Road Runners Club of America2008 Annual Report

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Road Runners Club of America2008 Annual Report

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Table of Contents6 RRCA’s Mission, Vision, and Values7 2008 Annual Report of the Board of Directors10 From the National O!ce11 Program Reports - RRCA Roads Scholars®, Kids Run the

Nation®, Run@Work Day®, RRCA Education & Advocacy, and National Championship Events

17 National Award Winners26 State Representatives’ Program Reports48 RRCA Nominating Committee’s Slate for 2009 Directors49 RRCA Donors & Sponsors for 2008

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MISSIONThe Road Runners Club of America is the national association of running clubs, running events, and runners dedicated to promoting running as a competitive sport and as healthy exercise. RRCA’s mission is to represent and promote the common interest of its member clubs, events, and individual runners through education, leadership, programs and other services.

VISIONThe Road Runners Club of America is the premier national organization dedicated to promoting the development and growth of running clubs, running events, and supporting the interests of recreational runners throughout the country. The RRCA strives to provide quality programming that can be replicated throughout the country by member clubs from small towns to large cities that promote and support running, runners, and supporters of the sport at all stages in life. The RRCA is dedicated to providing the running community with educational information and programs that will keep them safe, healthy, and informed. Furthermore, the RRCA strives to promote excellence in nonpro!t management for the National O"ce as well as member clubs by providing services, bene!ts, and regular communication that support this vision.

VALUES

strive to maintain positive relations will all of our members

atmosphere for all members

infrastructure that protect runners’ safety

performance enhancing drugs in the sport.

organization

ensuring adequate cash reserves

running as a healthy lifestyle choice

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2008 Annual Report of theBoard of Directors

BRENT AYER ! RRCA PRESIDENT

I have been asked by the Board to prepare a uni!ed Annual Report of the Board. I asked for and received reports from each board member and have attempted to summarize while maintaining the integrity of each member’s input. Where I have fallen short, the responsibility rests entirely with me. As the Road Runners Club of America rolls into its second half century we have much to celebrate. We are approaching 1,000 Member Organizations, 988 to be exact. Much of the last four years was spent solidifying internal processes. We have had an uninterrupted series of “clean” audits. The national o"ce continues to demonstrate strong operational and !nancial performance; and we have put in place a strategic plan, which outlines a half-dozen new programs and services. As Mitchell

We face several of the challenges faced by the country, at large. The current economy places an additional strain on fund-raising and has all but eliminated investment income. This makes even more valuable the signi!cant !nancial support we

as many programs and services in other sectors of the economy are curtailed.

Board. It provides direction for the RRCA over the next three to !ve years and outlines a series of potential new programs. In

FOOTNOTES editor. Rick

reports that all but one of his state representatives committed to attending the convention. With an increase of 36 clubs,

RRCA Convention. We know a lot of hard work went into this from the organizers. Finally, while new in his post as Central

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leadership in the next decade.

and perspective they brought to the board.

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DENNIS NOVAK " TREASURER

expenses re#ect these priorities: !"!" RRCA 50th Anniversary Convention!"!"!"

the organization look good considering the state of the global economy. For the sixth year in a row, we have a strong cash

while generating strong income in an extremely di"cult economic climate. This prudent management of the budget has

The following outlines the !nancial performance of the RRCA over the last seven years and shows the consistent improved !nancial position of the organization.

YEAR ASSETS LIABILITIES NET WORTH

2002 $238,013 $420,948 $ (182,935)2003 $376,330 $416,282 $ (39,952)2004 $482,106 $420,752 $  61,3542005 $789,605 $511,854 $ 277,7512006 $956,789 $478,994 $477,795

2007 $993,191 $480,075 $513,116

2008 $1,159,144 $629,415 $529,729*

YEAR REVENUE EXPENSES NET PROFIT

2002 $1,062,979 $1,156,225 $ (93,246)

2003 $746,559 $603,577 $ 142,9822004 $711,888 $627,538 $ 84,3502005 $1,004,460 $788,063 $ 216,3972006 $1,155,741 $955,697 $200,044**2007 $1,106,751 $1,071,430 $35,321

2008 $1,107,042 $1,090,429 $16,613

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!"#$%&'(%$)'&*"'+,&-$.,/'0123"'our 50th Anniversary, we used a commemorative 50th anniversary logo along with the tagline “Running the Nation for 50

celebrations, Marathon & Beyond

Brent Ayer’s long-term dedication to the RRCA, the leadership transition was seamless. As you read in the Treasurer’s Report

independent contractors, up from one-full time and two-part time employees with independent contractors during the last three years.

education courses at places other than the convention.Warren Finke has continued to provide up to the minute web site hosting for the organization, and I thank him for his hard

increase over the last two years. To drive tra"c to the RRCA web site, we have actively used Constant Contact to reach out to our members and connect them to content on the web site. The most popular sections of the web site in order are the News,

communication strategy.FOOTNOTES. Be sure to e-mail your press releases, club spotlights,

RRCA without them. As a team, we keep the National O"ce and the RRCA running so we can best serve our members.

Runner’s WorldMarathon & Beyond, Women’s Running magazine, Winning Time, and Active.com. As

so thankful for their ideas, feedback, hard work, and dedication.I want to thank everyone for making the RRCA the successful organization that it is today and into the future.

