Celebrating Running & Creating Community with Cold Duck

By Megan Styles

Frank “Coyote” Copi had never tasted cold duck wine, but he liked the name. “We didn’t do things as runners on holidays, and I was thinking about what we could do on Thanksgiving,” explains Copi. “So I got ahold of a few of my cronies and we agreed to meet at Washington Park.” When they arrived, he told them the rules. “It was patterned after an Easter egg hunt. I hid the wine, and when they finished running, they had to find it. It was a cold duck hunt.”

Frank didn’t know it then, but he had started a tradition. What began as a gathering of friends in 1976 has grown into the annual SRRC Cold Duck Run. The Thanksgiving morning run features a bonfire provided by the Springfield Parks Department, potluck dishes, and as much or as little running as you like.

“Back then we didn’t have a bonfire,” Copi says, “We finished the run, and everyone found their bottle of cold duck. I remember vividly, we sat in the car together for warmth and used the dashboard for cheese and crackers.”

Although cold duck wine still makes an appearance, the hunting part of the event didn’t last long. SRRC member Phil Peterson remembers, “The second year, we didn’t really want to hunt for the bottles. So one guy doubled back and watched Frank hide them. We found them fast and just got on with the party.”

The Parks Department started providing the wood for the bonfire in year three. Copi recalls, “At one point there, we had four fires. The weather has changed, but back then it was cold and the ground would be frozen. The area around the fires would get muddy, so they built us plywood platforms to stand on.”

What started with cold duck and a fire grew into a popular potluck with a sometimes elaborate menu. Copi, who was the principal at a local school, got up at 2AM to cook duck soup in the school kitchen. “I got the ducks from a local farmer, and I would make sixty gallons of it. There was never any left by the end.” Phil Peterson remembers the soup fondly. He laughs, “It was the worst stuff you ever tasted! It was duck with a lot of fat.” Other members brought white bean chili, monkey bread, and even turkey.

Cold duck always remained central to the celebration. “One year, we made a semicircle out of snow in the shape of a turkey, with the empty bottles of cold duck sticking out as the feathers,” Copi laughs. “Another time, we issued awards based on the duck theme. There was Wobbly Duck, Quacken Duck, Mr. and Mrs. Duck, and an award for the biggest Duck-Up.”

Occasionally, the party would last longer than expected. “There was more than one turkey that was in the oven too long, and some runners that got in a little trouble for coming home too late,” says Copi. “But the best story was the time a runner who lived directly across the street from the shelter managed to get lost on the way home.” His wife came looking for him, and the runners found him wandering with a smile on the other side of the park. Phil Peterson laughs, “There were some wives who were a little unhappy with their husbands. If someone got a little carried away one year, you wouldn’t see him the next year.”

Copi describes those early runs as a wonderful celebration of running and friendship. “It was a precious time, a happy time. No one got out of line. It was great food, and great drink. Many of the club members were people with clout and recognition in the community, politicians, doctors, lawyers. The Parks Department showed us nothing but respect and was always very supportive.”

The run didn’t stay a Springfield secret for long. One year Runner’s World included it in a column on “strange” running events. Copi recalls, “They said they were interested in the event and asked for the details, so we sent in our little deal. Thanksgiving Cold Duck Run. No awards. No times. No distance. No course.” Runners’s World published the details as submitted, but runners still came from as far away as Hannibal, MO and Rockford, IL expecting a competitive race. Copi laughs, “I don’t know what they were thinking!”

Phil Peterson came every year until three years ago when a friend started hosting a regular Thanksgiving morning brunch. “Even people who had moved away from Springfield would come back to visit their parents here for the holiday,” says Peterson. “It’s always been like a reunion, a great way to see everyone.”

Randy Witter, who started coming just a few years after the event started, says, “It’s a thanksgiving for each other and for the benefits of running, a thankful recognition of the comradery that exists among us. We’re all part of a group of runners who support each other, and it’s a place for us to celebrate with our friends and family, people who have also been touched by the running community.”

“I hope it can always continue,” says Copi. “The fellowship is outstanding. No matter who you are, we’re all the same. We’re all runners. Let the good times roll!” Copi, who is now 88, plans to attend this year for the first time in a long while, and he looks forward to meeting the younger runners who are carrying on the tradition that began forty years ago with a bottle of cold duck and a bit of mischief.

