BKVR Meeting 9/29/2025 – 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm Zoom Call

 

Present: Judy Orton, Ruth Jones, Gail Wood, Jenn Sharpe

 

1. Review of Minutes: 5/13/25 – approved with one correction. It is the 30th ROTT not the 40th. Was corrected on the website.

2. Membership Status: There are no new members. There were 2 in June and 8 have not renewed. There was general discussion about how to remind members that membership needs to be up to date to get race discount.

3. Treasurer’s Report: The quarterly balance sheets were reviewed; the current balance is $15,388.75. Those present agreed to leave the CD where it is when it is next up for renewal.  All scholarships have been paid. Judy will confirm with Anita that the check was sent to the turtle hospital to honor Jack Quinn.

4. Race Updates:

   1. ROTT: 11/27/25. The To Do List was reviewed. Most items have been completed or are in process. Additional course marshals need to be recruited. T shirt options were discussed. 30th anniversary commemorative short sleeve cotton blend shirts will be given to the first 200 5k entrants registered by November 1. A long sleeve tech shirt can be purchased instead for an additional $15.

   2. Zem Benn: 5/3/26. There will be a competition at the schools for a new logo. An email was sent to the school art teachers a week ago. Judy will check with Kathy Z about the current status of this project. Prize for the winner was discussed. A gift certificate vs a cash prize with either a $50 or $100 value. No final decision was made.

5. Scholarships: Judy will send an email to all the schools soon as a reminder.

6. Moonlight Runs: on hold

7. Other: An Arlington Memorial student, Tobias, is interested in a 5k (? May 9) as part of an Arlington Memorial Service Club project. Funds raised would be used to provide a suitcase for kids entering foster care in Bennington County. He is looking for guidance from BKVR to help get this started. The group thought it is a great project but had some questions as to faculty member sponsorship, etc. but are willing to assist as possible.

 

NEXT MEETING: TBA

 

Respectfully Submitted:

Gail Wood