Voting Members Present: Jerry McDaniel, Allen Blay, Peg Griffin, Jeanne O’Kon, Debbie Peters, Mary Jean Yon, David Yon, Tom Perkins, Mark Priddy, Tina Bahmer, Emily Webster, Herb Wills. Voting Members Absent: Matt Vermeer, Jennifer Hay, Hawthorne Hay. Non-Voting Members Present: Bill Lott, Lisa Unger, Marc Anthony Weeks, Carl Nordhielm, Robert Skrob, Max Heaberlin.

I.  Opening and Introduction:
Jerry McDaniel opened the meeting at 6:32 p.m. A motion was made to approve the minutes of the October 8, 2025 meeting. Motion was seconded and passed.

II.  Announcements from Officers:
Jerry announced that tomorrow is the luncheon honoring GWTC as the “Outstanding Community Organization” at the Equality Florida National Philanthropic Organization. Four free tickets for club members were provided. Tom Perkins made a motion to approve reimbursement from GWTC for anyone who chooses to go who is paying for a $50 ticket. Motion was seconded and passed.

Marc Anthony Weeks spoke about the tracks being opened at the Leon County high schools. He was behind this movement. He started another petition to re-open the FSU and FAMU tracks for running. He asked that GWTC get behind this petition. He filed a report with the Governor’s Office to make this a statewide movement. It has been increasingly difficult to get permission from the universities.

Peg introduced Carl Nordhielm to the group. He will be taking over the Treasurer’s position in 2026.

III.  Old Business/Race Closeouts:
a.  GWTC Sickle Cell 5K/1M Budget Closeout: Peg reported revenue of $21,634.80, and expenses of $16,430.24, yielding a net profit of $5,204.56. Donations of $3,270 were received. A proposal to share 50% of net proceeds with the Sickle Cell Foundation was approved by the Board.

b.  GWTC Pine Run 20K Budget Closeout: Peg reported for Jennifer and Carter Hay. There were approximately 170 registrations, with 154 finishers. Revenue in the amount of $7,644.72 was received, and expenses incurred total $4,738.47 yielding a net profit of $2,906.25. Donations to Tall Timbers Research Station totaling $546.12 were received. A proposal by the Hays to share approximately 50% of net proceeds with Tall Timbers Research Station was approved by the Board.

c.  GWTC 365: Peg reported that the GWTC365 program started in December 2019. For the past six years, 12 individuals have participated in the program; of the 12 participants, two renewed their memberships for multiple years. Currently there are two members with memberships ending in December 2025. Peg reported that she had recommended to Paul Guyas that he consider ending the program due to lack of participation and that Paul had agreed. Upon motion to disband the program, the Board approved the closure of the program.

d.  Election Results: Mark Priddy reported on the Board election results for 2026. The results are:

Jerry McDaniel, President
Allen Blay, Vice-President
Jeanne O’Kon, Secretary
Carl Nordhielm, Treasurer
Mickey Moore, Dir. of Communications
Tina Bahmer, Dir. of Education and Socials
Lisa Unger, Dir. of Race Directors
David Yon, Director-at-Large
Judy Alexander, Director-at-Large
Herb Wills, Director-at-Large
Hawthorne Hay, Director-at-Large
Emily Webster, Director-at-Large
Debbie Peters, Director-at-Large

A motion was made to accept the election results. Motion was seconded and passed. It was suggested that individuals who were interested in running for the Board but weren’t elected may need to be invited to the Board meeting to learn more about how the Board operates.

e.  Marathon Update: Robert Skrob reported that registration for the Marathon is up 77% this year. That means there may be over 3,000 runners. Most are registering for the half-marathon. There are few relay teams registered yet. With the new course, fewer police will be needed. Course measurement will start next week. There will be more food options. Geb Kiros and Tsige Tadesse are in charge of the traffic volunteers.

IV.  New Business:
a.  GWTC Worlds Sponsorship: Jerry reported that Genesis Leggett with Leon County/Visit Tallahassee provided the opportunity for three items that GWTC is entitled to as a result of being a sponsor. 1) 1/2 page ad in the event program; 2) a 30 second video slot; and 3) a static board ad at the ARP. Robert Skrob will help with the Static Board ad. David Yon described the example of the Turkey Trot video that is currently running on local channels. Robert Skrob described a relatively simple way to produce the video. Allen committed to work and help coordinate these items.

