FINGER LAKES RUNNERS CLUB

Lorrie Marnell, President
PO Box 185
Locke, NY 13092

Minutes of FLRC Executive Board Meeting

June 13, 2001

Present: Diane Sherrer, Lorrie Marnell, Joe Reynolds, Herb Engman, Don Tily, Jim Miner, Yvette DeBoer, Jim Bisogni, Jeff Juran, Alan Lockett, Tim Ingall, Tessa Dumont, Doug Kibby, Dave Burbank, Gillian Sharp, Sue Aigen, Betsey Martens, Craig Caylor, John Sholeen.

The meeting was called to order by Lorrie at 5:35. The minutes of the May 10, 2001 meeting were approved.

Jim Miner reported that because of a parking problem at the Tortoise and Hare (see report below) he prefers not to put the Rich Lawrence Memorial Bench in Buttermilk Falls Park. The suggestion was made to put the bench along the inlet trail. Discussion on this will continue.

Race Reports:

Tom Bugliosi Runs: Tessa reported that a little rain posed no problems. A missing road sign and an upset hiker were the only other minor problems. Tessa is considering moving the race to a Sunday. The race lost $25.

Rec-Way 10K: Jeff reported 12 runners in the fun run and 50 finishers in the 10K. Some runners complained of the steep incline at the end of the race, but otherwise the race went fine. The race netted $12.32.

Tortoise and Hare: Jim reported that there was a parking problem. Runners were forced to pay a parking fee, unlike in previous years. Jim said he wouldn't continue to be race director if the race were held at Buttermilk again. The only other problem was a broken collarbone injury. Finances are not complete at this point. Trophies went over big with the kids.

Upcoming Races:

Ithaca Twilight: Todd reported that everything is in order. Eric Smith has certified the course. Shirts will be available.

Finger Lakes 50's: Joe Reynolds reported that the trails are in good shape. Pam Carlucci is in charge of volunteers and, of course, more volunteers are needed.

Berkshire Heritage Run: Diane requested two more volunteers to help out at the race.

Joe Dabes announced that DEC has new requirements to have written permission from adjacent landowners for trail races. He also reported that Greek Peak (Virgil Mtn) will keep race entry waivers for seven years. It was decided we should keep waivers for other races for that period also. Herb will store these.

Finances:
John Sholeen reported that our checkbook balance is approximately $6,500. Balance in scholarship funds is approximately $650.

Life Membership:
Joe Dabes nominated the following for Life Membership Lorrie Marnell, Rick Hoebeke, Jim Bisogni, John Beach, Joe Reynolds, Jim Miner, John McMurry, Steve Ryan and David Rossiter. Diane seconded the nominations. Herb suggested that membership renewal be sent to all life members, even though they are not required to pay dues. Joe accepted this as a friendly amendment. The nominations and the amendment were accepted by a vote of 16 yes with 4 abstentions.

Scholarship Committee Report:
Yvette described her excellent experience at the Ironman triathlon training session in which she participated (she received support from the scholarship fund).

Newsletter:
Diane proposed that we no longer include the newsletter on the website because it may discourage people from paying dues since they can get the newsletter free. A discussion ensued as to whether membership had dropped and whether this loss of dues revenue was balanced by the cost savings of not mailing the newsletter to those who opted to read the web version. No decision was reached.

Membership:
No report.

Web Page:
Craig will be leaving Ithaca soon and he introduced Tom Meyer who will be assuming Craig's job as Webmaster. The Board thanked Craig for a job well done.

Equipment:
Jim Miner reported that there are still problems transferring back to the storage area after a race. We need a before-and-after race equipment checklist. The new clock needs a charger and we need more tables.

VP Reports:

Trails: No report.

Track: Tim reported on discussions with Rich Bowman about including other Master's Mile type events at Cornell's collegiate indoor track meets (perhaps 400 or 800 meter races).

Roads: Jim Miner asked if anyone cared to organize a team for the Relay for Life. Jim has the paperwork

The meeting was adjourned at 7:05pm.

Submitted by:
Jim Bisogni