November 14, 2007

The meeting was called to order at 7:00pm

In attendance:  Bob Fontaine, Yvonne Grimes, Joyce Baiardi, Bob Gemske , Mark Davis, Ron Daniel, Maryanne Daniel, Alan MacDougall, Will Graustein and Peter Hawley and Bill Mongovan

Move to accept the minutes as read was proposed by Bob Gemske and seconded by Ron Daniel.

REPORTS

President- Bob Fontaine stated that we need to confirm the dates for our USATF sponsored meets. The tentative date for the indoor meet is Sunday March 16^th.

Membership- Bob Fontaine for Jim Barber – There are 1260 members. 517 adults and 743 youth.

Treasurer- Mark Davis for Mark Young reported that our savings account has $26,430.85 and our checking account has $3,760.90.

COMMITTEES

Race walking- Maryanne Daniel reported that a 10K CT championship took place Nov. 4^th in Clinton at the Peters Recreational Complex Track. There were only 7 participants. Results will be posted on our web site. Discussion followed on how to increase the interest in the sport.

LDR
Will Graustein stated that there have been 7 races tentatively selected for the Road Race Grand Prix. The first will be the Hartford Track Club’s ¼ marathon in April.

The Cross Country Grand Prix has 2 races done. The 8K final race is Sat. 11/17. The JO cross country meet had 42 runners last Sun.

Sanctions-  Alan MacDougall reported that there have been 80 races sanctioned this year.

Officials-  Yvonne Grimes informed us that there were a good number of officials at our outdoor meet. She reminded us that recertification is next year.

OLD BUSINESS

Background screening- Ron Daniel stated that 11 individuals involving 9 clubs have applied so far. He stated an association credit card may be needed for the payment process. He questioned if an information sheet needs to be sent out to all clubs.

Budget- Bob Fontaine reviewed the proposed budget. He stated that athlete registration may be more than listed. Officials and the cross country budget was slightly increased. Move to approve the budget was proposed by Alan MacDougall and seconded by Will Graustein. In favor was unanimous.

Meeting was adjourned at 8pm

The next meeting will be February 6th at 7pm.