Jean Knaack

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Program ReportsROADS SCHOLARS PROGRAM:

JOSH MOEN

out he liked to run when he ran the physical !tness test one-mile run in fourth

and continued through high school,” explained Moen. “I didn’t accomplish much in

While at Wartburg College in Waverly, Iowa, Moen hit his stride and graduated as a ten-time All-American and !ve-time National Champion. Following college, Moen started his professional running career, which included several years with the

JONATHON PIERCE

soccer to compete in track year round.

am really excited about getting involved in longer races and the professional road running scene and this will support that pursuit. Thanks very much for this honor. I know that it will help me a great deal in the coming year.”

BRETT GOTCHER

medal in the 10,000 meters.

able to take the time necessary to train at the highest possible level.”

SALLY MEYERHOFF

a month long running program with an event at the end. In middle school she participated in Cross Country and would grow

found out I was chosen it truly made my day, and I wanted to yell with excitement. I feel incredibly honored to be chosen as a recipient and I intend to represent the RRCA at the highest level possible.”

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JULIA LUCAS

Indoor Championship in the mile.

EMILY MCCABE

pursuing a Master’s degree

successful collegiate season while competing for the

Championships earning her

distance running career got

“I believe I have shown a lot of potential to be a great road racer, especially at the longer distances,” explained

provide me with support to enhance my running career and hopefully qualify to compete at more international competitions, but it will also allow me to become an active and involved member of the running community.”For more information about the RRCA Roads

recipients visit www.rrca.org/programs/roadsscholar.

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KIDS RUN THE NATION: a multi-week, gender neutral, youth running program designed for children in grades kindergarten through sixth grade. The RRCA’s vision is to see a locally

The Kids Run the Nation Program Guide is designed to help teachers, coaches, or program directors develop youth running programs that can be implemented as a physical education or classroom wellness curriculum, as a before or after-school program, or as a community-based youth running program. The emphasis of this program is on participation and developing a healthy lifestyle as opposed to

educational curriculum divided into eight lesson plans, with a bonus ninth lesson

period over an eight-week time frame.FUNdamentals of Youth Running. The development of youth

seem to be topping the list. These guidelines are based on the 10 developmental principles that guide training and racing for young distance runners outlined in the book, Training for Young Distance Runners

To help motivate students, program directors can purchase and give to participants the Kids Run the Nation: A Running Guide for Kids

or any running program leader can purchase multiple copies to be given away.

Youth Runner Magazine Runners Gazette),

ROAD PRIDE – ABRAHAM LINCOLN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLKingsport, TN

participate in the program and work towards accomplishing their running goal, they also learn how to set and achieve goals

of goal setting, character development, adult mentoring and improved health by providing them with the opportunity to

begin by running one minute and walking one minute for a total of eight minutes and gradually build-up to twenty minutes.

WARRIOR RUNNERS/WALKERSLittle Rock, AR

as well as proper techniques for healthy running. The training goal for the group is for all participates to run or walk an event

that will not only keep them in shape physically, but also make them feel good about themselves as athletes and community

for reading materials, runner related documentaries, or nutrition counseling. The program is designed to provide for some of

program participants in order to inform others about healthy measures and for the participants to give back to the running

assist runners.

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SMOKE RISE STRIDERS RUNNING CLUBStone Mountain, GA

at the school an opportunity to improve their cardiovascular endurance through a distance running program. The program

Club is a free program open to all students.

RUNNING TO ACHIEVETuscaloosa, AL

is to introduce students to running, to promote healthy lifestyles, and to promote academic achievement. Running has been proven to help children do better in school, manage stress, and reduce childhood obesity. The program targets students who are usually unable to participate in such programs due to !nancial constraints. Meetings will involve an academic support component including writing letters to famous runners, reading about runners, reading about nutrition, keeping a running

ELDORADO COMMUNITY SCHOOL STRIDERSSanta Fe, NM

club’s format is simple, the kids keep track of the laps that they run each Wednesday on the school’s track and record the total on note cards. At various milestones — !ve miles, ten miles, twenty-six miles, etc. — they receive prizes. Throughout,

TAMPA BAY YOUTH RUNNINGSt. Pete Beach, FL

the good health and well-being of the more than 1800 children enrolled in the program. The program is broken down into school-based sites, and these sites are selected amongst the Title I status schools in the Tampa Bay area. Teachers and parent

a week depending on the site. The students receive incentives for their participation and for achievement of goals. As part of

GULLET GATORS RUNNERS CLUBBradenton, FL

wellness as a foundation of the school. In November of that year, the

5th grade are eligible to participate, and there were more than 100 children participating in the program’s !rst year. As a group, the children logged more than 1159 miles. As part of the program, the participants earn collectible feet tokens for the laps they complete.

the Nation Fund visit us at www.rrca.org/programs/kids/.

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RUN#WORK DAY:

daily physical activity for adults. Running clubs, company-based wellness programs, human resources departments, and individuals nationwide are encouraged to plan fun runs and

and provide the opportunity for individuals to incorporate at least 35 minutes of exercise into their daily routine either before work, during lunch, or immediately following work. Incorporating exercise into one’s daily routine can markedly improve one’s overall physical health and can help alleviate health related medical costs associated with overweight and obesity.

can be found at www.rrca.org/programs/runatwork.

RRCA EDUCATION & ADVOCACY:introduced the RRCA Etiquette brochure. The brochure is designed to be a resource for a national education campaign outlining general running etiquette for road and trail running, the race start and on-course etiquette, aid station etiquette,

marathon training, and more. The RRCA will co-brand the brochure for events for a fee.

the American Medical Association and provided the RRCA general brochure as a resource for doctors directing their patients on how to !nd a local running or walking club.

featured in a New York Times article on road rage and runners. The article raised the important issue of staying calm when faced with angry drivers.

