FINGER LAKES RUNNERS CLUB

Lorrie Tily, President
PO Box 185
Locke, NY 13092

Minutes of FLRC Executive Board Meeting

April 13, 2005

Present: : Lorrie Tily, Don Tily, Jim Bisogni, Sue Aigen, Tim Ingall, Diane Sherrer, Joe Reynolds, Chris Reynolds, Casey Carlstrom, Evan Kurtz, Jeffrey Juran, Jim Strehle, Jim Miner, Alan Lockett, Karen Grover, Tom Meyer and John Whitman

Lorrie called the meeting to order at 5:48

Minutes of the Feb. 9, 2005 meeting were approved with one correction - incorrect date for approval of minutes for last meeting.

Race Reports:

Skunk Cabbage: John distributed a detailed report of the 2005 Skunk Cabbage.

March Track Meet: Tim reported a good meet.

5 & 10 -Committee report: Evan reported that the committee has met.

Upcoming Races:

Tom Bugliosi Trail Runs: Evan reported that the trails were in good shape. Insurance was set. The charge for course use will be $100 for up to 25 runners plus $3 per runner over that number. A volunteer sheet was passed around. Shirt numbers will be reduced this year.

Rec Way 10K: Jeffrey reported that the course was in good shape and insurance was all set..

Tortoise and Hare: No report

Finances:
Chris was not present but submitted an updated balance sheet for Club finances. Copies were distributed to the Board.

Newsletter:
Diane that the next newsletter is about to be sent out. Casey mentioned that the return address needs to be updated. Casey discussed the possibility of requesting a nonprofit mail standard mail rate for our newsletter. Potentially this could save the Club considerable money. Diane mentioned that this was significantly slower process and that possibly did not include mail forwarding. Casey will check out these concerns.

Membership:
Since Casey will be taking over the Webmaster job from Tom. A call for a replacement for Casey will go out in the newsletter.

Web Page:
Tom will renew our web space and domain name lease for another year.

Equipment:
Chris reported that the Chronomix was still causing problems. Lorrie suggested sending it back for repair.

VP Reports:

Trails: Joe purchased a race entry rack for use at races. He has purchased some cows as prizes for the 50's trail races. He also had the Club banner repaired. Entry forms for trail races were available.

Track: Tim reiterated problems with the clock and timing machine. Since Tom will no longer be available to do the results at track meets we need to actively seek out a new volunteer to replace him. Lorrie suggested a training session for prospective volunteers.

Roads: No report

Other Business:

Sue raised the issue about the Club providing childcare at Club races. It was agreed that our insurance policy doesn't cover this activity. We should be careful that messages sent across out listserv do not imply any service such as childcare. Lorrie is going to investigate posting a disclaimer on the listserv.

Tim reported that only one (but possibly two) individuals applied for the running camp scholarship. Therefore it was decided to extend the deadline to April 22nd. Details of the competition are in the April newsletter and on the FLRC website. All Members of the Board and FLRC members young and old are eligible to enter.

Meeting was adjourned at 7:08

Submitted by:
Jim Bisogni (with help from Karen Grover)