FINGER LAKES RUNNERS CLUB

Lorrie Marnell, President
PO Box 185
Locke, NY 13092

Minutes of FLRC Executive Board Meeting

May 8, 2002

Present: Diane Sherrer, Lorrie Marnell, Herb Engman, Don Tily, Yvette DeBoer, Jim Bisogni, Alan Lockett, Tom Meyer, Sandy Fitterer, Tim Ingall, Joe Reynolds, Jeff Juran, Tessa Dumont, Jen Stanton, John Sholeen, Joe Dabes, Jim Miner, Tony Ciccone

Lorrie called the meeting to order at 5:40

The minutes of the March 13, 2002 were approved.

Joe Reynolds reported that the Rich Lawrence memorial bench was finally installed at Potomac Pond. The bench will be marked with a plaque.

Race Reports:

Skunk Cabbage: Yvette reported that the Skunk Cabbage was a success. The total number of finishers for both races was 362. This was down slightly from last year (426). Yvette suggested that better publicity may have helped numbers. The race netted $1180.30. Yvette is going to add a Clydesdale division and new age groups for older runners.

Triennial Trail Relay: Joe Dabes reported that the race was a little chaotic, but that it was a good race and that the handicap system seemed to be effective.

Upcoming Races:

Ithaca Twilight: Alan reported for Todd Mattison. Alan moved that the Twilight and the Filmore race be included in the "Ithaca 5K race series". The motion was seconded by Joe Reynolds. The Club will incur no additional charges by this association. The motion passes unanimously.

Tom Bugliosi Trail Runs: Tessa reported that there will be a charge per runner from the Cayuga Nature Center. These charges will increase next year. As always, volunteers are needed.

Summer Evening Track Series: Tim discussed the option of adding a steeplechase event one of the races. Club insurance will cover steeplechase events.

Rec-Way 10K: Jeff reported that permits have been obtained and some volunteers have been lined up. There will be a small change in the course.

Tortoise and Hare: Jen reported that some volunteers and food have been offered. She mentioned that a fee will be charged for the Buttermilk parking area. More volunteers are needed.

Ithaca 5 & 10: Lorrie reported that all the sponsors (Cayuga Med Center, Stop DWI and The Finger Lakes Massage School) have been secured. A new course needs to be certified because of a bridge that will be out of service during the race. Lorrie is also checking out hiring an outside timing and results group for this race.

Hartshorne Memorial Award:
Diane announced that there was a tie for the award this year. The winners are Rick Hoebeke and Tim Ingall.

Finances:
John Sholeen reported that the Club checking account has a balance of $4967, the scholarship fund was at $1560 and our long term investment was at $6600.

Newsletter:
Diane reported that the latest issue has been sent out. A Twilight entry is needed for the next issue.

Membership:
John Beach reported by e-mail: 268 total members (16 complimentary, 17 life, 134 individual and 33 family (representing 101 people)).

Web Page:
Tom Meyer reported that the website computer had run out of memory, but the problem had been fixed. He needs the entry form for the Twilight.

Equipment:
Jim Miner requested that when finished with equipment please return it to him. He is seeking, particular, timers and Gatorade containers.

Other business: Diane raised the issue of advertising training runs for trail races on the listserv without due warning about the perils of getting lost, hurt or left behind.

VP Reports:

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

Track: No report.

Roads: No report.

The meeting was adjourned at 6:55pm.

Submitted by:
Jim Bisogni