Ohio Valley Runners and walkers club minutes

Tuesday April 1

President Dennis Delbert called meeting to order at 7:00pm

Julie Meredith spoke about the run/walk/roll race at the end of this month and asked club for its backing.

Tom Rownd asked for volunteers for either Friday or Saturday for the Webark 5k to be held on April 12

Denny Stephan reported on the Ogden Friday night festivities and asked for volunteers to help with registration or wherever people are needed. Bill Freyler will be contacting members to help.

Tom Rownd commented that a story about the club and Centretown Fitness teaming up for free membership would be in the newspaper soon.

Dennis Delbert commented on putting some type of incentive program together on the website to get volunteers. Eg: volunteer for 3 events for the year and get a free membership.

Dennis commented about the Autism walk to be held on the Heritage trail in Warwood. This year’s event will be on Saturday May 31^st at 10:00am with registration beginning at 9:00 . The walk raises money for research and also brings awareness. He would like to see the club participate as it did last year.

Dennis also commented on starting a program called B.O.T.E. (beating obesity through exercise) He asked for input from the club before proceeding with the plan.

Bob Scatterday, Ogden 20k race director reported on changes for the race this year. A new relay event, registration will be done in a tent outside the civic center and more cash prize money to local runners.

Julie Joseph, PHD in physical therapy spoke on core strengthening and its importance in not just sports but also in everyday activities. She passed out handouts with many of the core exercises.

Cindy Foose, social director, asked for volunteers for refreshments for next months meeting. John Bartsch volunteered.

Meeting adjourned : 8:25 pm