Highlights of May 12, 2010 RUSA Board Meeting

ATTENDEES (b=board member): Lois Springsteen (b), Jennifer Wise (b), Don Hamilton (b), Mike Dayton (b), Edward Robinson(b), John Lee Ellis(b), Eric Vigoren(b), Cecile Reniche-Smith(b), James Kuehn .

  1. PBP 2011 Communications and Planning. RUSA President Lois Springsteen discussed a question that she had received regarding PBP "pre-qualification" requirements on the part of tandem riders. The Board agreed with Lois's recommendation that both riders on an intended PBP tandem entry complete pre-qualification rides in 2010.
  2. Rain Jackets. The Board continued consideration of rain apparel that might be made available to RUSA members via the RUSA online store.
  3. New Insurance Option for Cycling Clubs. RUSA Treasurer Eric Vigoren reported on the availability of insurance coverage for local randonneuring clubs, qualified as I.R.C. § 501(c)(3) or similar entities, through RUSA's current insurance broker. Information about the new option was to be distributed to RUSA's Regional Brevet Administrators.
  4. Medal Application Dates on Paper Applications. Lois and RUSA Souvenir Committee chair Jennifer Wise noted that they intended to review RUSA's medal application forms to verify that the forms contained correct submission deadlines for specific medal applications. Although the vast majority of medal applications are processed through the RUSA store via the online application process, the organization continues to receive some application forms on paper.
  5. Committee Reports. The Board received committee reports from Brevet Coordinator Mark Thomas (in absentia), the Rules Committee, the Newsletter Committee, the Souvenir Committee, and the Website Committee. Eric Vigoren also reported to the Board as Treasurer.
  6. Website Committee. The Board updated the organization of the Website Committee to better reflect the volunteer members' current responsibilities. Don Bennett was named as RUSA's webmaster, with Don Hamilton designated as Website Committee Chair.