Attendees: Bob Townsend, Oscar
Wagner, Harriet Locke, Wendy Weidner, Hank Brown, Natalie Whitlock,
John Hopkins, Frank Kibler, David Fox
A quorum was declared
Treasurer's Report as of 12/31/01:
Savings: $2,022.05
Checking: $970.99
King & Queen:
Individual mileage requirement will
be cut from 29 miles down to 25 miles
Requirements for a race: At least
2nd year; certified course (or board-approved exception); K&Q form;
$25 or $1 discount to SFTC members
Animal Chase 10K and Race For
Humanity were approved as new KQ races
Long Distance Series:
Hank Brown will look into a route
for a 1/2 marathon group run
A new sweat shirt design will be
considered
Mail:
Present location is Colonial Hgts
PO
John Hopkins, Treasurer, is
designated mail contact person
Key assignments: Bob Townsend
(president), membership Dave Rogers (membership), John Hopkins
(treasurer). 2 other keys will be floaters
Fund Raising possibilities will be
discussed at a later meeting
Club social events will be
discussed at a later meeting
Next meeting will be Tues. Feb. 12
@ 7pm
Meeting adjourned at 8:38pm
Feb. 12, 2002 - NE State Tech
Attendees: Bob Townsend, John
Hopkins, Rob Schoborg, Tandy Fleming, Wendy Weidner, Bobby Baker,
Harriet Locke, Frank Kibler, Katherine Hopkins, Debbie Blankenship
A quorum was declared
Treasurer's Report: approx. $900 in
checking
PO Keys: 5 keys will be obtained
for Bob Townsend (president), membership Dave Rogers (membership),
John Hopkins (treasurer). 2 floating keys - which may be borrowed by
signing a release form from John Hopkins
Animal Chase 10K - April 13 -
Debbie Blankenship. Race will be on the Creeper Trail. Needs SFTC to
manage the finish line. Tandy Fleming, Rob Schoborg, and Bob Townsend
will do that.
War Party 10K - Tandy Fleming
reported all ready
Phi Rho Sigma 5K - March 2. Rob
needs finish line volunteers
Creeper Marathon - March 10. Frank
Kibler reports that registration is full/closed
Racewalking - Bobby Baker - Sep. 21
Natl Championship 5K walk at Ramada Inn in Kingsport. SFTC will manage
the event
Long Distance Series - Wendy
Weidner has submitted a sweatshirt design. Rob Schoborg moved and it
was approved that the series contain 5 designated races and one race
of choice (1/2 marathon or longer). A participant must run 3 of the 6
races and there should be documentation for the race of choice.
Fund raising: possibilities will be
discussed later
Katherine Hopkins asked for SFTC
approval and help to revive the Women's Distance Run at Steele Creek
Park. Approved.
Committees: Board members are to
email ideas on necessary committees
Rob Schoborg has authored a
document explaining the steps of putting on a road race
Rob Schoborg presented the
possibility of an Ultra on the Creeper Trail. To be discussed later.
Meeting adjourned at 9pm
Next meeting will be March 12
Mar. 12, 2002 - NE State Tech
Attendees: Bob Townsend, Oscar
Wagner, Rob Schoborg, Wendy Weidner, Hank Brown, Natalie Whitlock,
Harriet Locke, David Fox
The Feb. 12 minutes were corrected
and approved
The PO box keys have been ordered
but not yet received
The RRCA Natl Convention will be
held in Norfolk VA on May 4th. It was approved that Bob Townsend
represent the club and receive $200 for expenses
K&Q: Harriet Locke recommended the
Bristol YMCA "Phyllis Crenshaw" race be a KQ race. It was approved.
She also asked SFTC to work the finish line for that race on June 15,
2002. It was approved.
Fund Raising: Rob Schoborg
suggested that we participate in the Tree Streets yard sale in Johnson
City. He will get the date and details.
Social Events: Natalie Whitlock
suggested that SFTC participate in the Relay For Life at the BMS on
June 7th. Hank Brown and Natalie will work out the details
New 5K: Run For Technology - Aug.
17. Oscar Wagner reported the new Phipps Bend race and stated that
the director wishes SFTC to measure the course
Next meeting will be April 9, 2002
The meeting adjourned at 8:30pm
Apr. 7th, 2002 - NE State Tech
Attendees: Bob Townsend, Rob Schoborg,
Oscar Wagner, Wendy Weidner, Harriet Locke, John Hopkins, Frank Kibler, Katherine Hopkins
The March 12 minutes were approved
as read
Treasurer's Report: John Hopkins.
Balance is $2,028
PO Box keys have not been received
Relay for Life Report: Natalie
Whitlock not present
TMCA Phyllis Crenshaw 5K: The
payment of $275 for finish line work and $25 for KQ fee was approved
Oscar Wagner presented the "Race
Working" calendar for 2002. It included the race name, location, type
of support, and the liaison
KQ Report: Wendy Weidner will be
the liaison for Rhythm & Roots. It was voted to make the Steele Creek
Women's Distance 6K race a KQ race. Katherine Hopkins is director for
the Oct. 19 2002 race.
