THREE RIVERS VELO SPORT
MEETING MINUTES
September 7, 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
Mike Heyes, Webmaster (not present)
Johnny Grabowski, Secretary
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 and Jennifer Altherr
Secretary - John Grabowski: no report, last month’s meeting minutes passed
50th Anniversary Jersey update
- Discussion of ordering window and ordering process
- Scott Tomsits to contact supplier to obtain sizing kit
- Mona agreed to handle orders
- Ordering window intended to facilitate new kit arrival in time for year-end party
Officer Reports:
President’s Report - Patrick Stelte
- Recognition to Steve Pequignot for very successful Century Trifecta Weekend
- Recognition to Deb Watts, Phil Snyder, Kristine Lines, Jade Armstrong and church members for the St Joe Labor Day century ride. The club paid for the food with day of donations going to the church.
Treasurer - Hugh Smith:
- Expenditures include yearly insurance premium and PNC bank service fee. No revenue for August.
Touring - Steve Pequignot:
- Century Trifecta Weekend recap – 100 riders participated in the weekend tours. 11 riders completed 3 consecutive century rides: Mona Will, Ed Lines, Susan Zuber, Steve Pequignot, John Rodino, Patrick Stelte, Tom Yoder, Mark Geiger, Ted McComb, Rex Connelly, and Shane Powell
- National Bike Challenge update - 3RVS currently in 5th place overall
- September Touring Challenge update: 134 signed as of 9/7
- October Weekend Touring Rides to begin at 11am
- President’s Ride date discussion - Patrick to follow up
- A proposal (to Steve) by Ed Lines and Nate Powlson to offer 3RVS baseball caps
Publicity - Mona Will:
- Journal Gazette to publish article about 3RVS members’ participation in ODRAM
Off Road - Randy Rozewicz:
- Sep 23rd - NITRO Challenge at Franke Park to include women’s and men’s beginner race and expert race – no age limit
- Monday night rides continue throughout year or until snow falls (switch to skiing)
- Saturday, October 9th “Picture Day” from 9am to 12pm
- Monday, October 11th “Picture Day” starting at 6:30pm
- The Epic” in Brown Co. October 7th & 8th – NITRO Rally Camp (clinics and riding) registration starts at 8am
- Upcoming Destination Ride #6 - Cardinal Trail – Saturday, September 23rd with ride leaders Deb Watts and Randy Armstrong
Newsletter - Scott Tomsits:
Membership - Amy Copeland
- 339 total, 185 individual and 154 family
Racing - Joe Bartels / Dave McComb:
- CX practice every Wednesday at Franke Park
- CX racing begins September 9th
- CX National Championship in January
Webmaster - Mike Heyes (not present)
- Yearly web hosting service bill paid
Additional Items of Interest:
- Jersey Ride Saturday, September 16th at Roanoke Park. Mass start at 10am with cookout to follow.
- Discussion of proposed “picture day” - further photographer research required
Good of the Order
Meeting adjourned. 9:00 pm
Minutes by Secretary Johnny Grabowski
