USATF MINUTES

9-11-08

The meeting was called to order at 7:30pm

In attendance:  Bob Fontaine, Joyce Baiardi, Will Graustein, Peter Hawley,  Jim Barber, Alan MacDougall, Ron Daniel, Brian Williams and Marc Davis

Minutes- Motion to accept the minutes was proposed by Alan MacDougall and seconded by Bob Gemske.

REPORTS

President- A proposed 2009 budget was handed out. It’s to be reviewed and will be voted on at our October annual meeting. Bob requested a vote to reaffirm our by-laws . It was proposed by Alan MacDougall and seconded by Peter Hawley then passed unanimously by the committee present.

Membership- no report

Treasurer- Bob Gemske reported that our savings and checking accounts have $39,218.77.

COMMITTEES

Youth- Bill Mongovan reported by e-mail that the JO XC meet will be Nov. 16^th at White Memorial park in Litchfield and the regional JO XC will be on Nov. 23^rd at Van Cortland Park in NY.

Officials- no report

LDR-  Will Graustein reported that there is one race left in the Road Race Grand Prix. It is the Niantic  half marathon. The XC Grand Prix will start in Nov. with 3 races scheduled. Discussion followed regarding a women only race. No decision was made. Will also spoke of considering making our Aug. trails race a national championship.

Master’s- Bob Fontaine reported that Conn College hosted a national weights pentathlon on Aug. 24^th There were 70-80 participants.

Race walking- Ron Daniel reported that a 10K championship will be held in Clinton on Nov. 2^nd. Also a youth training clinic was held in New Haven in the early summer.

Web Master- Brian Williams, our new web master, requested any new ideas be sent to him.

Sanctions- Alan MacDougall reported that we had 61 sanctioned races this year.

NEW BUSINESS

None.

OLD BUSINESS

None

Meeting was adjourned at 8:00pm

The next meeting will be October 8^th.

Submitted by- Joyce Baiardi