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USATF/CT MINUTES FROM 2005 Return to USATF-CT Minutes/Bylaws Page
February 9, 2005 Attendance-
Fontaine, Baiardi, Gemske, Hawley, Daniel The
meeting was called to order at 7:20 P.M. Motion
to accept minutes from previous meeting was proposed by Mark Young and seconded
by Peter Hawley. AGENDA President-
Bob Fontaine reported that the USATF indoor track meet schedule was available
for anyone that wanted one. The usual event progression was changed due to the
need of the infield for the sprints and hurdles. He also reported that we are
back to full accreditation with national. Vice-President-
no report Treasurer-
Mark Young reported that our NOW account has $8,874.17 and our IMA account has
$8078.10 Membership-Bob
Fontaine for Jim Barber reported that our 2005 membership so far is 360. AREA
CHAIRPERSONS LDR-
Peter Hawley for Will Graustein reported that the Grand Prix schedule for 2005
will be the same as last year. RACEWALKING-
Maryanne Daniel reported a new national chairperson is now in place. There are
no clinics planned yet due to her own injury. There will be a racewalk contested
on 3/20 in the middle of the afternoon rather that the beginning or the end of
the day. MASTERS-
No report OFFICIALS-
no report OLD
BUSINESS MARKETING-
Bob Fontaine reported that he ordered a 12x12 pop-up tent for about ½ price
available through national as part of being fully accredited. A flyer was sent
out to all 2004 members with a reminder to renew. An E-mail blast to be done by
national to our members is yet to be done. He will request it again. NEW
BUSINESS- none Next
meeting-Apr. 13, 2005 at 7pm Meeting
was adjourned at 8:00pm Respectfully
submitted by Joyce Baiardi
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 18th 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 1st 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 22nd 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 29th 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 18th
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 23rd 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 18th at SCSU. Next
meeting-May 11, 2005 at 7pm Meeting
was adjourned at 8:05pm
Respectfully submitted by Joyce Baiardi
September 14, 2005 Fontaine, Baiardi, Barber, Graustein, Hawley, Daniel, Daniel, Davis, Young The meeting was called to order at 7:10 P.M. Motion to accept minutes from previous meeting was proposed by Peter Hawley and seconded by Will Graustein. AGENDA President-
Bob Fontaine reported that he applied to the USATF association grants committee
for $2000 to buy a Trackmaster equipment certification kit. This request was
granted contingent on the fact that it would be used to promote USATF/CT. A
small group of officials will be trained in the use and will travel to track
meets in the area to certify implements at that meet. Vice-President-
no report Treasurer-
Mark Young reported that our NOW account has $5,108.90 and our IMA account has
$12,291.30. (The IMA account has several Grand Prix payouts pending.) Membership-Jim Barber reported that we now have 1312 members. 709 youth and 603 adults AREA
CHAIRPERSONS LDR-
Will Graustein reported that the last event of the season will be at the end of
Oct. in Mystic. He reminded everyone that this is a relay event. He also
reported that the start of the Cross Country Grand Prix races will be Oct. 9th.
Regarding the roadrace committee, after some discussion, it was clarified by Bob
Fontaine that there is one vote per club not per member. The question of Milford
Roadrunners and Adidas Woodbridge merging will be checked into and Bob will
inform them of voting options. Will
also informed the meeting that the solicitation for bids for races for the 2006
season is up on the web page and anyone interested need only submit an intent to
Peter Hawley. RACEWALKING-
Maryanne Daniel reported that there will be a 10K state championship race on
11/6 at Conn College. She also informed us that she would be holding a racewalk
clinic on 9/25 at Peters Recreational Park track in Clinton. MASTERS-
No report OFFICIALS- Bob Fontaine for Yvonne Grimes reported that new officials credentials for this olympiad will be coming in the mail. Also the World Cerebral Palsy games were well covered by officials.
OLD
BUSINESS Mark Young stated that he would look into getting an accountant, required by the state, to get our non-profit status. NEW BUSINESS Bob
Fontaine stated that our next fiscal budget will be ready for review at our Oct.
meeting and will be voted on at the Nov. meeting. Also the national convention is in Florida this year and we will try to send the required 8 delegates. If interested contact Bob. Next
meeting-Oct.12, 2005 at 7pm Meeting
was adjourned at 8:25pm Respectfully submitted by Joyce Baiardi October 12, 2005 Attendance Fontaine,
Baiardi, Barber, Gemske, Graustein, Grimes, Hawley, Daniel, Daniel, Davis and Young
The
meeting was called to order at 7:10 P.M. Motion
to accept minutes from previous meeting was proposed by Mark Young and seconded
by Yvonne Grimes. AGENDA President-
Bob Fontaine reported that the state J.O. Cross Country meet will be on Nov. 13th.