February 10, 2015

Location: UCB (617 Bruns Lane)
Members in attendance: Bryan Glass, Brian Lee, Dave Drennan, Teri Taylor, Tracy Dowell, Nick Fogleman, Lance Cull, Christine Feller, Heather Glessner
Members absent: Emily Bernardes

Call to order: 5:35 pm by Bryan

Immediate Business

• New Board Representatives
  • Lance Cull for Race and Equipment Coordinator
  • Heather Glessner for Secretary
  • Christine Feller to serve as a Board Representative at Large. This position will not have voting rights.
    • Motion made by Bryan to approve. Second by Dave. All in favor.
  • Treasurer’s Report (Teri)
    • Account totals
      • SRRC – $50,071.93
      • LPHM – $24,449.11
      • Total – $74,520.14 + pending $2950 deposit = $77,470.14
    • Account signers
      • Bylaws note signing checks as part of the position description for President, Vice President and Treasurer. Under the Finances section of the bylaws, it states the authorized signers are the President, Past President and Treasurer. Therefore, bylaws are not consistent.
      • Motion made by Teri for acting authorized signers to include President, Past President, and Treasurer. Second by Dave. All in favor.
        • Amendment to be made to the bylaws at year end to achieve consistency
        • Change made at bank to update signers on the account for the current officers (Bryan, Dave, and Teri)
      • Secretary’s Report (Emily/Heather)
        • October meeting minutes presented. Motion by Dave to approve. Second by Bryan. All in favor.
      • Membership Report (Nick)
        • 384 total members
          • 200 Family
          • 152 Adult
          • 7 Student
          • 25 Hall of fame

Old Business

• Club Races
  • Race Directors
    • LPHM, 4/4/15 (Brian Reardon)
      • Race will be the half marathon regional championship for the RRCA
      • Must include RRCA logo
    • WDF, 7/11/15 (Teri Taylor and Heather Glessner)
      • Nothing to report at this time
      • Must include RRCA logo
    • State Fair Parade Run, 8/13/15 (Lance Cull)
      • Nothing to report at this time
    • Abe’s Amble, 8/23/15 (Emily Bernardes)
      • Not present
    • Frostbite Festival, 12/6/15 (Dave Drennan)
      • Nothing to report at this time
    • Communication with Springfield District 186
      • Bryan encouraged race directors to contact the communications department of District 186 two months prior to their event via email (media@sps186.org) to request that an email be sent to all district employees regarding the race. This is a way to advertise the race and further involve the community
        • Tracy said she can also provide contact for the Chatham school district

