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2007 MEETING MINUTES
Attendance:
Gary Haslip, Rosa Haslip, Ed Hardee, Bill Pennington,
Emilie Pennington, Marilyn Roberts
President Ed Hardee called the meeting to order at 7:40 p.m.
Proceeds from the Reindeer Run are approximately $2,100 at present.
New Business
Pirates on the Run – Deborah Dunham will be the director of this race. Some of the proceeds from the race will benefit Girls on the Run, $500 for the College Scholarship fund and $500 for the Katie Ride for Life.
Emilie Pennington is updating the sponsor list.
Ed Hardee distributed fliers for the Pirates on the Run for members’ approval.
Ed distributed the College Scholarship Application. Application was updated and list of criteria was discussed.
Ed announced the River Road Resolution 5K in January in Jacksonville, sponsored by the Florida Striders, and urged our AIR members to attend. The Striders have given great support to our club, including our Reindeer Run.
AIR group run under the lights on Wednesday, January 9 has been moved to Monday, January 7.
Ed suggested forming a hospitality committee for the Gate River Run. Amelia Island Runners will set up a table in the finish area where members can gather after the race.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
Don’t forget members of the following businesses offer discounts to AIR members: Cash’s Tree Service, 1st Place Sports, Elizabeth’s, Club 14 Fitness, Red Otter Outfitters.
Meeting Adjourned at 8:10 p.m.
Minutes respectfully submitted by Marilyn Roberts
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Attendance: Bill Beaumont, Bruce Dunham, Ed Hardee, Rosa Haslip, John McBrearty, Bill Pennington, Marilyn Roberts. President Ed Hardee called the meeting to order at 7:40 p.m. Reindeer Run: Sponsorships for the Reindeer Run include the following: Advance Rehabilitation, Applied Paper Technology, Elizabeth Pointe, First Coast Community Bank, First National Bank of Nassau County, McArthur Family YMCA, Rick Keffer Dodge, Jeep, Chrysler, and Smurfit-Stone. Bill Pennington reported that four applications have been received for the Reindeer Run from the Jacksonville area. There will be two water stops for the race. Bill Beaumont volunteered to be Santa's helper for the race. Bill Pennington said there would be a meeting at Rosa’s house on Sunday to finalize plans for the Reindeer Run. Treasurer’s Report – Bruce reported the current balance is $7,300. OLD BUSINESS Ed Hardee stated the cost for the lights at the FBHS track is $180 for the season. NEW BUSINESS Ed reported he received an email from the Wild Amelia Nature Festival. Their festival is scheduled May 16-18. Ed received another email from the National Alliance on Mental Illness regarding a walk/run. John McBrearty reported he received the annual paperwork from RRCA. Race updates included Dignity U Wear, Plantation Turkey Trot, Outback Half Marathon and the Savannah Bridge Run. Don’t forget members of the following businesses offer discounts to AIR members: Cash’s Tree Service, 1st Place Sports, Elizabeth’s, Club 14 Fitness, Red Otter Outfitters
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Attendance: Bill Beaumont, Rosa Haslip, Renee Golson, Ed Hardee, John McBrearty, Emylee McBrearty, Bill Pennington, Marilyn Roberts. President Ed Hardee called the meeting to order at 7:45 p.m. OLD BUSINESS Reindeer Run Update - Bill Pennington stated that planning is moving forward. The flyer has been updated. John McBrearty has talked to people at Fort Clinch. The paperwork with the city has been submitted. An article will be submitted to the local papers in November. Additional sponsors are needed. We will not be able to have a link to the Reindeer Run from the 1st Place Sports web page because of a conflict with one of their races. AIR can publicize through the Jacksonville Track Club newsletter for $100. Bill Beaumont made a motion to pay $100 to the Jacksonville Track Club for publicity. Motion passed by members present. Ed has emailed the Florida Striders about inclusion in their newsletter. Dignity U Wear - John stated that race proceeds would go towards brand new clothing for domestic violence victims who are served by Micah’s Place. Scholarship Program – Ed Hardee distributed a copy of a scholarship application for members’ perusal. Members discussed eligibility requirements and criteria for the application. Ed will edit the application to meet AIR’s requirements. Lights at FBHS Track – Daylight Saving Time ends the first Sunday in November, so our weekly group runs will