OVRWC Minutes – Tuesday, January 8, 2008 – 7:00 pm

Members present – 22

• Dennis Delbert – Dennis Delbert thanked Tom Rownd for his many years of service to the club.

• Dale Landefeld – Dale introduced Kirk Glasgow, Superintendent, Union Local School District.  Mr. Glasgow spoke to the club regarding the current construction of a new district project, “Trail Blazing Campaign”.  The Trail Blazing Campaign will establish a nature trail on the Union Local Campus for the students, faculty, and the community.

• Trail Highlights – Exercise Path, Outdoor Classrooms, Weather Station, Pond & Pier, Wild Bird Sanctuary, Butterfly Garden, Benches, Picnic Tables, Shelter, Amphitheater

Mr. Glasgow asked for the support of the club for a sponsorship.  Donating towards the Nature Trail System is an expression of support for the goals of The Union Local School District and for the community.  New sponsorships, as well as, sponsorship options, would help the district achieve their goal of having the Nature Trail and Outdoor Laboratories become a reality,

            Club member, Cindy Foose commended Mr. Glasgow and the Union Local School District for undertaking this project.  Cindy made a motion to purchase “Adopt a Trail Sign for 725 ft”, in the amount of $200.00.  Jay Keefer second the motion, Motion carried.  Joe Ellis suggested that we will look at our finances in July and possibly make another donation for $200.00.  Jay Keefer second the motion.  Motion carried pending the financial status of the club in July.

• Dennis Delbert – Presented to the club his 2008 goals for the OVRWC

• More Club Publicity
• Ways to Increase Membership
• Training Classes
• Safety Training
• Club Services
• Open Meetings
• More Club Social events
• Club Colors

A general club discussion was held regarding the above challenges for the club in the upcoming year.

• Jay Keefer – Addressed the club regarding the judging process during a race.  Jay felt that club members should not be involved in the actual judging of the walkers.   No one is qualified in our club to be a judge.    Suggested bring someone qualified or outside people to monitor the races.  Dave Hoskins commented that he would speak to the club walkers as a group and try to resolve this problem. Dave will bring back the suggestions to the club at a later date.

• Tom Rownd – Spoke to the club regarding the article in the “Bloomers & Beyond” supplement.

• Dennis Delbert – Newsletter information to Trilby Henderson.  Email to Trilby before February 15^th. It was also discussed to form a committee to lessen the workload on Trilby.

• Jay Keefer – Race results needing a more faster processing.  Possible computerizing.  Denny Stephan will reinvestigate a possible system.  Also, participants in club races have requested a “full race” result.

• Next Meeting – Tuesday, February 5^th. – 7:00 pm.

Respectfully submitted,

Diane M. Basich