MEMBERS PRESENT:  Richard Tenbarge, Cedric Hustace, Tom Anderson, Jerry Seddon, Jerry Walker, Bob Head, Don Nichols, Nick Tenbarge, Angela Reckelhoff and Ray Pritchett. Guest club member Dave Nichols also attended.

TREASURER’S REPORT: Cedric Hustace gave the Treasurer’s Report. He said that the report does not show the $829.00 paid out to Nick Tenbarge for the Toyota Timing or the $3000.00 donation that the Step Up Club received from Toyota.  Toyota billing was discussed and it was decided that the proper billing for timing the events would be 780 entries times $3.00 for a total of $2340.00.  Joe Whelan will do the Billing.

RACE TIMING: Nick Tenbarge was present.  Upcoming races to be timed include the Energy Classic at Rockport on May 14th, Run for the Roses at Morganfield on May 21 and the Mt. Vernon 5K on June 25th.  Timing was discussed at some length.  Some thought is being given to not time small out of town events for lack of volunteers.

WEBPAGE:  Richard asked for comments on the WebPages, Everyone is happy with it and thinks that Chad is doing an excellent job.

RACE CALENDAR: Jerry Walker gave the report. He advises that he will try to maintain a one-page event calendar.  A motion was made by Richard and seconded by Don Nichols to give Jerry Walker both the calendar in the newsletter and the webpage race information calendar.  The Motion Carried.  A Second Motion by Tom Anderson and seconded by Jerry Seddon to put all events on the web page on the same page also carried.

WALKER’s REPORT: Bob Head gave the Walkers report.  He advised that Cedric Hustace entered several competitive walks in the Southeast Regional and placed first in his age group in the 5K, 10K and the 20k, congratulations Cedric.  He also reminded everyone of the Senior games this Saturday at Enlow Field.  It was also mentioned that Drew Swonder would give a race walk clinic at the Laufenfest. 

MEMBERSHIP REPORT: Angela Reckelhaus gave the membership report. A discussion followed on the merits of doing a fundraiser each year instead of doing memberships.  Nothing was decided.

NEWSLETTER: Jerry Seddon gave the report.  The deadline for articles for the next edition will be June 23rd. We will have another meeting before then. 

PICNIC:  Don advised that the picnic is coming along.  Dave Nichols who was present as a guest advised the people who usually bring desserts, bring vegetable dishes and vice versa.  This was agreed upon.  The Horseshoe tournament will be repeated with gift certificates as prizes. This was a big hit last year.

STEP UP PROGRAM:  Report by Tom Anderson. He advised that they are beginning to give out a number of awards to the young people who have reached their goals of 150 and 200 miles.  He also reported on an article that was placed in the School Corporation Newsletter.

SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM: Joe Whelan reports that we have received 29 scholarship applications.  He further advised that he along with Tom Anderson and Ray Pritchet will get together to determine who would receive them.  Cedric advised that he had received several more in the recent mail and will see that Joe gets them.

OTTER’S STADIUM RUN: The run is set for July 23, 2005 at 5:00pm.  Brochures are printed and are being distributed.  Cedric Hustace will take care of trophies and T-shirts.  Entries will be sent to Don Nichols and Richard has applied for the proper permits from the city and park’s department. 

Y(not)2K-4K:  The possibility of a 2K -4K on New Years Eve was discussed.  Don Nichols has secured the Coliseum for the event.  We are looking at the possibility of a 2K fun run/walk, a 4K relay and a 4K run.  Richard talked to Lt. Chandler of the Police Department and received word that it would be feasible.  Don Nichols has also received promises of volunteers from Mater Dei Girl’s Track Team and the USI Track Coach.

Richard Tenbarge, President and Race Director has advised that he may have to resign both positions because of medical problems.  He agreed to try to serve until July 1, 2005.  Don Nichols suggested a committee of three take over until a president can be found.  All are asked to try to find more members to serve on the Board

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Richard Tenbarge