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May 2017 club meeting minutes
« on: May 20, 2017, 11:32:34 AM »
THREE RIVERS VELO SPORT
MEETING MINUTES
May 4, 2017

Patrick Stelte, President
Hugh Smith, Treasurer
Steve Pequignot, Touring
Randy Rozewicz, Off-Road
Amy Copeland, Membership
Scott Tomsits, Newsletter
Mona Will, Publicity
Joe Bartels, Racing - absent
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 Jack Campbell, Phil Snider, Jennifer Altherr, Dave McComb, Pam and Tim Fennel, Doug Wintin, Andy Grote

2.  Jammin’ in Roanoke Charity Ride:  Presentation by Doug Wintin
•   The event is Saturday, June 17th @ 9:30am from Spokesmen Bike Shop on Main St. in downtown Roanoke.  Three distances of 20, 40 and 60 miles.  The registration fee is $30 with a $5 discount for 3RVS club members.  Also included:  a free jar of jam; photo of rider at top of Maplegrove Hill; Joseph Decuis post ride meal, as well as a full SAG for longer routes.  Doug asked 3RVS to make the ride an official weekend club ride, post a notice on the club’s website and use the club’s Facebook page to promote the ride.  After discussion, all club members in attendance voted approval.
Online registration:  www.bikereg.com/jamming-in-roanoke

3. Officer Reports:

Secretary - John Grabowski:
•   The April 2017 minutes were approved by all club members present.

President’s Report - Patrick Stelte:
•   The End of Year Party will be Friday, December 8th from 6pm to 8:30pm at Sweetwater Sound Conference Hall
•   Spokesmen Bicycle in Roanoke with have a special 3RVS open house on Friday, June 2nd from 6pm to 8pm
•   Club member Tania Glass was recognized for her volunteer efforts with safety lights for school kids with an article in the Journal-Gazette

Treasurer - Hugh Smith: 
•   Deposits from membership dues and clothing sales; expenditures included Festival Tour flyers, Cyclofemme donation, IMBA, Bike League and 3RVS Festival registration, website hosting registration, 3RVS Time Trial marker painting and 6 month storage rental fee.
Touring - Steve Pequignot: 
•   New ride leader pace group dates for weekend touring will be posted on 3RVS Facebook page the week of the weekend tour.  This transition allows for more flexibility by ride leaders to set their schedule.

Publicity - Mona Will:
•   Bike Fusion is Friday, May 5th at Turnstone from 5pm to 9pm.
•   Ladies Night Out at Summit Bicycles will be Thursday, May 11th starting @ 4pm
•   Cyclofemme, May 14th @ 2pm at Rockhill Park
•   Dave McComb requested that weekend rides be posted in Friday’s Journal-Gazette “Happenings” section

Off Road - Randy Rozewicz
•   The first Weekly Franke Park organized ride was a big success: 25 participants
•   Randy suggested some kind of general physical assessment training for club members to assist accident victims on club rides.  Andy Grote offered assistance.  Randy and Andy will work together to make it happen.

Newsletter - Scott Tomsits
•   Scott sent out the May newsletter with the old pdf. format at the request of club members.

Membership - Amy Copeland
•   280 total with 12 family and 154 individuals
•   NBC began May 1st and 86 club members where signed up as of May 4th.

Racing - Joe Bartels
•   With Joe being absent, Dave McComb gave an update on the proposed 3RVS race team. 
He continues to work on the design of the race kit.  The Rider Agreement documentation is done.
•   Tuesday Night World Championships began April 19th

Webmaster - Mike Heyes, No Report

4. Additional Items of Interest:
•   The Square:  Club members present agreed the club should buy the $49 Square with the added feature of a chip reader device.  Hugh recommended that the Square should stay with the club member who will have monetary transactions, i.e., Steve Pequignot and Mona Will (clothing purchase).  The sales charge is 2.75% of each purchase.
•   Festival Tour Update:  Mike Sienk will not be in charge of the Festival Tour SAG this year as he has a prior engagement.  The club is looking for volunteers to step up to help.  Patrick suggested offering to pay someone to run the SAG if no club member can be found.  Members present were in approval.

5.  Good of the Order:

•   Scott Tomsits has lined up a possible vendor for the 50th Anniversary jersey – Cuore.  He will be get samples for the committee.

Meeting adjourned. 8:55 pm
Minutes by Secretary John Grabowski and
President, Patrick Stelte