Usatf-Li Executive Committee Meeting Final

USATF-LI EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING FINAL

Minutes for Board Meeting Held on Monday, March 6, 2017

Meeting was brought to order at 7:50 pm. Attendees: 14 Officers: President: Alex Cuozzo Vice President: Robert Lemke Vice President: Kevin Arloff Treasurer: Gary Westerfield Secretary: Pamela Lee Standing Sport Committees: Standing Administrative Committees: Track & Field: Richard Degnan – Absent Officials: George Erker Track & Field: Dwayne Johnson – Absent Coaching Education: Michael Frazer - Absent Race Walking: Mary Ann Harvey Outreach: Ronald Nardo MUT: Carl Grossbard – Sick PR & Nominating: Lori Mangual Masters Athletics: Vicki Fox – Absent Membership: Sue Polansky - Absent Youth Athletics: Sheryl Hall Sports Medicine: Jon DeGorter - Absent Para-Athletics: Fred Benlein – Absent LDR Grand Prix: Brendan and Jen Dagan Club Representatives: Invited Guests: Bellmore Striders: Bridget McCann None LIRRC: William Reitz

Minutes: Minutes of January 30, 2017 were approved as amended.

Budget & Finance: Bank Balance at Citibank as of February 28, 2017: $17,802.67; Current book balance as of March 3: $19,337.94. Gary Westerfield reported that the checking account after debiting outstanding checks totals approximately $14,999. $7,392.30 has been received for January from USATF for sanctions, memberships, and donations. Gary Westerfield presented a copy of the Financial Cash Flow for the period February 1, 2017 through February 28, 2017 and also for the period January 1, 2017 through March 6, 2017. There will be a loss for the indoor meets. We expect losses of $1,000 for Suffolk Community College (SCC) and $1,500 for St. Anthony’s. $11,485 has already been expensed, not including the timing company which averages $500-$600 per meet.

Membership: 1,224 Individuals have renewed for 2017 and 47 Clubs/Organizations USATF-LI EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING FINAL Minutes for Board Meeting Held on Monday, March 6, 2017

The deadline for Clubs/Organizations to join USATF is April 1. After that date, there is a $100 penalty to join the Association. Cici Hirsch will send a renewal membership notice.

President’s Report: Alex Cuozzo reported that dates are being compiled for the coming year. We are looking at Suffolk County sites for cross-country meets. Dates and locations for summer meets should be locked in. Requests should be submitted for equipment needs. Medals for summer meets are already secured.

Discussion/Business Items:

Old Business:

Harry Penny is progressing. The cost of a vehicle program may run in the neighborhood of $40-$50,000 and plans are necessary for additional financial assistance.

Grievance Procedures: Paperwork has been turned over to the Panel and there will be minimal Board interaction until the process is completed.

2017 LITF 18th Annual Awards Brunch: 136 individuals attended the event and the 50/50 raffle brought in $400. There is an anticipated loss of $1,296 for the event. In the future, we may want to look for a sponsor. We can also look into running ads online (facebook, Instagram) to offset costs.

Associations Workshop Reimbursement: Alex Cuozzo reported that four individuals (Alex Cuozzo, Pam Lee, Rob Lemke, Ron Nardo) will share in the $1,000 grant.

Safe Sport Class and Background Checks: These events are mandatory for all Board Members, Officials, and Coaches. One individual is still working on completion.

Office equipment, upgrade or replacement: Alex Cuozzo reported that the laptop is needed for 10 meets. We may need credit card capability in the future. We will hold off purchasing a new printer as it is used for indoor meets only.

New Business:

Carl Grossbard Health Update: Has been in the hospital since March 4 and is undergoing tests.

Committee Reports:

Standing Sport Committees:

LDR: Alex Cuozzo reported that the second Grand Prix road race, King’s Park 15k, took place on Saturday, March 11. The next LDR meeting is scheduled for March 13.

Race Walking: Maryann Harvey reported that Maria Michta-Coffey (13:55.27), Katie Michta (16:47.23), and Holly Lindoe (18:08.38) competed in the two-mile race walk at the National Indoor Championship in 2 USATF-LI EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING FINAL Minutes for Board Meeting Held on Monday, March 6, 2017

Albuquerque, NM. Lauren Harris is the high school state champion. Katherine Newhoff came in 6 th Place and made it to the podium of NAIA National Championships.

Maria Michta-Coffey is working on securing a grant for high school race walking.

Masters Athletics: Robert Lemke reported that Kathy Martin set a record of 5:51 at The Armory and records at 15, 20, and 25 km at King’s Park. The World Indoors Championship is in Korea is in 2 weeks. Stephen Gould will attend.

Youth Athletics: Sheryl Hall reported that the Youth Championship will take place on Father’s Day in Great Neck. Maine will host the Junior Regional Meet on July 6 – July 9 at Colby College. Zonal meet at Ocean Breeze went well. The LITF (formerly Bellmore PAL) Spring Opener is tentatively scheduled for April 23 at Valley Stream North. The Baldwin Blazer is scheduled for May.

Standing Administrative Committees:

Officials: Certification is not being processed due to obstacles at National. Shirts can be ordered by going to one’s profile.

Coaching Education: Alex Cuozzo reported that Michael Frazer and Cici Hirsch set up links for obtaining a temporary NYS public high school coaching license.

Records: Updated for current LITF members. Outside of LITF championships, individuals must provide meet name, date, link, mark, and meet sanction.

Outreach: Ronald Nardo contacted Mindy Davidson to obtain a booth at the Long Island Marathon Expo in May. Lori Mangual’s school has scheduled a “Run-Jump-Throw” program for May 9 at 10am.

Public Relations: Lori Mangual wrote an article for the March issue of GLIRC’s “Footnotes” about joining USATF-LI. She has also contacted “Patch” and News12.

Next meeting: Monday, April 3, 2017.

Meeting was adjourned at 9:28 pm.

Respectfully submitted by Pamela Lee, Secretary, USATF-Long Island