STATE REPS LETTER TO EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Dear David,

We are hearing some disconcerting things about RRCA's financial state and would like you to clarify, confirm, or deny what we are hearing.

We have heard that available cash reserves are evaporating. How bad is the situation? Will the RRCA be able to meet its financial obligations, e.g., payroll, for the foreseeable future? It is our belief that regular financial reports should be made available to all State Representatives, thereby allowing us to keep our local running clubs better informed.

In a separate but related matter, we understand that you told Board members to pay their own travel, lodging, and per diem expenses for next month's special budget meeting. This may not be a showstopper for Board members who live within hailing distance of Alexandria; not so for those further west. A part in-person, part teleconference meeting is apparently being planned, putting those who cannot afford to travel at somewhat of a disadvantage.

We are concerned about the status of advertising for "Footnotes". Now that there is no advertising director for the publication, we would like to know "who" is doing "what" to nurture and maintain oversight of this potential revenue source. We understand that there will be savings realized from the postal permit reclassification, as you explained at Convention. However, that is only "one facet of the jewel" - we wish to hear about the other(s).

We would like to know what you have done to secure new donors to help RRCA improve its financial situation. We feel you have been given adequate direction from the Board, and believe that the current bylaws give you ample authority to manage successfully in our organization. We would like your progress report on new or potential sponsors.

Given the side of the story to which we have been made aware, all signs point toward disaster. As concerned State Representatives, we wish to hear what you have to say about these matters. Your immediate response would greatly be appreciated.

Sincerely,

David Epstein, Alaska State Representative

Tom Downing, Alabama State Representative

Lisa Paige, Colorado State Representative

Norm Haines, California (South) State Representative

Jim Irish, Arizona State Representative

Bill Torrey, Arkansas State Representative

Dan Hawley, Virginia State Representative

John Farrow, New Mexico State Representative

John MacGillivray, New Jersey State Representative