Inland Northwest Association

Inland Northwest Association USA Track & Field Executive Board Meeting EWU campus September 14, 2014

UNAPPROVED MINUTES

Attendance: Attending: Shane Sorey, Ed Brandstoettner, Chris Lowe, Chris Vogel, Jeff Schaller, Jill McCluskey, Mike Hinz, Steve Kutsch, Kim Kutsch, Dave Kolva, Bessie Kolva, Asdrubal Lopez, Kate Samuelson, Teresa Skinner, Dave Greg, Lana Waters, Linda Lanker

The meeting was called to order by President Shane Sorey at 1:05.

The minutes from the previous meeting were approved.

Reports

Membership Report: Kim Kutsch discussed the membership. The number of individuals and clubs are similar to the total last year.

President’s Report: Shane Sorey discussed that a sponsorship arrangement has been made with Propel water. He also discussed that he attended the Association Workshop in August along with Mike Hinz. At the Association workshop, they discussed how to market your association. They also discussed that officials at major meets may have new uniform provided by Nike. Shane proposed for USATF clinics should offer clinic over USATF.tv.

Treasurer’s Report: Lana Waters discussed that we are financially solvent. Her job has been made more difficult because USATF’s central office’s accounting practices have changed. She requested to receive training for Quickbooks. Kim Kutsch moved and Steve Kutsch seconded for an amount up to $250 be budgeted for Lana to be trained in Quickbooks. The motion passed. She filed the group exemption.

Shane Sorey discussed the budget. Proposed changes include cutting the official’s clinic amount by $100, combining printing and office supplies to a single line item for $500 (a net $400 cut), cutting $200 from postage. The net savings from these changes are transferred to support travel to the USATF annual meeting. A motion to accept a revised budget was moved and seconded. The vote carried.

NW Representative to Association Committee Report: Mike Hinz participates in a monthly conference call. Hinz reported that there has been a major changeover in the information technology (IT) department at USATF. There will be more strict enforcement of background checks for all coach who work with youth. All officers and committee chairs should check in with USATF with their position title. USATF will provide access to the Association Management Document Center. The USATF is no longer providing rule books. Accreditation standards are being reviewed. Youth Chair Report: Chris Lowe reported that the Regional Junior Olympic Track and Field meet was successful with about 1700 athletes participating.

Sports Medicine Report: Asdrubal Lopez reported that he used most of his medical supplies at the association and regional Junior Olympic meets. He is applying for a grant for medical equipment. His practice is obtaining a Gait 3D analysis program and he will donate a percentage of the income to the youth fund. He requested a line item for medical supplies. Steve Kutsch moved and Kim Kutsch seconded for a $200 line item to the youth fund. It was approved by voice vote.

Sanctions Report: Ed Brandstoettner reported that sanctioned races are up a little compared to this time last year.

Officials Report: Shane Sorey reported that the association now has 77 certified officials, which is a large increase. He is recruiting more officials with a goal of 100. Linda Lanker will put on the Runner’s Soul Clinic February 22. Shane will offer an officials’ clinic at that venue.

Athletics for the Disabled Report: Teresa Skinner discussed recent events.

Old Business: There are two outstanding bids to host the INW Cross Country Jr. Olympics: 1) Spokane Mercury Athletic Club (SMAC) and 2) Tri Cities Thunder. SMAC withdrew their bid and will assist Kate Samuelson of Tri Cities to host the meet on November 15 at Big Cross in Pasco, WA.

New Business: A youth committee has been formed and will include Chris Lowe, Kim Kutsch, Shane Sorey and one representative from each club. Meetings will be open and publicized on the web.

Mike Hinz requested for information about necrology for the national meetings.

Chris Vogel discussed that athletes may practice with multiple clubs. Mike Hinz discussed that practices must be posted and no athletes should be recruited outside the athlete’s area.

Election of officers: Jill McCluskey said that she would prefer not to be secretary after many years of service, but would serve if needed. Chris Lowe said he was willing to run for secretary. Jill took herself off the ballot. The rest of the slate of officers is unchanged. The slate of officers below was elected.

INLAND NORTHWEST TRACK & FIELD OFFICERS Name Address Number Email 4116 E Congress Ave, Spokane, WA 509-216- President Shane Sorey [email protected] 99223 1310 Vice-President Steve 509-468- 3011 W. Trinity, Spokane, WA 99208 [email protected] Kutsch 8211 Vice-President Dr. 1124 S. Pines Rd., Spokane Valley, WA 509-922- [email protected] Name Address Number Email Asdrubal Lopez 99206 1909 m 22855 E. Country Vista Drive #364, 509-280- Secretary Chris Lowe [email protected] Liberty Lake, WA 99019 6065 12874 Road B.6 NW, Ephrata, WA 509-760- Treasurer: Lana Waters [email protected] 98823 2495

Changes were also made to the committee chairpersons, who are appointed by the President Shane Sorey. The updated committee chairpersons are listed below.

COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSONS

Committee Name Number Email Men’s T&F Linda Lanker 208-818-8680 [email protected] Women’s T&F Linda Lanker 208-818-8680 [email protected] Race Walking David Kolva 509-332-4979 [email protected] Men’s LDR/MUT Jim Peterson 509-374-7668 [email protected] Women’s LDR/MUT open Master’s LDR Lonna Lee Williams 509-624-8206 [email protected] Cross Country Joe McManus 509-754-4251 [email protected] Men’s Masters Jeff Schaller 509-332-3148 [email protected] Women’s Masters open Road Race Series Jim Peterson 509-374-7668 [email protected] Youth Athletics Chris Lowe 509-280-6065 [email protected] Athletics for the Disabled Teresa Skinner 509-999-6466 [email protected] Directory Editor/Records Jill McCluskey 509-334-1607 [email protected] Officials Shane Sorey 509-216-1310 [email protected] INTF Equipment Curt Ransford 509-328-9396 [email protected] Substance Abuse Jim Peterson 509-374-7668 [email protected] Course Certification Dori Robertson 509-999-5856 [email protected] Coaches Education open Sports Medicine Asdrubal Lopez, DC 509-833-1277 [email protected] Comm./Marketing/Web Chris Lowe 509-280-6065 [email protected] Event Sanctions Shane Sorey 509-216-1310 [email protected] Memberships Kim Kutsch 509-468-8211 [email protected]

Volunteers were sought to attend the national convention. Eight attendees are needed. 1. Shane Sorey 2. Linda Lanker 3. Jim Peterson 4. Jeff Schaller 5. Teresa Skinner 6. Asdrubal Lopez 7. Steve Kutsch 8. Mike Hinz 9. Jim Murphy

Site selections were discussed for 2015. Association T&F Championships – no current bids. Possible date is June 13. T&F Jr. Olympics – Valley Athletics Club, Central Valley HS, June 19-20 Assoc. XC JO – Tri Cities or SMAC RR 5K to 5 mile, Negative Split, T.T. Ryan RR 10k to 10 miles, Bloomsday, Don Kardong RR 20k to marathon, CDA marathon

Association Awards: Masters Athlete of the Year: Ryan Wiedman Outstanding Official: Mike Hinz

National Award: It was announced that Linda Lanker won the Gill Athletics National Coach of the Year.

Next meeting: February TBA at SCC Campus Building.

The meeting was adjourned at approximately 3:30.