New Business

• High School Awards Recognition
  • Board gave $900 and the Springfield Running Center supplemented $1100 for a total contribution of $2000
  • Motion was made by Bryan for 1) Bryan to contact Derek Dexheimer to facilitate greater communication between the Board and the Awards Recognition Committee and 2) Reimburse Springfield Running Center their $1100 contribution. Second by Dave. All voting in favor. (Tracy abstained)
  • Motion was made by Dave for the Board to continue to support the High School Awards Recognition with $2000 annually. Second by Tracy. All in favor.
• Post Race Party
  • 180 in attendance
  • $1360 in registration fees received
  • Recommendation made for the date to be moved to the week before the Super Bowl (and not a holiday weekend) to encourage attendance
  • Hilton is being considered for the location again
• Race Directors Meeting
  • Lance will spearhead and determine a date
  • Coz’s suggested as location
• RRCA Conference April 24-26
  • Location: Des Moines, Iowa
  • Ideally 3 to 4 people would attend
  • Bryan is going and has two hotel rooms reserved
    • Please let Bryan know if you are interested in attending
  • Club will pay trip-related expenses
    • Estimated cost for 3 people to attend = $3000
  • Point and Participation Series Changes
    • Corrected race dates for magnets:
      • Scholastic Challenge 5K – June 27, 2015
      • Quad Cities Marathon/Half – September 27, 2015
      • Springfield Marathon – October 11, 2015
        • Motion made by Dave to order 500 corrected magnets. Second by Lance. All in favor. Tracy will take care of.
        • Magnets to be available for the LPHM expo
      • Participation Series
        • 2014 point levels:
          • Bronze: 100 – 139 (32 awardees)
          • Silver: 140 – 179 (12 awardees)
          • Gold: 180+ (4 awardees)
        • 3 races added and 1 removed – more points available in 2015
        • Proposed changes:
          • Bronze: 125 – 149
          • Silver: 150 – 189
          • Gold: 190+
        • Points Series
          • 2014 regulations: Best of 3 races, must run 2 races
          • Proposed change: Best of 3 races, must run 3 races
          • Must volunteer at 2 races
            • Exception:
              • <14 and 15-19 age groups do not need to volunteer and need only to participate in 2 races
              • Abe’s Army leadership does not fulfill volunteer status
            • Motion made by Dave to implement these changes. Second by Teri. All in favor.
          • SRRC Scholarship
            • $3000 allotted for scholarships
            • Previously, 5 scholarships given in various amounts
            • Plan going forward: 3 $1000 scholarships
            • Change presentation of scholarships from Scholastic Challenge 5K to a summer Club social in an effort to increase the involvement of award winners, their families, and club members
          • Upcoming Socials
            • Tentative plan for volunteer/halfwits party on April 8, 2015
          • March Newsletter
            • To include:
              • President’s letter
                • Outlook
                • Post race party recap
              • Treasurer’s report
              • Pictures from post race party awards
              • Board member bios
              • Link to LMG 8K trail run registration?
              • Send anything to be included to Ann within the next two weeks
            • Technology update
              • Motion was made by Dave for $1000 to be available to purchase a laptop/software. Second by Bryan. All in favor.
            • Porta potty update
              • IDOT porta potty needs ordered. Dave will handle
              • Discussion was had regarding asking the Springfield Bike Club to split cost
              • Discussion was had regarding signage near potties to identify Club sponsorship
            • Equipment Rental
              • Renters are charged $350 = $250 deposit + $100 fee (deposit returned)
                • Invoice needs to be designed to ensure we receive the deposit and not just the $100 rental fee
              • Rental fee/deposit waived for the 5 Club races
              • Board members in agreement that the rental fee/deposit may be waived upon request for special circumstances
            • 2015 Outlook
              • Bryan to discuss 2015 budget with Dave and Teri
              • Website is being managed by Neil Glessner
                • Send any updates for the website to neil.glessner@gmail.com
              • Club apparel: Brian is working on this and plan is to have available at LPHM expo
              • Tentative future meeting dates:
                • March 10, April 21, May 19, June 9, July 14, August 11, September 8, October 13, November 10, and December 15
                  •  June/July or July/August meetings may be done via email communication due to busy time of year

Meeting adjourned: Motion by Dave. Second by Brian. 7:10 pm

Held at UCB Chatham/Bruns Lane

5:40 PM

Lance Cull Scheels 2 mile Parade Run race director present.

Total Income for race: $11,414.14

420 registered, 320 finishers. Parade was cancelled but race went on due to rainy conditions.

Huge kudos from board to Lance for directing a great race!

Scheels has donated $1000 to District 186

Teri- 990 form emailed to board. Teri will file 990 form to state and federal.

LPHM balance: $15,959.93

SRRC balance: $79,103.23

Board to still read and approve July, 2014 minutes.

Madalyn- 955 SRRC members

Brian Reardon- possibly make 2015 regitration higher.

Penny medal will continue for 2015.

Bill Crook local artist will make picture awards. He is making a new image.

LPHM registration will open after Labor Day weekend.

Curt- Stache Dash official race date is 9/27/14.

Emily- Race Director for Abe’s Amble. Race is 8-17-14.

Brian Lee- Fall social, possible bonfire?

Lewis Memorial Trail run on November 8, 2014?

SRRC will sponsor Medals for Mettels Scheels Marathon relay.

Meeting adjourn 6:58 PM

Meeting held at UCB Chatham/Bruns Lane

5:40 PM

Not present Tracy Dowell

Special guest, Lance Cull RD for Scheels 2 Mile Parade Run

Teri presented current account:

LPHM account $52,500

$27,000 will be presented to Mission Outreach

SRRC May 31, 2014 balance $43,886.72

After Abe’s Amble registration $61,647

Brian Reardon states he will have a July presentation to Mission Outreach to present donation. Brian asking if another board member could be present with him.

Lance Cull, RD for Scheels 2 Mile Parade Run present at meeting. Lance presented and proposed his race expense report. Board approved his expense report.

Teri has drafted a 990 form and will email it to board to approve.

May 2014 minutes approved.

Madalyn states club has 932 members present

Discount cards will start first of 2015 year

Anti virus is needed on SRRC computer.

Bob Goldman is on 6-14-14, needs updated on SRRC website

Brian Reardon states local artist Bill Crook has been engaged to design the 2015 LPHM race shirts and award

Possible open registration for LPHM 2015 will open in September

RD Emily Bernardes needs race budget for Abe’s Amble 10K 8-17-14

Tim McKinnon with GMR will put Abe’s Army registrants to Abe’s Amble’s registration.

