MAY KAR/BCRR BOARD MEETING – 05/02/06

GREAT LAKES CHAMPIONCHIP AND KAR/BCRR           BILL FRIES

• Bill is looking to achieve an awareness between our group and his company.
• Bill presented some of the programs he presents.
• They are willing to help with any event we wish.

STEVES RAIDER STOMP UPDATE   BOB SMOLA

• Bob was here to promote the new race in Decatur.
• The race is Saturday, July 1
• We will help advertise the race at the Klassic.

CINCO DE MAYA HASH RUN-FINAL DETAILS                    JOE

• All set to go.

SAFARI MARATHON TRAINING PROGRAM                        BONNIE

• The coaches are all set.  Bonnie ran through a list of many of the coaches.
• Coaches training and orientation will be provided.
• KAR will do a presentation.
• Bonnie will be coordinating outdoor track workouts.
• Water stop responsibilities – Todd will help with all four dates.  Bonnie has the list of those at the meeting that volunteered.
• KAR will not be able to cover fees for Kal-Haven users during safari training.
• Bonnie will do email communications.  Chris will direct the coaches.  He would like Gazelle to be the voice of the program.
• Chris has reserved many rooms for the Chicago Marathon. 
  

YMCA HEALTHY KIDS DAY RUN-FINAL DETAILS         BONNIE

• Sharrie and Bonnie are working with the Portage Y.
• We need to provide a race clock and be at the finish line.  We also are in charge of the raffle.
• The run is occurring on June 2.
• Bob will be able to help at the finish line.

GIRLS ON TRACK PROGRAM & KAL-HAVEN TRAIL RELAY         BONNIE

• They are planning on 240 girls from 11 sites.
• Bonnie asks should we actively seek a partnership with the GOTR.  If they are interested.
• Water stop

RUNNER OF THE YEAR AWARDS                               BONNIE

• Bonnie’s handout had a list of potential categories for award.
• How will it be determined?  Nominations, board decision.  Nominations should have a fact sheet that supports the nomination. 
• The board can review nominations.

RELAY FOR LIFE                                          BONNIE

• We could not get the number of people needed to become formally involved, although several KAR people are going to participate.
• We worked on ideas for sponsoring a kid’s game at the site.  Win a Goldfish Game and Rubber Duck type games were discussed.

EVALUATION OF HOSPITALITY TENT  SARA

UPDATE ON RACE DISCOUNT PROGRAM BONNIE

• The program is all set except for final word from the PCOC run in Portage.