November 11, 2006
Lawrence Visitors Center
Lawrence, Kansas
Call to order: 6:35 p.m.
A quorum of voting-eligible team representatives present except:
Santa Fe Trails
E.C. Sunflower
Kansas University Cycling
Capp’s/Rebound
Billy Goat
KCA board members present:
Curt Shelman, president
Curtis Martell, treasurer
Eric Struckhoff, secretary
Roger Lomshek, at-large director
Absent: Teri Stewart, at-large director
Shelman welcomed attendees and acknowledged KCA Board, USAC, past KCA presidents Bret Sehorn and Chris Hess, and officials, then introduced new USAC director of national events Tom Vinson.
Vinson discussed LA programs and interdependence of elite and grassroots racing in terms of growth at local and team level and development of ProTour/UCI races in US. Emphasized need to lower barriers to new racers. Peter Greig, KCBC. inquired about progress and status of USAC’s relationship with Oregon and Colorado organizations (OBRA and ACA). Vinson stated that it’s better to give them reason to join USAC instead of setting up an adversarial situation, and that several ACA promoters had approached USAC. Mark Thomas, localcycling.com., asked about the UCI’s “Golden Jersey” program, similar to the Italian Gran Fondo. Vinson replied that it is to give riders a taste of what the racers face, then solicited feedback on the new USAC webpage. Bill Anderson, Team X, sugggested more prominent national events calendar link. Brief discussion of calendar page and search functions. William Latimer, Oz Cycling, asked about relative fees and benefits for small teams. Discussion of race promotion finances, team/event insurance, etc. Vinson: insurance is most of fee structure, some goes to UCI, remainder funds USAC’s international and domestic operations. Martell and Shelman briefly outlined fee schedules for KCA and USAC. Chad Marshall, SKC, asked how Kansas/KCA stacked up against other LAs. Vinson: very well, especially in terms of hosting of national events, e.g. 2000 Cross, 2005-7 Collegiate Road, 2007-8 Cross.
Struckhoff reviewed highlights of USAC Local Association summit, held in CO Springs in October, 2006, including USAC Affinity Partners (Adventure Advocates major medical), officials’ conclave, NorCal High School MTB League, rule changes, USAC communications (esp. results submissions and need for promoters to submit results promptly) and new USAC website, and news about junior racing, including developmental camp info, Tour of Idaho, and new junior gear regulations (must use junior gears even in P/1/2 events).
Approval of KCA meeting minutes from 7/22/06—Moved Lomshek, 2nd Struckhoff to approve. Motion passed 4-0.
Approval of KCA financial statements—Martell reviewed outlays for 2006, including generator, computer supplies, travel, officials’ clinics. 11/11/06 balance about $1600. Discussion of KCA fee, clarification of rules: “Make sure the language [noting KCA fee] is on the flyer, collect the fee, send KCA the check.” Trudi Rebsamen, Wheatland, suggested that a booth be set up a regional venues to promote KC nationals and raise funds. Greig: let’s be thrifty. Martell noted the importance of Roger Harrison, Lanterne Rouge Volunteer Group, in performing part of KCA’s and promoters’ jobs with his time and equipment. Harrison: KCA should consider buying chip system for results and timing, or setting up a CD or other interest-bearing account for KCA funds. Martell stated his intent to propose to BoD that KCA bank some funds. Shelman stated that KCA is in the cycling development business, and reminded dev teams to submit proposals for KCA’s consideration, using FSR Dev Team as a fundable example of KCA’s mission to promote amateur cycling.
Nominations for KCA Board of Directors:
Charles Procner, Blue River Bicycle Club
Curt Shelman (by Greig)
Amy Fear-Bishop (Jim Whittaker, VeloTek)
Eric Struckhoff (Chris Locke, Cowtown)
Curtis Martell (Greig)
Teri Stewart (Sherri Hahn, KCOI)
Ron Wade (Latimer)
Chris Locke (Lomshek)
Moved by Thomas, 2nd Greig to close nominations. Passed by acclamation.
Anderson suggested staggering terms to improve continuity. Shelman noted that the board plans to explore staggered terms, pending an appropriate tweak of the by-laws. Brief statements of introduction by Fear-Bishop and Procner. Ballots counted by Chris Hess, Defined Fitness, Trudi Rebsamen and Adam Gatewood, both Wheatland.
Hess announced election results: Shelman, Struckhoff, Martell, Locke, and Lomshek elected to board. Moved Shelman, 2nd Greig, to destroy ballots. Passed by acclamation.
Greig proposed expanding board to four at-large positions. Thomas agreed. Discussion: proposal would require one third of KCA members to be on BoD, perhaps too many to operate efficiently. Hahn suggested term limits.
State Championships—Martell introduced proposal to separate elite and age-graded (juniors and masters) championship events. Thomas noted that USAC recognizes fields with just one rider. Greig and Thomas indicated their support of the proposal. Greig outlined scenario with Tour of KC’s Overland Park Grand Prix as a state championship event. Martell suggested Greig submit his idea, and Struckhoff concurred, noting that such a proposal would be given very high consideration. Anderson: is there a model LA or promoter for such a scheme? Vinson suggested Southern California (Eric Smith, LA president). Greig suggested that elite and age-group events could be held on the same weekend. Martell noted that KCA will remove date requirement from bid to give flexibility to promoters.
Hall of Fame—Shelman introduced HoF nominees and described requirements for election. Inaugural nominees:
Steve Tilford (Gatewood, Marshall)
Geoff Davis (Marshall)
Scott Moninger (Shelman)
Mark Thompson (Thomas)
Greig noted that HoF would be great way to recognize those cyclists who have made history in Kansas. Martell reminded members to re-nominate those who are not elected. Greig suggested KCA should list HoF nominees on website.
Moninger and Tilford elected.
Tilford selected to HoF.
KCA Website—Martell outlined new changes to website, including dynamic capabiility and ease of maintenance.
New Business—Wade encouraged promoters to include hand-cyclist categories.
Adjournment—Moved Greig, 2nd Thomas to adjourn at 9:20 p.m. Passed by acclamation.
Sidebar to select executive committee:
Nominees: Shelman, president (Martell)
Martell, treasurer (Lomshek)
Struckhoff, secretary (Locke)
Passed 5-0.