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2011 DC Tri Club Annual Meeting

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December 11, 2011
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2011 DC Tri Club Annual Meeting

Presentation shown to DC Tri Club members at the annual meeting on December 10, 2011 at the Arlington Rooftop Bar & Grill.

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December 11, 2011
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  1. Agenda  President’s Address  Guest Speaker (Rob Urbach, CEO,

    USAT)  2011 Accomplishments  Event Sponsors  Club Awards  Special Announcement  2012 Board Introduction  Closing Remarks  Kona Viewing & Raffles
  2. President’s Address  Welcome  What 10 years means 

    Why is YOUR Club so successful?  Where will YOUR Club be in 10 years?
  3. Vice President’s Report  100% volunteer organized club  Provide

    volunteers for all training tri's, duathlons, brick- nics, and clinics  Main volunteer organization Multisport Convention and Expo, DC Triathlon, and Nations Triathlon
  4. Treasurer’s Report $- $20,000 $40,000 $60,000 $80,000 $100,000 $120,000 2007

    2008 2009 2010 2011 DC Triathlon Club Annual Budget 2007-2011 Income Expenses
  5. Training programs/ club races 48% Grants, Gifts, Corporate contributions 4%

    Gear Revenue 13% Dues 35% DC Triathlon Club Budgeted Income 2011: $119,032 Treasurer’s Report
  6. Treasurer’s Report Accounting 1% Facilities and Permits 2% IM, HIM,

    NTP Training Programs 28% Operations (insurance, paypal fees, supplies, website) 14% Gear costs 22% Costs of membership goodies 16% Volunteer Coordinators 2% Benefits paid to members from club awards 0% Elite team 9% Special events (brick-nic, for ex.) 5% Happy hours 0% Other (meetings, expos, etc.) 3% DC Triathlon Club Budgeted Expenses 2011: $115,324
  7. Secretary’s Report  Membership grew 6% in 2011  Active

    Members: 1121 (as-of Dec 1, 2011)  Launched member lookup capability, enabling merchant partners ability to validate members and honor discounts  Provided customer service and issue resolution for members
  8. Programs New Triathlete Program (NTP)  20-week program (training plan,

    mentoring, clinics and more)  2011 – largest class ever (185)  2012: 1st Class: Goal Race – Washington, DC Triathlon  Information meeting: January 21st  Registration opens: January 22nd  Program begins: January 29th  Adding 2nd class in Spring 2012: Goal Race – Nation’s  Visit www.dctriclub.org/ntp for more information Co-leaders: Bryan Frank, Travis Siehndel, Will Grant, Casey Creech, Pam Simmonds, Rachel Magnus, Katie Hatheway & Ryan Troll
  9. Programs Half Ironman Program (HIP)  Registration for 2012 will

    open December 19th  20 week program  Two key races – Eagleman (June 10th) and the new Washington, DC 70.3 (August: TBD)  Coach – AJ Morrison  Looking for two dedicated HIP program coordinators
  10. Programs Ironman Program (IMP)  Registration will open December 19th

     New coach will be announced soon!!  6 month program  Program will start in January to get prepared for summer and fall Ironman races  Looking for two dedicated IM program coordinators
  11. Programs Masters Swim Program  Launched in October 2011 (Pilot)

     Joint venture: DC Triathlon Club and WaveOne Swimming  Quarterly program  Wilson Aquatic Center: M/W/F (7-8p)  Dedicated coaching staff  Focus: technique and endurance building  Expanding program in 2012 Co-leaders: Julianne Miata and Catharine Myung
  12. Programs Online Program (New in 2012!)  Replacing Olympic Distance

    Program  Coaches to design programs for members to purchase  Plan to add a speed training program in 2012  Compile a list of coaches to have available to members and who would like to get involved with DC Tri programs/clinics  Send coaching resume and contact information to [email protected]
  13. Programs DC Tri Snapple Team (New in 2012!)  Successful