Regionals will take place on the 20th at Bryant College and
Nationals, also at Bryant, will be on Dec. 10th. Vice-President-
no report Treasurer-
Mark Young reported that our NOW account has $9,886.07 and our IMA account has
$8,301. (The IMA account has several payouts pending.) Membership-Jim Barber reported that we now have 1320 members. 711 youth and 609 adults AREA
CHAIRPERSONS LDR-
Will Graustein reported that the last event of the season, the Mystic Marathon
Relay, will be on Oct. 23rd. Also the selection of the 06-07
Grand Prix road races are taking place. Anyone can enter their race for
consideration for the championship. There is concern that the majority of the
committee is from Southern Ct. and that the race sites reflect this. Bob
Fontaine suggested soliciting clubs from other parts of the state by mail or the
web site. The
cross country Grand Prix started last weekend. The Mohegan Striders were the
only team entered. The
next meeting of the committee will be 11/9 at 6pm. The LDR committee will be
looking for a volunteer to offer help to our web administrator to get their race
results posted after their events. RACEWALKING-
Maryanne Daniel reported that there will be a 10K state championship race on
11/6 at Conn College. MASTERS-
No report OFFICIALS-
Yvonne Grimes reported that there was a clinic at Central College. 15 people
were certified. Also 100 Ct. officials have been recertified for this Olympiad
so far.
OLD
BUSINESS Budget- Bob Fontaine reviewed our 04-05 budget. Income from athlete registration will vary due to the change in mix in adult/youth membership. Total receipts will be about $29,000. Expenses will remain around the same as last year. He will have the proposed 05-06 budget ready for review at the Nov. meeting. NEW BUSINESS Bob
Fontaine stated elections for the board will take place next month at our annual
meeting on Nov. 9th. Nominations will be accepted from the floor. Also
the national convention is in Florida this year. If interested in attending
contact Bob. Next
meeting-November 9, 2005 at 7pm Meeting
was adjourned at 8:30pm
Respectfully submitted by Joyce Baiardi
November 9, 2005 Attendance Attendance-
Fontaine, Baiardi, Barber, Graustein, Grimes, Hawley, Miller, Gemske, Daniel,
Daniel and Davis. AGENDA President-
no report Vice-President-
no report Treasurer-
Mark Young reported that our NOW account has $2,932 and our IMMA account has
$9,458.75 (The IMMA account has several payouts pending.) Membership-no
report AREA
CHAIRPERSONS LDR-
Will Graustein reported that the committee
selected the 2006-2007 road race schedule. The Cross Country Grand Prix season
is almost done. The last race will be the 8K in Hartford on 11/12/05. The road
race committee will remain the same and will maintain an LDR page on our
website. RACEWALKING-
Maryanne Daniel reported that the
10Keastern regional championship will be 11/05/05 and that
the results will be posted on the website. MASTERS-
no report OFFICIALS- no report
OLD
BUSINESS Budget-
Bob Fontaine reviewed our 04-05 budget. A motion to accept the budget was
proposed by Peter Hawley and seconded by Will Graustein. The Board passed the
motion unanimously. Convention-
Bob Fontaine reported that almost all criteria was met for the required
standards from national. Our state reporting is now up to date for the annual
corporation report. Elections-
Bob Gemske was asked by Bob Fontaine to run our elections. Bob nominated Will
Graustein for 3rd vice president in place of Jim Barber as a person
can only hold one place on the board. This was seconded by Peter Hawley. Bob
Gemske made a general call for any additional nominations. There being none he
called for an affirmation of nominees listed. The officers were elected
unanimously. Bylaws-
A motion was made by Bob Fontaine to reaffirm the bylaws as written. It was
decided that this would be voted on at our next meeting. Bob Mongovan moved to
list our website committee as a standing committee. This was seconded by Peter
Hawley. Annual meeting- Bob Fontaine moved to change our annual meeting to Oct. next year. This was agreed to by the entire board. NEW BUSINESS Bob Fontaine discussed the availability of individual liability insurance to directors and officers. A one year policy premium is about $600. More info will be looked into. Next meeting-Feb.6, 2006 at 7pm Meeting was adjourned at 8:40pm
Respectfully submitted by Joyce Baiardi |