October 2001 Minutes

FINGER LAKES RUNNERS CLUB

Lorrie Marnell, President
PO Box 185
Locke, NY 13092

Minutes of FLRC Executive Board Meeting

October 10, 2001

Present: Diane Sherrer, Lorrie Marnell, Herb Engman, Don Tily, Yvette DeBoer, Jim Bisogni, Alan Lockett, John Sholeen, Tom Meyer, Sandy Fitterer, Sue Aigen, Tim Ingall, Joe Dabes, Tom Nix and Jeff Juran.

Lorrie called the meeting to order at 5:37.

The minutes of the Sept 12, 2001 were approved.

Tom Mix volunteered to attend the Nov meeting of the City Parks Commission to discuss the Lawrence memorial bench.

Herb moved that the Club purchase a "stepping stone" for the Cayuga Waterfront Trail. The stepping stone will cost $250 and will be inscribed with "Finger Lakes Runners Club". Jeff seconded the motion. The motion carried 15 yes, 1 abstention.

Herb also requested that someone attend the next workshop (10/23/01) concerning the Black Diamond Trail so that runners can have some representation.

Race Reports:

5 & 10: : Lorrie reported that there were major problems with results. Margaret Betz set an American age-group record. The race netted approximately $3,000.

Upcoming Races:

Danby Down and Dirty: Sue reported she has shirts and volunteers have been lined up. She needs some help marking the course.

Indoor track meets: Tim reported that we could start discussing these meets at the next meeting. He is looking for volunteers for particular meets.

Other Business:

The race calendar was discussed with some tentative dates. Lorrie will e-mail this tentative schedule to solicit comments/correction/updates. The calendar is to be finalized at the next meeting.

Lorrie raised the issue of purchasing new computer equipment and software for timing/results. Joe gave a brief history the present equipment and software and warned that unless we get a commitment for dedicated operators we should hold off on new purchases of this type. Discussion on this issue will be continued.

Doug Kibby asked that his membership dues be waived. Lorrie moved and Alan seconded a motion to grant this waiver. The motion passed unanimously.

Alan suggested that race directors not run in the races they direct so that there is a person in charge and accessible at all times during a race. Alternatively, there should be an announced co-director for the race.

Finances:
John Sholeen reported that our checkbook balance is approximately $8000. The scholarship fund has about $1300 in it.