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March 2017 club meeting minutes
« on: March 14, 2017, 05:26:16 PM »
THREE RIVERS VELO SPORT
MEETING MINUTES
March 2, 2017

Patrick Stelte, President
Hugh Smith, Treasurer
Steve Pequignot, Touring - absent
Randy Rozewicz, Off-Road
Amy Copeland, Membership
Scott Tomsits, Newsletter
Mona Will, Publicity
Joe Bartels, Racing
Mike Heyes, Webmaster
John Grabowski, Secretary


1. Call to Order
Meeting called to order 7:30PM by Patrick. Introductions and welcome extended to all in attendance including Tim Ellsworth, Brad Smith, Jennifer Altherr, Pam and Tim Fennell, Jack Campbell and Angie Quinn.

2. Angie Quinn Community Engagement Manager for Fort Wayne Trails
Trek the Trails - 6-10 mile weekly ride Tuesday nights on Fort Wayne Trails including safety training (attendance last year 80-100 riders on average). Seeking annual sponsorship. Patrick moved to sponsor at $500 (same level as last 3 years). Members voted for $500 level sponsorship.  Joe offered a partnership with Trek the Trails to include a Sunset Ride with 3RVS during a summer Saturday evening.  3RVS would provide the ice cream.  Angie was favorable to the idea and will speak to the Trek the Trails organizers about the event.

3. Officer Reports:

Secretary - John Grabowski: Joe asked for an amendment to the February minutes to include Tuesday Night World Championships at 6pm meeting at Suburban Bethlehem Church on Flaugh Rd.  The amendment was passed, as well as the February meeting minutes

President’s Report - Patrick Stelte:
•   Bike Fusion event and creative partnering with NITRO to utilize one booth space under 3RVS. Randy to come to the April meeting with an answer.
•   Open Streets 2017 planned by the City of Fort Wayne will be held on Sunday, July 9th from 11am to 3pm downtown.  Two miles of city streets will be closed to people to walk and ride.  Other events are offered as well.  Amy Hartzog brought this to 3RVS attention and said this should not conflict with the ridership of the Festival Tour.

Treasurer - Hugh Smith:  Deposits from membership dues.  No expenditures.  Franke Park account balance remains the same.

Touring - Steve Pequignot:  Steve could not attend, but sent his report via e-mail. 
•   Touring season opens Sunday, April @ 12pm, from Woodlan H.S.  Distance options with ride leaders will 20/41/51 miles.  A course reverse option is available for windy condition.
•   Weekend ride leaders for A, B and C groups have been secured:  Steve and Patrick for A Group; Johnny Grabowski and Amy Copeland (B Group); Mona Will and Tom Yoder (C Group).  D & E Group ride leaders are being considered at this time and will update next month.
•   Weeknight ride and ride leaders are as follows:  Monday, Riverside Garden Park, Leo 5:45pm start with Dan Grotrian and Denny Zech - pace of 18-20+ mph; Monday, Roanoke, Spokesman Bike Shop 6pm with ride leaders Andy Grote and Doug Wintin - pace of 16-19 mph; Tuesday, Kreager Park 6pm with ride leaders Rick Pegg and Deb Watts - pace of 13-15 mph; Wednesday, Saturn Chruch 6pm with Patrick Stelte - pace 20+ mph; Thursday, Girls Ride Out, Roanoke Park with Brenda Wiley - pace 14-15mph; Thursday, Skills Tour, Jefferson Middle School 6pm with Steve Pequignot - pace 18-20 mph; First Friday City Tour, Lawton Park trailhead 6:30pm with Amy Copeland and Jennifer Altherr - pace 10-12 mph

Starting dates for weeknight rides will be posted on the 3RVS website

Publicity - Mona Will:
•   3RVS flyers have been distributed to major Fort Wayne bike shops, and will be distributed to additional locations soon.
•   February 5 Journal Gazette article about 100,000 mile milestone riders
•   Ladies Night Out (May 11th from 4-8pm at Summit Bicycle) - seeking volunteers to staff a table
•   Cyclofemme - 2nd annual Mother’s Day ride held by Bicycle-Friendly Fort Wayne. Mona looking into 3RVS support in terms of promoting and supporting the ride, along with $50 donation. The spirit of this ride is in support of female riders - it is not limited to female riders and all riders are encouraged to participate.  Starting at Rockhill Park at 2pm with three ride options.  Motion to donate $50 was passed by meeting attendees.  Ride details will be posted on 3RVS website.

Off Road - Randy Rozewicz
•   NITRO had annual meeting, Randy looking to formalize membership, insurance, etc. Calendar events to be coming soon.

Newsletter - Scott Tomtits
•   March newsletter sent to 271 email addresses with 5 bounce backs.

Membership - Amy Copeland
•   201 total memberships (94 family memberships, 107 individual memberships).
•   Of these 50 were new to the club. +12 vs same time last year.
•   3RVS membership application / brochure does not denote a date for signature anywhere. Amy to remind Patrick to add a date field for next printing.

Racing - Joe Bartels
•   Joe working on the 2017 schedule.  Will consider moving up starting date two weeks.
•   May seek ride leader for Tuesday Night World rides.

Webmaster - Mike Heyes
•   Starting pre-registration for Festival Tour

4. Additional Items of Interest:

Square discussion:
•   Patrick asked whether the club should pursue a credit card payment device or not, and members agreed that we should.   Scott was concerned about the fee rate charge and volunteered to research other vendors / devices for better rate.  All attending members agreed that a credit card charge device is needed by the club and we should proceed with the issue.  Discussion will be continued at April’s meeting.

Festival Tour update
•   Patrick moved for Festival Tour pricing to remain the same as 2016, which was passed by members in attendance.


Meeting adjourned. 9:00 pm
Minutes by Secretary John Grabowski