APPROVAL of LAST MINUTES (6:35)

PRESIDENT’S REPORT (6:35 – 6:40)

·         Welcome

·         USA Cycling announces proprietary online event registration program

·         Stats on membership #’s (active license totals are 40 behind last year 911 vs 972, 86% men 13% women, 32% 35-44, 24% 25-34, 18% 45-54, 9% 19-24, 6% 55-64, 5% 10-18, 1% 75-89) - see meeting minutes

MN Licensed Riders by Age groups

·         Larry Martin discussed online registration system.

o       USA cycling will be implementing an online registration system for 2011. Promoters will not be required to use, it will be opt-in. Promoters will also be able to sell goods. Promoter will have the option to choose start date and end date of registration.  

TREASURER’S REPORT (6:40 – 6:50)

·         Review of YTD Financial Statements

·         Similar to last meetings financials – see meeting minutes

·         Vote approved to explore a $20/month or less online accounting program

Technical Commission’s Report (6:50 – 7:00)

·         Tech commission report

- Discussion of number of officials at cyclocross races

- Evaluate # of officials needed per race at end of season

- It’s the promoters responsibility to find out how many officials are going to be present at their races

·         Update  – Dag not present or any officials

- Dag is going to create a portable JR roll-out to bring to races. Official roll-out will be required at the end of the race and will be available prior to the race as well. Endurance Promotions will add this to the race promotion kit. (not present)

- We need to put on a Motor Ref Clinic, we should look to Fall. Bruce will write up a proposal. (not present)

- Class B Officials Clinic sometime this fall, if interested contact Bruce. Next Class C Clinic will be next spring. (not present)

 Promoter Committee Report (7:00 – 7:10)

·         We have had 2 races and attendance has been up since last year

·         Promoters need to let racers know when podium ceremonies are going to be

Marketing Committee Report (7:15 – 7:20)

·         Still need new committee head

·         Board will meet to discuss roles and responsibilities

Infrastructure Committee Report (7:20 – 7:25)

·         2010 update (Ruggles)      

NEW BUSINESS (7:25 - 8:00)

·         JR races: Dag to put together proposal for JR road races (not present)

- Let’s make sure it is inclusive of all JR racers

·         Flyer and ROY discussion for categories and improvements

- Suggestions

* remove concept of upgrade points

* get rid of 30+ 4/5, get rid of 40+ women

* A field races exactly once per race. For example if there is a 1/2/3 race, then that is the race for 3s. There will not be a separate 3s race.

* ROY requirements will be discussed and voted on in December. ROY races will be announced in February and ROY races will have to have their flyers in soon after. Deadline to be discussed in Dec.

* 60+ ROY category addition

·         Jr race fees

- Recommendation is $10 for JR race. 

·        Tentative 2011 Road Schedule

- If you are a promoter and you were not present, please let This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it know if your race will continue on that date in 2011. You have 1^st priority.

- If you are a new race, please email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it with a date and venue you would like to promote.

- State Fair crit = June 7, 14, 21, 28

- Farmdog = 6 weeks starting late May/early June

- July 17^th capital crit

·         Bidding Kickoff for 2011-2012 State Championship Races. (criteria online)

- Need to have State champ applications for road, time trial, cyclocross submitted to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it by Dec 1.

Here is the application

State Championship Application 2010

/misc/2010/General/10-05-10 mn licensed riders by age groups.pdf

·         $5000 approved for MCF banquet

·         Meeting location change

- Urban Bean 33^rd and Bryant

December meeting discussion points
- discussion of JR roll-out track and plan for 2011
- Startbikeracing.com will develop an article on JR gearing

- Discussion of ROY categories and requirements for promoters

- Voting on decision 2011-2012 State Championship Races

- Tentative calendar discussion

February meeting discussion points
- ROY races announced