Walkers will start at the back.

Alan Avery is timing the race.

SRRC Scholarship money will be presented at the Scholastic 5K race. Tracy Dowell to present scholarship money to the scholars.

June newsletter is scheduled to go out.

Teri deposited $150 on posted. Balance for postage is $350-$375.

Brian Lee has Full Moon Run scheduled for Saturday 6-14-14 at Boone’s Saloon.

August family social event will be at Chatham Glenwood HS with Springfield Running Center’s Inauguaral Track Meet Open.  Cater food will be provided, kids fun run and long jump event.

Hilton contract will be signed for SRRC Awards Banquet to be held in 2015. Still seeking potential guest speaker.

Meeting adjourned 6:40 PM

Meeting held at UCB Chatham/Bruns Lane

5:40 PM

Not present Tracy Dowell

Special guest, Lance Cull RD for Scheels 2 Mile Parade Run

Teri presented current account:

LPHM account $52,500

$27,000 will be presented to Mission Outreach

SRRC May 31, 2014 balance $43,886.72

After Abe’s Amble registration $61,647

Brian Reardon states he will have a July presentation to Mission Outreach to present donation. Brian asking if another board member could be present with him.

Lance Cull, RD for Scheels 2 Mile Parade Run present at meeting. Lance presented and proposed his race expense report. Board approved his expense report.

Teri has drafted a 990 form and will email it to board to approve.

May 2014 minutes approved.

Madalyn states club has 932 members present

Discount cards will start first of 2015 year

Anti virus is needed on SRRC computer.

Bob Goldman is on 6-14-14, needs updated on SRRC website

Brian Reardon states local artist Bill Crook has been engaged to design the 2015 LPHM race shirts and award

Possible open registration for LPHM 2015 will open in September

RD Emily Bernardes needs race budget for Abe’s Amble 10K 8-17-14

Tim McKinnon with GMR will put Abe’s Army registrants to Abe’s Amble’s registration.

Walkers will start at the back.

Alan Avery is timing the race.

SRRC Scholarship money will be presented at the Scholastic 5K race. Tracy Dowell to present scholarship money to the scholars.

June newsletter is scheduled to go out.

Teri deposited $150 on posted. Balance for postage is $350-$375.

Brian Lee has Full Moon Run scheduled for Saturday 6-14-14 at Boone’s Saloon.

August family social event will be at Chatham Glenwood HS with Springfield Running Center’s Inauguaral Track Meet Open.  Cater food will be provided, kids fun run and long jump event.

Hilton contract will be signed for SRRC Awards Banquet to be held in 2015. Still seeking potential guest speaker.

Meeting adjourned 6:40 PM

Meeting held at UCB Chatham and Bruns Lane

5:30 PM

Not present Anne Baker

Special guests, Women’s Distance Festival Directors (WDF): Marilyn Clark, Diana Nevitt, Donna Brayfield

Teri Taylor Treasurer states SRRC account $64,750+

Brian R states LPHM account has approximately 30K+ in profit. Approximately $8200 profit to SRRC.

50K+ in LPHM account.

Brain R states for next year he will order more shirts. Medals are all paid for.

Check for Mission Outreach for 20K will be presented to them, wanting to have press conference when check is presented. LPHM will ship out a huge container from warehouse;distribute globally to help out with medical supplies. Press conference shall be held in July.

Needs to structure a committee for 2015 LPHM.

Teri states 990 tax form is in progress. It is to be filed on 6/15/14. Teri to apply sales tax exemption.

Board approved April 8, 2014 minutes.

Madalyn Draper Membership states SRRC currently has 709 members with out Abes Army new members.

WDF directors present at meeting. Race will be 7-12-14 at 8 AM. Kids fun run will be at 8:45 AM.

Income sheet presented:

Washington Park needs $100 check

Dr. Frisinia (sponsor) $500

Dr. Swetland (sponsor) $250

Midwest Family (sponsor) $?

This will be WDF 35th anniversary. There will be WDF bags and shirts given to each participant.

Steve Snyder will be timing this event.

Jan Wilson will be help with getting volunteers.

Kids for fun run will have shirts and prizes.

Awards: 21 and older will get wine glasses 20 and younger will get soda glasses.

Schells 2 mile Parade Run 8-7-14; Lance Cull RD will be present at next June board meeting.