CHAMPIONSHIP EVENTS: Champions:

RRCA NATIONAL MARATHON CHAMPIONSHIP - MARCH 2, 2008Kaiser Permanente Napa Valley Marathon in Napa, CA

RRCA NATIONAL 10 MILE CHAMPIONSHIP – APRIL 6, 2008Credit Union Cherry Blossom 10 Mile Run in Washington, D.C.

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RRCA NATIONAL 5K CHAMPIONSHIP – MAY 3, 2008 The Flying Pig 5K in Cincinnati, OH

RRCA NATIONAL ULTRARUNNING CHAMPIONSHIP – JULY 19-20, 2008Tahoe Rim Trail Endurance Runs in Lake Tahoe, NV

* course record

Open Male: Mike Wolfe, 30, from Missoula, MT - 18:59:10

RRCA NATIONAL HALF MARATHON CHAMPIONSHIP - AUGUST 16, 2008 Parkersburg News & Sentinel Half Marathon in Parkersburg, WV

RRCA NATIONAL 10K CHAMPIONSHIP – NOVEMBER 1, 2008Vulcan Run in Birmingham, AL

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2008 NATIONAL AWARD WINNERS

RRCA AMERICAN LONG DISTANCE RUNNING HALL OF FAME outstanding contributions to the sport. This year’s selections are a two-time Olympian and a former world record setting

ANNE MARIE LETKO

race performances during those two years, she was rated Runner’s World

produced a second place ranking by Runner’s World.

Olympic berth on the track in the track trials later that summer. In the 10,000 she missed a spot

team when two other 5,000 quali!ers opted for other events.

KHALID KHANNOUCHI

ranked by Runner’s World

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Runner’s World

Chicago a second time.

pain.”

The RRCA Hall of Fame Committee consists of 12 individuals representing a wide range of views, running interests and abilities. Each year the committee elects inductees to the Hall of Fame. The committee members vary in age and come from well-disbursed geographic regions. The Committee includes Amby Burfoot (PA), Alvin Guttag (MD), Jacqueline Hansen (CA), Joe Henderson (OR), Kim Jones (CO), Don Kardong (WA), Jim Oaks (AL), John Parker (FL), Lisa Weidenbach Rainsberger (CO), Bill Rodgers (MA), Steve Shostrom (IL) and Ken Young (CA). Eight of the 12 committee members are themselves members of the RRCA Hall of Fame.

RRCA SCOTT HAMILTON OUTSTANDING CLUB PRESIDENT OF THE YEARLIBBY JONES – Dallas Running Club - Dallas, TX

was thought she would win because it was so overwhelmingly obvious to all who ran in North Texas. We waited in anticipation for the results. When she did not win, and the false reasons were later revealed, there was an outcry to make it known even

some of what has happened during her short tenure.

entry into one club race per month for eight months, with discounts to the remaining club races. Members also receive signi!cant discounts to running stores and bike stores. They also get a subscription to the running magazine, Inside Texas Running, and a free high-tech shirt.The club hosts two parties during the year, a summer picnic and a party near the holidays, and a member’s only web site.

beyond, by inspiring others to be part of growing something to be proud of, that

recognizing volunteerism. By working to include more families into the club, she has developed and expanded children’s and youth running from !ve participants when

meetings involving the general public and the membership.

Selection Panel: Brent Ayer, Brooke Nelson, Len Goldman, Sue Brown, Phil Stewart, and Alan Meyer

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BROWNING ROSS SPIRIT OF THE RRCA AWARDDAVE ROUSE – North Carolina Roadrunners Club

known in the Raleigh racing community as a !xture in not only in race directing the club’s annual Resolution Run on New

to operate freely and without concern for aid stations, start and !nish lines, signage, banners, or other worries typically associated with being out on the course. Though you may never see him once he sets out on the course until race !nish, it is

the running community have been rock solid in providing advice and insight into club operations, seeing through contentious issues with a steady hand and wise counsel. From seemingly insigni!cant trips to the post o"ce box to collect and distribute mail

remains active behind the scenes to help keep the club and the Board strong and vibrant.

as a preeminent force in the Raleigh, North Carolina area, he also embodies the club’s mission to promote running and !tness in the community through his associations with

who died in the line of duty.

living proof that Browning Ross’s unsung hero spirit is alive and well today right here in Raleigh, North Carolina.

Selection Panel: Bee McLeod, Tom Olser, Gary Corbitt, Jerry Nolan, and Jack Heath

RRCA OUTSTANDING STATE REPRESENTATIVE OF THE YEAR 

KELLY “K2” RICHARDS – North Texas State Rep – Lake Grapevine Runners & Walkers

to her peers, has brought a wealth of experience in running and club management

articles for each issue of RRCA FOOTNOTES, was a guest speaker at the Marine Corps

company’s summer newsletter that was distributed to hundreds of restaurants, multiple hotels, and casinos throughout the

National o"ce for improving the program.

numerous nominations for the various awards.

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by her home club in recognition as one who has made a positive impact on the sport of running with a positive and encouraging attitude.

Selection Panel: Brent Ayer, Lena Hollmann, Ron Macksoud, and Joan Davis

RRCA ROAD RUNNER OF THE YEAR AWARDOpen Male - RYAN HALL

Open Female – KARA GOUCHER

Male Master – DENNIS SIMONITIS

Female Master – STEPHANIE HERBST-LUCKE

Youth – JORDAN HASAY

sponsored by Youth Runner Magazine.

the nation’s attention during the Olympic Trials when she advanced to the !nals of the Women’s 1500m and !nished in 10th place. The owner of nine national age-group records,

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excellence, but also high standards of academic achievement and exemplary character

girls cross country runners nationwide.

scholarship.

adventure. My goal is not to be remembered as the best high school runner ever, but one of the best American distance runners in the future.”

