Present: Bruce Piispanen, Donna Ruppel, Jack Quinn, Barb Sullivan, Jim Sullivan Secretary / Treasurer’s Report: 197 names on the membership list, some of which are still lapsed memberships. Jack is only sending newsletters to current members, but will continue to send email to all when possible. NEWS: No representative at meeting. Jack reported that Stanley would like to add a walk to the Batten Kill Road Race in June which would be a separate event. Bruce commented that no one is coordinating the walk at the Maple Leaf. Race Recap: The Summer Fun Run Series: These went well again this year, with ribbons given to all finishers of the kids’ half mile. Credit for organization goes to Kathleen Newton; and to Kevin Quinn who spent hours trail cutting and marking. All agreed that this is a good event because it is community oriented. Upcoming Races: New Balance Maple Leaf Half Marathon: Bruce needs cyclists for the course. Jim will call Lee Krohn. Donna says she and Kurt will be away for the race weekend. Discussed walkers and slower runners who will be encouraged to start at 8:00 AM. Bruce will or ganize the volunteers on race day. Jack is getting food and is taking care of transporting the New Bal ance tees to the screen printer. Jack also has a place for the Granite State race timers to stay, compliments of Kimball Martin Real Estate. Barb is to mail a $150. Invoice to rk Miles for corporate race sponsorship and note race day company vehicle use. Received $200 donation toward purchase of a tent from the Manchester Mountain Goat. Merck Mountain Goat Race: September 22nd in Rupert
Read For Your Life 5K is Oct. 26th
at Long Trail School
Running of the Turkeys Thanksgiving Day, November 28th
The Woodford Snowshoe Race: Sunday, December 29. 4 mile distance at Woodford State Park. Refreshments, loaner snowshoes, and age group awards.
Grand Prix: No attempt will be made to organize a Grand Prix tally for this year. We will talk about it at the next meeting for the 2003 season.
RRCA Letter: The RRCA sent a letter asking for a voluntary donation of $1 / member to help them get out of financial difficulty. Without the RRCA we would have a very hard time getting liability insurance. Motion to contribute $150.00 carried. Jim will send letter requesting that we be kept informed of their progress.
Bennington Road Race: Race director Dennis Brooks wants to have the 10 mile Bennington course certified. Jim will write letter asking for donations. Will proceed only if we get enough money.
Permanent Meeting Place: Jim has arranged for us to have our bi-monthly meetings at the Burdett Commons. Discussion of possibilities for meetings. Food? Speakers?
Next Meeting: October 2nd, Wed., 7:00 PM, Burdett Commons, Arlington, Vt. Reid, Laurie, and Ron will be first on the agenda, regaling us with stories of hi-tec racing.
- Barb Sullivan, BKVR Secretary © Batten Kill Valley Runners 1997-2008
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