Abe’s Amble 10K 8-17-14; Emily Bernardes RD/Secretary

Emily needs race budget

Bryan Glass, VP introduced all high school area runners/nominations for SRRC scholarships. Board discussed nominations. Bryan will announce winners at the Scholasitc Challenge 5K on 6-14-14.

Tracy Dowell Volunteer Liaison and owner of Springfield Running Center to have Springfield Running Center’s inauguaral track meet on Saturday 8-2-14 at Chatham Glenwood HS, race will be presented by Nike and is USATF certified and sanctioned. This meet is supported by SRRC and an August social per Special Events, Brian Lee.

Chatham Glenwood superintendent is supporting this event and CGHS is discussing plans with Tracy Dowell to help with meet. The school board will be involved. Nike will be vendored at this race. Jack Bellmer will help with kids fun run. (Jack will still have his kids fun at SHG track as well.)

Tracy and SRC will have Tuesday 5K practice runs that will meet at the store starting at 5:45. After run, Ahh Yoga will be at store for post run yoga stretching at 7;15-8:30 PM. Fee will be applied for yoga.

Brain Lee Special Events will have Drinks For What Ales You on 5-21-14 at Boone’s Saloon. Dr. Western, Dr. Hillard-Sembell, Dr. Boentes-Hulcher and Dr. Cutler will be present at this social to answer all ailment questions.

June 14 social will be at Boone’s Saloon; Full Moon Run at 9:45 PM. Glow sticks given out starting at 9 PM. Brian discussed plans for guest speaker for awards banquet, January 2015. Brian discussed plans for guest speaker for awards banquet, January 2015. Annual banquet will be at Springfield Hilton again this year.

Teri Taylor states SOS needs SRRC registration address. Can not have PO Box address. Current address is Dave Drennan, president’s address.

Meeting adjourned 7:05 PM

SRRC Board Meeting at UCBank Chatham and Bruns Lane

Begins at 5:35 PM

Vice President Bryan Glass excused

Treasure Report $49,816.37

LPHM Report $18,786.61

Verified by Past President Brian Reardon

Bulk mail postage account balance $241.76

Treasurer Teri Taylor states it should cover next newsletter

Secretary Emily Bernardes March 11, 2014 SRRC board minutes approved

Membership Madalyn Draper states 572 members, 0 Abes Army not added, 80+ people signed up for Abe’s Army

Treasurer Teri Taylor asks what does Abe’s Army registration cover?

Membership Madalyn Draper states Fee is $80. $20 will go towards membership.

Cut off to sign up for Abe’s Army 5-12-14

New members will get membership cards soon

Brian Reardon suggests instead of having membership card, we should have a key tag for 2015

Old Business:

Anne Baker has been updating Women’s Distance 2 miler on SRRC website

Brian Reardon suggests inviting WD race directors to next meeting

Has not chosen a charity to donate to yet

Race has a threshold before getting charity

Director Lance Cull needs a committee for his 2 mile Parade Run race on 8-7-14

We have plenty of water for hot weather races to donate

New Business:

Volunteer Liaison Tracy Dowell states many participants of the LPHM have come into her SRC store complimenting race

Tracy Dowell receiving compliment emails of LPHM

Brian R will order more medals for LPHM

Brian Reardon states he needs a new committee for 2015 LPHM

Traffic during race was addressed

Involve city more

Solutions for yellow LPHM signs to keep up; maybe have a half marathon seal on the sign?

More pota potties

Do a survey monkey on race

Get more people for the SAG wagon

RD Liaison Curt Evoy states good turn out

From Race Directors Meeting 3-23-14

Race Date Changes:

Scholastic 5K has changed to same day as Steamboat race on June 14, 2014

Race Director could not get beach house reserved

Stache Dash is October 4, 2014

Springfield Marathon is October 19

Anne Baker Asking what is the policy on the website for participant races?

Link is free?

$60 Website and Newsletter?

Dave Drennan will ask VP Bryan Glass to verity policy

Anne states to put links on website for past races

Quad City Marathon has interest to be on SRRC point series race for 2015

Newsletter to be out by Mid May

Special Events Brian Lee

Drink For What Ales You Social event at Boone’s Saloon

Dr. Brett Western?

Dr. Diana Hillard Sembell?

Possible Date end of May?

Have after work during mid week?

