FINGER LAKES RUNNERS CLUB

Lorrie Marnell, President
PO Box 185
Locke, NY 13092

Minutes of FLRC Executive Board Meeting

September 12, 2001

Present: Diane Sherrer, Lorrie Marnell, Herb Engman, Don Tily, Jim Miner, Yvette DeBoer, Jim Bisogni, Alan Lockett, John Sholeen, Tom Meyer, Sandy Fitterer, Sue Aigen, Tim Ingall and Steve Snyder.

Lorrie called the meeting to order at 5:45

The minutes of the July 11, 2001 were approved.

Jim Miner moved that a plaque with Rich Lawrence and Rick Gray be put on the memorial bench for Rich Lawrence. Sue Aigen seconded the motion. The motion failed by a vote of 2 yes, 12 no and 1 abstention.

Race Reports:

Women's Distance Festival: Diane and Lorrie reported that there were 76 runners with some top quality performances. The race probably netted several hundred dollars.

Forest Frolic: no report

Loop the Lake: no report

Fillmore 5K: Alan reported that the numbers were down (73, down from 120) from last year because of conflicts with other races. He'll try to take these conflicts into consideration next year. Finances have not been reconciled at this point.

Empire Haven Run: Doug Kibby indicated he would like to do the race again next year. The race netted $300.

Virgil Mtn Madness: Steve Synder reported that the weather was humid and that there were 58 runners. Net profit was about $600.

Forge the Gorgeous: Tim reported 80 finishers. The race netted $128.

Monster Marathon: Dave Burbank sent a note to Lorrie thanking the Club for support. The marathon had 38 finishers and the frac12; marathon had 56 finishers. The race netted approximately $700.

Berkshire Heritage Day Race: Reported 74 finishers on a tough course. There was some road construction. Duplication of awards and time to post results need to be worked on for next year.

Upcoming Races:

5 & 10: Lorrie reported 240 pre-registrants. Kleins has been picked up as an additional sponsor and Mickey Roof has donated bottled water for the finish line.

Danby Down and Dirty: Sue reported she needed volunteers. She raised the issue of T-shirt cost and it was decided not to try to make a profit, just charge enough to cover the cost of the shirts.

Indoor track meets: Tim presented a tentative schedule of dates and events for this year's meets. He is continuing to talk to Rich Bowman about incorporating another master's event in one of Cornell's collegiate meets.

Finances:
John Sholeen reported that our checkbook balance is approximately $9500.

Newsletter:
Diane reported that the next issue of the newsletter is not quite ready. She requested that submissions be sent to Betsy by e-mail.

Membership:
No report.

Web Page:
Tom Meyer has added more pictures and the newsletter to the Web site.

Equipment:
Jim Miner raised the age-old issue of how to store and distribute equipment. A long discussion ensued but no conclusions were reached.

VP Reports:

None.

Next month's meeting will focus on next year's race calendar.

The meeting was adjourned at 7:00pm.

Submitted by:
Jim Bisogni