January 2004 Meeting -
Members Present: Win Goodbody, David Hatfield, John Harper, Kevin Foreman, Steve Sexton, Mike Hendrickson, Corey Folske, Becky Henry, Ethan Kurtz, Kendra Kurtz, Andrew Staab, Tiffany Amber Theisen.
Key Report Information:
Sponsorship Report - Kevin Foreman
Foot Traffic in lake Oswego will host the Saturday TRL morning runs from the store (9:00 AM). The runs are not currently a part of the official schedule. They will have coffee available compliments of Team Red Lizard. The coffee maker was donated by X-Dog Events, and the coffee is being supplied by Millstone and the Hood River Coffee Comapany. A sign and brochure holder will be displayed. Foot Traffic is providing some prizes to give away to run participants.
Tri-Sport will sponsor the Wednesday Night Fulton Pub Run. Tri-Sport will provide prizes for give away (random) to participants, and they will provide (about once per month) some libations at the run finish.
Tri-Sport donated some jerseys to be given away at the Goose Hollow Thursday Night Run.
Membership Report - Andrew Staab
There were a couple new memberships and a couple renewals. We need more membership brochures.
Treasurer Report - John Harper
The club has more than $1,000 in the bank.
Revenues in addition to membership fees:
$100 from X-Dog Events for event/volunteer support.
NEW BUSINESS:
* Board Elections to be held next month. Positions available:
- President
++ Presides over meetings
++ Oversees all committee / board positions
++ Serves as spokesperson for Team Red Lizard
- Vice President
++ Assists presidents, and acts as president when the president is not available.
- Treasurer
++ Collects and disburses funds as directed by the board.
- Secretary
++ Takes minutes and posts agenda for board meetings.
- Membership Director
++ Responsible for maintaining the general membership of Team Red Lizard.
++ Distributes membership T-Shirts, cards and brochures. Handles membership inquiries.
- Four “At Large” Positions
++ The ‘at large’ positions handle a variety of responsibilities. The Sponsorship Coordinator and Apparel Director, are ‘at large’ positions. The other two positions will help with other board activities.
Discussion:
prepared by Steve Sexton
Most new business was tabled due to the pending election discussions. Here are a few comments:
Community Service Projects endorsed - Blanchet House and Special Olympics.
Round table Brainstorming Ideas for club;
Win - BBQ for after Group run
David H. - X-Country Race
Ethan - follow up on David's idea; Have an event that is unique to TRL..
Andrew - To enhance more participation by membership. Enhance Image.
Kevin - Would like to see seven present members become board members.
John - Bring more money into club to finance more activities.
Becky - More affiliation with Portland Marathon and Training Clinic.
Corey - To promote TRL activities at group runs. Provide accurate info of volunteer opportunities to increase awarness.
Tiffany - Keep in mind and focus within running communities. Promote events and activities.
Sherpa - Like to see club grow to make more things happen.
Kendra - Provide more encouragement to others when they are training or have competed in running events.
Steve - Encourage participation to the Special Olympics Regional Track Meet in May.
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