Welcome—David Freeze called the meeting to order and welcomed members at 5:45p.m.

Board Members present – David Freeze, Steve Clark, Luann Fesperman, Amanda Lewis, Teresa Shaw, Lynn Furr, Morgan Huffman, Connie Hoffner.

Treasurer’s Report— Luann Fesperman reported the total in account is $31,671.48 as of the end of April.   The income was $14,440.00 and the expenses were $1,235.58.

Membership Report—Lynn Furr reported that there are 171 current members with 5 not current.

Upcoming Races—David Freeze reported on the following:

Torch Run-May 6.  Salisbury Rowan Runner are a sponsor.  David Freeze, Amber Bishop, Joel Whittington and Ellen Meissner will be participating.  A new SRR banner will be posted along the race.

China Grove Main Street Challenge in China Grove-May 8 at 8:00 p.m.   David is to be official starter.  At present, David Freeze is working on the course. Lynn and George Livengood are helping at the race.

Ed Dupree 5K at East Rowan-May 16 at 8:30 a.m.  Registration still in process.

Chillin’ to the Bare Bones 5K at Overton at 8:30 a.m.-May 23.  This is a Salisbury Rowan Runners sponsored race.  David Freeze requested all board members to attend and be there at 7 a.m.  Ice cream will be served at the end of the race. 

Myles for the Mission 5k at Grace Lutheran Church-June 13 at 8 a.m.  Slow registration in process.

Shiloh Mission Run 5K at Shiloh-June 27 at 8 a.m. Registration in process. 

Teens with a Mission 5K.  Results on Run Sign Up. Lots of unknowns on the results.  

Spring Beginning Running Class -David reported that class was successful with a good conclusion and 11 class members completing. Most are in the upcoming CG 5K this Friday.

Spring Rowan Helping Ministries Walk Club-David reported that classes went well and concluded with three consistent attendees, and multiple others.  The participants that have been attending regularly can participate in Bare Bones 5K on May 23. 

Novant 2026 Sponsorship –David reported on Novant Health sponsorship and to consider ways to optimize sponsorship. The sponsorship covers two running classes a year and 32 running events.  Discussed options for new events/class possibilities.  David encouraged board members to begin brainstorming ideas for events/items that would be of community benefit.  A suggestion was made to use the $250 Novant Bare Bones sponsorship money to pay for the ice cream for Bare Bones race and agreed upon.  A quarterly report is to be submitted to Novant each time about our activities.

Dragonboat-Steve Clark reported that the Dragonboat Race will be on August 22. Steve Clark is coordinating the team. Salisbury Rowan Runners members who are most active can participate, and board members are to contact Steve if they would like to participate.  Suggestion was made to have pre-race practice.

New business

Teresa Shaw asked about bags for Bare Bones race.  David Freeze reaffirmed that bags can be used for Bare Bones race.   

Additional races that were mentioned:

July 18 at Greenway. We will likely have a prediction run again in August. No other races for July and August.

September 12 for South Rowan Bible Teachers.  Lynn Furr is going to network with the coordinating board and West Rowan Bible Teaching Association 5k race director, Deb Gusler to build participation.

Next meeting-June 9th at 5:45 pm.

Adjourn-The meeting was adjourned by David Freeze at 6:40 pm.