need to change location or move to an earlier start time. The club has requested use of the lights at the FBHS track one night a week during November, December and January for our weekly runs. The school administration is working on a schedule for us that would not conflict with high school and junior high soccer games. Club members will be notified by email about the times and locations of our weekly runs. Ed reported that Carolyn Peeples had been working to provide volunteers for two water stops at the Donna Hicken Marathon, one staffed by Pak’s Karate Academy and the other by Amelia Island Runners. However, so many parents at Pak’s have volunteered that they will be able to staff both water stops. The marathon still needs many volunteers, so AIR will still be seeking volunteers for the event. Plans to promote walking, in addition to running, were discussed. Rosa asked about walkers walking in the dark once Daylight Saving Time ends. John stated that the Rec. Dept. is 100 percent in favor of partnering with AIR and promoting walking on Wednesdays. AIR will provide the route, distance, and water. If it is still light enough walkers can walk on the Greenway. If we can use the lighted track, walkers could walk on the outside lanes of the track. NEW BUSINESS Ed received an email from the National Multiple Sclerosis Society stating that fund-raising entries are available for the Walt Disney World Marathon/Half Marathon. Jill Staples will not be available this year to be AIR team captain for the Katie Ride for Life. AIR needs someone from the club to spearhead a team. Ed circulated a thank-you note from Shelby Kittrell and the FBHS cross-country team thanking AIR for buying FBHS cross-country team shirts. Jack Tomassetti is the editor of the FBHS yearbook this year. Members decided to wait for pricing information before deciding whether to purchase an ad. Ed announced that Cobb and Renee Golson would be moving to Kentucky. Cobb and Renee have been active members of the club. Renee helped with the Summer Running Camp this past summer. Cobb and Renee have faithfully attended the weekly night runs. They will be missed. John reported that David Caples suggested the Reindeer Run committee meet after the race to have breakfast at Elizabeth Pointe. John announced that RRCA is offering a two-day certification class for coaching. It will be in the Atlanta area in the spring. Tuition is $250.00. John proposed that the club offer to pay the tuition if a club member is willing to take the class. MARK YOUR CALENDARS DIGNITY U WEAR 5K – NOVEMBER 17 – 8:30 AM – CITY HALL
AMELIA ISLAND PLANTATION’S TURKEY TROT 5K - THANKSGIVING DAY
REINDEER RUN 5K/10K – DECEMBER 8 – 8:30 AM Don’t forget, the following businesses offer discounts to AIR members:
Cash’s Tree Service
Come Join the Fun! Meeting adjourned at 8:35 p.m. Minutes respectfully submitted by Marilyn Roberts
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Attendance: Bill Beaumont, Bruce Dunham, Ed Hardee, Rosa Haslip, Gary Haslip, John McBrearty, Bill Pennington, Marilyn Roberts, Donna Scalia, Pete Scalia President Ed Hardee called the meeting to order at 7:45 p.m. TREASURER’S REPORT Bruce Dunham recapped totals from the Turtle Trot. Entry fees were approximately $4,200. Race proceeds to charities include $2,000 to Sea Turtle Watch and $500 to Fort Clinch Turtle Patrol. Current club balance is over $8,000. OLD BUSINESS Turtle Trot -- Over 300 participants finished the race. More people from the Jacksonville area participated this year. Race start time was discussed. An earlier start time was recommended for next year. Ed Hardee reported the resurfacing committee has not met, but Advanced Rehab has pledged $500 and will research health advantages of having a rubberized track. Wanda Woods is actively pursuing her mission to have the FBHS track resurfaced and widened. NEW BUSINESS Reindeer Run – Co-race director Bill Pennington reported a new start and finish point to reduce congestion around the Fort Clinch entrance. Charities for the Reindeer Run will include the Healthy Families/Healthy Start programs, and Friends of Fort Clinch. They have offered to provide volunteers for the Reindeer Run. The t-shirt design will be from last year’s t-shirt contest if it will reproduce well (two first-place prizes were awarded but only one of the artworks could be used). Age group awards will be the same as the Turtle Trot. Rosa asked about a link to AIR’s website from the 1st Place Sports web page that lists area running clubs. A request will be made to Doug Alred. Ed reported a