November 2005 HARRA Board Meeting Recap from Tom Stilwell
Before reading any further, I'd be remiss if I didn't say the following: "If you live in the Gulf Coast area and are not a member of HARRA (the Houston Area Road Runners Association), please consider doing so to support running in our area."
You do not have to be a member of a running club, such as Bay Area Running Club, Clear Lake Fitness Club, etc., to join HARRA. However, if you buy just two pairs of shoes a year, the 10% discount (on non-sale items) that you receive at any of the five (5) running specialty stores (20% at Andy Stewart's Finish Line Sports) will pay for your annual HARRA membership.
After each month's HARRA Board Meeting, which is held on the 3rd Monday of every month beginning at 6:00 p.m. at the Memorial Park Club House next to Beck's Prime, HARRA president Tom Stilwell provides a brief written summary (not to replace the official meeting minutes) to board members, club contacts and interested parties. I posted an excerpt last month here in this blog. The summary went out today on Jerry Smith's e-mail list, which is a member benefit. Therefore, I wanted to wait until that either happened or it had been a few days even though I've been given an OK from Tom to communicate anything from the summary that I thought might benefit you -- the rank-and-file runner!
+ Peter Tyler reported that the Memorial Park Conservancy and volunteers from Harra had finished the pathway from the Arboretum to the Equestrian Tunnel. He also reported that the conservancy plans to update the bulletin boards at Memorial Park to include more useful information, i.e. maps of the park. If you have any suggestions for the contents of the bulletin boards, please contact Peter Tyler at peter@memorialparkconservancy.org.
+ Officer J. Roberts with the Houston Police Department gave an update on safety at Memorial Park. Memorial Park and Hermann Park are the only two parks in Houston with dedicated officers on site. From 11 p.m. to 6 a.m., there is one officer on site, at other times there are up to 3 officers on site as well as the mounted patrol.
The Houston Police Department is actively investigating the recent attack on a runner at the park, and welcomes any reports of suspicious behavior or activity seen by any runner.
Officer Roberts also noted that thefts from parked cars is on the rise again at Memorial Park. He emphasized that you should not leave valuables in plain site in the car, and that you should not hide you car keys in your gas cap, on your tire, or under your bumper while you are running. If you see any suspicious activity at the park, non-emergency reports can be made to 713-884-3131, and emergency reports should be made to -911.
+ Randy Carlson reported that he had turned in the track dimensions to Steve Costello, the president of the Memorial Park Conservancy. Mr. Costello is supposed to evaluate the proposed dimensions and determine whether a full track can be positioned in the same general area as the existing track.
+ The next major trail to be built at Memorial Park will be along Crestwood. It was discussed that this would be a good project for the Tornados. The timing of the work would be in January after the marathon. Tom is going to contact the Tornados about the project.
+ The 30K race requirements were discussed. Andy Stewart furnished written responses to HARRA's requirements and submitted the name of his medical team to Dr. Bob Hoekman.
+ The 20K was briefly reviewed. Everyone thought it was a successful race.
+ The 25K was reviewed. In general the heat caused excess consumption of fluids beyond any prior year's experience at the 25k. While water remained on the course, two of the three stations did run out of Gatorade. Two people were transported to the hospital with heat related issues, and one person went to the hospital with an ankle injury after stepping off of a curb during the set up of the race. Everyone is reported to be doing well now.
+ The Just for Kids Run (managed by the Memorial Park Running Club) is set up for this weekend. They have more than 400 entrants already, more than prior years. They have 60 volunteers scheduled for the event, but always welcome additional help and volunteers with the kids on race day.
+ The ROTS / Club Competition is complete through the 20K and will be posted to the website shortly. The 25K results will be posted just after Thanksgiving before the 30K.
+ Brian Malarkey at Kirksey Architects has prepared a draft drawing of the proposed water fountain in River Oaks. In order to comply with ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) requirements, we will have to build a ramp up to the proposed water fountain site, and this will necessarily entail putting a cement or brick plaza around the water fountain. Final color drawings and a Photoshop rendition of the site are forthcoming.
+ The Resolution Run proposed as a joint project between the City of Houston, Memorial Park Conservancy, and HARRA has been downgraded from a formal event to an informal event. The event will be formally planned for next year. This year, Doug Earl will be leading runners and walkers in the park starting at 11:30 p.m. on December 31. There will be a drawing for two Southwest Airlines plane tickets at 12:30 a.m. To be eligible, you must have walked or run for at least 30 minutes.
+ Chris Rampacek will be hosting a New Year's event at the Post Oak YMCA. The event will be a 12-hour relay on the track. The event starts at 1 p.m. on Dec. 31st and finishes at 1 a.m. on January 1. Packet pick up is Dec. 30 from 5-9 p.m. and December 31 from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m., both at the Post Oak YMCA.
+ Membership is currently up to 1,520, 13 more than last year.
+ The treasury has been paying for the Kids Run, but the net income for the year is up from the same period last year.
+ The website usage has doubled, and Geoff Guenther plans to enter the site in the RRCA competitions.
+ The VVIP and Member Discount programs are working well. VVIP will plan a kickoff for the Spring like the Fall Party in the Park.
