KAR/BCRR 2005 ANNUAL MEETING AND BANQUET
March 21, 2005

ATTENDEES: Dennis Boraski, Charlie Broberg, Jay Campbell, Paula Coleman, Tom Coleman, Cindy Comer, Charlie Crouch, Chris Crowell, Gale Fisher, Erin Frey, Jim Frey, Roxanne Frey, Carl Fried, LeAnne Fried, Karen Fuhrman, Pat Gallihan, Linnell Goodrich, Peter Gower, Vicki Groll, Mr. And Mrs. Jim Hagon, Julie Hoffman, Chris Howard, Terry Hutchins, Katy Jackson, Jim Jenness, Pat Johnson, Angela Justice, Paul Kiewiet, Dan Korte, Bill Krasean, Lindsay Land, Trevor Land, Wynne Lane, Sherrie Mann, Amal Mansour, Cindi McDonald, Steve McDonald, Ralph Meyer, Brian Molony, Elaine Naegele, Cindy Owen, Todd Prom, Rollin Richman, Chris Roach, Christine Roach, Jane Rolfe, Karen Schulte, Tom Schwab, Bonnie Sexton, John Shubnell, Max Sine, Scott Taylor, Chris Thomas, Carol Vogt, Dave Walch, Cheryl White, Kathy Young, Lee Yong, Eric Zeeb, Peggy Zeeb, Bill Duggan, Eugene Brenning, Jeff Iler, Bruce Johnson, Sara Williams, Chuck Brenner, Amy Mosher, Nathan Poland, Steve Fergesun, Cheryl Quiell.

Mr. Jenness – Kellogg CEO
· How long can I go without giving in. How long can I keep it going.
· Generally runs one or two marathons per year.
· Likes Chicago and London Marathons. NY Marathon is crazy.
· Outstanding time participating in a relay from Mt. Hood to the Pacific Ocean.
· Took questions concerning his history running, how to stay injury free, and motivation.

President’s State of the Organization Address – Dave Walch
· Goal is to increase participation. Also trying to get more kids involved. Start a participation with the YMCA to help kids.
· Provide marathon training
· Club championship series

Financial Statement overview – Ralph Meyer
· 2004 year end financial $4600 in revenue and about $4900 in expenditures.
· $1700 bought award items like socks, gloves…
· Pays for WMU track workout through the winter.
· Pays for the banquet.

Battle Creek Road Runners overview – Pat
· BCRR is designed to be for all runners regardless of abilities.
· Arbor Dash, and the Human Race.
· Weekly runs at Custer State Park and Tue/Thursday gatherings for running group support.

Membership Overview and Member Recognition – Bonnie
· We have the largest membership in the club since the club began.
· Recognitions –
· Rollin Richman – long time board member,
· Terry Hutchins – former president, race director of Kal-
· Kim Robinson – Boston to Bayshore marathon group
· Wayne Young – BC community running advocate.
· Gale Fisher – BC contributor
· Dwayne Lamb – Borgess Run camp leader
· Chris Crowell – Gazelle owner and supporter of Borgess, Girls on the Run, 1-1 run.
· Bruce Johnson – Gazelle manager.
· Monica – girls on the run
· Paul and Leann
· Julie Hoffman
· Elaine Nagel
· Sherry Mann
· Bill Kreasean – Gazette writer
· Lindsay and Trevor Land
· Steve McDonald
· Penny – winner of a marathon
· Cindy Owens

Introduction of and vote on the changes to the By-laws – Dave
· Merger vote of the BCRR – passed.
· Two people will be on the board at all times from BC

Officers Nomination and Election Announce appointment of VP Member Support
· Recognition of Jay Campbell – website work, Kalamazoo Klassic work, originated the championship series.
· Nominations
1. President – Dave Walch
2. Treasurer – Ralph Meyer
3. VP Communications and Editor – Charlie Crouch
4. VP Technology Support – Todd Prom
5. VP Battle Creek Community Liaison – Toni Galligan
6. VP Membership – Bonnie Sexton
7. Secretary – Scott Taylor
8. VP Technology – Pat Galligan
9. VP Marketing – Jane Rolfe
10. VP Special Events – Steve Hicks
11. VP Member Support – Lindsay Land

Cake/Raffle
Meeting adjourns at 8:30