request for assistance in purchasing t-shirts for the FBHS cross-country team. The total amount for the t-shirts is about $200. Marilyn Roberts suggested implementing an Adopt a Runner program where club members could volunteer and support a student runner. John McBrearty made a motion to purchase the t-shirts. Bill Beaumont seconded the motion, motion passed by members present. Amelia Island Runners has been asked to co-sponsor the Dignity U Wear 5K on November 17. The race is sponsored by Collections of Stein Mart. Proceeds support Micah’s Place, providing new clothing for women and children. Members present discussed providing assistance with timing of the race. Members present agreed to co-sponsor the Dignity U Wear 5K. Ed reported an equipment manager is needed to store and transport race equipment. Carolyn Peeples will be contacted about using storage space at the Pak’s Karate facility. Marilyn Roberts suggested asking a local storage unit facility to provide a small unit in exchange for advertisement on race t-shirts. Ed said he knew someone who owns a storage facility and will check on it. All members present agreed to request use of the FBHS track during Standard Time this winter for weekly group runs. John McBrearty said he received a call regarding adding a walking program or “group walks.” John reported the Recreation Department would work to attract people to walk on weekends or meet each other to walk during the week. The Rec. Dept. would like to promote the use of the Egans Creek Greenway and will promote regular group walks. John said he would continue to work on this project. Rosa suggested having walks the same night as the weekly runs. Norm Wyner has a site on the AIR web page to pledge for the Run@ Work Day on Friday, Sept. 21. Rosa announced the possibility of a Christmas Social the night of the Reindeer Run at “Your Place.” Discussion followed.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS
Don’t forget, the following businesses offer discounts to AIR members:
Come Join the Fun! Meeting Adjourned at 8:30 p.m. Minutes respectfully submitted by Marilyn Roberts
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Attendance: Bill Beaumont, J. Travis Eklund, Joe Fanelli, Ed Hardee, Jim Hill, Bill Pennington, Emilie Pennington, Marilyn Roberts, Josh Stanley, Katie Stanley, Susan Stanley President Ed Hardee called the meeting to order at 7:45 p.m. Turtle Trot: Jim Hill and Joe Fanelli reported they had received 65 entries for the Turtle Trot so far. A list of volunteers was discussed. Carolyn Peeples will organize and handle the kids’ run. Ed Hardee stated that John and Emylee McBrearty are in Bangkok to cheer on their grandson who is playing on the USA Volleyball team. Ed announced that Norm Wyner has agreed to be our new Webmaster and is already making improvements to the website. The Scholarship Committee will schedule a meeting to discuss criteria and launching the program. The club has voted to begin offering a scholarship during the school year that begins this month. Bill Beaumont was the overall winner in the Unity Day 5K with a 17:20 time that was a national-class performance based on age-graded scoring. Ed read an email from Everett Crum commending AIR and its members’ commitment to the local running community. Ed talked to Wanda Woods regarding the FBHS track. The fence around the track can be moved if track improvements are approved. The committee will seek information on the feasibility, expense and benefits of a rubberized track. A presentation could be given to Wayne Weaver and local government. Upcoming out-of-town races will be in Palatka on August 25, and the Carrabba’s Summer Beach Run at Jacksonville Beach and the Harvest Run in Waycross, Georgia on September 15. Ed announced that Joe Fanelli has a new job in Dalton, Georgia, and Joe and Caroline will be moving. They have been very active in the club and will be greatly missed. MARK YOUR CALENDARS
TURTLE TROT – SEPTEMBER 1 (LABOR DAY WEEKEND)
CARRABBA’S SUMMER BEACH RUN – SEPTEMBER 15
HARVEST RUN 2007 5K – SEPTEMBER 15 Don’t forget members of the following businesses offer discounts to AIR members:
Cash’s Tree Service
Come Join the Fun! Meeting Adjourned at 8:10 p.m. Minutes respectfully submitted by Marilyn Roberts