Youth Runner Magazine

Selection Panel: Frank Shorter, David Monti, Tracey Russell, Jim Hage, and Brenda Barrera

RRCA ROAD RACE OF THE YEARMILWAUKEE LAKEFRONT MARATHON, RRCA Central Region Championship - Badgerland Striders – Milwaukee, WI

marathons in the country, and I should know since I have been marathoning for 30 years and run close to 100 marathons.” And from a !rst-timer, “This was my !rst marathon, and

one more quote, “I had an awesome run at an extremely well organized event. First class

The race follows all of the best practices outlined by RRCA. The RRCA logo is displayed on race materials and on the web site. The course is

was the marathon championship race for the Marathon and

Beyondan excellent score of 898 points out of 1000.

the respondents would recommend this race to others. I think that says it all.

Selection Panel: Gary Morgan, Libby Jones, Chris Phelan, and Brooke Nelson

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RRCA JERRY LITTLE EXCELLENCE IN JOURNALISM AWARDS

RRCA OUTSTANDING CLUB NEWSLETTERSSmall/Medium Club Newsletter Award – “FOOTPRINT”KEVIN AND LORRAINE WESSELS, Editors, Lake Grapevine Runners & Walkers – Lake Grapevine, TXIssues of Footprint can be found online at www.runnersandwalkers.com/rawnews.htm.

Large Club Newsletter Award – “THE STREAK”SUSAN ZEVIN, Editor, Annapolis Striders – Annapolis, MD

as editor of a moribund newsletter that had not published in more than six months. Although she was working hard to make a go of her own new business, she saw no one else stepping up to take over The Streak, and felt that it was too

and report all the back races and other club events that had been missed, while simultaneously keeping members current on upcoming evolutions. Through her

input from other busy runners/writers), and ever-more-!nely-honed editing skill, The Streak

The Streak

Streak chronicled it in !ne fashion.

of distance running - annually running every one of the club championship races, from one mile to metric marathon; completing marathons in more than

Volunteer Coordinator for one of the club’s biggest races.

issue, poring over hundreds of photos to locate those few that enhance the story

The revitalized Streakeverything the organization has been/is/can be, and everything the membership does, has helped pull the club back together after a divisive and tumultuous period of bitterly-contested leadership and philosophy issues. Membership is up,

Electronic Newsletter Award – “FOOTNOTES”MICHAEL DELISLE, Editor, Knoxville Track Club – Knoxville, TNOur club has been a staunch supporter of the RRCA for many years, and was proud to host the 1996 National Convention. Our club newsletter, which has

in the growth of our club, our sport, and our national organization. Thank you for past support and best wishes to the RRCA in the future.Issues of Footnotes can be found at http://www.ktc.org/Footnotes.html.

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RRCA CLUB WRITER AWARDBILL PENNINGTON – “Runner’s Hi” newsletter, Amelia Island Runners, Fernandina Beach, FL

Savannah Morning Newsin our newsletter. Bill’s observational skills sometimes lead him to topics that we runners tend to overlook,

other nominated column.

the editorship of our club’s newsletter, Bill was the !rst person I asked to become a

local newspaper. Our club is proud that the RRCA recognized him last year as outstanding

Selection Panel: Marlene Atwood, Amby Burfoot, Kristin Armstrong, Steve Shepard, and Renee Saxman

JOURNALISTIC EXCELLENCE AWARDAMBY BURFOOT – Runner’s WorldAmby Burfoot is a Runner’s World

Runner’s World blog, he shares a wide variety of running-related thoughts and opinions.

Selection Panel: Marlene Atwood, Kristin Armstrong, Steve Shepard, and Renee Saxman

RRCA OUTSTANDING CLUB WEB SITE AWARDSBest Large Club Web SiteDALLAS RUNNING CLUB – www.dallasrunningclub.com - Dallas, TX

Best Small/Medium Club Web SiteLAKE MERRITT JOGGERS & STRIDERS - www.LMJS.org - Oakland, CA

RRCA ROD STEELE OUTSTANDING VOLUNTEER OF THE YEARTOM OREHOWSKY, Bradenton Runners Club - Bradenton, FLNominated by Alan Meyer: At the August board of directors meeting for the Bradenton

and asked all the board members to follow him out to the street for a special event. What we were all presented with was a brand new club equipment trailer with a very special dedication in large lettering on the rear door. It read, “This trailer is dedicated

ropes and signs and picks up all the equipment after the race is over. Actually, well before a race he washes and sanitizes all the tables and the water coolers and repeats

enlivens with his personal knowledge of many of the area runners.

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Tom rarely misses a board meeting or a race planning meeting, and when he does it’s usually because he helps coach the

only devotes thousands of hours of his time to the BRC, he is also an active board member of the Manasota Track Club of

every volunteer before a race and explains his/her assignment), tra"c control, registration and results procedures, and water table placement invaluable. Above all, he makes sure all courses are measured accurately and are checked for safety before race day. Tom even provides the sponsoring organizations with ice and water and often leads out the runners on his bike. In short, Tom has dedicated his adult life to the sport of running, and the BRC would be lost without him.