    2011 (many overall and age group podium finishes  Team bios added to website  New 2012 DC Tri Snapple team was formed and announced in October; team members are listed on DC Tri website  Currently working with graphic designer to combine DC Tri and Snapple kits for the team  More structured team with 20 athletes representing two great clubs  Some great discounts will also be available to all club
  14. Events & Social  24 happy hours, monthly club-wide and

    regional  Several shopping nights at Partner stores (Fresh Bikes, Rev. Cycles, The Bike Rack and Potomac River Running Store)  Multiple fun Bike clinics were organized covering important topics such as, bike maintenance, speed, strength, transition and hill intervals and workouts  A large social bike ride and summer BBQ was organized at Revolution Cycles focusing on group riding skills and hill workouts  In partnership with the High Cloud Foundation, a successful fundraiser for ACHIEVE Kids was organized in the summer bringing more than $3000 in revenue for the kids  A successful Race Planning Seminar and shopping night was conducted covering the main aspects of organizing a triathlon race schedule  The Annual “So you want to be an Ironman” Seminar was successfully held in November with more than 60 members attending the event and a selective group of Panelists.
  15. Training Club Competitions  Mid-Atlantic Regional Champions!  Second Place

    at National Championship, many individuals placed Training Events  Indoor Cycling  Columbia and Myrtle Brick Nics  Swim A Thon  Deep Creek Training Weekend Weekly Training  Recognition for consistent leadership of workouts Workout leaders: Hillary Cairns, Carrie Campbell, Hillary Peabody, Tuan Nguyen, Travis Seindhel, Patrick Serfass, Elaine Wong
  16. Race Director  Swim meets: 2 at CUA  Duathlons:

    3 in the spring  Training triathlons: 3 in the summer; new double transition added  Time Trials: 3 held; more may be added next year  Turkey Trot: collected canned goods for local charity  Huge thanks to anyone who volunteered for these events
  17. Communications  Wrote the weekly newsletter (comprehensive and on time!)

     Established a strong presence on Facebook and Twitter, tripling our usage and engagement on both platforms this year  Broadened our content offerings to include articles and posts from our partners, triathlon news sources, subject matter experts, and a special series ("The Training Diaries")
  18. Web Development  Worked with our web development partner (Blue

    on Blue) to launch improvements such as the interactive calendar, greater social media integration, and a longer lasting login for the forum  Created a technology strategy plan  Launching a site redesign, including improved navigation (coming soon!)
  19. Club Marketing  Developed club promotional collateral  Club presence

    at multiple expos:  Multisport Expo, Washington, DC Triathlon Expo, Nation’s Triathlon Expo and ATM Expo  Launched 2 membership promotions  Washington, DC Triathlon Expo – Jet Blue package give-a-way  Nation’s Triathlon Expo – Discounted membership promo
  20. Partnerships & Gear  Developed a partnership strategic plan 

    21 “Formal” club partnerships  6 new partnerships introduced In 2011  Expanded all partner relationships (Discounts, Events, Content, Special Service, etc)  More awards given (168 Awards Totaling $12K)  Introduced Champion System Direct Buy Option  Offered more gear options including casual apparel (on sale at Annual Event!) and distributed more gear Gear Team: Andy Blatecky and Karen Willard
  21. Benefit Highlights ----------------- $25 Race Entry Discount Race Entries Sponsor

    SWAG & Gear Event Support Athlete “Perks” At Races  Washington DC Triathlon, Nation’s Triathlon and Achieve  Renewed 2-year partnership with DC Tri (2012/13)  DC Tri is Official Volunteer Organization of WSEM’s races  Strengthen & grow partnership in 2012!  Go to: www.dctriclub.org/racediscounts to learn more and redeem the club’s special pricing for a WSEM race!  www.tritownusa.com
  22.  Conte’s is now Freshbikes (re-branded in 2011)  Shops

    located in Arlington & Bethesda  Locally-owned bike shop  Excellent service, quality products, and a wide variety of multi-sport equipment from tri-bikes to wet suits.  Long standing partner of club  Tuesday night rides  Off-season spin session  www.freshbikescycling.com Benefit Highlights ----------------- 12-month 0% Interest OR 5% bike discount 15% Discount Accessories SWAG & Gear Exclusive Club Events Shop Space Freshbikes
  23. Competitor Group  New partner coming on board in 2012

