FINGER LAKES RUNNERS CLUB

Lorrie Marnell, President
PO Box 185
Locke, NY 13092

Minutes of FLRC Executive Board Meeting

March 10, 2004

Present: Diane Sherrer, Lorrie Tily, Don Tily, Jim Bisogni, Jeffrey Juran, John Whitman, Jim Miner, John Sholeen, Sue Aigen, Tim Ingall,, John Whitman, Evan Kurtz, Jim Strehle, Thaisa Way, Karen Grover, Kevin Thompson, Tom Scharff, Joe Reynolds, Casey Carlstrom , Bill Taylor, Karen Grover and Jim Miner.

Lorrie called the meeting to order at 5:37

Minutes of the Jan. 14, 2004 meeting were corrected to delete the reference to Diane reporting on the Hartshorne Mile. Minutes were then approved.

Race Reports:

Snowshoe Race: Joe reported about 70 participants. There was good help and food and the sponsorship of the winery was a good idea. The race netted about $40 before payment to Search and Rescue.

February and March Track Meets: Tim reported good numbers for both meets. He reported two problems. First there was a group who attempted to play basketball during the races, public safety was called to remove the players and, second, there was some poor sportsmanship during the 200 m countdown relay.

Upcoming Races:

Skunk Cabbage: John Whitman reported that police, Barton Hall and T shirts were all taken care of. Wally Powers designed the T shirt. There was an error on the website application form so birth dates were not submitted by some registrants. John passed around a sign-up sheet for volunteers. APO and IC are providing some volunteers. About 60 people have pre-registered to date.

Tom B: Evan reported that the race is set to go for May 9th. He passed around a sign up sheet for volunteers.

Finances:
John reported that the checking account balance is $950, the scholarship fund is at $2958.93 and the long term investment is at $6600. John noted that he transferred only 10 % of the profit from each race to the scholarship fund.

Lorrie raised the issue of whether we should start using a more formal race budget format. Evan will use an old budget format (from the files) to develop a standard format. The plan is to have a budget developed for each race.

Newsletter:
Diane reported that Tracy Atlas will be leaving Ithaca and therefore will not be able to act as Assistant Newsletter Editor after May. Diane suggested that the club give her a gift certificate to show our appreciation for her contributions. Diane restated her position that she doesn't think that the newsletter should be posted on the website. She also stated that she will not put entry forms from other clubs in our newsletter unless there is reciprocity.

Membership:
Casey reported membership at about 215.

Web Page:
no report

Equipment:
Tom Scharff reported that he is still collecting equipment and updating inventory.

VP Reports:

Trails: Joe mentioned to trail race directors that they should use their own discretion in planning races. This includes changing the course.

Track: Tim suggested that we get small cones to use at track meets when the inside rails are not in place. These or the rails are required if a record is to be set on a particular track. Tim reminded people of the gathering at Chili's at 7 this coming Saturday.

Roads: Joe Reynolds suggested selling old T-shirts at road races.

Other Business:

FLRC clothing: Sue reported that running apparel is selling well and that the order for socks has come in.

Lorrie reported the "Put the Shoe on the other Foot" program has collected about 20 pairs of shoes.

The meeting was adjourned at 7:00

Submitted by:
Jim Bisogni