Selection Panel: Steve Shepard, Trish Portuese, Len Goldman, Janet Nissenson, Lisa Dahl, Marlene Atwood, and Tim Butler

RRCA KURT STEINER CHILDREN’S DEVELOPMENTAL AWARDLEEANN WARD, Gate City Striders’ Fitness University - Nashua, NH

child runs one event of a speci!ed distance, depending on his/her age.

Clinics:!"!"!"

and toy prizes)!" Recruits volunteers and assigns roles!"

!" Orders T-shirts!"!"!"!"!"!"!"!"

and clinic-style running events!" Creates event schedule

!" Tracks expenses

registrants boosted attendance at clinics; communication with volunteers was signi!cantly improved using e-mail.

the bulk of the “behind-the-scenes” responsibilities, she has acquired a loyal and dedicated group of volunteers who help her

inspires those who work with her.

Selection Panel: George Martin, Mary Kla!, and Dan Kesterson

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OUTSTANDING BEGINNING RUNNING PROGRAM AWARD BEVERLY BYRON and MELISSA BURGER, Howard County Striders’ FIT & GIRL program - Howard County, MD

assist runners of all levels, encourage athletes to move beyond their starting points, teach race-day-ready techniques, and promote club membership for a lifetime.

point. Coaches Bev and Missy organize speakers to discuss topics such as nutrition, stretching, and proper running form

races throughout the year, they have participants practice their race pace during the program, and they tell them what to expect on race day.

weather gets colder. Bev and Missy lead this program and ensure that their participants realize running is not a one-season

Selection Panel: Barb Shepard, Mercedes Tarley, and Freddi Carlip

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RRCA State Representative’s Reports

STATE REPS WORKING GROUP:

ALABAMASTATE REP: RON MACKSOUD

Championship) hosted by the Birmingham Track Club;

Tennessee River Athletic Club. I participated in eight of those championships and presented championship awards at four of them. I

th Anniversary RRCA National Convention in Cincinnati. It marked the 10th convention I have attended, including

assisted with the setup and organization of items in the

was presented during the convention banquet. I met personally with the presidents of seven Alabama RRCA member clubs. I composed and distributed four quarterly newsletters to an extensive Alabama RRCA club e-mail contact list. Among topics covered were the following: RRCA National Convention, RRCA National Awards, RRCA Championships, RRCA Insurance, RRCA Championship

RRCA FOOTNOTES. Included in the March FOOTNOTES

FOOTNOTESChampionship) was spotlighted in the November FOOTNOTES.

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ARKANSAS STATE REP: KIM HOWARD $OUTGOING% AND ANDREA SIECZKOWSKI $INCOMING%

Running Committee meetings in person, and two via e-mail.

Championship Races, and two Regional Championship

of them and helped at the !nish line or helped with results, etc. in three of the races. I attended the RRCA Convention in Cincinnati this past year. I also sent out quarterly newsletters

!"that members are active in the Arkansas RRCA. Replace past members that haven’t been involved with new members that are enthusiastic. Recruit members from RRCA clubs

that have never had representatives in the past.!" Involve more runners in the Arkansas RRCA by recruiting members from the Arkansas RRCA clubs to volunteer and

!"!"

!"score in the series.

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ALASKA STATE REP: STEVE BAINBRIDGE

of Alaska encompassed four time zones. Roads in Alaska are few and far between — it is almost impossible to drive a car and

a bit farther up the road, the Valley Women’s Running Team, which calls Wasilla, Alaska its home. At the northern end of the

but can’t be beat for the awesome views and friendly folks.

organization. The calendars of each of the member clubs get more robust each year, with special “running series” featured each year to bring out the competitive spirit in runners of all abilities.

never forget. !

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ARIZONASTATE REP: TANDY CHALMERS $OUTGOING%The past year as been a great one for running in Arizona. The running community is thriving, with more races than one could possibly ever compete in and a community that is committed to using running to promote !tness and enhance other aspects of the community. This year, two new clubs were added to the RRCA roster, both operating out of Tucson.

more than 1000 participants, making it one of the largest events in Arizona for a distance less than a half marathon.

championship event: the Tucson 5000 taking place in May.In my role as state rep for Arizona, I have worked with the

and have been in contact with the other Arizona clubs via e-mail to keep them apprised of what is happening with the RRCA. I have also worked with individuals to help them get acquainted to running in Arizona and events in need of guidance, especially regarding insurance. I was also fortunate to attend the RRCA National Convention in

Accetta, on “Advanced Issues in Club Management.”

out of state, however, I plan to work with my replacement to ensure that the RRCA in Arizona continues to thrive.

NORTHERN CALIFORNIASTATE REP: DAVID COTTER

memorable events occurred.!"!"

running clubs across the nation.!"

RRCA clubs and members in my new roll.

!" Continued to stay in contact with the clubs I serve in both Northern California and Nevada via primarily an electronic quarterly newsletter, but by e-mail and phone when appropriate.

!"Francisco.

!"Committee

!"!"

Championships!"

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!"!"

!"

!"

!"!"

!"

!" Volunteered at several non-RRCA running events to promote the RRCA!"

visitor activity TV channel and is available as streaming video on the Internet

CENTRAL CALIFORNIA STATE REPRESENTATIVE: GEORGE REHMET

Championship for the Brickyard 8 Mile; met with a couple of clubs to help with some issues.

labor. More details in the convention program.