Halfwits party 4-10-14

Meeting adjourned at 6:32 PM

Call to order/Roll call by President Dave Drennan at 5:35 PM

• President Dave Drennan addressed new 2014 board
• Self introduction:

President Dave Drennan

Past President Brian Reardon

Vice President Bryan Glass

Secretary Emily Bernardes

Treasurer Teri Taylor

Special Events Brian Lee

Volunteer Liaison Tracy Dowel

Membership Madalyn Draper

Race Director Liaison Curt Evoy

Newsletter and Website Anne Baker

• Teri announced as SRRC boards Treasurer/accountant presented transaction sheet 1-1-14 through 1-31-14:

Ending balance $72,581

Transaction sheet emailed to board

• Brian R. last years secretary will update December meeting minutes.
• Minutes from annual meeting in January include only two items:  1) approval of board and 2) adoption of revised bylaws.
• Madalyn went over current membership numbers:

399 members

321 re newed

78 good through 2014

Old Business

• Dave stated board is looking for Abe’s Amble Director

Emily stated interest

Brian R. stated board will assist

• Discussion on fees to State fair past Abe’s Amble race
• Form from SOS to keep Not For Profit status updated

New Business

• Anne Baker needs the boards bio by next Monday, 2-24-14
• Bryan G. stated to Anne that race magnets need updated
• Anne suggested extra tabs added on SRRC website on other races that are not point series races
• Bryan G. stated that SOHO wants to use our equipment for possible 10K race and list us as a sponsor

Heart and Soul will be using our equipment on the same date

• Brian R. was told by City that they are not wanting to do anymore downtown races.
• Tracy stated Susan G. Komen 5K race on 5-16-14 wants to be listed on SRRC website
• Brian L. stated Post Race Party was a success!

203 people attended

189 registered online

14 walk ins

Well over 100 runners showed up to run with Guest Speaker Chris McDougall

Roughly $3,000 collected

Due to food shortage, -$800 off final bill

Positive reviews!!! Kudos Brian Lee!!! What a great party!!!!

• Brain R. on LPHM

Sent email blast regarding race on Valentines Day

Get Me Register has volunteer slots

Needs help Thursday for packet stuffing – Halfwits post run help

Needs help Friday evening on Washington at finish line

Needs help morning of race for course set up

Expo- Emily will help organize business booths

Brian R. will have Business QR code cards made and give to Tracy to have at the Running Center

Registration is up from last years time frame

1900 AMAZING medals ordered

Special award given to the 1st 50 year old to cross the finish line

Cow bells needed- sponsors needed on bells

Tracy will ask shoe reps if they are interested in sponsoring cow bells

Brian R. will have flyers made for high school XC/track teams to volunteer for race

Beer (permit pending) and food served at finish line – post race at The Alamo

Race shirts are gender specific

Cotton/athletic wicking blend, Navy blue color

Meeting adjourned at 6:30 PM

Meeting begins at 5:35 PM

Excused, Teri Taylor Treasurer

Treasurer report $64,630.66, President Dave D. verifies report

$23K+ LPHM race, Secretary Emily verifies report

SRRC Meeting Meetings from February was approved by board

Madalyn, Membership Coordinator states:

529 Members with membership cards being sent

Membership cards to be disbursed to members

Welcome letter to new members and address labels ordered

Work on business cards ideas

Brian Reardon, Past President states:

1585 registrants for LPHM
Still needs business invitees at Expo
Still need volunteers
HS Students?
Air Guard?
Volunteers can register at runabe.net at bottom volunteer link
Course has been measured and certified
Mile markers moved 1/10th of original mile markers

Working on permits: food, beer, etc.

March 22 Brian R will be marking the course

Curt Evoy assisting with the theatre portion for the Mission Outreach at the expo.

Tracy Dowell Volunteer Liaison and Emily Bernardes Secretary state:
(Nike) 1600 Track Meet
Race at Chatham Glenwood HS
Possible dates July 19 or August 2, 2014

Brian Lee, Special Events
Boones- June 14 Full Moon Run
Board approved $500 budget for social event
Drink For What Ales You
Invite Doctors and Physical Therapists
Possibly May
Cinco De Mayo Social?

President Dave states:
Registration for Abes’s Army may open after LPHM

Race Directors Meeting at Coz’s 3-23-14 at Noon
Abe’s Army Kickoff 5-12-14
Next Newsletter goes out in May

Next meeting Tuesday 4-8-14
Meeting Adjourn 6:29 PM

ADDENDUM:

From Race Directors Meeting 3-23-14

Race Date Changes

Scholastic 5K has changed to same day as Steamboat race on June 14, 2014

Race Director could not get beach house reserved

Stache Dash is October 4, 2014

Springfield Marathon is October 19