Fund raising: Tree Street yard sale
in Johnson City will be in the fall. Date has not been set. Bob
Townsend will try to get a concession stand at the BMS for the August
race
Social: Wendy Weidner gave a report
on the group trip to Charleston SC to run the Cooper River Bridge 10K.
Jamie Dick, a physical therapist, will speak at the next board
meeting. He will also have a booth at the Animal Chase 10K in Abingdon
Race Reports: Oscar Wagner reported
that the Bennigan 5K was a success with 107 runners in spite of bad
weather. Frank Kibler presented a printed report on the highly
successful Creeper Marathon
Next meeting will be May 14, 2002
The meeting was adjourned at 8:30pm
May 14th, 2002 - NE State Tech
Attendees: Bob Townsend, Rob Schoborg,
John Hopkins, Harriet Locke, Oscar Wagner, Natalie Whitlock, Hank
Brown, David Fox
Mr. Hollingshead's trial and
sentencing is complete. He pled guilty to charges and will reimburse
SFTC for $3,090
Relay For Life: Natalie Whitlock
reported that it will take place at BMS on June 7 @7pm thru June 8
@8am. Two campsites and a camper will be there for club members. There
will be entertainment. People will be walking/running from 10pm - 8am
PO Box keys have not been received
Blue Plum 5K and Johnson City
Festival on June 5, 2002. M.Hollingshead began working with the 5K
race but he is in jail now. He represented himself to the race as a
member of SFTC, which he is not. This race conflicts with the Phyllis
Crenshaw race in Bristol. Neither race can reschedule. SFTC has
already agreed to do the finish line at the Crenshaw race. The board
agreed to allow a skeleton crew to work the Blue Plum race. This
consists of David and Brenda Fox, Rob Schoborg, & Tandy Fleming. If
Blue Plum makes a profit, the race has offered to donate the money to
the Crenshaw benefit. In addition, the board agreed to donate the SFTC
fee from Blue Plum to the Crenshaw benefit.
KQ:
Crenshaw race is June 15. SFTC is
doing the finish line. Plans are going well
Covered Bridge - June 8 - SFTC is
doing the finish line
Run For Technology - Surgoinsville
Aug. 17 - things are in order
Racewalk report: Competition in
Kingsport is all set for Sep. 21
New Board members to be elected
include president-elect, secretary, and dist.3 rep. Natalie Whitlock
will chair the nominating committee. 2 non-board members will serve
with her
Split Times: Oscar will continue as
editor until Jan.
Bob T. will replace Oscar as
Calendar Keeper and coordinate with David Fox
There was discussion on membership
incentives. This will be discussed further at a later date
Financial Recovery: Hank Brown
noted that the club is once again in good financial standing
Next meeting will be June 11, 2002
Meeting adjourned at 9pm
June 11th, 2002 - NE State Tech
Attendees: Bob Townsend, Tandy
Fleming, Rob Schoborg,
Natalie Whitlock, Hank Brown, Harriet Locke, Oscar Wagner, Bobby
Baker, David Fox
The May minutes were approved as
read
Nominating Committee: Natalie
Whitlock reported that progress is being made and there are several
good prospects
KQ & Race issues:
Phyllis Crenshaw race is ready
Blue Plum race is OK. The course
will not be certified this year.
Blountville 4th of July race is not
seeking SFTC help
Citizens Bank in JC wants to
sponsor a race and wants help from SFTC. Race length is undetermined.
Kingsport Times-News article will
appear June 12 or 14. Pat Kenney will write about the SFTC, its
history, races, and community activities
Clocks: small clock will be
repaired this week. Big clock needs repair also. Tandy will arrange
Long Distance Series: To receive a
LDS award, 3 of the following races must be completed: Straw.Plains,
Creeper Marathon, Varmint, Hank's 1/2 marathon on Nov. 24, a race of
choice (1/2 marathon or longer)
Race Walking: Bobby Baker
Meadowview in Kingsport will host a
low key race walk Oct. 19. Bobby Baker and other walkers will help
Sep. 21 racewalk championship is
ready
Kingsport Times-News will do an
article June 26 on area races and fitness walking. Leann Lobby will
write this.
Action Athletics Summer Track
Meets: Held in Kingsport at DB High School track on Tuesdays 6pm, all
ages. These will continue during FunFest as a FunFest activity with
awards
Training Program for Crazy8s:
Mon/Tue of each week. Hank and David report attendance is good
Family Fun Day Thurs. July 25 6pm
Warriors Path State Park. Pacing run at 6:30 followed by covered dish
dinner. SFTC will provide drinks, hotdogs, hamburgers.