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Attendance: Bill Beaumont, Bruce Dunham, Ed Hardee, Gary Haslip, Rosa Haslip, Jim Hill, Michael Leary, Emylee McBrearty, John McBrearty, Marilyn Roberts President Ed Hardee called the meeting to order at 7:50 p.m. Treasurer’s Report: Bruce reported he received $260.00 from sponsors and $70.00 from membership dues. Current balance is $7,600.00. John McBrearty reported the Unity Day 5K is scheduled on August 4 at 8:00 a.m. at Central Park. The event is open to runners and walkers. Registration is $10.00 in advance and the first 50 entrants will receive a t-shirt. Activities are planned throughout the day. Sponsor for the race is Macedonia AME Church. Turtle Trot: Ed Hardee stated that John TenBroeck is not available to do the timing for the Turtle Trot. AIR will be responsible for the timing this year. John TenBroeck has offered to teach AIR the timing process and loan the use of a time machine. Members present discussed purchasing a laptop computer and a second time machine. Emylee McBrearty made a motion to purchase a laptop and a second timing machine. The motion carried. The pull-tab method will be used as a backup for timing. Old Business: Michael Leary suggested forming a committee to develop and research getting the FBHS track increased to eight lanes and rubberized, and present information to Wayne Weaver and local government. Ed Hardee and Michael Leary will be on the committee. Ed will send out an email requesting interest from others. Ed reported there was a good turnout at the St. Marys July 4th run and Jacksonville run. Carolyn Peeples ran the Grandfather Mountain Marathon. Chris Twiggs finished the Hard Rock 100 in 42 hours. Rosa Haslip placed second in her age group in the Jacksonville Grand Prix. MARK YOUR CALENDARS
TURTLE TROT – SEPTEMBER 1 (LABOR DAY WEEKEND)
Don’t forget, the following businesses offer discounts to AIR members:
Come Join the Fun! Meeting Adjourned at 8:15 p.m. Minutes respectfully submitted by Marilyn Roberts
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Attendance: Bill Beaumont, Caroline and Joe Fanelli, Ed Hardee, Gary and Rosa Haslip, Michael Leary, John McBrearty, Bill Pennington, Marilyn Roberts, Wanda Woods. President Ed Hardee called the meeting to order at 7:50 p.m. Treasurer’s Report: The treasurer’s report was distributed to members present. Current balance is approximately $8,000.00. Old Business: Grant Program – Applications were received from Madison Moon, Amanda Woods and Shelby Kittrell. Ed distributed the applications for members to review. Bill Beaumont made a motion to give $100.00 to each of the applicants. Motion was seconded and carried unanimously. Summer Camp – Ed reported the running camp was a great success this year with approximately 15 students. Ed thanked Bill Beaumont and Michael Leary who headed up the camp. Ed read a letter from Nathalie Wu about the need to support interest in running among boys 9-12 years old. He also read emails from Taylor May and Kacie Couch, who attended running camp. Both girls joined Rosa Haslip at the OE&S Run for the Pies. Michael Leary suggested opening the running camp to adults. Members discussed offering a one night a week program. Turtle Trot – Joe Fanelli, co-director for the Turtle Trot, reported that everything is on schedule. John McBrearty mentioned he has race numbers, flags, caution signs, mile markers and a start sign for the Turtle Trot and Reindeer Run. John also has the stringers for pull-tabs for timing and age group sheets. Members discussed a trial run on timing. New Business: Ed Hardee introduced Wanda Woods. Wanda stated she is on a mission to get the FBHS track increased to eight lanes and rubberized for school and community use. Currently regional track meets cannot be held at FBHS because the track does not meet specifications. Currently students from Nassau County go to Jacksonville for track meets. Wanda stated she has received estimates to resurface and add two lanes. One estimate is for 6 lane, $70,000 and 8 lane, $79,000 or more. Wanda asked AIR to be the representative Booster club for this project. Mike Leary suggested contacting other organizations that use the facility and select a representative from each to form a committee to help raise money. Wanda stated that the deadline was missed this year for a possible federal grant, but an application can be submitted for 2008. Application deadline is either February or March. Ed reported a great AIR turnout for the Run for the Pies 5K and congratulated all who attended. Ed reminded everyone about the St. Marys July 4th race. MARK YOUR CALENDARS
TURTLE TROT – SEPTEMBER 1 (LABOR DAY WEEKEND) Don’t forget members of the following businesses offer discounts to AIR members: Cash’s Tree Service, Club 14 Fitness, Elizabeth's, 1st Place Sports, Red Otter Outfitters