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA STATE REP: MICHELE BIAGIONI

COLORADOSTATE REP: CHRIS VANONI

Colorado Runner magazine

Colorado held three championship races this year. Travis Waldtrip did

make at least one of these races a regional championship in the future.

as a state championship race. Although this race is only in its second year, it saw a huge increase in participation over last year, under the

Many RRCA club races have seen record participation. Trail races continue to increase in popularity. Colorado Columbines, a women’s

Colorado Masters also saw record participation for their cross-country race.Rocky Mountain Road Runners, Colorado’s oldest and largest RRCA club, is celebrating their 50th Anniversary this summer. A full week of

area will participate.This year, our senior racers have proved a force to be reckoned with.

Colorado Runner.

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weekend, won third place in his age division in the Colorado Runner racing series.

CONNECTICUT STATE REP: BETH SHLUGER

DELAWARESTATE REP: THOMAS FORT

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIASTATE REP: PAUL THOMPSON

NORTH FLORIDASTATE REP: MICHAEL BOWENthe Northern district of Florida. This year is my fourth RRCA National Convention attendance, with three since I’ve taken the

attended by local, out-of-town, and regional club representatives, running event promoters, a race scoring company, and

Championships at their respective distances.And, as always, you know what happens to the squeaky wheel. I am humbled by the privilege to serve on ad-hoc working groups to develop group run guidelines, to write basic educational materials, blog about course measurement and otherwise

radical. I look forward to another year of service as North Florida’s representative.

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SOUTH FLORIDASTATE REP: DON NELSON

walkers in one way or another and even !tness walkers in some fun walks along with their runs. I continue to communicate with all of these clubs and ask them to communicate with each other. I rely mostly on e-mail, but use the phone as a more

RRCA site.

West Coast clubs together at one location proved di"cult. I planned

near the Florida west coast. We gathered !ve clubs - two from North

luncheon that was provided for by

series over a few of their courses

most of the convention sites that I have been in the past, but I feel this

as outstanding as any of our previous convention sites.

sooner and see what running is like in the “American Tropics”.

GEORGIASTATE REP: MARK WARD

for the upcoming year are to increase the participation of RRCA clubs throughout the state in the running community by

Mile Championship. I ran the race and then presented the awards. This was a very nice, but very cold, 10-mile race followed by a great chili dinner.

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and FOOTNOTEScommunications were transmitted to clubs regarding RRCA issues that warranted immediate attention.

HAWAIISTATE REP: JOAN DAVIS

National Masters NewsTrekking Across The U.S.A. With Tom Knoll

marathon, he has since !nished 185 marathons or ultra-marathons and has logged

were once crowned “world’s best athletes” and now known as the “world’s greatest

numbers matched up this year:

there is one more notable from

and international spotlight: Barack

IDAHOSTATE REP: VACANT

IOWASTATE REP: CHRIS BURCHOn behalf of the Road Runners Club

thank you for supporting the running

your membership to the Capital

helps to expose running to many individuals who otherwise may not have the opportunity to actively participate in our sport. Club

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membership also adds to the overall quality of life for of our community.

The RRCA is a club membership organization that provides a stronger voice for the group than the individual. Membership encourages individuals within a community to embrace the sport of running through RRCA sponsored programs like

It is my hope that you will take a moment to re#ect upon what the sport of running has brought to your life and how your

One of they ways that we can ensure that these activities will take place is to support the RRCA through renewing our

membership bene!ts by getting to know fellow runners at weekly training programs, educating yourself about vendor

cost by itself) and other businesses and by volunteering at club races and social gatherings when you are not running yourself.

ILLINOIS STATE REP: BETH ONINEShas 39 Illinois running organizations. Again, Illinois has had another great

running community and surrounding area promoting the RRCA. I was

of those I also volunteered in many capacities most of which were as the volunteer coordinator. I will continue to promote running and the RRCA

INDIANASTATE REP: SUE BROWN

National Award nominations and volunteers.

with national o"ce, requested RRCA championship brochures, facilitated awards with race directors; attended and/or participated in races, presided over awards ceremonies. Telephone contacts were made with prospective running groups

all RRCA Indiana Clubs; mailed goody bags to six largest Indiana clubs, which included promotional material for next two conventions and free samples by sponsors. Indy Runners received two regional awards for volunteerism from RRCA Central Region Rep, Beth Onines.

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and insurance coverage through RRCA.

It was an astounding year to initiate relationships and network with member clubs and key leaders in the Indiana running communities.

KANSASSTATE REP: VACANT

KENTUCKYSTATE REP: VACANT

LOUISIANASTATE REP: BETSY BOUDREAUX

are a few distances still available for this year’s series so please don’t hesitate to ask about hosting a championship event.

measuring, children’s running programs and other RRCA running programs that are available for your clubs. Many thanks to

Another goal I was able to meet was to be able to bring a Coaching Certi!cation Class to our state. Our class was held in August hosted by the New Orleans Track Club, and attendees came from all over the country. This two-day training class was intense but quite rewarding. I was challenged to complete the course alongside talented runners and surprised even myself by passing

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which are geared towards encouraging people to incorporate at least 35 minutes of exercise into their lives. Many, many thanks go out to the TriCity Track

your club is interested in hosting such an event in

delivered from our national o"ce. I was fortunate to attend the 50th Annual RRCA Convention in Cincinnati, Ohio and was able to attend seminars covering topics such as course measurement, board etiquette, insurance and

able to pay tribute to another running legend, Ted Corbitt. The 51st Annual Convention is being held

be disappointed and it should be considered an investment for your members. Another bene!t for attending the annual RRCA Convention is the RRCA National Running Awards ceremony, which is to acknowledge the service and dedication to the sport of running. Talented runners deserving of praise are recognized as well as the

Awards, and the list goes on and on. I was able to nominate a local runner for the Male Master Runner of the year award as well as recognize three Outstanding Volunteers in our area.

a runner. I was able to complete !ve marathons, numerous other distance events, several triathlons and am well on my way to training for my !rst Ironman

Memphis and all points in between. My teenager

prove to be a very exciting time for all of us and I look

MICHIGANSTATE REP: GARY MORGANRegional Championship, the most championship races Michigan has ever hosted, it was a real testament to the dedicated

stay healthy.

