CVR - Meetings

Secretary's Notes -
September 22, 2003 Meeting

President Donna Smyers called the meeting to order at 7:22 p.m. on Monday, September 22, 2003, at the home of Tim Noonan & Maureen Carr. Eleven club members attended the meeting.

- Old Business -

Newsletter: Comments were given that the latest edition of the newsletter was excellent and Beth Eliason is doing a good job. CVR members should take note that the Sportshoe Center discount for the month of September is 20% instead of 15% as indicated in the newsletter.

Hubbard Park 5K Race & Sodom Pond Run: The Hubbard Park Race was a success with 36 runners participating. The Sodom Pond Run on Wednesday, September 24th will be just short of 4 miles. Bathrooms and parking will be available. A computer will be used to calculate the age and gender adjusted times. Race director Tim Noonan reported that the River Street Potters provided pottery prizes at a 50% discount for both races. Both races will be continued as annual events.

Leaf Peepers: Race Director Sandy Colvin still needs volunteers. A discussion was held regarding paying the race director a stipend as has been done in the past. The by-laws and the past Leaf Peepers budgets will be reviewed prior to making any decision on this issue.

Northfield Labor Day Race: Race Coordinator Tim Noonan reported that the personnel at the Northfield Savings Bank were new but did a good job. However, only seven CVR members volunteered to help when there have been 15-20 in past years. The Club made $400 from the race.

Purchase of Tent, Clock and Measuring Wheel: Costco no longer sells the tent and they are very expensive elsewhere. The tents may be available at Costco again next spring and if one if needed for the Leaf Peepers Race, it might be rented or borrowed from Onion River Sports. Tim Noonan and Norm Robinson have not yet purchased the clock but will soon. The measuring wheel also has not yet been purchased.

Beer Sponsor: A motion was made and seconded to allow any race director the option of seeking a beer sponsor for any CVR race. After a discussion, a vote was held and the motion failed.

- New Business -

First Night Montpelier 5K: Race Director Rowly Brucken sent word that prizes are being assembled for the First Night Race and may include gift certificates from a ski area. Registration forms will be mailed out soon.

Volunteer Recognition and Central Vermont Race Series Awards Dinner: While this event has been held twice in the past, no dinner was held last year. Options for an event in January or February of 2004 were discussed. The dinner would be free for volunteers and Series winners and others CVR members and guests may attend for the cost of the meal. President Donna will work on organizing the event and Bob Murphy will contact Sean & Nora's Restaurant in Barre as a possible location.

The meeting adjourned at 8:10 pm.

Next Meeting: The next potluck and meeting will be at 6:30 pm on Monday, November 17th at the home of Betty Rose.

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