By-laws Amendments and Legal Advice (Steve Brown)

• Welcome and thank you to Steve Brown for looking at the by-laws.

He recommends that board members be compensated.

• Dropping BC from the group heading. Give the board the right and authority to make decisions in the best interest of the club. Steve feels as though our board member numbers could be lowered.
• Conflict of Interest ­ if there is a conflict than that board member excuses himself from the vote concerning the issue. There may be a mutual benefit to his participation.
• No Show of board meetings ­ he recommends just approaching the individual as to his/her commitment to the club. Replace the individual if necessary. Any member that is exhibiting behavior that conflicts with the club than the board should have the authority to revoke the membership without going to membership for approval. Keep good records as to the procedure followed if a member needs to be dismissed.
• Objective ­ give ourselves the authority to apply for grant money that would be available to help the club. Give ourselves more flexibility.

The board votes on By-laws

• Approve the board’s authority to apply for grant money.
• Board approves the removal of BC from the KAR label.
• Consecutive board meeting issue ­ kept
• Conflict of interest
• Board dues paid for service.

Kal-Haven Trail update given by Terry Hutchins.

• Julie will be helping coordinate the girls-on-the-run volunteers.
• Dave Walch is handling the trail use for the event and the Beyond group.
• March 29^th at 9 am.

2008 Banquet Update

• March 4 at Lawrence Ed Center of Borgess Hospital.
• Agenda
• 6:30 ­ check in; 6:45 ­ dinner; 7:15 ­ Don speaks; 7:45 ­ awards; then business meeting.

Runner Recognition Nominations
Review and approve

• Add Bob K. to the list for most improved runner.
• The rest are on the list given.
  

Election and Board Candidate
Identify who is staying
Brainstorm how to fill vacant positions

• Ralph, Scott, Phil, and Julie are staying.
• Leaving board members will still help with some events.
• Look for recruits

Member Survey
How to do this - internet, paper
Cost

• Julie put one together.
• Provide copies for people to fill out at the banquet.
• Phil will look into the yahoo group to see if there is a form we can use with email or website.
• Add comment on KAR apparel and logo.
• Would you be willing to pay a higher membership fee?

Membership cost increase

• This will need to be determined in the fall for 2009.

Healthy Kids Day Run
Budget

• $125 budget was approved.
• Need clock and amp system.

Post-Beyond Training Party
When ­ May 12, 13, or 14.
Budget - $250

Borgess Run Camp Social
When ­ this weekend. Bonnie, Julie, and Giti will be there.

KAR Discount and Club Championship program 2008
Race Directors approve ­ discount is good only for early registration.
Review current races

KAR Logo
Should we ask members if they want to change - YES

2009 Banquet
Guest speaker suggestions: WMU President ­ John Dunn

Website Update

• Phil had a handout.
• People like the maps, training articles.
• He is working on cleaning up the site. He feels it is cluttered.