Meeting Minutes
GBRC BOARD MEETING MINUTES FOR SEPT 26, 2002
Vicki Griffith’s home
Attending: Len, Gale, Carolyn, Vicki, Alta, Mary, Christy, Tjalling, Rick Hill, Bill, Kathy Tupper
Minutes (Carolyn) and Treasurer’s Report by Gale were reviewed and approved. Gale noted that the Lake Padden Relay made a profit this year.
Membership Report: Alta reported our membership in August numbered 547 (up from 454 in 2001) and we sent 371 newsletters.
Events/ Activities: Mary reported low turnouts for the hash run and the prediction run with potluck. The Christmas party and possible group weekend runs were discussed.
Race Director Liaison- Tjalling submitted the race schedule for 2003. Co-directors are needed for the February Two for Road (with Sharon Ensslen) and the March Honeywagon 4 and 13.1 mi. (with Terry Thalhofer). Dick Ryan and Danny Anderson will celebrate 20 years of directing the Lake Padden Relay in 2003. The first Relay was held in 1978.
Technical Coordinator/Equipment Manager- Rick Libsack is retiring. A new member is needed to fill this position.
Old business: Cross-country training waivers were signed. They should be kept for 1 year. This directive should be added to the race director guidelines (by Alison). Tjalling had nothing new to report on Interurban Trail mileage markers but did discuss his Ironman Triathlon in Wisconsin. Rick and Bill noted the Chuckanut 50K is now on our website and will be maintained by our webmasters. Race directors were urged to take more photos at races to post on the website. Bill said our web address could be .org if we want to change from the .net we have now. Bill recently became aware we have been paying for web-hosting for both names.
New Business: NCC High School League and District meets-Dominic Urbano wants to move the meets out of Skagit Valley CC in 2003. He will talk about it with us at a future meeting. Kathy Tupper will use GBRC equipment for the Dads & Daughters Dash. GBRC members will run free in exchange for the $50 rental fee for the clock. Kathy wants help setting up and operating the clock. Len submitted the 2003 draft operating budget. Input any comments at the next meeting. Mary and Christy will seek nominees for the 2003 board. Elections will be held at the Christmas Party on December 8. Len “brainstormed” the topic: GBRC elite runner niche. Can we help elite runners to stay in our community? A pro vs. con discussion followed.
Grand Prix - Should we have it? Most of last year’s age-group awards were not picked up indicating a lack of interest. The consensus was to drop the age-group awards but keep the volunteer recognition and awards.
Action Items:
1) The newsletter should include our web address under or as part of the title.
2) Communications report will be made an agenda item.
3) Len will contact Rick about the equipment manager job.
4) Coaching-James is assisting Craig in X-country. Certificates will be given to Craig and James in recognition of their efforts.
5) Budget items.
Next Meeting: Monday, November 25, 7PM at Vicki’s, 2116 Niagara Drive. All members are welcome.
Submitted by Carolyn Nordtvedt, GBRC Secretary
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