+ Power in Motion successfully completed its season.
Hope you have a very happy, peaceful, and safe Thanksgiving!
Tom
You do not have to be a member of a running club, such as Bay Area Running Club, Clear Lake Fitness Club, etc., to join HARRA. However, if you buy just two pairs of shoes a year, the 10% discount (on non-sale items) that you receive at any of the five (5) running specialty stores (20% at Andy Stewart's Finish Line Sports) will pay for your annual HARRA membership.
After each month's HARRA Board Meeting, which is held on the 3rd Monday of every month beginning at 6:00 p.m. at the Memorial Park Club House next to Beck's Prime, HARRA president Tom Stilwell provides a brief written summary (not to replace the official meeting minutes) to board members, club contacts and interested parties. I posted an excerpt last month here in this blog. The summary went out today on Jerry Smith's e-mail list, which is a member benefit. Therefore, I wanted to wait until that either happened or it had been a few days even though I've been given an OK from Tom to communicate anything from the summary that I thought might benefit you -- the rank-and-file runner!
+ Peter Tyler reported that the Memorial Park Conservancy and volunteers from Harra had finished the pathway from the Arboretum to the Equestrian Tunnel. He also reported that the conservancy plans to update the bulletin boards at Memorial Park to include more useful information, i.e. maps of the park. If you have any suggestions for the contents of the bulletin boards, please contact Peter Tyler at peter@memorialparkconservancy.org.
+ Officer J. Roberts with the Houston Police Department gave an update on safety at Memorial Park. Memorial Park and Hermann Park are the only two parks in Houston with dedicated officers on site. From 11 p.m. to 6 a.m., there is one officer on site, at other times there are up to 3 officers on site as well as the mounted patrol.
The Houston Police Department is actively investigating the recent attack on a runner at the park, and welcomes any reports of suspicious behavior or activity seen by any runner.
Officer Roberts also noted that thefts from parked cars is on the rise again at Memorial Park. He emphasized that you should not leave valuables in plain site in the car, and that you should not hide you car keys in your gas cap, on your tire, or under your bumper while you are running. If you see any suspicious activity at the park, non-emergency reports can be made to 713-884-3131, and emergency reports should be made to -911.
+ Randy Carlson reported that he had turned in the track dimensions to Steve Costello, the president of the Memorial Park Conservancy. Mr. Costello is supposed to evaluate the proposed dimensions and determine whether a full track can be positioned in the same general area as the existing track.
+ The next major trail to be built at Memorial Park will be along Crestwood. It was discussed that this would be a good project for the Tornados. The timing of the work would be in January after the marathon. Tom is going to contact the Tornados about the project.
+ The 30K race requirements were discussed. Andy Stewart furnished written responses to HARRA's requirements and submitted the name of his medical team to Dr. Bob Hoekman.
+ The 20K was briefly reviewed. Everyone thought it was a successful race.
+ The 25K was reviewed. In general the heat caused excess consumption of fluids beyond any prior year's experience at the 25k. While water remained on the course, two of the three stations did run out of Gatorade. Two people were transported to the hospital with heat related issues, and one person went to the hospital with an ankle injury after stepping off of a curb during the set up of the race. Everyone is reported to be doing well now.
+ The Just for Kids Run (managed by the Memorial Park Running Club) is set up for this weekend. They have more than 400 entrants already, more than prior years. They have 60 volunteers scheduled for the event, but always welcome additional help and volunteers with the kids on race day.
+ The ROTS / Club Competition is complete through the 20K and will be posted to the website shortly. The 25K results will be posted just after Thanksgiving before the 30K.
+ Brian Malarkey at Kirksey Architects has prepared a draft drawing of the proposed water fountain in River Oaks. In order to comply with ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) requirements, we will have to build a ramp up to the proposed water fountain site, and this will necessarily entail putting a cement or brick plaza around the water fountain. Final color drawings and a Photoshop rendition of the site are forthcoming.
+ The Resolution Run proposed as a joint project between the City of Houston, Memorial Park Conservancy, and HARRA has been downgraded from a formal event to an informal event. The event will be formally planned for next year. This year, Doug Earl will be leading runners and walkers in the park starting at 11:30 p.m. on December 31. There will be a drawing for two Southwest Airlines plane tickets at 12:30 a.m. To be eligible, you must have walked or run for at least 30 minutes.
+ Chris Rampacek will be hosting a New Year's event at the Post Oak YMCA. The event will be a 12-hour relay on the track. The event starts at 1 p.m. on Dec. 31st and finishes at 1 a.m. on January 1. Packet pick up is Dec. 30 from 5-9 p.m. and December 31 from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m., both at the Post Oak YMCA.
+ Membership is currently up to 1,520, 13 more than last year.
+ The treasury has been paying for the Kids Run, but the net income for the year is up from the same period last year.
+ The website usage has doubled, and Geoff Guenther plans to enter the site in the RRCA competitions.
+ The VVIP and Member Discount programs are working well. VVIP will plan a kickoff for the Spring like the Fall Party in the Park.
+ Power in Motion successfully completed its season.
Hope you have a very happy, peaceful, and safe Thanksgiving!
Tom
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