Introduction (Shawn)

Topic: Chapter League (Brian and Shawn)

-1 Jan 2024 became a Chapter league under NICA

-3 points: 1. Sign of maturity and increased strategic direction (board) 2. A NC non-profit entity 3. Still a member of NICA

Topic: 2024 Awards (Brian)

-Posted on website

-competition: 5 regular season races. [Podium socks - Ridge Supply!] Championship criteria: top 30 in each category and (2) top 20 finishes

-TTC: sticker (3 hrs), t-shirt (5 hrs), gloves (10 hrs - Cognitive!); Trail Week (sticker and pizza party)

-Adventure: passport completion (custom water bottle - Right Gear); mention passport distribution after 23 Jan

Topic: Faces of the League (Shawn)

-Introduce new feature on our YouTube channel

-come join: we’re looking for an announcer

Topic: Sponsor Announcement (Brian)

-Industry Nine - returning sponsor

-mention coach discount

Topic: Event Reminders (Shawn and Brian)

Athletes: 771 (344 HS, 427 MS)(281 new) - as of 13 Jan

Highlights

1. Season registration ends 21 Jan (late registration through 23 Feb $250)
   1. Refunds through 21 Jan (minus admin fee)
   2. Category petitions - if you want name on the plate
   3. Coaches - start prioritizing your SAs by category
2. Events registration is open (minus championship)
   1. A la carte ($35 each) and discount package ($140 = 4 of 6) options; discount package will close when registration for our first event closes 25 Feb
   2. Introducing theme for the weekend
   3. Registering for the entire weekend
   4. Caution: no refunds
3. GRiT Mentor applications close 22 Jan as well as GRiT hoodie ordering
4. Trail Week coming! 18-24 March. Contact Leonard for info
5. Working to get volunteer sign ups and camping registration out to home teams end of the month

Closing (All)

Dad joke