DPRunners' & DPWalkers' Meeting Minutes
September 20, 2007

Place: Baja Fresh on Scholls Ferry Rd at 6:44 PM.

Present: Mark R., Jennifer H., Teresa F., Howard H., Sue T., Patrick F., Tim K.

Minutes of Sept. 2006 meeting were read. Correction: Mark R. decided to donate cost of batteries, no reimbursement of $21.

President Report:
Patrick said no meetings were held in fall 2006 and it was decided to suspend all DPR&DPW activities for one year due to burnout, lack of participation and stress. But in spring, a walking team was formed and requested permission & support from DPR&DPW via e-vote. It passed and the team started training and fundraising. But the team did not make the cutoff of 400 and had to refund registration fees and some donations. Another e-vote on purchasing a booth for $350 at the Deaf Expo on Sept. 22 passed. The team T-shirts we received for the 2006 race were printed with 2005 team info. The printer made new T-shirts with corrected info for us at no charge and all race participants are requested to pick up their shirts, either after this meeting, at the Expo booth or at the recruitment party. PR will publicize T-shirt info. Webmaster duties will be transferred to Rita once she completes training.

Secretary Report:
None

Treasurers Report:
None

Captains Report:
Tim described the walkers team organizing, training, fundraising and the disappointment on not making the cut.

Grant/donation report:
None

Fundraiser Report:
Jennifer resigned.

Public Relations:
Mark reports all email addresses are current, mo bounce backs. Will continue duties for one more year. Will contact Cindi Oyster if she will continue to be his assistant.

Design Team:
Patrick will still do T-shirt design & printing.

Webmaster:
Patrick donated $36 for domain name and site hosting.

Transportation:
Tim will get van rental quotes to set new budget.

Supply:
Tim said Sandra plans to update first aid kits, replace expired items. Will work with Mae Johnson.

Camp:
Teresa said campground still available, was planning on eating out Sat night and Sun morning, no BBQ this time. Tish offered to do free massages on all race participants.

Old Business:
None

New Business:
Mark R. move to hold Name Change Committee till next meeting. Howard 2nd.  Passed.
Mark R. propose Teresa be walking captain. Jennifer 2md. Close discussion. Passed.
Jennifer propose we host a recruitment party Oct 4th at Bridgeport Brewery, including PR flyer. Mark 2md. Mark amend, registration open on first come first serve basis Oct 4th. Jennifer 2md. Passed both.
Mark nominated Tim to chair. Howard 2nd. Passed.

Adjourned 8:34 PM

Respectfully submitted by Secretary Tim.