Auburn Endurance Capital of the World Committee Meeting - May 26, 2021

The Auburn Endurance Capital of the World Committee met on May 26, 2021, at 6:00 pm in a hybrid format (Room 10, City Hall and Zoom). The meeting addressed consent items, a treasurer's report, and numerous informational updates on upcoming events, swag, and trail projects. Key decisions included denying a logo usage request and approving the budget report.

Public Comments & Testimony

• Bryan Goldman, Race Director of the Mile Madness Endurance Run, requested permission to use the "Auburn Endurance Capital of the World®" logo on his event's finisher medals. The committee deemed this an infringement on their registered name, as they are not affiliated with the event, and agreed to deny the request. Shannon Weil will inform Mr. Goldman of the decision.

Consent Calendar

• Unanimously approved the meeting agenda (after adding the Bryan Goldman logo request as an item) and the minutes from the February 18, 2026 meeting.

Discussion Items

• Treasurer's Report（Larry）: Presented the budget balance of $1,424.70 following a $255.81 deduction for the Dan Olmstead Tile Celebration. The committee noted the need to spend the balance by June 30.
• FY2026-27 Budget: Status remains on hold; a discussion and action item are scheduled for the next meeting per Alice's post-meeting communication.
• Dan Olmstead Tile Celebration Review: Declared a resounding success. Chair Bob served as MC, with Alice and Kelley as guest speakers. Dan Olmstead's sons (Andy and Ken) and their families, along with many cycling community members, attended and expressed gratitude.
• 2026 Events Preview:
  • ECC participation in Canyons Expo: setup on April 22, event April 23-26, takedown on April 25. ECC will support WSER lottery ticket sales at an adjacent tent. Ann Trason declined the offer for a banner.
  • May 3: Auburn Trails Alliance at May is Bike Month Opener at ARD.
  • WSER: June 26-27; Tevis: August 1; Parade of Lights: December 5.
• Swag Update: Cynci will order 4-inch "Welcome" window decals for local businesses, two sizes of stickers (4" and2"), additional luggage tags, and key chains. Budget set at $1,000. Bike bells were suggested as a future item.
• Water Bottle Filling Station: Mengil continues to anticipate installation in spring.
• Cycling Report: Bob absent. Shannon noted May is Bike Month and that the Auburn Trail Alliance invited ECC to have a tent at the May 3 opener.
• Trail & Equestrian Updates: Shannon mentioned a burro race on June6; Lori reminded of the Education Ride on June13 and Tevis on August1.
• Website & Facebook: No updates.
• Roundtable:
  • Suggestion for each ECC member to take charge of an event was not popular.
  • Offering an ECC position to Dallas Drake was deemed unlikely due to his busy schedule.
  • Cynci will obtain a quote for the Brick Pillar renovation.
  • Andrew Justus-Fritz, RD of the Auburn Mile, introduced a one-mile community road race launching July 4 before the Auburn parade.

Key Outcomes

• Unanimously approved the meeting agenda (with added item) and the February18, 2026 meeting minutes.
• Unanimously accepted the Treasurer's Report, confirming a balance of $1,424.70 and the need to spend it by June30.
• Denied Bryan Goldman's request to use the "Auburn Endurance Capital of the World®" logo for the Mile Madness Endurance Run.
• Approved a swag budget of $1,000 for window decals, stickers, luggage tags, and key chains.
• Decision to not assign each ECC member responsibility for a single event; alternative volunteer structure to be discussed.
• FY2026-27 budget discussion and approval deferred to the April meeting.
• Next regular meeting scheduled for Wednesday, April15, 2026 at 6 pm.