V. Reports:  a. Treasurer’s Report: Peg reported that as of October 31, assets total $317,441, with liabilities of $3,606. The Operations account has a balance of $216,325, with $14,416 reserved for the ACT grant program. Net loss year-to-date is $2,028.

b. Triathlete Club: Tina reported that there were some changes in the Tri Club Board for 2026. Joanne Maltese will serve as president; Jeff Bowman will be vice-president. The treasurer will be Signe Ulsamer. Tina will be a Director-at-Large on the Board. There has not been a decision on the holiday party yet.

c. Director of Race Directors: Mary Jean is still working on the revision of the Race Director’s Handbook. The race directors held a meeting on Oct. 12. Lisa Unger will serve as the next Director of Race Directors. Mary Jean gave out mini-posters for the Turkey Trot. There have already been 2,400 registrants. Prices for registration will go up periodically. Allison and Dan Manuasa are continuing to shadow the race directors. The bibs will be labeled by individuals who can pick them up and returned to Peg by Saturday.

d. Director of Communications: No report.

e. Director of Education and Socials: Tina reported that the Holiday Party will be on Dec. 6th at 6:00 p.m. at Shiloh Farms.

f. RACER Committee: No report.

g Chenoweth Fund: No report.

h. Merchandise: No report.

i. Equipment: Bill Lott reported that the flip-digit race clock is broken and has been sent for repair. It appears that the battery charger will not charge the battery. In addition, it was requested that the broken handle and the damaged power cord be repaired. The clock was delivered to the repair facility on November 4, 2025, but no estimated repair cost has yet been received. Shipping and insuring costs to ship the clock to Electro-Numerics in California were $275.84.

A Chronomix has been sent off for repair due to an unreadable display screen and a broken paper roll holder. The estimated cost of the repair plus shipping totals $210.98. An additional $33.95 was incurred to package, insure, and ship the Chronomix to the Seiko repair facility in New Jersey. Also, the volume control on the PA System is broken. The PA System has been taken to PSG, Inc., here in town and one of the technicians thinks he may be able to repair it. There is no estimate yet on the cost for the repair. Fifty (50) safety vests have been purchased at a total cost of $194.50 for use at the Tallahassee Turkey Trot and other Club races.

j. Chip Timing: Bill Lott reported that in October, one non-Club race (Boston Half Marathon/5K Run/5K Walk) and one Club race (Pine Run 20K/Pine Ruck 14K at Tall Timbers) were chip timed. During November, one non-Club race (Memorial to Memorial Veterans Day 5K) and one Club race (Tallahassee Turkey Trot 15K/10K/5K/1M) will be chip timed. The three races scheduled to be chip timed in December are all Club races (GWTC 10M/5M Challenge; Tallahassee Ultra-Distance Classic 50M/Bill Hillison 50K/Manatee Marathon; and Tannenbaum 6K). Chip timing revenue received during the current fiscal year (July 1 to October 31, 2025) from non-Club races totals $3,280.00. This is an increase of $1,265.00 since last month’s report.

k. Grand Prix: Lisa Unger reported that the 2026 race schedule has been approved, and all race directors have been notified. The nominations for Annual Awards are due by Dec. 15th. The Awards ceremony will be on Jan. 25, 2026. Many Grand Prix participants have not logged their volunteer hours yet. The final two Grand Prix events this year are the Turkey Trot 15K and the Ultra; these events, plus the 10 Mile Challenge and Holiday party are all opportunities to volunteer. There was a mention in the most recent Running Shorts and after Turkey Trot, she will distribute a list of potential GP winners to all GWTC Race Directors. The committee will meet again soon to discuss Annual and Grand Prix Awards to be presented at Goodwood on January 25th.

Lisa also reported that there will be new GP committee members in 2026. She named four members who are interested in serving on the committee. Lisa will provide the names to Jerry for consideration.

l. School Grants Coordinator: No report.

m. Training Groups Coordinator: Emily reported that the Half-Marathon training group will start on Saturday. The running groups will hold a social on Saturday.

Tom Perkins announced that he had been contacted by the Tallahassee Museum about re-inventing the 5K race that was previously offered there.

Meeting adjourned at 7:45 p.m.