     Rock’n’Roll Marathon Series  TriRock Triathlon Series  Muddy Buddy Series  Triathlete Magazine  Inside Triathlon Magazine  Competitor Magazine  Velo Magazine  www.competitorgroup.com Benefit Highlights ----------------- Various race discounts SWAG Race entries
  24.  New club partner in 2011  25 races in

    Virginia (VTS) and 10 in Maryland (MTS)  Many great races within 90 miles of DC!  Additional races series throughout east coast – NC, SC, GA including triathlon and road races  Go to: www.dctriclub.org/racediscounts to learn more about member discounts at select races  www.setupevents.com Benefit Highlights ----------------- $10 Discount to all MTS Races $10 Discount to VTS Lake Anna Races & Culpeper Tent Space at all races SWAG & Race Entries Setup Events
  25.  Continue to support the DC Tri Club with excellence

    in sales and service.  Beginning in January, The Bike Rack has a number of events coming up:  Clinics in road bike handling skills, group riding, pace lining and road etiquette.  Commuter clinics in conjunction with WABA  Our annual Tri Clinic Series in conjunction with The DC Triathlon  Professional Bike Fit Studio opening in January. We will offer professional fits on your road and triathlon bikes Benefit Highlights ----------------- 10% off part & accessories Preferred service Exclusive Club Events SWAG & Gear The Bike Rack
  26. Sport & Spinal PT  SSPT is a specialized sports

    physical therapy clinic located in downtown Washington, DC  Team of physical therapists includes iron- man triathletes and a USAT certified coach  Key partner for the New Triathlete Program  www.ssptdc.com Benefit Highlights ----------------- 10% discount on video gait analysis & bike fits Free attendance to triathlon clinics Free injury screenings SWAG & Gear
  27. Revolution Cycles  Mission is to “put more butts on

    bikes!”  Primarily focused on beginners  Five store locations in the DC Metro Area that focus on providing excellent customer service  Range of products and brands in store  Deeply involved in bicycle advocacy and education for cyclists  www.revolutioncycles.com Benefit Highlights ----------------- 10% off part & accessories Exclusive Club Events Shop Space SWAG & Gear
  28. WaveOne  New partner in 2011  WaveOne Swimming offers

    the most experienced instructors in the country: national champions, open water champions, and elite level elite triathletes  Launched Thursday night swim/happy hour at National Harbor in 2011, continuing in 2012  Key partner for DC Tri Club’s first master swim program  www.feelthewater.com Benefit Highlights ----------------- $20 discount swim video & analysis 15% discount on 5-week swim instruction class Exclusive member clinics & races SWAG & Gear
  29. Fitness Concepts  Fitness Concepts provides a variety of services

    and products to endurance athletes to improve strength, endurance, and efficiency  Training centers located in Fairfax, Virginia and Annapolis, Maryland  www.fitness-concepts.com Benefit Highlights ----------------- $25 off bike fits & VO2 max $90 group rate (5 or more) for VO2 max test 4th month free – all coaching 20% off most services (excludes coaching) Exclusive Events SWAG & Gear
  30. Evolution Running  Evolution Running® is a system for teaching

    runners efficient and injury- reducing techniques.  Training centers located in Fairfax, Virginia and Annapolis, Maryland  www.evolutionrunning.com Benefit Highlights ----------------- 20% off individual instruction Discounts to running clinics 20% off all online purchases of book & DVD SWAG & Gear
  31. Lean for a Lifetime  Lean for a Lifetime is

    a program designed by Exercise Physiologist and Nutritionist, Ken Mierke, author of Lean for a Lifetime: an Athlete’s Guide to Losing the Last Ten Pounds  Training centers located in Fairfax, Virginia and Annapolis, Maryland  www.leanforalifetime.com Benefit Highlights ----------------- $25 off nutrition consultations $50 off Lean for a Lifetime program SWAG & Gear
  32. VIDA Fitness  VIDA is a place to work on

    your mind, body & sprit to achieve a fuller and more balanced life  Four urban locations:  Chinatown  Logan Circle  Renaissance Hotel located on 9th & K St. NW  U St NW (New Location!)  www.vidafitness.com Benefit Highlights ----------------- 25% discount on enrollment fees 15% discount on Spa Services Discounted membership & personal training Gift Certificates
  33. Potomac River Running  Founded in 2003 by Margie &

