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August 2014 club meeting minutes
« on: August 19, 2014, 05:12:39 PM »
Club Meeting Minutes for August 7, 2014
*Officers present
Patrick Stelte President
Hugh Smith Treasurer
Steve Pequignot Touring
Phil Snider Off-Road
Jane Lewandowski Membership
Tim Claypool Secretary
Officers absent
Kathy Boling Newsletter
Mike Heyes Webmaster
Jerry Withham racing
Wendy Vieyra

Patrick, Meeting called to order and welcome to guest and members.

-July meeting minutes by Patrick. Motion to approve minutes, second by Steve.
Vote by members present carried.

-Treasurer report by Hugh. Presented the debits and deposits for the month of July. Hugh reports insurance premium due August 29th. Cost will remain near same. Changes include removal coverage of for Franke Park trails and drop of May Madness tour. Festival tour totals to follow once all expenses and income are collected.  Hugh will reserve Roanoke pavilion for 3RVS Jersey Ride on Saturday, October 4th.  August 18th update:  Insurance premium paid.

-Touring report by Steve. September touring start time will be 9:00 am for the Labor Day Hicksville Century Tour. Then touring time will change an hour later starting at 10:00 for the remainder of the month. Teams have started training for the Huntington Challenge. Training days and times to be decided at each session by attendees. 3RVS hopes to have 3 teams, 2 men’s and 1 women’s. Huntington challenge and tour is scheduled for September 20th. The challenge has made changes to address some safety issues and concerns expressed at the 3RVS January meeting. This year H.C. will provide the insurance for the event, with 3RVS offering a sponsor donation. Steve made a motion for the club to sponsor 2 teams to cover entry fees and expenses. Discussion followed including dividing club sponsorship to all teams in the challenge. Phil asked for an amendment that sponsorship be provided to all 3 teams in the event. Patrick made a motion to accept Phil’s amendment, motion carried.
Steve and Phil discussed the club Labor Day Century Tour ride September 1st at 9am.  Phil asked to start all riders from Hicksville rather than 2 start locations. Ideas and support was expressed from group present. Patrick made a motion to start the ride from Hicksville at the Farmers and Merchants Bank building, motion carried.  Steve will make a 3 loop alternative route map.

 -Off road report by Phil. The off roaders are providing help with trail maintenance at Franke Park.  Phil would like to have a family/teen Off Road day to assist beginning riders on proper trail use.
Patrick reported on July 18th 2014 the Fort Wayne Parks Department dedicated the trail in Franke Park as the PHIL SNIDER TRAILHEAD.  3RVS and NITRO provided refreshments for the event as appreciation to Phil for his dedication to the trail system as well as honor him for his continued support of the club.

-Membership report by Jane. 67 family and 149 single for total of 283 members.

-No reports from other officers.

-Additional items of interest. 3RVS Festival Tour wrap up by Louis and Mike Senk. 145 Riders for the tour, down due to cool damp weather. 30 volunteers helped with the event, Louis and Mike expressed their appreciation for the help. The leftover food was sold to the sponsors of the Tandem Rally.  Final revenue and expenditures will be tabulated for September club meeting.

-Tandem Rally will be Labor Day weekend. 300 teams are signed up with an additional 50 expected to sign up the day of the event. Routes and schedule were shared.

-Good of the order. Chilly Challenge needs a director for the 2015 New Year’s Day tour. Full easy instructions will be included. Volunteers are encouraged to contact Tim at secretary@3rvs.com with any questions.   Northside Park pavilion has been reserved for event.

Meeting Adjourned 8:50 pm.

Minutes by Secretary Tim Claypool