ATTENDEES (b=board member): Mike Dayton, John Lee Ellis (b), James Kuehn, Cecil Reniche-Smith (b), Edward Robinson (b), Lois Springsteen (b), Mark Thomas (b), Eric Vigoren (b), and Jennifer Wise (b)
- Online Membership Renewal System.
Mr. Kuehn provided an update to the Board regarding progress on development of an online membership renewal system.
- PBP Communications and Planning.
Lois Springsteen noted that there had been no significant PBP-related developments to report since the Board's February meeting. The matter of customized ACP reflective vests was discussed, with Mark Thomas agreeing to make inquiries with the ACP regarding the availability of vests on-site before the start of PBP in August.
Mike Dayton reported good progress on preparation of RUSA's dedicated PBP publication.
Mike noted, also, that the 2010 RUSA Results Publication had been completed and was in production prior to mailing.
- Committee and Director Reports.
Cecil Reniche-Smith reported to the Board that Showers Pass jackets had been delivered to a designated screen printer for application of RUSA logos. which was the next step in the production process. To the extent there was any additional delay expected in particular jacket sizes and colors, Cecil had either notified or made plans to notify affected RUSA members.
In response to an inquiry from RUSA Souvenirs Committee Chair Jennifer Wise, the Board approved pre-ordering of 1200km brevet medals so that they could be handed out to successful riders at the completion of an event, should an event organizer choose to do so.
Jennifer also raised the prospect of having a patch as an award for RUSA members who successfully qualified for P-12 Award. The Board agreed that having a physical award in some form would be popular, and that a patch was an attractive idea. Jennifer agreed to circulate a proposed patch design for the Board's consideration.