USATF MINUTES

11-11-09

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,  Alan McDougal, Brent Stratton and Bill Mongovan

Minutes- Motion to accept the minutes with the amendment of the Race Walk being extended to 20K, was proposed by Alan McDougal and seconded by Jim Barber.

REPORTS

President- Bob Fontaine, for Yvonne Grimes, reported that she organized a “Walk for James” that raised $40,000. James is a high school senior in her area with a brain tumor.

Membership- Jim Barber reported that we have 1,889 members.

Treasurer- Bob Gemske reported that we presently have $67,273.90 in our two accounts with some outstanding payments yet to be made. He asked for suggestions to help deal with bad checks received during our outdoor meet. Some ideas were discussed. Phone numbers and addresses will be copied onto the checks from the entry form from now on.

COMMITTEES

LDR- Will Graustein reported that the Road Race Grand Prix is completed. All prize payments are paid. The first race of the Cross Country Grand Prix was Nov. 1^st with the Sunnybrook 5K. There were 92 finishers and 2 clubs. Next will be the Age before Beauty race on 11/15 and the Hartford Track club 8K on 11/21. There will be an LDR meeting 11/17 to select the next cycle of races for 2010-2011. There will also be discussion of possible mountain and ultra races.

Youth- no report

Officials- no report

Master’s- no report

Race walking- Maryann Daniel reported that there was a 10K Championship race Nov. 1^st. Results are posted on our website. There will be a 3K championship race at the Milford Mall on 2/14/10. Some discussion followed on how to develop a strategy to promote race walking in the youth age group.

Sanctions- Alan McDougall reported that we have currently sanctioned 107.

Web Master- no report

OLD BUSINESS

Budget- Bob Fontaine discussed the proposed 2010 budget. Our indoor meet expenses were increased by $1,000. After discussion Alan McDougal moved to accept the budget as written. It was seconded by Jim Barber and passed unanimously.

Convention- Bob Fontaine confirmed our delegates and the committee workshops they would be attending. Expense reports are due by the Feb. meeting. Flight reimbursement can be obtained right away.

NEW BUSINESS

Elections –Bob Fontaine stated that the Metropolitan Association would like to combine with us for the indoor meet in March. Much discussion followed. Jim Barber moved to accept their proposal with Will Graustein seconding. Many details will need to be worked out.

The meeting was adjourned at 8:40 pm

The next meeting will be Feb. 10,2010 (weather permitting)

Submitted by- Joyce Baiardi