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April 2015 club meeting minutes
« on: April 16, 2015, 04:02:28 PM »
Club Meeting Minutes for April 2, 2015
*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
Joe Bartels Racing
Wendy Vieyra Publicity
Mike Heyes Webmaster

Meeting called to order 7:30 by Patrick. Welcome extended to guest (Jay), members (Dan Hamblin and Tim Ellsworth), and officers.  Introduction of officers and members to guests.
-Minutes presented for meeting of March 5th 2015. Motion to accept minutes Tim, second by Patrick. Vote carried minutes accepted.

-Patrick introduced Fort Wayne Trails representative Angie Quinn (Marketing Director). Angie shared the upcoming season for Fort Wayne Trails and new trail work expected to begin this year. Services provided by FWT include Bicycle Valet at many events, and Trek the Trails rides each Tuesday and one Saturday each month. The “Kick Start” event will be held during the Fort 4 Fitness event and will include valet service as well as many other activates.
Angie reintroduced the club to the Trek the Trails sponsorship.  Logo’s and information of sponsors are included on t-shirts and shared with handouts provided by FWT.  Patrick made a motion to continue support at the $500.00 level again this year. Further discussion, questions and clarification of clubs involvement were answered. Motion was accepted and seconded by Steve vote carried.

-Next guest introduced was from the group - Autism Awareness. Presentation by Candy Pease for a bike at night fund raising event, “I Can Bike at Night”.   Candy was mostly looking for information and assistance in fine tuning the event. Many aspects are already in place but did need help with a safe route from Foster Park, downtown and back. Officers shared ideas from experience of past events such as this.  The target group will be the casual rider with a 10 to 12 mile ride. The date is June 20th and start early evening.  Candy asked for help with the route, ambassadors, and club partnership. Steve will help with route and club accepted other areas of assistance.

-Treasurers report by Hugh. Explained debits and credits. Debts include donation to Heart of the City Bicycles restoration project, Festival tour preparation/reservation, and 3RVS website fees. Hugh has secured the school start location and sag stop area for the Festival tour. Patrick thanked Hugh for his help. Credits include membership dues.   Volunteers are needed.

-Touring report by Steve. Season opening day ride will be April 12, 2015 12:00 noon. Pace will be 10 to 20+ mph depending on weather. Steve introduced a new Monday night Recovery Ride from Leo Park at Shwartz Road.  Aimed at helping racers to recover from weekend rides and introduce touring riders to a slower racing pace - routes of 25 to 38 miles.  Steve also shared the different weekly rides planned for the riding season.
 
-Off Road report by Phil. Skiing was great, trails are still muddy, soft at best. Looking forward to new season. Phil shared gratitude expressed by Heart of the City Bicycles for 3RVS donation. Asked if Fort 4 Fitness Spring Cycle will use the 10 mile route this year for new riders. Patrick reported it will be included this year.

-Membership report by Jane. 104 Family and 108 individual members for total of 212 memberships. Of this amount 23 are new members. Patrick thanked Jane for great detailed work she is providing with the membership.

-No other reports.

-Additional items of interest. Steve will be placing an order for 3RVS club cycle caps.  Sizes, material and cost. Also, Kathy placed an order for club jerseys and shorts. 

-Update on Fort 4 Fitness tour.  Patrick is chair of the touring committee.  He is looking for club members interested in being Bike Ambassadors.  Anyone interested should contact him:  president@3rvs.com.  All ambassadors ride free.

-Meeting adjourned 8:55

Prepared by Secretary Tim Claypool