11/2004 Meeting Minutes

SRRC November Meeting Minutes
November 8, 2004 Present: Ronda Schappaugh, Jim Fay, Holly Dahlquist, Jim Cinotto, Barb Bonansinga, Jim Dahlquist, Tim Butler, and Jeanne Hansen

Absent: Kenny Guard and Mary Beth Stephens

The meeting was called to order at 5:40 PM.

Minutes from the October board meeting were reviewed. Jim C. made a grammatical correction under new business. Jim D. made a motion for approval with the amended correction. Motion was seconded per Jim F. Minutes unanimously approved.

Jim F. presented the Treasurer’s report. The balance as of 11/8/04 was $26,435.56. It was noted that the Club’s balance has dropped from $54,425.00 (9/13/04) to the current balance of $26,435.56 (11/8/04). Multiple large bills have been paid with little revenue being made. A financial statement is available for the breakdown of bills received and paid each month. Jeanne made a motion to approve the Treasurer’s report and Jim C. seconded it. Treasurer’s report was unanimously approved.

President’s Report:

Jim Dahlquist hosted the annual race directors’ meeting that took place on Wednesday, October 27th. The meeting was well-attended by the 2005 race directors. Directors were able to voice concerns and questions regarding their races. Issues will be resolved as each race date appears in 2005. Final approval of the 2005 racing season will be finalized at the December board meeting. The AMA directors did not attend and the Carillon and Lincoln Memorial race are without directors as of this meeting.

Openings are being sought for the 2005 board. Jim F. has actively been recruiting a new Treasurer. Jim C. as Vice President, will head the Nominating Committee for the 2005 board as required in by-laws.

Ronda stated that Lakshman Medavaram had donated $250.00, with hopes that the donation will go towards the purchase of an automatic external defibrillator (AED). The debate remains on whether the Club should purchase an AED. If an AED is not purchased, the amount will be applied towards a CPR class that will be offered in 2005. Final discussion of the AED need will be addressed with members of the Wednesday night track group. This group may come to the December meeting to voice their opinion regarding this need.

Ronda stated that the AARC will be dissolved as of 2005 and will be rejoining the RRCA.

New Business:

The Annual Awards Banquet/Monster Mash is scheduled for 1/30/04 at 1:00 PM at the Northfield Center. A pasta buffet and presentation will be offered. An estimated head count is needed for the banquet. A notice/RSVP will be placed in the newsletter for the upcoming event.

A donation has been given to the family of Bill Jensen in the amount of $300.00. A possible fundraiser may coincide with the Monster Mash for further collection of funds for his family. A ramp is being built for Dan Leikvold. Billy Owens and Eric Sommer are leading this project. Volunteers are needed to build and set up the ramp. A schedule has been posted on the website. The cost to build the ramp thus far has been $1,300.00. The Bike Club has donated $500.00 to assist with the cost. Ronda made a motion to donate $500.00 to help in the remaining cost of the ramp. Jim F. seconded the motion. Motion unanimously approved.

Discussion:

The next Saturday Social is scheduled for November 13th at the Corkscrew. Wine will be available for $3-$5 per glass. No Saturday Social will be held in December due to the holidays.

The next board meeting will be held on Monday, December 13, 2004 at 5:30 PM at the YMCA. Meeting adjourned at 6:50 PM.