FINGER LAKES RUNNERS CLUB

Lorrie Marnell, President
PO Box 185
Locke, NY 13092

Minutes of FLRC Executive Board Meeting

March 13, 2002

Present: Diane Sherrer, Lorrie Marnell, Herb Engman, Don Tily, Yvette DeBoer, Jim Bisogni, Alan Lockett, Karen Grover, Tom Meyer, Sandy Fitterer, Sue Aigen, Tim Ingall, Joe Reynolds and Jeff Juran

Lorrie called the meeting to order at 5:40

The minutes of the Jan. 9, 2002 were approved.

The memorial park bench for Rich Lawrence was discussed again. Diane suggested that the price tag of $500 was getting to high and we should consider other options. Sue moved and Diane seconded that we rescind the original motion to purchase the park bench (original motion made July 12, 2000 by Jim Miner, Joe Reynolds seconded and the Board approved ). The motion to rescind passed unanimously. A new motion was made by Joe Reynolds and seconded by Sue that the Club spend no more than $350 on a memorial bench to be placed in the Finger Lakes National Forest next to Potomac or Foster Lake. The motion passed unanimously.

Sandy reported on the election of officers and members. Elected were: Lorrie Marnell - President, Jim Bisogni - Secretary, John Sholeen - Treasurer, Tim Ingall - VP for Track, Jim Miner - VP for Roads, Joe Reynolds - VP for Trails, and Aimee Roberts, Tony Ciccone, Don Tily and Sandy Fitterer - Members at Large.

Race Reports:

Finger Lake Snowshoe Race: Joe reported a good race in spite of the lack of snow. He reported too many shirts were purchased. This resulted in a net loss of $383.65.

Feb and March Track Meets: Tim reported successful events.

Upcoming Races:

Skunk Cabbage: Yvette reported that shirts and awards have been ordered. Finger Lakes Massage and Bang's ambulance will be there. She is still looking for course marshals.

Triennial Trail Relay: No report.

Tom Bugliosi Trail Runs: No report.

The issue of sending a memorial gift to Ed Hart in memory of his son was discussed. It was decided that ue of Club funds for this purpose was not appropriate and that we should send a card and individuals could contribute monetarily if they desire.

Lorrie announced that she had appointed Herb as club historian. Herb will be responsible for archiving club records, memorabilia, etc. Herb requested that we send him all archival type materials.

Finances:
Lorrie reported for John Sholeen that the Club checking account has a balance of $4223.19, the scholarship fund was at $1555.97 and our long term investments were at $6615.15. Lorrie read a letter from the Finger Lakes Trail Conference thanking us for our contribution of $300.

Newsletter:
Diane reported that she will continue posting race entries for two consecutive issues.

Membership:
No report.

Web Page:
Tom Meyer reported that he had entered the Club website into the RRCA website competition. No results of competition were available yet. Tom mentioned that a few race entries for this year's race calendar had not been submitted yet.

Equipment:
Tim moved that we purchase a portable PA system. He moved that the Club purchase one of the systems for no more than $1000. Herb seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

VP Reports:

Trails: Joe reported trail race entry forms are available from him now.

Track: Tim proposed a series Tuesday nite track series for this summer. He moved that the club approve the series and Diane seconded the motion. The motion was approved unanimously. A copy of the proposed events was distributed and will be attached to the minutes.

Roads: No report.

The meeting was adjourned at 6:40pm.

Submitted by:
Jim Bisogni