SRRC Board of Directors Meeting 08/15/23
I.  Call to Order/Roll Call
The meeting commenced at  5:53 p.m.
The following directors were present, constituting a quorum:
Randi Kuhn, Kristina Mucinskas, Bronwyn Leach, Nancy Ferguson, Meredith Caudill, 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.
Kelly moved to approve the minutes, Bronwyn 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 $91,525.88: $41,808.93 Lincoln Half, $838.77 Operating, $48,878.18 Savings. 
Nancy will discuss investing in staggered CDs with Henry.
Meredith moved to approve the report, Bronwyn seconded the motion, approved by unanimous vote.
C.  Membership Report:
Bronwyn reported 594  members as of July 31, 2023 as follows:  299 adult, 12 Hall of Fame,  275 family, and  8 student/youth.  3 new members this month. Increase from last year.
D.  Special Programs Report:  
Randi will plan a social near Halloween. 
E.  Other Reports: 
Randi advised that Holly is working on updating the web site. Meredith reported a newsletter will go out in September.
III.  Race Director Reports
A.  Lincoln Presidential Half Marathon: No report.
B.  Womens' Distance Festival: Randi reported she confirmed with the race directors that the race course was recently certified but there was some confusion regarding the MacArthur sidewalk portion which has been clarified.
C.  Parade Run:  Randi reported 247 were registered for the race, which was one of the highest participations for this race. Illinois Sheriff's Association sponsored the race and some of its members participated.
D.  Abe's Amble: Randi reported the race director is still looking for volunteers.
E.  Frostbite Festival:  Kristina reported registration will open in early September.

IV.  Program Director Reports
A.  HalfWits:  Meredith will be stepping down as program leader next year.  New leaders are needed.
B.  Speed Work:  Kelly reported the training program will continue through September.
C.  Abe's Army:  Meredith will return next year as the program director.  The program concluded with the annual picnic.
D.  FrostToes:  Randi will follow up with Frank regarding leading this year.
E.  Triple Crown: No report.

V.  Old Business
A.  Community Outreach Committee: 
The club will be at a UIS fair on 8/30 from 4pm to 6pm.  Scott L. and Holly will organize the club's table. Marilyn reported the Illnois Sheriff's Association sponsored both Womens Distance and Parade Run.
B.  SRRC Shed: 
Randi reported the shed move is complete. Randi will be making more copies of keys for the new unit and will distribute them.
C.  Route 66 brick:
Member Jill Reich proposed that the club purchase a commemorative Route 66 brick for the state fairgrounds. The Board discussed and voted in the Board's Facebook group.  Kelly moved to buy a 4x8 brick at a cost of $125.  Meredith seconded the motion and it was approved by majority vote.
Randi advised at the meeting that the brick was ordered.
D.  Capital City Century volunteering:
Randi reported volunteers are needed for the Williamsville rest stop. Scott S. will find out when volunteers are needed.
E. NPR Interview:
Randi advised she did the interview yesterday and will ciruclate the link when she gets it.
F.  Member Shirts:
The Board discussed ordering more shirts and distributing the remaining shirts.
G.  TIming Clock Battery:
Bryan obtained pricing from Mister Battery for a battery and charger for the timing clock.  The Board discussed and voted in the Board's Facebook group.  Bryan moved to approve a budget of $125.00 to purchase the battery and charger from Mister Battery.  Meredith seconded the motion and it was approved by a majority vote.
VI.  New Business
A,  Group Run Cancellation Guidelines:
The Board discussed using RRCA guidelines for safe group runs.
B.  September 8 Equipment Rental for Memorial 5k:
Kelly asked for help with getting equipment to Memorial for their Saturday 5k and taking back the equipment on Sunday. Randi will handle pick up Friday and drop off Sunday.
C.  Additional Participation Series Races/Destination Races:
Kelly proposed having a club destination race next year and adding some additional races to the participation serices. Discussion tabled until next meeting.

Scott L. moved to adjourn the meeting, Nancy seconded the motion, approved by unanimous vote.  The next Board meeting will be on Tuesday, September 12, 2023  at 5:45 p.m. at Buzz Bomb Brewing.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:24 p.m.