MEMBERS PRESENT: Richard Tenbarge, Cedric Hustace, Don Nichols, Jerry Seddon, Jerry Walker, Bob Head, Mike Higney, Bob Christmas, Bob Lauderdale, Ray Pritchet, Jim Effinger, Joe Whelan.

SCHOLARSHIPS: The first order of business was the awarding of scholarships. Joe Whelan presented the scholarship checks of $500.00 each to former Mater Dei runner Katy Mckinney and former Bosse runner Nathan Klassey.  Katy will be attending Purdue and Nathan USI.  Both students intend to run track at their respective colleges as walk-ons. Both had great credentials and will do a great job representing the Evansville area at their respective schools.  The selection committee was composed of Tom Anderson, Ray Pritchet and Joe Whelan.  The families of both runners were present for the scholarship awards and thanked the club for the consideration and the awards.

TREASURER’S REPORT: The treasurer’s report was reviewed and approved.

RACE TIMING: Mike Higney gave the race timing report. He reported that 337 runners were officially counted at Jasper this weekend and Joe Whelan stated that he would bill Jasper for 337 runners plus expenses.  There is a run this coming Saturday in Petersburg.  The card system will be used, as there is usually a small turnout. Jim Effinger, Ray Pritchet and Richard Tenbarge will go to Petersburg to do the timing. Mike reported that he downloaded an update to our computerized timing system and it is time for renewal which will cost about $25.00.  He will take care of this. 

NEWSLETTER:  Jerry Seddon stated that the upcoming newsletter will be put together by Jerry Walker.  Jerry Seddon will be on another great adventure.  Jerry Walker has put the newsletter together in the past.  Any information for the August/September newsletter should be forwarded to gerwcnews@yahoo.com in the next week.

WALKERS REPORT: Bob Head gave the Walker’ Report. He stated that the local club has been trying to put together a race walk at Wesselman’s Park with the Indianapolis Club but has not been getting any response.  Cedric Hustace suggested that he try to contact the St. Louis Club of which Cedric is a member.  This will be done.

PICNIC:  Don Nichols advised that everything for the picnic this coming Sunday at Wesselman’s Park is on Schedule. We will have a much larger crowd than last year. There will be a horseshoe tournament with the winners each given a $25.00 VISA card.  There will also be badminton and games for the kids. 

SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM: There was much discussion about the Scholarship program.  Discussion was held on limiting the scholarships to adjoining counties including Vanderburgh.  Discussion was also held on increasing the amount.  Further discussion will be held before the next program is announced.

SUMMER TRACK PROGRAM: Richard Tenbarge commented on the Summer Track Program. It was considered a great success with participants from all age groups, 3 to 82+.  Hopefully we can conduct another program next year.  Gordon Benfield did a great job putting the event together.

MEMBERSHIP DRIVE: Discussion was held on the upcoming membership drive. A letter to present members plus the club’s mailing list will be sent out in October with return envelopes included.  Membership cards may be sent to be members.  We will have to look at the cost.

GIFTS: Bob Lauderdale presented a check for $500.00 to the club’s scholarship fund. An old Evansville College friend gave the check to him.  Gifts are always welcome and this is the second year in a row that club received a check from this benefactor.

CROSS-COUNTRY: It’s cross-country time with a request from Chad Hartmann for help in timing the middle school cross country meet.  Bob Lauderdale is taking care and getting volunteers for these events.  Ray Pritchet will coordinate the high school cross-country events.

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Richard Tenbarge