SRRC Board of Directors Meeting 06/13/23
I.  Call to Order/Roll Call
The meeting commenced at 5:47  p.m.
The following directors were present, constituting a quorum:
Randi Kuhn, Brookelyn Eazelle, Bryan Glass, Meredith Caudill, Bronwyn Leach, Nancy Ferguson, Holly Dahlquist, Marilyn Kushak, Kelly Maciejewski, Scott Leopold and Scott Sievers.

II.  Officer/Director Reports
A.  Secretary's Report:
Kristina circulated in advance of the meeting the minutes from the last meeting.
Scott L. moved to approve the minutes, Brookelyn seconded the motion, approved by unanimous vote.
B.  Treasurer's Report:
Henry circulated in advance of the meeting a report showing the following account balances totaling $89,034.43: $41,808.93 Lincoln Half, ($223.45) Operating, $47,448.95 Savings. 
Randi reminded directors to check the report earlier in day in case questions that might otherwise impact approving the report come up. Holly asked for clarification on the line items for legal/professional fees and experience expense categories for Abe's Army and LPHM budgets.
Bryan moved to approve the report, Bronwyn seconded the motion, approved by unanimous vote.
C.  Membership Report:
Bronwyn reported 558 members as of May 31, 2023 as follows: 275 adult, 12 Hall of Fame, 265 family, and 6 student/youth. 
D.  Special Programs Report:  
Randi reported the social at Tacology 201 was very well attended and we should repeat this in future.
Holly suggested a Levitt concert run/social for July 13 and will look into setting up a tent for the club as a staging area.
The Board also discussed a night run social suggested. Bryan cautioned about club liability and running in the dark.
E.  Other Reports:  
Holly reported the website been recently updated and she will be making some minor changes to our club race details on the website.
Meredith reported the next newsletter in the works and she put out a request for recent race photos  for the LPHM race recap and for details about Triple Crown program.
III.  Race Director Reports
A.  Lincoln Presidential Half Marathon: 
Randi and Brookelyn reported they have one more donation to make and are waiting for final city bill.  $8,000 was donated to Mission Outreach and $2,000 will be donated to WILD.
B.  Womens' Distance Festival: 
Randi reported registration is at 164 participants. There were 222 registered at this same time last year.
C.  Parade Run:  
Randi reported registration is is at 21 participants which is a little ahead of 10 participants this time last year. The Board discussed the need to cross-promote races in emails/social media postings.
D.  Abe's Amble: 
Randi reported the race is not an RRCA championship this year.  She explained It is not an automatic process and the race director will need to apply in fall for consideration for next year.
E.  Frostbite Festival:  No report.

IV.  Program Director Reports
A.  HalfWits:  No report.
B.  Speed Work:  
Kelly and Scott L. reported the training group is going well.  There will be a potluck and fun run week of July 4th in Washington Park.
C.  Abe's Army:  
Meredith reported 237 are registered this year (27 are leaders) compared to 236 registered at this time last year.  Holly offered to help with remaining shirt distribution if needed. There will be a practice 5K next week.
D.  FrostToes:  No report.
E.  Triple Crown: 
Holly reported 3 participants are signed up. Holly is preparing some information about the program for the newsletter.

V.  Old Business
A.  Community Outreach Committee: 
Marilyn reported the Illinois Sheriffs Association will sponsor Womens Distance Festival and Parade Run.  UIS asked the club to participate at no charge in the fall orientatation program on August 30 from 4-6 pm.  The State of Illinois would be willing to promote the club, but would want to also promote other clubs in the state as there are regional offices throughout the state.
B.  SRRC Shed: 
Randi reported the move is set for July 15 at 11:00 am. Randi is getting uHaul van and asked board members to RSVP to ensure there are enough volunteers.
C.  2Run7 Shirt Orders:
Bryan reported 23 items sold so far so the club needs to promote the merchandise more.  Bryan will give the company feedback on the limited colors/styles offered.

VI.  New Business
The BOard discussed other options to promote the club such as a tent at one of the farmers markets.

Bryan moved to adjourn the meeting, Scott L seconded the motion, approved by unanimous vote.  The next Board meeting will be on Tuesday, July 11, 2023  at 5:45 p.m. at Buzz Bomb Brewing.
The meeting was adjourned at 6:44 pm.