Come Join the Fun! Meeting Adjourned at 8:50 p.m. Minutes respectfully submitted by Marilyn Roberts
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Attendance: Bruce Dunham, Joe Fanelli, Cobb Golson, Renee Golson, Ed Hardee, Jim Hill, Michael Leary, Emylee McBrearty, John McBrearty, Marilyn Roberts, LaVerne Wright President Ed Hardee called the meeting to order at 7:40 p.m. Ed thanked John McBrearty for all his hard work as past president of the club, and pointed out that John will still be very active with our group. Treasurer’s Report: Bruce Dunham reported that AIR members’ dues are coming in. Current balance is $8,400.00. Old Business Summer Camp – Five applications have been received to date. Students from outside Nassau County have also expressed interest in attending. AIR members discussed and agreed to accept out-of-county applicants without charge. Grant Program – One application has been received for the grant program for high school students who want to attend a tuition-based summer running camp. Ed Hardee proposed to extend the deadline until mid-June. Members present approved. Shrimp Festival – AIR table set up at the Shrimp Festival 5K was a success. Thanks to Caroline Fanelli who manned the table and sold t-shirts, received several indications of interest for high-tech singlets and signed up two new members. Our T-shirt printer is attempting to set up an account with the sole supplier of technical singlets in our gold club color. Ed reported that a fun run in conjunction with the Nature Festival didn’t work out because of high tide. AIR will consider a fun run next year. Bruce Dunham reported over 400 girls participated in the Girls on the Run 5K on April 28. New Business Turtle Trot – Joe Fanelli and Jim Hill will be co-race directors for the Turtle Trot this year. Timing for the race was discussed. Using rented timing chips and equipment would cost more than $1,000, which would cut the club’s proceeds by half or more. Members agreed to ask John TenBroeck to time the race this year and have AIR members become more experienced with the timing process, so we’ll have a backup in case John is unavailable to do timing. Instead of using high school students to enter timing numbers it was suggested using AIR members or non-runners to enter numbers. Joe suggested using the timing equipment on one of the club’s weekly training runs. Pirates on the Run – John McBrearty is the director for the Pirates run. Members present discussed changing the date for the 2008 Pirates Run, to avoid a conflict with the Donna Hicken marathon. A motion was made to change the Pirates on the Run date to February 2, 2008. Motion was approved. Ed reported he received an email from Joan Baine asking for the club to look at ways to raise awareness for the Child Cancer Fund. Members discussed ways to support the Child Cancer Fund, possibly with a fun run or by extending the cause to the Pirates Run. A representative of the Child Cancer Fund will present more information at a later date. Meeting adjourned at 8:05 p.m. Minutes respectfully submitted by Marilyn Roberts
Don’t forget members of the following businesses offer discounts to AIR members:
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Attendance: Bill Beaumont, Bruce Dunham, Caroline Fanelli, Joe Fanelli, Cobb Gloson, Renee Golson, Ed Hardee, Gary Haslip, Rosa Haslip, Jim Hill, Michael Leary, Emylee McBrearty, John McBrearty, Bill Pennington, Emilie Pennington, Marilyn Roberts President John McBrearty called the meeting to order at 7:40 p.m. Treasurer’s Report: Bruce Dunham reported that AIR donated $500.00 to the Katie Ride for Life. Current balance is $7,747.21. Meeting Minutes: March minutes were approved as written. Old Business Summer Camp – AIR members discussed date for the Summer Camp. Members present agreed to begin Summer Youth Camp the second week of June. Michael Leary and Bill Beaumont will meet to finalize plans. Publicity will go out to high schools and middle schools in Yulee, Fernandina Beach, West Nassau and Hilliard. Scholarship Program – John stated that money has been set aside for the outstanding high school runner to begin in 2008. AIR members discussed offering five $100.00 scholarships to five high school team runners for camp this summer. Students will be required to submit an application with an essay. Information and application will be available on the AIR website. Information regarding scholarships for summer camp will be submitted to the News Leader. New Business The following change to the by-laws was voted on and passed by members present.
