USATF MINUTES
10-14-09
The meeting was called to order at 7:30pm
In attendance: Bob Fontaine, Will Graustein, Jim Barber, Bob Gemske, Joyce Baiardi, Peter Hawley, Marc Davis, Maryann Daniel, Ron Daniel, Yvonne Grimes, Major Ruth, Brian Williams, Brent Stratton and Bill Mongovan
Minutes- Motion to accept the minutes with the amendment of our outdoor meet being on 6/21, was proposed by Will Graustein and seconded by Jim Barber.
REPORTS
President- no report
Membership- Jim Barber reported that we have 1,577 members.
Treasurer- Bob Gemske reported that we presently have $63,496 in our two accounts with some outstanding payments yet to be made. Our outdoor meet income was $3,278 with approximate expenses being $3,700
COMMITTEES
LDR- Will Graustein reported that the Road Race Grand Prix was completed. 7 races were offered, attendance was good and prize payments are being sent out. The first race of the Cross Country Grand Prix is Nov. 1st. There will be an LDR meeting 10/28 at SCSU. There will be discussion of the bids received to date for the upcoming 2 year cycle. Selection will be in Nov.
Youth- no report
Officials- Yvonne Grimes reported that we presently have 54 officials that have recertified. There has been some complaints regarding having to pay USATF membership as well as the officials fee in order to certify.
Disabled athletes- Yvonne stated that the National Special Olympic games in 2010 will be in Nebraska. Applications for officials ended Oct. 15th.
Master’s- no report
Race walking- Maryann Daniel reported that there will be a 10K Championship race Nov. 1st and it will include a 1 mi. fun race walk. It’s open to youth and masters. It may be extended to 14K if a total of 5 officials can be available. She also reported that a clinic was held last May at Bowen Field for New Haven youth.
Sanctions- Bob Fontaine for Alan McDougall reported that we have currently sanctioned 101 races this year and will probably have a total of about 115 by the end of the year. He reminded area race directors to send requests directly to him.
Web Master- Brian Williams reported that our web page is up to date with results for all of the Grand Prix series.
AAU- Major Ruth reported that numbers are up for youth track and field in the CT association. There will be a Cross Country meet on 11/1 at East Shore Park in New Haven.
OLD BUSINESS
Bob Fontaine discussed our budget. Bob Gemske moved to construct the 2010 budget based on 2009 actual expenses and income. Yvonne seconded the motion. It was voted on unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS
Elections – Will Graustein moved to proceed with the election unless any member in current standing objects. After review of the proposed slate Marc Davis called for any other nominations. Will Graustein moved to elect the slate by acclimation. It was seconded by Ron Daniel and voted on unanimously. Bob Fontaine stated he would stay with the present committee heads .A motion was raised by Peter Hawley to accept the LDR and road running committee as presented. It was seconded by Maryann Daniel. Discussion followed regarding selections of Grand Prix races sites. It was proposed that USATF-CT might support a race site selected by them. Will Graustein will present this at the LDR meeting.
By laws- Will Graustein moved and Ron Daniel seconded that we affirm our by laws as presented. This was passed unanimously.
Convention- We are allowed 11 slots at the 12/3 to 12/6 convention in Indianapolis. An athlete representative is being
sought.
Association workshop- Bob Fontaine brought up the idea of hosting a USATF association workshop here in Hartford. He will bring materials to the Nov. meeting. Sponsors would be needed.
2010 Outdoor meet- Bob Fontaine suggested we may want to investigate other sites for our outdoor meet. Litchfield HS has expressed interest. Middletown HS may also be an alternative. Discussion followed with more to take place next month.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:00 pm
The next meeting will be Nov. 11, 2009
Submitted by- Joyce Baiardi