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To: Bill Roe, Andy Martin, Fred Finke, RRIC, Mike Wickiser, Norman Green, Norman Brand, John Blackburn, James Murphy, Bob Hersh, Kevin Lucas, George Regan, Justin Kuo, Doug Loeffler, Jim Gerweck, Dave Poppers
Gentlefolk,
A proposed amendment to the USATF bylaws has been submitted by Kevin Lucas, Secretary, Niagara Association. It has been recommended by George Regan, Secretary, Adirondack Association. It would affect:
Section II - Bylaws
Article 15 - Long Distance Running Division
D - Councils - Road Running Technical Council
This proposed amendment has caused consternation among the members of the Road Running Technical Council (RRTC) as it appears that if implemented, the resulting bylaw would have RRTC governed by the Associations rather than being appointed by the USATF President. This would greatly disrupt the effectiveness of RRTC's operations. Those who have gone on record opposing the proposed amendment include:
Mike Wickiser, Chairman, RRTC
Pete Riegel, past Chairman, RRTC
Justin Kuo, Chairman, Records Committee
Basil Honikman and Ryan Lamppa, Running USA
Doug Loeffler, past Validations Chairman and Florida course certifier, RRTC
Norman Green, Chairman, Masters LDR
Jim Gerweck, Editor, Measurement News
Dave Poppers, Colorado certifier, USATF
RRTC has operated for almost 25 years without major problems. It is a going concern which is understood by those it serves – race directors and course measurers all over the USA. It is a major thing that USATF does that is generally applauded by the road running community.
It would be a large mistake for RRTC to be politicized or otherwise tinkered with. It’s not broken, and does not require fixing.
Please consider the effect that passage of this amendment would have, and vote it down. Do not table it – put a stake through its heart.
A full discussion of the matter may be seen at:
Amendment Discussion
I hope to see you in Jacksonville,
Best regards, Pete Riegel
Peter S. Riegel
3354 Kirkham Road
Columbus, OH 43221
Phone: 614-451-5617
fax: 614-451-5610
email: riegelpete@aol.com