Penticton Triathlon Club

September 5 2006

Started at 6:05pm.  Present: Brad, James, Ed, Gord, Sharon, Catherine and Craig Stevens. Richard came in at 6:15pm.

 

Minutes of last meeting were reviewed: The library did not contact Sharon regarding the library program; no further info regarding the massage ball seminar; Peach Classic draw will be that Pat Amundsen will get entry for next years race, Gloria Wollner will get $75 for France (she is in the worlds next year) the tri club will get 2 certificates for next year from the Peach Classic society.; Finance Report revenue from membership $3500, $80 from Dr Brooks seminar,$60 from supported ride,; The locals jersey fund $188.90.

 

New business

·       No locals pasta feed as the buffet was not functioning at Anthony’s Pub.  Brad inquired with Mika at Smith&Co and they are interested for next year as is Anthony’s.

·       Big thank you to Jen Andrews, Stuart Fish, who rode their scooters, Lisa Singleton her car and Christine Ostrom with her broom for keeping McLean Creek hill clear of tacks on Ironman day!

·      Ironman did not publicly acknowledge any efforts the triclub made to clean Mclean Creek. There was also a miscommunication regarding volunteer duties and “tech vehicles”. Big thank you to Chris and Lisa Prowse for their help during Ironman day!

·      All newsletter stories to be sent to Sharon (thanks for your work on the newsletter Sharon). Bobby Krause said that she would write a story about first time attempt at IMC

·      Over 100 locals have signed up for 2007!!!

·      Scott Tremblay and Ellis Andrews are inquiring about funding from the club. To be reimbursed for traveling to other races, they must apply and show a photo in the race wearing local jersey.

·      Tri club AGM October 17 2006, Sharon will book the room at the community center.

·      Time for membership renewals!!!

·      PRCC would like to be a part of the Pounders/Tri Club Awards banquet. Discussion followed and consensus was that that will be acceptable. Sharon will check with Val for the date of the party.

·      Time to consider new Vice and Secretary (2 years are up!)

·      Joy Hollingdale wants to lead a group of beginner’s cyclists for long rides.

·      Troy Adams will be opening a Gym just north of the new RCMP building.

·      Updating the web page will be looked into by Craig Stevens.

·      ECM is having a sale at 7 am on Sept 9th; they are located on Warren Ave.

·      The triathlete from Australia who collapsed 750 meters from the finish line of Ironman and taken to PRH, Dan McGuigan has a bill of $10,000 and a fund was set up to help him with his medical costs. $5000 has been raised so far.  The triclub was requested by James to put some money towards this and it was proposed by Catherine that the club donate $200 seconded by James passed by all present.

·       Dates to remember:

o     Oct. 1 : Tri BC AGM and directors meeting

o     Oct. 8:  Okanagan Marathon & half.

 

Meeting Adjourned 7:27pm.