ATTENDEES (b=board member): Bill Beck(b), Crista Borras, Mike Dayton(b), John Lee Ellis(b), Rob Hawks (b), Jim Kuehn, Lois Springsteen (b), Eric Vigoren (b).

  1. Confirmation of email vote on RBA application from Tom Dusky

    The board confirmed the earlier email vote to approve Tom Dusky as RBA for Detroit, MI.

  2. Reduction of Minimum Lead Time for RUSA Events

    The board approved a reduction of the lead time for submission of RUSA brevets and populaires on approved and active routes from 5 weeks to 2 weeks. The lead time will remain at 5 weeks for adding rides on unapproved or inactive routes.

  3. Super Randonnee (SR) Program Update

    The board discussed a range of issues related to the new ACP Super Randonnee program. The board felt that it would be best for RUSA to operate the program within the US as we currently do for ACP-sanctioned brevets and fleches. In particular, RUSA would approve routes and do initial approval of ride completions. This would also provide insurance for RUSA members riding the events. The board also discussed some areas that would need to be adjusted for the US version of the program, including a requirement for helmets and possible increase of the minimum daily mileage for "tourist mode" rides from 80 km to 100km to align with RUSA's current minimum event distance. The board also preferred to allow multiple routes in each region.

  4. Member Handbook Update

    The board discussed plans for the new Member Handbook. The goal was to send to the printer by midsummer, but we have the option to print a couple hundred of the old version if needed before the new version is ready.

  5. American Randonneur

    The board discussed some communication and scheduling problems that had occurred.