Present: Joe Sellers, Shawn Smith, Tom Woltz, Bob Hoekman, Randy Carlson, Camille Yarbrough, Chuck Coffer, Tom McBray, Steve Shephard, Nancy Kral, Annie Hadow, Roger Boak, Liz Bearman, RosemaryFranklin, John Sheppherd

There was an opening discussion in regards to Compaq and the Houston Marathon. Should HARRA have a Marathon Committee?Also, discussed a letter to written to David Hanna, from an ouside source, expressing views on the Houston Marathon. This will be discussed again after publcation of Footprints is out with the article.

Tom McBray discussed eguipment rental. HARRA is losing income and business due to other sources donating race eguipment which HARRA would usually have provided for a fee.

Camiile Yarbrough motioned that we invite races to be endorsed by HARRA, but not become part of the racing series. With HARRA members receiving a $1.00 discount for those races and a reguirement that HARRA eguipment be used. John second the motion. Motion carried and will be handled by Road Race Management.

Bob Hoekamn offered that HARRA let the friends of Scleroderma use the AED eguipment for their race. He will supervise the CPR team at the race. The eguipment will not be rented as to avaoid legal issues. This is a PIM race and the HARRA banner willbe displayed. Bob is moving and will be available by e-mail or phone.

Steve Shepherd brought up the subject of out of town runners who are local group members, receiving credit for HARRA runs. Due to the residing clause, Tom Woltz proposed a different type of membership to HARRA be offered to accommodate. Steve motioned that Tim and Karen Bolen be given credit for a recent HARRA run and the majority voted yes to as a one time item they would be counted in the Spring series. There was one negative vote.

Chuck Coffer went over the treasurer's report. There is an outstanding contribution of $15,000 at present which will cause a negative. See copy of his report.

He motioned that Bob Hoekman be made an honorary HARRA member and this was accepted by the board.

Camille Yarbrough had nothing to report from Road Race Management.

Tom Woltz stated that May 11, 2001 is the cut-off for the June, July, Aug Footprints publications.

Rosemary Franklin proposed that HARRA memberships be given away at the Spring Banguet as VVIP awards. Joe allowed 10 singel person memberships be awarded.

Annie Hadow stated that membership was down a little from last year. Reminder postcards to go out within the week.

Shawn Smith went over the handout on HARRA series participation.

Liz Bearman had nothing to report on the Social Committee.

Other Business:

Elections- Joe went over by-laws for the elections. Board members should be present at the annual meeting which must be held by Aug. 2001 The annual meeting is the Spring Banguet.

Discussed the Banguet RSVP's and the ballot for Board nominations mailout. Deadline for nominations is May 11, 2001. Mailout will then proceed. June 9, 2001 latest for RSVP's to be received back to HARRA.

Meeting then adjourned.