Fund Raisers: no set date for yard
sale. No word from BMS
Next board meeting will be held at
the Family Fun Day
Meeting adjourned at 8:30pm
Aug. 13th, 2002 - NE State Tech
Attendees: Bob Townsend, Wendy
Weidner, Oscar Wagner, Harriet Locke, Rob Schoborg, John Hopkins, David Fox
The June minutes were approved as
read
Treasurer's report: John Hopkins
reported a balance of $2,323.16 as of July 31, 2002
New board candidates for upcoming
election:
District 3: David Fox
Secretary: Sam Culbertson and Chris
Beach
Pres. Elect: none
Bios for all candidates needed by
Sep. 10
KQ Race Series:
R&R 5K is not a KQ race. SFTC will
help with course monitoring, water, and finish line
Women's Distance Run: Certified and
a KQ race. Needs help with finish line
Eastman - SFTC to provide finish
line help. SFTC will help with Youth Runs on Friday Sep. 6 at 5pm
Apple Festival needs SFTC help
Race Walk Championship will be held
in Kingsport on Sep 21
Family Fun Day went well though
attendance was low. Expenses were $75
Fund Raisers:
No response from BMS
Yard sale in JC on Tree Streets
will be Aug. 24 from daylight until noon. Donations for sale should be
given to Rob Schoborg by Thurs. Sep 22. Call him and also write the
donor's name on the box or bag.
Natalie will check on a possible
fund raiser at BMS Festival of Lights
SFTC is looking for a new Split
Times editor. Oscar will do 4-5 more issues and will train the new
editor
Ideas concerning the Christmas
Party and the Awards banquet need to be considered soon
New races:
Oct. 12 JC Citizens Bank 5 Miler.
SFTC will do the finish line
Oct. 12 Cat Walk in Kingsport. Not
a race... an event
Oct. 12 Green Cove to White Top.
SFTC to help
Next meeting Sep. 10 in the NE
Library room L106
Meeting adjourned at 8:30pm
Sep. 10th, 2002 - NE State Tech
Attendees: Bob Townsend, Wendy
Weidner, Oscar Wagner, Harriet Locke, Rob Schoborg, Hank Brown,
Frank Kibler, David Fox
The Aug. minutes were approved as
read
Treasurer's report: Aug 31 balance
was $2,279
Rob reported a $236 profit from the
yard sale
New board member candidates:
Pres. Elect: none
Secretary: Sam Culbertson
District 3: David Fox
KQ Series & Races:
Rhythm & Roots (Sep. 14) Course
management all set
Citizen's Bank (Oct. 12) needs
volunteers
Turkey Trot and Eastern 8 are on
the same day due to TurkeyTrot change from 11/9 to 11/16. Hank will
talk to the YWCA about this
Creeper Marathon is scheduled for
3/30/2003
Racewalk Championship 9/21 in
Kingsport. All set
SFTC booth at the Eastman Race went
well. Sox ($2) and shirts ($10) will be sold at future races
RRCA Donations: Bob will
investigate futher. Board majority opposes a donation
The Christmas and awards party will
be Dec. 7th. Bob to check on possible sites. Children's awards picnic
will be at Warriors Path State Park on Dec. 8th
Next meeting Oct. 8th. Nov and Dec
meetings will be at a restaurant
Meeting adjourned at 8:40pm
Oct. 8th, 2002 - NE State Tech
Attendees: Bob Townsend, Bobby
Baker, Wendy Weidner, Oscar Wagner, Harriet Locke, Rob Schoborg,
Eric Fields, Hank Brown, Natalie Whitlock, David Fox
The Sep. minutes were approved as
read
Eric Fields, the presidential
candidate, was introduced
Treasurer's report as of Sep. 2002:
$2,753. Total of checks from M.Hollingshead: $100
KQ Series & races:
Citizens Bank 5K and O.Winston Link
10K both on Oct. 12. Report low preregistration
Run for Technology (Aug. 16,
directed by Mark Skelton) was voted into the KQ series
Race Walk: Bobby Baker reported the
Championship walk on Sep 21 was successful. The male 65-69 record was
broken
Tshirt fund raising report: Sales
are good, netting $900 profit so far
The Christmas party will be Dec. 8
(Sunday) at Rascals in Kingsport. SFTC will furnish drinks and eating
utensils. Members should bring a covered dish
Ballots were ready and the board
members prepared them for mailing
Next meeting Wed. Nov 20 at the Reb
Lobster in JC
Meeting adjourned at 9pm
Nov. 20th, 2002 - Red Lobster, JC
Attendees: Bob Townsend, Natalie
Whitlock, Harriet Locke, Wendy Weidner, Oscar Wagner, Ernie Dickson,
John Hopkins, Sam Culbertson, Eric Fields, Hank Brown
Treasurer's Report: Operating cash
$2,007. $50 received from M.Hollingshead for a total of $200 so far
Blue Plum 5K has sent a donation of
$200 to the YMCA/Crenshaw race as a show of support and apology for
having conflicting race dates
A letter of appreciation was
received from Katherine Hopkins for help in the Women's Distance run
Christmas Party: To be held at
Rascals in Kingsport, Dec. 8th
Awards and trophies have been
purchased
Phil Young is working on the LDS
awards
A special award will go to Paul
Curtis who was injured in a biking accident
Oscar Wagner explained the RRCA
insurance. He presented a list of races covered.
2003 Race calendar is filling up.
It can be seen on the website
Race Management: SFTC has been
asked to do the finish line for the Animal Chase. Also same for Run
For Humanity
Fund Raising: Socks and Tshirts
selling well
Next meeting will be in Jan. TBA by
incoming president Natalie Whitlock
