FINGER LAKES RUNNERS CLUB

Lorrie Marnell, President
PO Box 185
Locke, NY 13092

Minutes of FLRC Executive Board Meeting

August 13, 2003

Present: Diane Sherrer, Lorrie Tily, Herb Engman, Don Tily, Jim Bisogni, Tom Meyer, Sandy Fitterer, Jeffrey Juran, Alan Lockett, Jim Miner, Karen Grover, John Sholeen, Casey Carlstrom, Sue Aigen, Tim Ingall, Tony Ciccone, Dave Burbank and Gillian Sharp.

Lorrie called the meeting to order at 5:37

Approval of the minutes of the July 9, 2003 was moved by Tom Meyer and seconded by Jim Miner.

Alan moved for Todd Mattison that an additional $250 be donated to the Kitchen Cupboard from the proceeds of the Ithaca Twilight. The motion failed with a vote of 13 no, 1 yes and 6 abstentions.

Race Reports:

Women's Distance Festival: Diane reported a good race, nice weather, 66 finishers with lots of first -time runners.

Forest Frolic: Steve reported that except for dogs there were no problems. There were 129 finishers. The race made a profit of $326.

Fillmore 5K:Alan reported 91 finishers and no problems. The race netted $383 profit.

Empire Haven 4-Leaf Clover: No report.

Virgil Mtn. Madness: Gill and Dave reported wet conditions with 60 runners. Wilderness Search and rescue were called to other duties so they were not at the race. There were a few mix ups in directions and perhaps too much food. Finances were not yet available.

August Outdoor Track Meet: Tim reported 25 runners competed.

Upcoming Races:

Loop the Lake:No report.

Forge the Gorgeous Trail Runs: Tim reported 20 pre-registered. Volunteers are needed.

Monster Marathon: No report.

Race Calendar:
A tentative race calendar for 2004 was worked out. Several new race directors will be needed.

Finances:
John reported that the checking account balance is $6700.

Newsletter:
Diane is working on the Sept. issue.

Membership:
Casey reported there are presently 260 members.

Club Historian:
No report.

Web Page:
No report

Equipment:
Jim Miner reported that race directors were buying equipment without authorization. He reminder directors not to leave equipment at his house when he was not there. Race directors need to check the equipment before race day to be sure everything works. Finish line people need to check the instruction manuals before they use the timers. We discussed the need to have a race director's clinic perhaps after the next board meeting.

VP Reports:

Trails: Jim Chely is going to propose a new 10K trial run in the Tanglewood Nature Conservancy. It was agreed that he should come to the Sept board meeting to offer the proposal.

Track: Tim and Herb are looking at dates with Cornell for the indoor track meets.

Roads: Community School of Music is proposing a new race and is seeking Club sponsorship. It was decided that the race organizer needs to come to a Board meeting and present the proposed race.

Other Business:
Sue presented several options for Club singlets and socks. It was agreed that 50 pair of socks, 12 shimmels and 50 women's singlets of various sizes would be ordered. Other options would be explored for men's singlets.

The meeting was adjourned at 7:35pm.

Submitted by:
Jim Bisogni