The monthly meeting of 3RVS will be Thursday, January 4, 2018 @ 7:30pm at the downtown library, meeting room B.  All are welcome to attend.

1.  Call to Order

2.  Election of Club Officers

3.  Triple Century Awards

4.  Officer Reports:   

   Secretary - Passage of Minutes -
   President’s Report -
   Treasurer -
   Touring -
    Publicity -
   Off-Road -
   Membership -
   Newsletter -
   Racing -
   Webmaster - Mike Heyes

 5.  Additional Items of Interest
        - Chilly Challenge wrap up
        - Christmas party wrap up
        - Festival Tour update
        - 3RVS merchandise licensing
        - USA Cycling membership
        - First Aid presentation for February - (offered by Andy Grote)

6.  Good of the Order

7.  Adjournment

THREE RIVERS VELO SPORT
MEETING MINUTES
November 2, 2017

Patrick Stelte, President
Hugh Smith, Treasurer
Steve Pequignot, Touring
Randy Rozewicz, Off-Road
Amy Copeland, Membership
Scott Tomsits, Newsletter
Mona Will, Publicity (not present)
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 Jennifer Altherr, Jack Campbell, Phil Snyder

2. Passage of Minutes
•   October Meeting Minutes passed

3. Christmas Party
•   RSVP notice by e-mail starting November 13th and ending November 29th
•   Party to take place at Sweetwater on Fri, Dec 8 beginning at 6pm; food at 6:30pm; guest speaker at 7:30; awards at 8pm
•   Cathie Rowand confirmed as guest speaker: Cycling Vacations
•   Food selection discussion and decision via vote to use Ziano’s for catering
•   Club members will be encouraged to bring a dessert

4. 3RVS Copyright
•   Discussion on protocol for use of Three Rivers Velo Sports-trademarked assets by individuals or outside entities
•   General consensus that such use should not be permitted without formal approval by the club officers
•   To be further discussed at future meeting to formalize policy, as part of the club constitution if appropriate

5. 50th Anniversary Jersey Update
•   Anniversary apparel order has been placed
•   Excellent response resulted in 137 pre-order pieces and 6 extra pieces
•   Order on track to arrive prior to Christmas party
•   50% payment due up front (Club is paying)
•   Apparel will be delivered and paid for at Christmas party


6. Officer Reports:

Secretary - John Grabowski: no report, last month’s meeting minutes passed

President’s Report - Patrick Stelte
•   no additional report

Treasurer - Hugh Smith:
•   Balance includes Racing and Franke Park maintenance
•   Revenue includes Meijer Race Sponsorship; clothing; membership dues
•   Expenditures include Jersey Ride supplies
•   $100 donation to be sent to Saturn Church for use of parking lot for Wednesday night rides

Touring - Steve Pequignot:
•   2017 Touring Season recap
•   58 free rides in 2017
- 1,656 riders participated
- Average number of riders per ride - 29
•   Show ’n Go ride schedule begins: Saturday/Sunday @ 12pm (Homestead H.S. or Arcola)
•   Discussion of possibility of Show ’n Go rides from popular north side starting points

Publicity - Mona Will (sent report):
•   Sunday, October 29th Journal Gazette article about club participation in NBC
•   Chilly Challenge: Susan Hunt to help; Chilly donations to be requested; request for volunteers
•   Mona and volunteers will sort and package 50th Anniversary orders

Off Road - Randy Rozewicz:
•   Monday night rides continue (weather permitting)
•   11/18 Gravel Ride from Leo
•   11/25 Pufferbelly Ride
•   12/14 or 12/21 Christmas Lights Ride from Lawton Park @ 6;30pm

Newsletter - Scott Tomsits:
•   November Newsletter was held awaiting Christmas party information. Will be sent with that information included. * Post meeting note:  Newsletter sent out Monday, November 6th

Membership - Amy Copeland
•   351 total, 190 individual and 161 family

Racing - Joe Bartels
•   Cyclocross discussion, practice continues at Franke Park

Webmaster - Mike Heyes (sent report)
•   Website software update in November
•   Past newsletter listings uploaded to website; updated newsletter link info tab
•   Updated Show N’ Go schedule and information
•   Added link to 3RVS Racing on front page of website
•   On-going updates to website links and club information

7. Good of the Order

8. Adjournment - 9:00 pm
Minutes by Secretary Johnny Grabowski

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

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

THREE RIVERS VELO SPORT
MEETING MINUTES
August 3, 2017

Patrick Stelte, President
Hugh Smith, Treasurer (absent)
Steve Pequignot, Touring
Randy Rozewicz, Off-Road                                                 
Amy Copeland, Membership
Scott Tomsits, Newsletter
Mona Will, Publicity
Joe Bartels, Racing
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 Charles Copeland, Jack Campbell, Phil Snyder, Doug Wintin and Dave McComb.

2. 50th Anniversary Jersey
•   Doug Wintin presented a recap of the committee’s process
•   Presentation of final jersey designs to be voted on
•   Discussion of how to gather votes and from whom
•   Targeted voting period of August 17-26 (timeline moved to late August - post meeting)

3. Officer Reports:

Secretary - John Grabowski: passing of July meeting minutes

President’s Report - Patrick Stelte
•   Hugh contacted insurance agent about coverage for outside events (cyclocross)
•   Century Tour in Hicksville, OH for August 26th has been canceled due to lack of support from Three Rivers Velo Sport.  Organizers did not offer $5 discount to club members in exchange for 3RVS promotion.

Treasurer - (report submitted) Income includes Festival Tour registrations; clothing sales, memberships and race team sponsorship.  Expenditures include Festival Tour, medical insurance coverage; Post Box fee; and race team

Touring - Steve Pequignot:
•   August touring rides to begin at 9 am
•   Labor Day ride discussion - Century Tours will be offered on Saturday, Sunday and Monday, September 2nd - 4th starting at 9am each day
•   Discussion of several incidents during recent touring rides:  five incidents in two weeks
•   Discussion of heated argument between two club members during July 29th weekend tour

Publicity - Mona Will: 
•   Chilly Challenge facility rental has been secured

Off Road - Randy Rozewicz: 
•   Coordinate Destination Ride with NITRO
•   Working with Trine University to start tri-athlete team

Newsletter - Scott Tomsits:
•   Email issues with Frontier should all be resolved now

Membership - Amy Copeland
•   336 total, 184 individual and 152 family

Racing - Joe Bartels
•   Dave McComb talked with parks dept. about cyclocross practice at Franke and possible use of other park land
•   First practice began July 26th with seven attendees

Webmaster - (report submitted)
•   Website software updated

4. Additional Items of Interest
•   Club (Jersey) Appreciation Ride with be Saturday, September 16th @ 10am in Roanoke Park.  Patrick will hold post-ride cookout at pavilion for all attending club members

5. Good of the Order

6. Adjournment
Meeting adjourned. 9:00 pm

Minutes by Secretary John Grabowski