|
USATF/CT MINUTES FROM 9-16-04 Return to USATF-CT Minutes/Bylaws Page
The
meeting was called to order at 7:15 P.M. AGENDA President-
Bob Fontaine reported on the National Association Workshop that he attended in
Phoenix. He stated that there are four parts to the Organic Documents that are
due to national by Oct. 1st. 1. Renewal Articles of Incorporation- We are considered
incorporated if our taxes are paid, which they are. We have 45 days to file for
non-exempt status. He will possibly file for an extension. 2. Finance report from previous year- He will ask Mark
Young for that. 3. Minutes from previous year’s meetings- I will
e-mail those to him. 4. Bylaws- He will take care of sending that. He
brought up the proposal posed by national to donate $500 to the Junior team for
travel to Morrocco. The board voted no as we have no members from Ct. on that
team and our low finances may best be distributed elsewhere. He
discussed the debate over the possible screening of anyone involved with any
youth programs. There had been no definite decision by national. There
is a CD available with logos for any publications. There
was debate with no decision over a late fee for association renewals. Bob
informed us of a grant program available to USATF associations. Forms aren’t
due until 5/05. He wanted to have discussions on possible requests for these
funds at our Oct. and Nov. meetings. Vice-President-
no report Treasurer-
no report Membership-
Jim Barber reported that there are now 1243 Ct. members. Portions of on line registration dues is being paid by national.
AREA
CHAIRPERSONS LDR-
Will Graustein reported that the prize money from the first three races of the
Grand Prix has been paid. The system of the individual clubs taking the
responsibility for one race each is going well. He questioned if we could offer
some kind of recognition certificate to individual champions in different age
groups. The board thought this was a great idea. He will look into making one
up. Lastly he reported that the Mystic marathon relay is Oct. 24th. RACEWALKING-
no report MASTERS-
No report OFFICIALS-No
report WEBSITE-
Patty Miller reported that our website is up to date. OLD
BUSINESS Direction
of organization- Discussion took place by the board regarding the dates for our
association sponsored meets. It was agreed that dates need to be determined
earlier and posted on our website. We also agreed that the J.O.s and USATF
outdoor meets could be combined into one larger meet to save money on facilities
and officials time etc. Sponsorship- There was brief discussion on the increased potential there would be with non-exempt status. NEW
BUSINESS Upcoming
meets- Bill Mongovan reported that the state Cross Country championships would
be in Litchfield on Nov. 14th. The New England meet would be in
Augusta Maine on Nov. 21st and nationals on Dec. 11th in
Illinois. Patty
Miller reported that the youth meet she organizes had 172 athletes on July 17th
and next year she needs more help from our organization and officials. LDR
meeting in Akron- Bob Fontaine stated that the workshop will be Oct. 1-3, 2004
and that $300 reimbursement for travel is available. Next
meeting-Oct.6, 2004 at 7pm Meeting
was adjourned at 9:15pm Respectfully
submitted by Joyce Baiardi |