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MAINESTATE REP: SANDY WALTONRRCA in the state of Maine, I have been trying

Working in the capacity of editor for the RRCA’s online newsletter, FOOTNOTES, has allowed me to see what other inspiring accomplishments the state reps and clubs have done around the country.One of my goals is to increase the number of championship events held in Maine in the coming years, growing upon the

Marathon Championship status. I awarded

I was proud to recognize three Outstanding Volunteers in Maine.

With the current eleven RRCA running clubs and events being spread across the state as far out as a !ve-hour drive, my schedule this year did not allow me to visit as many clubs as I would have liked. One of my solutions was to created a Maine RRCA web site, http://rrcamaine.org. Regular e-newsletters for Maine clubs and events will follow.I also attended meetings and participated in the RRCA 50th Anniversary Convention in Cincinnati, my fourth RRCA National

MARYLANDSTATE REP: PHIL LANGwhere the RRCA headquarters were for several years. I again want to thank the RRCA

club events in the country. At this meeting the clubs work together to organize the

RRCA club sponsored events in Maryland and Northern Virginia and they had more

in distance from the mile to the marathon. Individual standings are tracked as well as club team standings. This series and the RRCA 10 Mile Club Challenge Race help encourage runners throughout the state to become members of their local running club and represent their clubs as the run.

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MASSACHUSETTSSTATE REP: TIM SHORT

MONTANA STATE REP: JOHN DEVITT

th

Needless to say most of my communication is by e-mail. As with all of my Montana clubs, I pass along any information that I receive from the RRCA as well as any other information I receive that I feel will promote running, health, and !tness in Montana to all of the individuals that I feel are stakeholders in running in Montana whether they are members of the RRCA or not.

Consequently there were too many other activities going on that weekend. I did, however, have the pleasure of hosting

in the Championship races is growing. By the time our racing season starts, I believe that we will have a few more. If you don’t think runners care about RRCA Championship races or look at the results on the web site, I made a mistake in posting one

and the tools to take the RRCA into the future. I will be attending the RRCA

Francisco. I believe this is the single most important

Rep. I have been promoting donating to the convention’s silent auction as a way for the clubs to promote themselves and the state of Montana. Although I operate on a zero budget, I keep in contact via e-mail with my clubs and try to get to as many events of theirs as I can. They have been

MISSISSIPPISTATE REP: VACANT

MISSOURISTATE REP: VACANT

MINNESOTASTATE REP: KIM MAXWELL

!"!"!"!"

Working with the race directors to put the events on was a great experience. I believe I can safely say they had a good

the Ashworth Awards.

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and the Rochester Track Club. I sent out, in my estimation, three mass e-mails throughout the year asking for responses and

with them in setting up their RRCA membership, and I participated in the race which was a great event. I hope to have them

the spot for each distance so it was an easy decision. I can say they are all excited about promoting RRCA again this year. I am

!"

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article).!"

are not reading the e-mails, so I need to keep sending them. I want to concentrate on the positive responses I am

!" Talk up the RRCA to non-members and try to increase Minnesota memberships.!"!"!"!"!"

NEW YORKSTATE REP: HEATHER MARCELLIS

NORTH CAROLINASTATE REP: LENA HOLLMANN

also because of all their support and the RRCA during the year. By renewing their memberships, bidding on and hosting Championships,

and other RRCA activities, the clubs contribute to make North Carolina one of the livelier states in the Nation. One noteworthy example of this action-oriented mentality is the Cardinal Track Club in Carrboro, who immediately

the race to whom it was originally awarded was cancelled. I did my part too, by keeping my clubs informed of the Convention, Championships, and other happenings via a quarterly newsletter, and numerous other communications in-

Region Championship in North Carolina during the year. I encouraged non-

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advice and direction, and I want to take this opportunity to thank him.

!"!"!"!" FOOTNOTES !"!" Continue communicating with all clubs via newsletter at least quarterly, and special messages as needed!"!"!"!" Research beginner runner programs in North Carolina and report on !ndings

NORTH DAKOTASTATE REP: TOM WHITAKERin spite of this and the brutal winters, the power of running has led to some

Marathon that had developed a good following.Although there are no RRCA clubs in the state, I am working toward obtaining

NEVADA " DAVID COTTERSEE NORTHERN CALIFORNIA REPORT

NEBRASKASTATE REP: TOM WHITAKERgood running. This has been a very active and productive year for running in

the Wellness Council of the Midlands, have been very active and productive in presenting events and supporting their respective running communities.

nd

Omaha clubs support a number of charity events and provide much useful running information through their web sites and newsletters.

!"programs and activities.

!" FOOTNOTES and other items.!"

exercise and running opportunities for employees.!"

!"

If you are planning a visit to the Midwest during the year, check out the race calendar at www.lincolnrun.org or www.

