HVBF Monthly Meeting - Human Resources Roundtable
Thursday, January 5, 2006, 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM

Host: 

The Graduate Center at Loyola College

Attendees:

Lynn Argenbright, RSM McGladery Insurance
John Ballach, Erwin L. Greenberg Commercial Corp.
Mary Ellen Barthelme, Bay National Bank
Joe Biglin, BreakAway Ltd.
Ed Brogan, Marriott Hunt Valley Inn
Steve Connolly, Baltimore County Dept of Employment & Training
Carol deGroot, Atlantic Financial Federal Credit Union
Romaine Crawford, Creative Initiatives
Bob Dmuchowski, Marriott Hunt Valley Inn
Christine Eichler , PDP Group, Inc.
Neal Fisher, PPS
Phyllis Grammer , TrailBlazer Health Enterprises
Candice Irwin, KCI Technologies, Inc.
Nancy Kelbaugh, All-Pro Placement Service, Inc.
Laura Kyle, Marriott Courtyard Hunt Valley
Rich Lauer, The Phillips Group
Janice Legin, Kelly Services
Kerry Lidard, Kelly Services
Al Miller, McLean, Koehler, Sparks & Hammond
Ann Miller, Apex Clerical, LLC
Jennifer Pipino, Ultimate Staffing
Doug Porter, Wegmans Food Markets
Connie Pribyl, Bay National Bank
Gena Proulx, Community College of Baltimore County
Jennifer Quinn, All-Pro Placement Service, Inc.
Sherry Reich, TrailBlazer Health Enterprises
Donna Reihl, The Community College of Baltimore County
Mark Renbaum, Erwin L. Greenberg Commercial Corp.
Andy Roberts, Gevity
Mark Semanie, Bay National Bank
Kent Smedley, Community College of Baltimore County
Chris Smith, TriAlliance
Greta Spiva, RSM McGladrey
Steve Spund, Greetings & Readings
Lauren Tarr, Oakwood Corporate Housing
Jim Timmerman, Miles & Stockbridge P.C.
Gail B. Wachter, Community College of Baltimore County
John Wasowicz, Bay National Bank
Rick Webb, Atlantic Financial Credit Union
Wendy Webster, Wegmans Food Markets
Kristin Wernery, Mary Kraft & Associates
Bob Williams, Maryland Department of Economic Development
Pat Wlodarczyk, Lee Hecht Harrison
Paul Zanger, The Phillips Group
Kellie Zysk, Ultimate Staffing

Chairperson Christine Eichler welcomed those attending and introduced Robin Prothro, Executive Director of the Maryland Chapter of the Susan B. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation to discuss the proposal to move the Race for the Cure to Hunt Valley Towne Center in October 2006.

Robin gave us the history of the Race for the Cure and the Chapter of Komen Maryland, one of the top ten affiliates in the organization. The mission of foundation is to provide grants and raise funds for research. Seventy-five percent of all money raised remains for local use. Twenty-five percent passes to the national foundation but can not be used for administrative expenses. Last year the Race for the Cure in Baltimore raised 1.8 million dollars. The goal this year is 2 million dollars. Last year there were 21,000 registered to participate and 35,000 at the event. Robin then outlined the considerations in moving the location.

Why change venues?

In downtown Baltimore, the Race is held between two major stadiums and events scheduled at both. It becomes difficult to lock in consistent dates because of those changing schedules. Sunday, a preferred day, can never be used.

What are the requirements?

  • A large “arena”.

  • Public transportation.

  • Ample and accessible parking.

  • A safe and certifiable course.

  • Partnerships with business, public and public officials.

Why Hunt Valley?

  • Minimum requirements are met.

  • More than one-half of the participants come from north Baltimore County

  • Positive reception.

Where do we stand at this time?

Robin has met with the Baltimore County Executive, the Executive Committee of the Hunt Valley Business Forum and with business leaders at Erwin L. Greenberg Commercial Corporation and Wegmans Food Markets.

What are the considerations for Hunt Valley?

  • Traffic flow.

  • Interruption of normal community activities.

  • Race course that circumvents light rail and major access roads.

  • Crowd management and parking.

  • Available space for race “theater”.

What are the considerations for Komen, Maryland?

  • Risk/cost of moving.

  • New sponsorship opportunities.

  • Potential to grow.

  • Increased community activity.

  • Long term commitment.

  • Year round HVBF race committee.

  • Determination to make event successful.

  • Pride in hosting event.

  • Win/win partnerships.

Pat LaForce, Chairperson of the race for 2006, provided additional details:

  • Set up time is approximately 12 hours.

  • Participants usually arrive 1 ½ hours before the start of the race at 8:00 a.m.

  • From the beginning to the end of the entire event, the time is 6:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

  • The race is 3.1 miles (5 K) and the distance must be exact.

  • There is a 1 mile family fun walk.

  • Scenery is a consideration.

  • The preferred race day is Sunday. At this time it is scheduled for Saturday, October 21 if it is still held downtown.

Next steps:

  • Determine the real interest of the Hunt Valley Business Forum.

  • Develop an exploratory committee.

  • Determine feasibility.

  • Make an offer.

Mark Renbaum of Erwin L. Greenberg Commercial stated that they are excited about the possibilities and are positive. They are concerned about their obligation to the tenants of the Towne Center.

For more information about the Race for the Cure, contact Robin Prothro at rprothro@komenmd.org.