    Brendan Shapiro and Cathy & Ray Pugsley. Margie is a pro triathlete and run/tri coach in the area  Strive to serve the needs of our active community  8 locations, most convenient to club members are Cleveland Park, Ballston, and Tyson’s  PRR is proud to support DC Tri Club, from practice tris, to newbie tri program, to community gatherings, and everything else...your presence helps change lives  Join PRR at the first annual Tri Nite Expo on Thursday 12/15 from 7-9 pm at PRR Tysons Benefit Highlights ----------------- 10% off all products SWAG & Gear Exclusive Club Events Shop Space
  34. Run For Shelter 10K  Run for Shelter 10K &

    Fun Run, an event dedicated to ending homelessness in the DC area  The race starts at 8am Saturday April 28th  Flat & fast course!  All proceeds go to Carpenter's Shelter, a homeless shelter in Alexandria, VA (www.carpentersshelter.org)  Enjoy live music, free cupcakes, great prizes and more!  Register today: www.runforshelter10k.com  Contact race chair/DC Tri member Carl Fudge ([email protected]) for sponsorship inquiries and more info Benefit Highlights ----------------- Race Entries
  35. Volunteer of the Year  His house has served as

    the storage for the Club  He coordinates the CUA swim sessions  He has been the Race Director Hugh Harris
  36. Spirit of DC Tri  Not only does he bleed

    DC Tri…  …but he also knows how to get down Ed Moser
  37. Club Member of the Year  It’s not a DC

    Tri event without… Ed Moser
  38. Most Improved (F)  After one year in the club,

    made the Elite Team  Dominated her first Ironman  2nd Place AG finish at the Halfmax National Championship, sub 5- hours Ellen Wexler
  39. Most Improved (M)  He went from this…  To

    becoming an Ironman…  To this? Bill Goodrich
  40. Rookie of the Year (F) From NTP train wreck… …to

    NTP superhero… ….to TRIATHLETE!!! Catherine Myung
  41. Rookie of the Year (M)  From having never done

    a triathlon...  To completing a Half Ironman  Coordinating a training weekend at Lake Anna Trevor Albert
  42. Veteran Athlete of the Year (F)  When she is

    not volunteering at a swim clinic…  Or leading a blind athlete…  She is probably passing you on the course on her way to the podium Steph Ewert
  43. Veteran Athlete of the Year (M)  2007  14.06

    oz in 0:00:09.30  2011  140.6 mi in 9:28:57.0  Training paid off in 2011 Ben Winterroth
  44. -Bryan Frank If he is not volunteering at an event…

    …he is probably attending the event President’s Award
  45. Win a Trek Speed Concept 7.0! + +  DC

    Triathlon Club’s first youth program  Coming…Summer, 2012  Fundraising campaign beginning early 2012, enter to win a Trek Speed Concept
  46. Special Thanks…  Sandy Chiang  Amanda Chadwick  Adriana

    Anderson  Kevin Markham  Julie Kennedy  Hugh Harris
  47. 2012 Board of Directors  Ryan Troll (President)  Stephen

    Carlson (Vice-President)  Courtney Fulton  Abby Sanford  Patrick Serfass  Ryan Troll  Alejandro Escobar  Andrea Fava  Julia Nagy  Dena Richardson  Adam Stolzberg
  48. Save Universal Sports  Unless you have Directv, on 1/1/12

    your TV provider may no longer carry Universal Sports in their channel lineup. We only have 22 days left to get the word out, and let people know how they can help: 1. Call 1-800-55-GETUS and tell your TV provider you don't want to lose Universal Sports. 2. Go to www.iwantuniversalsports.com and fill out the online form
  49. Annual Event Committee  10th Anniversary celebration!  15 sponsors,

    donated over $66K Swag & Awards  All members received a swag bag valued at $190 each  Race theme check-in…keep your bib for raffle!  Complimentary appetizers courtesy of club  Complimentary drink ticket courtesy of FreshBikes  Enjoy a “year-in-review” video of memories from 2011 Committee: Adriana Anderson, Stephen Carlson, Abby Sanford, Ryan Troll