V. Management Election of Officers:
John opened elections by nominating Ed Hardee for President. Motion was seconded and approved by all members present. John and Emylee McBrearty presented Ed Hardee with a painting The Wench by artist Paul Massing that will be on the front of the 2008 Pirates on the Run T-shirts. John commended Ed for his contributions to the Club throughout the year that includes publishing the Runner’s Hi Newsletter, maintaining the website, helping with membership, and generating participation. Ed will send something out regarding the Nature Festival fun run. John reported there would be a 5K run for Unity Day on August 4 starting at Central Park. An AIR table will be set up during the Shrimp Festival run. AFTER SHRIMP FESTIVAL SOCIAL May 5 at 6:00 p.m. at Ed Hardee’s 6:00 p.m. (rain cancels). MARK YOUR CALENDAR SHRIMP FESITVAL 5K – MAY 5, 2007, 8:00 A.M. AT MAIN BEACH
Don’t forget, the following businesses offer discounts to AIR members:
Come Join the Fun! Meeting Adjourned at 8:40 p.m. Minutes respectfully submitted by Marilyn Roberts
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Monthly Meeting Minutes
March 21, 2007
at Sliders Seaside Grill Vice President Ed Hardee called the meeting to order at 7:40 p.m. February minutes were read and approved. Treasurer’s Report Bruce Dunham reported after the donation of $400.00 and t-shirts to the Pirates Club, $750.00 to Girls on the Run and other miscellaneous expenses the current balance is $8,022.00. Old Business Summer Camp – Michael Leary said Yulee High School coach approached him about Summer Camp. Michael said there is a lot of interest and suggested beginning planning earlier this year. Discussion followed. Michael will contact Bill Beaumont to proceed with planning Summer Camp. Nature Festival - Ed Hardee suggested a fun run on the beach in conjunction with Nature Festival on May 19. The fun run would begin at 11:30 a.m. Discussion followed to determine if the fun run would be a 5K or mile run. Ed will check whether this event is for children and adults and then distance for the run will be determined. Gate River Run – Bill Pennington recommended AIR rent two port-a-lets for the Amelia Island Runners area next year. Ed Hardee announced 57 AIR members participated in the Gate River Run this year. Election of officers will be next month. Rosa Haslip suggested meeting at the track on Tuesday night and the Rec. Center on Wednesday night. She explained more people might feel more comfortable walking or running when other club members are present. Discussion followed. Ed Hardee will distribute an email to members for feedback. Discussion will be tabled until next month. New Business Ed reported there would be a 5K run for Unity Day August 4, 2007 at Central Park. John McBrearty has more information. MARK YOUR CALENDAR SHRIMP FESITVAL 5K – MAY 5, 2007, 8:00 A.M. AT MAIN BEACH Don’t forget members of the following businesses offer discounts to AIR members:
Cash’s Tree Service
Come Join the Fun! Meeting Adjourned at 8:05 p.m. Minutes respectfully submitted by Marilyn Roberts
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Attendance: Ed Hardee, Marilyn Roberts, Bill Pennington, Bill Beaumont,
Emilie Pennington, John McBrearty, Joe Fanelli, Rosa Haslip.
Caroline Fanelli, Gary Haslip,
Robert Peters
President John McBrearty called the meeting to order at 7:35 p.m.
January minutes were approved.
Pirates on the Run
John reported the number of participants increased this year and is the largest so far with the exception of the kid’s run. The cold weather may have been a factor for low enrollment for the kid’s run. The disc jockey was a great addition to the event.
John also stated AIR usually makes a donation to the Pirates Club for their help with the race. This year 27 Pirates Club members helped as guides in the downtown area. The Pirates Club asked for t-shirts for all helpers. Members present agreed to give $400.00 plus t-shirts.
John addressed using different directors for the Reindeer Run and Pirates Run. Discussion followed.
