GULF WINDS TRACK CLUB Minutes

Board/GWTC Members present: Tom Perkins, Jeanne O’Kon, David Yon, Beth Alexander, Charlie Yates, Hobson Fulmer, Fran McLean, Joe and Nadine Dexter, Clint Watkins, Bill Lott Judy Alexander, Bonnie Wright, and Jane Johnson.

Tom Perkins called the meeting to order at 7:46 PM and quorum was established. The July minutes were reviewed. A motion was made, seconded and passed by unanimous vote to accept the minutes as presented.

NEW BUSINESS:

REPORTS:

Race Director – Tom Perkins

Race Director Coordinator – Charlie Yates pointed out that the Pine Run will be 10/82005. He will work to correct the website information. Charlie also reported that Forest Perry and Medal of Honor races are both on 10/22.

Clothing Coordinator – Beth Alexander for Margarete Deckert reported no new sales. She also inquired if there was an interest in buying patches with the GWTC logo. A suggested source is BB Sporting Goods.

Newsletter- Fred Deckert no report.

Training Committee – Nadine Dexter reported that half-marathon training group is going well. Her beginning running group is set to begin September 7. She anticipates a large crowd. New this year is the race walking group which will be led by Terry Massa and Jacque Myers. The goal races for the class are Turkey Trot and FSUCares. She will hold the end of class party at her class.

Equipment – Joe Dexter reported he has a home for the trailer.

Treasurer’s – Bonnie Wright discussed the budget for the previous month. It was the slowest month this year. Membership – Brian Corbin reported that there are currently 810 members represented by 442 memberships. Chenoweth Fund – David Yon had no requests to make.

Grand Prix Committee – David Yon for Paul Ahnberg reported that Lisa Unger compiled the Grand Prix Summer Track results.

Social Coordinator – Beth Alexander reported for Kathy Lindsay that the Breakfast on the Track is this Saturday, 8/13. She will provide more details on the Holiday Party soon.

Lecture Series – no report.

Triathlete – no report.

Racing Team Coordinator – no report.

OLD BUSINESS: Judy Alexander reported there are no meeting rooms available through the Chamber of Commerce. There is no reason to join at this time.

There was a motion to adjourn made at 8:28 PM, which was seconded and passed by unanimous vote.

The next board meeting will be held on September 14, 2005 hosted by David Yon.

These minutes have not been reviewed and accepted by the board.

Beth Alexander, Secretary