Attending: Joe, Rob, Gordon, Janet, Chad, Drew, Carol, Tom, Bob C., Ray, Bob L., Bob H., Jim, Linda

Treasurer Report: Submitted. Voted and agreed upon.

Race Timing/Web Page: (web) Pictures, from Toyota race on site. Minutes from April are also on web site. Gillis and Gordon’s ads are gone. Have almost 4000 hits on the web site. Kent Schuller wanted a posting of his flyer to the Laufenfest on site, but as GERWC is not timing, it was not allowed. Will post a whole page of his flyer in the newsletter for free though.  We can try a separate link to their web site and someone can download the race contact person with a phone number, off of this. But then they should use our timing. Will change “Race Results” to “Race Info” (timing) 30 finishers at Holland race. Use of computer was easier than the cards. Even for a small race. No pictures of this race. River run: 945 so far. Expect over 1000 though. 8 am for river run volunteers. Dinner maybe before had for volunteers. Maybe at CK Newsome Center. 

Banquet: No info on this so far. Would like some opinions on whether everyone wants a speaker or a fashion show. Pizza or what for food?

Race Calendar: Sanborn Race? Will not time. Energy Run, May 18th at Rockport. June 2nd is the New Balance 15K. At Wesselman’s Park. 7:30 am starting time. June 15th WABX, Downtown.  June 22, is the Laufenfest. The Strassenfest race in Jasper has a new race director.

Walkers Report: 15K: Has asked the Club for a $1000 donation. It was voted and agreed for $750. 

Membership: Elizabeth has a current membership list, along with Gordon. Just under 200 have paid so far. 

Newsletter:  Deadline is May 20th. Will have pictures from Toyota race in it. Would like an update article of the Step Up club.  Need the article about the Scout Eagle Project.  Will have Ray Rayl’s name kept on the newsletter, under board of directors with “ director of Americas” after his name. 

Picnic:  Sometime in August. Maybe Wesselman’s. Will rent 2 shelters if this is the case.

Step-Up Club: Made $12,000 from entries alone at Toyota race. 750 showed up. Would like next year to schedule the ¼ and ½ mile closer together.  Anna is happy with the race. We have 10 clubs so far. But would like more. Need more leaders. Kids are getting their hats and tee’s. Will do marketing now. 

Scholarship:  fall earliest is when they will update and take applications. Will have to expand program. Name it the “Ray Rayl Memorial “ Scholarship.  Voted for and agreed. Increase the amount to $1000. Take this to Ced for approval of cash flow to this.

Finish Shute: Orange barrels for river run finishes Shute. 

New Business: 
1. RRCA trip: Went over the $1000 funding. Rented car for 4 days, $113. Gas was high. $154 over budget. 
2. RRCA- provides low cost insurance, magazine, non-profit status, low cost dues, Helpful hints on building a bigger and stronger membership. Gordon will have to take tests to be a national coach. Has 6 months to finish first test along with CPR and First Aid. 
3. Magnet with logo of GERWC, can cost up to .25-. 30 cents to get. And can put in race packets. Business size. Can do bag tags too. 
4. Melinda sent receipts to Rob, about the kids game’s at the last picnic. Was not paid yet. Will have to turn in to Ced first.  Motioned and voted to pay this. 
5. Club Brochure: Elizabeth will help Gordon with this. And will send info to Chad. 

Other: Battery for clock. Jim has purchased one for the timing clock at $ 27.29. will give receipt to Ced. 
Senior games are June 8th at CHS. 10:30 to 2pm. This is for use of SWIRCA building. 

Submitted:
Linda Swonder
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