John announced he is putting together a proposal to expand the board of directors. Discussion followed regarding quarterly meetings (planning meetings with the board of directors), renewal of corporate license every year and the need of succession planning with possibly rotating officers yearly. The proposal will be submitted and voted on at the March meeting.
Gate River Run – Amelia Island Runners will have a table set up in the finish area where AIR members can meet following the race. Members present discussed bringing their own snacks and drinks. Rosa Haslip will check with 1st Place Sports about forming a team for the run.
Nature Festival - Ed Hardee proposed a fun run on the beach to begin at 11:00 a.m. This event would take place two weeks after the Shrimp Festival. Discussion followed but no decision was made.
Ed reported 3,500 page views were received at the AIR web site in 16 days.
The Scholarship Program for outstanding high school runner will begin in 2008. Scholarship applications will be given to the schools’ guidance office and coaches will be contacted to recruit students.
MARK YOUR CALENDAR
GATE RIVER RUN – MARCH 10, 2007
Don’t forget members of the following businesses offer discounts to AIR members:
Cash’s Tree Service
Meeting Adjourned at 8:30 p.m.
Minutes respectfully submitted by Marilyn Roberts
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Attendance:
Ed Hardee, Marilyn Roberts,
Bill Pennington, Bill Beaumont,
Joe Fanelli, Bruce Dunham,
Jim Hill, John McBrearty,
Jill Staples
President John McBrearty called the meeting to order at 7:45 p.m.
Treasurer’s Report – Bruce Dunham, no official report. He reported $2,500 went to charity and $1,500 to 1st Place Sports for t-shirts. Current balance is approximately $7,500.00.
Pirates on the Run
• Bill Pennington reported that the Yacht Club of Americus expressed an interest in being a sponsor. Bill passed around a race sponsor sheet for perusal.
New Business
John reported he submitted renewal applications to the Florida Dept. of Agriculture and Consumers Services and to the RRCA. John stated that RRCA’s insurance underwriter covers AIR events and officers and we are a tax exempt, charitable organization.
Jill presented a Treasures of Amelia coupon book for fund raising. Members discussed setting up a table for the fundraiser and it was agreed by all present not to participate at this time.
Jill Staples announced the Katie Ride for Life is April 21. Amelia Island Runners established a team and anyone interested could sign up online.
Joe Fanelli suggested organizing another social run, such as relay run on the beach or a prediction run and give prize to the winner. Discussion followed but no decision was made.
Ed Hardee asked if the AIR was interested in helping an environmental group set up a run for the Nature Festival. It was the consensus of member’s present not to take on another race. Discussion followed regarding the Club establishing fees for helping set up races in the future.
Ed Hardee reported that “Step up Florida” would not walk along the George Crady Bridge this year. They are promoting physical activity/fitness and asked Amelia Island Runners to participate by designating a race as part of fitness.
Ed reported that AIR runners received a warm reception at the Florida Striders’ recent River Road Resolution 5K.
Jill asked what the minimum or maximum amount of money will be kept in the club’s treasurer’s account? The following expenditures throughout the year were discussed.
• Scholarship Program
Discussion followed with a motion to purchase a second clock. Joe Fanelli seconded the motion and all members present approved.
Discussion took place to handle our own timing and race results for the Turtle Trot in September. Bill Beaumont made a motion the Amelia Island Runners handle timing and race results for the Turtle Trot. He explained it would give them eight months to prepare. Discussion followed. Joe Fanelli seconded the motion and the motion passed by all present.
Alternative back-up methods, such as using a video camera or voice activated recorder, were discussed
John asked for the opinion of members present to expand the Board of Directors to include Director at Large. It was the consensus of the members to include people in addition to officers. John will send out an e-mail before the next meeting.
Ed Hardee suggested setting up an AIR table at the Gate River Run so that members participating will have a place to meet after the race. Ed will check with 1st Place Sports.
MARK YOUR CALENDAR
PIRATES ON THE RUN – FEBRUARY 17, 2007
Don’t forget members the following businesses offer discounts to AIR members:
Come Join the Fun!
Meeting Adjourned at 9:00 p.m.
Minutes respectfully submitted by Marilyn Roberts
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