1/11/2026

Welcome—David called the meeting to order and welcomed members at 545pm

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

Treasurer’s Report— Luann reported the ending balance as of the end of December 2025 is a total of $35,767.69.  Total December income was $11,919.53 and total expenses were $2,856.95.

Santa Run & Resolution Financial Report-Motion by Luann, second by Teresa to give $3,200 for each race for a total of $6,400.  Motion carried.  The total amount to be sent to RHM from Santa Run is $3,200.00.  The total amount to be sent to RHM from Resolution Run is $3,200.00.

Membership Report—Lynn Furr reported that there are 170 members including honorary and volunteer members with 7 members expired which makes a total of 163 current. Lynn has been tracking constant contact delivery and recipient opening. 69% of January newsletter constant contacts have been opened.

Upcoming Races—

Winter Flight—February 1^st–Fun run at 1:30pm, wheelchairs at 1:58pm, 8K/5K at 2pm—Be there at 10am.  David told the board that towns in the county were again providing help with police coverage.   

Will Run for Food K-February 28^th at Centenary Methodist.  Always well managed. They will have a DJ for the first time. This race also benefits RHM. 

Race happenings in process for 2026-

Patterson Farm Halloween Race on 10/31/26 will be a first with pumpkin smash at the end.

Food Bank Half Marathon/5K. Mayor of Cleveland has not provided any info on this event. 

Rotary Fall Crawl-Town of China Grove has issues with street closings for this event and wants to change date and location. Future is very much up in the air.  

Miles for Myles-Race to be held at Grace Lutheran Church on the second weekend in June. We had expected the race to be a ‘one and done’ last year.

Monthly meeting day discussion– Luann proposed changing the day of the week for board meetings due to a conflict with her church meeting. Board decided to move meetings to second Tuesdays except during spring BRC, when it will be held on second Thursdays.

Millbridge Ruritan Raffle-Last year, we bought raffle tickets as thanks for hosting the Santa Run.   Approved raffle donation of $300 this year. Also approved donation of $150 each to Locke and West Rowan fire departments. Motions made by Luann and seconded by Teresa.  

SRR president succession plan–David reminded the board that he will continue as president through 2026. At that time, a president elect will be named and will then work closely with David for 2027, then assume the role of president in 2028.  All board members involved in operation of the club is the mandatory goal so that all duties are covered and SRR will continue. Former board member David Abernathy will soon be presented by David Freeze as an addition to the board, at which time a vote will happen. David Abernathy has expressed an interest in the responsibility for purchasing. He formerly handled dual responsibilities for membership and treasurer.

Raffle-Teresa discussed the Winter Flight raffle and the process of contacting Dick’s Sporting and their positive response. Teresa was able to get Dick’s to donate a $500 gift card which will replace a bike this year as the raffle item.  Each registered participant in WF will also get a $10 off $50 Dick’s coupon.   

Lynn is managing the raffle. Tickets are $5.00 each or 3/$10.00.  If the participant registers by January 23th they receive a ticket for the raffle.  For any donation to RHM of $5.00, the donator will receive a ticket and for a $10.00 donation they receive 3 tickets. 

Mileage Club-There are 21 signed up for the Mileage Club.  There are 9 for 500 miles, 8 for 1000 miles, 1 for 1500 miles and 1 for 2000 miles. We expect more signups by and during the annual meeting.

Medals—Luann updated on WF participation medals delivery time. (400 were ordered).     

Sponsor update– We are behind on WF sponsorship and David encouraged board members to seek more sponsors through Monday morning, Jan. 19.  Luann gave a list of sponsors that have not been heard from or have declined.  There is $12,500 at present. This is especially important to cover the costs of medals and the more costly hoodies.

Annual Meeting-Discussion about the meeting on January 31st at City Park.  Charlotte Corriher, ultramarathoner, is set as keynote speaker. David will have an article in the weekend paper this week about meeting.  Need items from sponsors for goody bags.  Steve to follow up about table transport. Set up and decorations will be the same.  Sponsors need to be invited.  Lynn gave out sheets of people to contact.  Board members to be at City Park Civic Center at 1pm on Friday, January 30^th and 4pm on Saturday, January 31^st. 

Winter Flight-Morgan will be the overall volunteer coordinator. Steve will oversee the street crew, Amanda will handle registration, Luann will handle pre-registered check-in, Rayna Gardner and Luann will be in charge of awards.  Discussed Agape timing, bibs, shirts, graphics, RHM volunteers.  Steve will check on the possibility of PD bikes leading the race.  Kara Crotts, fastest female runner in the county, and Dr. Bob Glassgow are non-members who have already offered to help on race day.   

New business-none

Next meeting—Tuesday, February 10, 2026.

The meeting was adjourned by David Freeze at 730pm.