THREE RIVERS VELO SPORT
MEETING MINUTES
October 5, 2017
Patrick Stelte, President
Hugh Smith, Treasurer
Steve Pequignot, Touring
Randy Rozewicz, Off-Road (not present)
Amy Copeland, Membership
Scott Tomsits, Newsletter
Mona Will, Publicity
Joe Bartels, Racing
Mike Heyes, Webmaster (not present)
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 Snyder, Jennifer Altherr and Dave McComb
2. Officer Reports:
Secretary - John Grabowski: no report, last month’s meeting minutes passed
President’s Report - Patrick Stelte
- Jersey Ride recap: Sunny, warm day with 57 riders and a handful of other club members. Also, a number of clothing sales by Steve Pequignot
Treasurer - Hugh Smith:
- Revenues include numerous clothing sales and memberships Expenditures include website hosting domain registration; Roanoke pavilion rental for Jersey Ride; Century Tour and SAG supplies
- Festival Tour final report: profit of $1,637.45 (165 riders)
- Excellent sell-through on closeout 3RVS apparel, with many of those transactions facilitated by the Square reader
Touring - Steve Pequignot:
- October 29 will be last weekend regular tour of the season
- Steve Souers will be leading Show ’n Go rides from November through March
- See website touring tab for start locations
- Steve is looking for a co-ride leader for the northeast part of town
- Presidents’ Tour is Saturday, October 28th
National Bike Challenge wrap-up
⁃ 3RVS finished 4th overall (no sub-categories this year) 134 club members participated
⁃ 5 of top 10 women in IN were 3RVS members; Kathy Boling #1
⁃ 4 of top 10 men in IN were 3RVS members; Steve Pequignot #1 for 3rd year in a row
- Steve Pequignot finish 8th overall nationally
September Touring Challenge wrap-up
⁃ Achievement levels reached
⁃ 1600 km - 12 members
⁃ 1,000 km - 15 members
⁃ 750 km - 9 members
⁃ 500 km - 20 members
⁃ Podium - Men
⁃ 1. Shane Powell 2. Mark Linn 3. John Rodino
⁃ Podium - Women
⁃ 1. Sue Zuber 2. Krista Stockman 3. Denise Snyder
⁃ Top Overall - Steve Pequignot
- Weeknight Rides are ending (Spokesman ride; Kreager ride; Saturn ride; Girls Ride Out)
- City Tour is year round on the First Friday of the month @ 6:30pm - Lawton Park trail-head
- 2017 overall Weekend Tour attendance is 1,556 riders so far (vs. 1,368 riders in 2015)
Publicity - Mona Will:
- Pursue media coverage of 3RVS National Bike Challenge results
- Pursue media coverage of club Cyclocross practice and team
- Pursue media coverage of ODRAM event
- Call for volunteers of the Chilly Challenge (New Year’s Day)
Off Road - Randy Rozewicz:
- NITRO Challenge was a success (NITRO website has pictures)
- Monday night rides continue throughout the year @ 6:30pm, Franke Park
- Upcoming October Destination Ride starting at Johnny Appleseed Park and visiting Keith Busse’s house to view car collection
- Upcoming Saturday Fat Tire rides
Newsletter - Scott Tomsits:
- October Newsletter successfully sent
- Request for more articles for newsletter
Membership - Amy Copeland
- 350 total: 190 individual and 160 family (40 more members compared to last year)
Racing - Dave McComb (Joe Bartels not present):
- CX Racing season has begun (look for postings on 3RVS Racing on Facebook)
Webmaster - Mike Heyes (not present)
- Filed report: Upgrade to site software in October; information continually updated
3. Additional Items of Interest
50th Anniversary Jersey update
⁃ Fit Kit arrived 10/6
- October 24th order deadline
⁃ Mona Will will handle orders
⁃ 2 week ordering window, promoted via Facebook and direct email to members
⁃ Initial order to be placed for arrival in time for product delivery at End of Year Party
- Team store to be set up later and announced after party
End of Year Party Update
- Patrick meeting with Meghan Short at Sweetwater in mid-Oct to finalize arrangements
4. Good of the Order
5. Adjournment
Meeting adjourned. 9:00 pm
