FINGER LAKES RUNNERS CLUB

Lorrie Tily, President
PO Box 185
Locke, NY 13092

Minutes of FLRC Executive Board Meeting

July 13, 2005

Present: Lorrie Tily, Don Tily, Jim Bisogni, Diane Sherrer, Joe Reynolds, Casey Carlstrom, Joe Dabes , Jim Strehle, Jim Miner, Alan Lockett, Steve Shaum, Karen Grover, Sue Aigen, Steve Ryan and Chris Irving.

Lorrie called the meeting to order at 5:45

Minutes of the June 8, 2005 meeting were approved with a few minor corrections.

Race Reports:

Finger Lakes 50's: Joe reported 118 finishers. Somehow there were 10 entries + checks lost and unaccounted for. Katie Danner will take over as race director next year. The race was considered a great success.

July Outdoor Track Meet: Diane reported for Tim that a major storm was about to hit the area so no entry fee was charged in case the meet had to be canceled. It turns out that the meet was completed.

Ithaca Twilight 5K: Alan reported that finishers numbered almost 200. More food was needed. The race netted $1209.03. There were a lot of competing events that evening,; volleyball, graduation and baseball.

Upcoming Races:

Women's Distance Festival: Chris reported 74 pre-registrants. Everything is in order. Help is needed for chutes, timing and registration.

August Outdoor Track Meet: no report.

Forest Frolic: Steve reported 51 pre-registrants. The trails are in good shape. Shirts have been ordered and every thing is set to go.

Fillmore 5K: Jim Strehle reported that Alan is helping with details, volunteers are needed as usual. No pre-registration numbers were available.

Empire Haven: Alan reported that this will be the last year that Doug Kibby will direct the race.

Forge the Gorgeous: no report.

Ithaca 5 & 10: Lorrie reported that more sponsors are forthcoming. Karen has agreed to help out. Lorrie might try to do some advertising via radio.

Finances:
Chris presented an updated financial statement for Club finances (attached). She requested that any receipts that are sent to her be clearly marked as to the race to which they apply.

Newsletter:
Diane is working on the August newsletter. She needs the 5 & 10 race entry.

Membership:
Steve Shaum reported the following membership numbers. Complimentary - 10, Life-26, Individual - 131, family - 25 (total - 292).

Web Page:
Casey reported he is still updating the website. He is going to add some photos.

Equipment:
Joe Reynolds requested that race director minimize the amount of extra food that needs to be stored after races. A comment was made that loaning equipment to the Bike Club was a problem since they aren't very good at returning the equipment.

VP Reports:

Trails: No report

Track: No report

Roads: No report

Other Business:

Joe Dabes moved that the Club donate $300 and pay $35 for annual membership to the Finger Lakes Trail Conference. Chris seconded the motion. It was agreed that the donation and membership will be for one year and that the issue will be brought before the Club for consideration next year. The motion passed unanimously with no abstentions.

Meeting was adjourned at 7:20

Submitted by:
Jim Bisogni