Directions: From South: I-95 Exit 27 - Totten Pond Rd / Winter Street, turn left and go over I-95. From North, Winter Street exit, 1/4 mile west of I-95.
The Annual Meeting of the Association provides individual and club members an opportunity to elect the Board of Governors that works on behalf of the membership throughout the year, coordinating road running, track & field, cross country, racewalking, and mountain running activities, for all ages. The meeting also provides a forum to voice opinion, ask questions, and work with the sport.
All USATF members age 18 and over, members of a club or unattached, have a vote at this meeting. They must have been a member as of the first day of the month preceding the meeting - August 1, 2008 (except renewals from the previous year)
The current USATF New England by-laws can be found at usatfne.org/board/bylaws.html.
The meeting opens with the Athlete of the Month recognition. Key items at the business meeting are election of all officers and sports committee chairmen, approval of bylaw changes, and review of the year's programs.
Incumbents and responsibilities of the various positions that are to be elected are detailed below. Anyone interested in running for, or requesting additional information on, a USATF-NE Board position may contact the USATF-NE President, Ken Robichaud at kenrob44@aol.com.
| 6:00-7:15 PM | Sign in |
| 6:30 PM | Athlete of the Month Award Presentations for 9/07 through 8/08 |
| 7:00 PM |
Business Meeting
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SPORTS COMMITTEE CHAIRS - All are elected for a one-year term
| President | Incumbent: Ken Robichaud, North Medford Club Preside at all meetings, speak for the association, ensure business and programs are carried out |
| Vice President | Incumbents: Harry Brooks, SMAC, Jim Garcia, GLRR, John
Oleski, Mass.Velocity Up to three may be elected to carry out projects as assigned by the President |
| Secretary | Incumbent: Steve Viegas, Mystic Runners To record minutes of all meetins and to serve as a communications conduit |
| Treasurer | Incumbent: Stephen Peckiconis, Cambridge Sports
Union Prepare financial reports, tax returns, review accounts, and oversee budget |
SPORTS COMMITTEE CHAIRS - All are elected for a one-year term
| Long Distance Running | Men - Incumbent: Courtney Bird, Falmouth
TC Women - Incumbent: None Masters - Incumbent: Skip Cleaver, GCS Triad |
| Track & Field | Open - Incumbent: David Callum, Gr.Boston
TC Masters - Incumbent: Mike Travers |
| Cross Country | Incumbent: Bill Newsham, Gr.Boston TC |
| Mountain / Ultra / Trail Running | Incumbent: Paul Kirsch, White Mountain Milers |
| Racewalking | Incumbent: Justin Kuo, NE Walkers |
| Youth Athletics | Incumbent: Tom Petranoff, Worlds Longest Throw club |
Chair Responsibilities include:
Responsibilities include:
GRAND PRIX SELECTION MEETING for 22nd ANNUAL SERIES
Monday, November 10, 2008, 7 PM, Site To Be Announced
Bids will be sent to prospective races following the annual meeting. They will be due back to the office by Friday, November 7. If you wish to receive a bid package, call (617) 566-7600.
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