Minutes of 2004 Annual General Meeting
1.0
The meeting was called to order by Sharon Otke,
President at
2.0 The agenda for the meeting was adopted
3.0 The minutes of the 2003 AGM were reviewed.
4.0 Richard Szabo gave a detailed Treasurer’s report (see attached)
5.0 Election of executive
5.1 Positions open were Vice president and Secretary
Current New
Vice president James Palanio James Palanio
Secretary Arlene Hooper Catherine McLean
Both positions were confirmed by unanimous acclamaition.
6.0 Election of Committee members
6.1 The following positions were filled
Lecture series co-ordinator Ed Marbach
Newsletter Pat Amundsen
Publicity James Palanio and Catherine McLean
Social Jordy Bouillet
Phoning Theresa Lehman
Awards Susan Andrews, Brad Lee, Ellis Andrews
7.0 Garment demand
There is no demand for garments at the present time; however, some members expressed a desire to have a local Ironman jersey again next year. Due to the time commitment and time needed to get the garments in time, a person needs to volunteer to do this by the end of December, 2004. An email will be sent out to see if anyone is interested in organizing this.
8.0 New Business
8.1 The Junior triathlon program went well last year; approximately 5-6 youth were involved, with 6-7 coaches. We plan on making some changes for next year and running from May to August again. We will need more coaches (a minimum of 8) and will be sending out an email regarding this as well.
8.2 Regarding the possibility of doing an Ironman camp in conjunction with the Ramada Inn, the decision was unanimous to NOT do this, and use our time and energy in ways that will better benefit the clubs members and the community at large. Some ideas were:
- a one day mini camp ending with a social event
- putting up an info booth in the mall
- provide more updated newsletters for members with tight time constraints, so that even if they are not able to make it to events, they still receive information and are included.
- Increase the usability and potential of the website so that people can actually access information and contact people
- Plan some rides and swims for beginners, with a preview of what they can expect.
8.3 Our new website domain is pentictontriathlonclub.com. Some suggestions for improving the website were:
- Have a link to TriBC, so people can access the race calendar and results easily.
- Include links to information sites that may be of interest to members
- Have an area where members can put up their own race reports for others to read
- Have contacts available for those who want more information
- Have contacts available for coaching information
8.4 The changes in coaching courses was briefly mentioned; we did not get into details on this, other than the fact that we need coaches for the kids and that the club would pay for a portion of the cost as long as they complete their certification and use it to served the members of the Penticton Triathlon Club.
8.5 Susan Andrews, Brad Lee and Ellis Andrews agreed to organize the awards for the Christmas party this year.
8.6 Some ideas for lectures were: Massage therapist/PT info session, heart rate zones, mental preparedness and visualization, weight training for triathletes, training for long runs. Ed Marbach will be taking these ideas and organizing lectures.
8.7 All were in favour of an amalgamation with the Pounders. It was suggested that we could make a donation to the Pounders (our entire balance) and join them that way. This will be discussed in January at the Pounders AGM.
9.0 Miscellaneous feedback
9.1 Kevin Cutjar, director of the Jester’s Pub Bare Bones Duathlon, suggested that the Club might be interested in taking over the race. He is interested in giving it up, but to the right person who will do a good job. The director would be paid, partly from registrations and partly from the Tri club. Kevin is willing to talk with people who are seriously interested. In the interest of time to prepare for the race, the person interested needs to commit by the end of December 2004. An email will be sent out regarding this.
10.0 Announcements
10.1
The Christmas party is on Saturday, November 27 at the
10.2 The next meeting is on Tuesday December 7 at the Hog’s Breath.
11.0 The meeting
was adjourned at