THREE RIVERS VELO SPORT
MEETING MINUTES
August 3, 2017
Patrick Stelte, President
Hugh Smith, Treasurer (absent)
Steve Pequignot, Touring
Randy Rozewicz, Off-Road
Amy Copeland, Membership
Scott Tomsits, Newsletter
Mona Will, Publicity
Joe Bartels, Racing
Mike Heyes, Webmaster (absent)
Johnny Grabowski, Secretary
1. Call to Order
Meeting called to order 7:30PM by Patrick. Introductions and welcome extended to all in attendance including Charles Copeland, Jack Campbell, Phil Snyder, Doug Wintin and Dave McComb.
2. 50th Anniversary Jersey
Doug Wintin presented a recap of the committees process
Presentation of final jersey designs to be voted on
Discussion of how to gather votes and from whom
Targeted voting period of August 17-26 (timeline moved to late August - post meeting)
3. Officer Reports:
Secretary - John Grabowski: passing of July meeting minutes
Presidents Report - Patrick Stelte
Hugh contacted insurance agent about coverage for outside events (cyclocross)
Century Tour in Hicksville, OH for August 26th has been canceled due to lack of support from Three Rivers Velo Sport. Organizers did not offer $5 discount to club members in exchange for 3RVS promotion.
Treasurer - (report submitted) Income includes Festival Tour registrations; clothing sales, memberships and race team sponsorship. Expenditures include Festival Tour, medical insurance coverage; Post Box fee; and race team
Touring - Steve Pequignot:
August touring rides to begin at 9 am
Labor Day ride discussion - Century Tours will be offered on Saturday, Sunday and Monday, September 2nd - 4th starting at 9am each day
Discussion of several incidents during recent touring rides: five incidents in two weeks
Discussion of heated argument between two club members during July 29th weekend tour
Publicity - Mona Will:
Chilly Challenge facility rental has been secured
Off Road - Randy Rozewicz:
Coordinate Destination Ride with NITRO
Working with Trine University to start tri-athlete team
Newsletter - Scott Tomsits:
Email issues with Frontier should all be resolved now
Membership - Amy Copeland
336 total, 184 individual and 152 family
Racing - Joe Bartels
Dave McComb talked with parks dept. about cyclocross practice at Franke and possible use of other park land
First practice began July 26th with seven attendees
Webmaster - (report submitted)
Website software updated
4. Additional Items of Interest
Club (Jersey) Appreciation Ride with be Saturday, September 16th @ 10am in Roanoke Park. Patrick will hold post-ride cookout at pavilion for all attending club members
5. Good of the Order
6. Adjournment
Meeting adjourned. 9:00 pm
Minutes by Secretary John Grabowski