FINGER LAKES RUNNERS CLUB

Lorrie Marnell, President
PO Box 185
Locke, NY 13092

Minutes of FLRC Executive Board Meeting

October 14, 2004

Present: Diane Sherrer, Tom Meyer, Lorrie Tily, Don Tily, Jim Bisogni, John Sholeen, Sue Aigen, Tim Ingall, Karen Grover, Tom Scharff, Joe Reynolds, Chris Reynolds, Chris Irving, Casey Carlstrom and Jim Miner.

Lorrie called the meeting to order at 5:34

The minutes of the Sept. 1, 2004 meeting were approved.

Race Reports:

Virgil Mtn Madness: John reported that the race netted $647. Joe added that Becky did an excellent job of organizing the race.

Ithaca 5 & 10: Lorrie reported that the race had 244 finishers, down 17 from last year. The race netted $1522. Diane took the leftover food to the Food Pantry. Lorrie mentioned that people weren't staying around to pick up their awards. Discussion followed concerning the downturn in numbers over the past few years. Some of this was attributed to the proximity of Pud's Run. This was Lorrie's last year as race director.

Danby Down and Dirty: Sue reported that the race went well with lots of good help. There were about 90 finishers. Sue mentioned good coverage by the Ithaca Journal. Sue plans to buy new shirts next year with date of race printed on them.

Upcoming Races:

Dec Track Meet: Tim distributed information on Indoor Track meets for the year. The first race will be December 6.

Race Calendar:
The 2005 Race Calendar was finalized. As the demise of the 5 &10 became apparent Tom Scharff volunteered (if he's still in town in the Fall) to head a committee to run the race again.

Election of Officers:
Karen will forward the ballot to Diane for publication in the Newsletter and subsequent vote by Club members.

Finances:
John reported that the checking account balance is $7648.67, the scholarship fund is at $4014.15 and the long term investment is at $6384. John moved and Marvin seconded that we donate $700 to CNY Search and Rescue. The motion passed unanimously. Jim Miner will be responsible for race entries. The logistics of maintaining a P.O. box (for race entries) and mailing permit for newsletter mailing were discussed. It looks like this will happen by switching both to the Ithaca PO from the Newfield PO.

Newsletter:
Diane reported lots of stuff coming out in the next newsletter. She mentioned that she turned down a request to post a race entry in the newsletter because the people responsible for the race did not volunteer at our races. Diane has been Newsletter Editor since 1988. Some say she was co-inventor of the Gutenberg printing press.

Membership:
Casey reported that new membership is up. There we about 20 additional newsletters for the last mailing.

Web Page:
Tom had nothing new to report.

Equipment:
Chris reported that almost all the equipment had been returned. Please try to return whatever is still out as soon as possible.

VP Reports:

Trails: Joe had nothing new to report.

Track: Tim requested that the Club purchase a Time Machine (or its equivalent) to time track meets (but can also be used for road races). The motion was made to spend up to $1500. Joe seconded the motion. Jim Miner amended the motion to include a $275 starting gun to go with the timing machine. Sue seconded the amendment. The motion carried with 12 yes and 2 abstentions.

Roads: Jim reported a successful season. Lorrie mentioned that the 5 &10 needs re-certification next year.

Other Business:

Diane requested that the Club contribute $100 to cover room expenses for the FLRC women's Vet team at the National XC meet. John moved that the Club contribute up to $200. Marvin seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

FLRC clothing: Sue questioned whether we should replenish our clothing stock ( singlets, schimels and socks) . It was decided to spend $500 to buy some items.

The meeting was adjourned at 7:15pm.

Submitted by:
Jim Bisogni