FINGER LAKES RUNNERS CLUB

Lorrie Tily, President
PO Box 185
Locke, NY 13092

Minutes of FLRC Executive Board Meeting

August 17, 2005

Present: Lorrie Tily, Don Tily, Jim Bisogni, Diane Sherrer, Casey Carlstrom, Joe Dabes , Jim Strehle, Jim Miner, Gill Sharp, Dave Burbank, Steve Shaum, Thaisa Way, John Whitman, Nancy Kleinrock, Sue Aigen, Steve Ryan and Chris Irving.

Lorrie called the meeting to order at 5:45

Minutes of the July 13 2005 meeting were approved.

Race Reports:

Women's Distance Festival: Chris reported an excellent race with about 100 runners. The race netted about $1,000.

August Outdoor Track Meet: no report.

Forest Frolic: Steve reported 118 registered for the race and there were 104 finishers. Two new course records were set. Race netted about $100 (shirts were expensive).

Fillmore 5K: Jim Strehle reported the race went smoothly. There were 118 registrants with 103 finishers. The race netted $794. Jim stated that he would probably direct the race again next year.

Empire Haven: No report.

Forge the Gorgeous: Chris reported a profit of $281.

Upcoming Races:

Virgil Mtn. Madness: Dave reported 39 pre-registrants. Pre-race preps are going well. Gill mentioned that some additional volunteers are needed. She also mentioned that the campground was a mess and she needed to do some cleanup.

Monster Marthon: no report.

Ithaca 5 &10: Lorrie reported that CMC has donated $500. EMS has donated $50 and other prizes. Permits and awards have been taken care of. Of course, volunteers are needed.

Finances:
Chris presented an updated financial statement for Club finances and an updated race budget report (attached). Don moved that $300 from the profits of the Fillmore 5K be donated to Odyssey of the Mind. Chris seconded the motion. The motion passes unanimously.

Newsletter:
Diane is working on the next newsletter. She can now put pictures in the newsletter.

Membership:
Steve Shaum reported the following membership numbers. Complimentary - 11, Life-26, Individual - 133, family - 130 (total - 300).

Web Page:
Casey had nothing new to report.

Equipment:
No report.

VP Reports:

Trails: No report

Track: No report

Roads: No report

Other Business:

Joe announced that 11.9 miles of a branch of the Finger Lakes Trail was up for adoption. Joe will write a piece for the newsletter to solicit the membership for volunteers to adopt and maintain this trail section.

Lorrie started organizing the 2006 race calendar.

Sarah Stiner offered to give a talk on cross-training and prevention of running injuries.

Jim Strehle suggested that the Club purchase a Club logo stencil to mark the road for our races. He and Chris will look into costs.

Meeting was adjourned at 7:15

Submitted by:
Jim Bisogni