Harbor, Me. A 5k racewalk is scheduled for June 18^th at our outdoor meet and a 10K race is in the planning stage and will be announced.

MASTERS- No report

OFFICIALS- Yvonne Grimes reported that our indoor meet was well covered with certified officials. The upcoming Special Olympic Urban Youth Games is to have 25 people coming that are looking to become certified.

Yvonne also reported that the World Cerebral Palsy Games will be in New London The track portion will be July 7-10. 2000 athletes are expected.

On April 23^rd there will be a throwing clinic for officials given by Dick Straway.

OLD BUSINESS

Bob Fontaine reported that our indoor track meet in March was well attended. Though there were less youths there were more masters competitors. We will look into expanding that part of the competition. The results have been posted on our website and the awards money can be applied for to Mark Young.

NEW BUSINESS- Again our combined USATF/Ct. championship and the J.O.s will be held June 18^th at SCSU.

Next meeting-May 11, 2005 at 7pm

Meeting was adjourned at 8:05pm

Respectfully submitted by Joyce Baiardi