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NEW MEXICOSTATE REP: NICOLE BUERGERyear for running in this beautiful state. We are in the midst of a very mild winter, and runners all over the state are taking advantage of the ideal running weather. Although the population of New Mexico is small, the running community is large and seems to be growing more and more active all the time. There are currently 11 running clubs or events in

members or RRCA. I have also received recent

New Mexico who are interested in starting clubs and organizing races in the near future. In the coming year I hope to increase communication between clubs in the state. I currently correspond with the other clubs by e-mail periodically throughout the year, but it would be great to have a formal newsletter or in-person meeting so we can stay in better touch about activities throughout the state.

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RRCA running clubs in New Mexico were also aware of other RRCA programs in the past year, especially National Run@Work

Mexico’s largest city, Albuquerque. This will start again in April and will help women of all ages and capabilities successfully complete a running or walking program. Another well-known and very successful event in the Albuquerque area each

at 10,600 feet. This race attracts mountain runners from all over the country, and people take great pride in completing the grueling course. There are various other road races and trail runs throughout the state all year long, especially in the late spring, throughout the summer, and into the fall. Almost every weekend there are multiple races to choose from. We are all

NEW HAMPSHIRESTATE REP: DAN DUGAN

marathon.

roots level.

face to face with many in#uential members of the local running community and club presidents. I feel this new role has helped me better communicate with the grass roots running community.

NEW JERSEYSTATE REP: DAVE DEMONICO

OKLAHOMA STATE REP: VACANT

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OHIOSTATE REP: DAN SHIELDSevents, !ve of which were events. The discrepancy was because non-returning clubs and events had not been deleted from

The Nation, Championship Race, insurance savings, the bene!ts of being a 501©3 organization and a RRCA member. FOOTNOTES.

tax registration form 990 N was discussed.

By contacting the state representative of Ohio’s neighboring states we hope to increase the participation in Ohio’s races.

Regional Certi!cation Course.

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OREGONSTATE REP: CELIA PERKINS $OUTGOING%

that I treasure. I can only report on ORRC this last year and our success...ORRC has been very fortunate we have not felt the

feel we put on quality events that our members

One of our most successful events is the Annual Turkey Trot that is held Thanksgiving morning at the

and blankets to the homeless shelters and Autism.

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PENNSYLVANIA STATE REP: RICK MOYER

the RRCA and also enhance the running experience for the hundreds of runners who are doing several races per month, and sometimes even per weekend. To accumulate points over a race series will give runners motivation to attend races and be competitive, and will provide clubs with an increased interest in their events.

RHODE ISLAND STATE REP: FRED ZYGLER

SOUTH CAROLINA STATE REP: JIM JOHNSON

SOUTH DAKOTASTATE REP: TOM WHITAKER

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TENNESSEESTATE REP: MELODIE THOMPSON

the opposite end of the Tennessee universe and pull them into being more active. It is my wish to have several of the clubs

process. Also, I am going to have #yers/brochures printed out for the goody bags for the races or registration tables to promote the RRCA.Any club representatives visiting the Chattanooga area for Raccoon Mountain or any of our club races for that matter, I will

or whole marathon. We have invited some running groups in Nashville to go down with us as we

wanted to !ll them up at

I will promote the Run@

all the clubs as I did this past year and submit

group and letter about our experience this year.The CTC is also interested in getting Volkswagen to help promote their half marathon in Chattanooga.

and I met with o"cials to help promote a wellness program for their potential

hope to be able to convince them to use their path for children’s running programs after school.

take an extra nudge to get the dollars for youth programs.

NORTH TEXASSTATE REP: KELLY “K&” RICHARDS

A signi!cant event this year was the Inaugural RRCA Texas Club Conference and Championship Challenge. More than 50 runners from several clubs participated for the opportunity to have their club deemed the Fastest RRCA Club in Texas and to win the Challenge Championship by having the most participants in the run. The conference was attended by club

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in each issue of FOOTNOTES

th year as a runner and after running marathons in three more states reached the halfway mark on

made the greatest positive impact on the sport of running, with emphasis on a positive attitude and encouragement of others.

SOUTH TEXASSTATE REP: STEVE SHEPARD

Running, Team MAC, Tough Cookie Running, and Victoria Area Runners Association

managed the modern way, with e-mail blasts “as it happens”. This is how our clubs communicate with their members; “newsletters”, previously the main vehicle for news you can use have been transformed to “newsmagazines” with a focus

contacts to the RRCA e-mail distribution list, thus ensuring my constituents get timely, complete information directly from

FOOTNOTES

calendar. I take a lunch hour or two early in the year to populate our largest races. Then, whenever I get a request to help publicize a race my response includes “be sure to add your race to the calendar on www.rrca.orgOn a personal note I have been happy to make a variety of contributions

and outs of putting on an RRCA National Convention and preparing convention bids. I was also honored to be asked again to chair the

outstanding volunteer support to the running community. This was a great experience as you get exposure to so many of our country’s great

publicized the Tour de Art Run as a Facebook event and got dozens of RRCA contacts networked, but probably my most important and longest

talent throughout the country to help put this great day at the forefront.

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UTAHSTATE REP: DAVE MOOREfor-pro!t companies rather than not-for-pro!t clubs. Many of these companies are involved in multi-sport events including

local running clubs who do not put on any races, but could still bene!t from membership in the RRCA through the assistance

convention.

small and there would be no entry restrictions. I have run this marathon in the past and can attest that it ranks as a !rst class

I am sorry to admit that I was unable to generate much interest

The local Fox TV a"liate, which has provided RRCA publicity for me in the past, has been informed of the event and is waiting to receive press releases and additional information next summer.

announcement spots and their web sites.

VERMONTSTATE REP: MICHAEL LANNONWe now have six clubs in Vermont with one pending in the

Vermont City Marathon, Burlington; Fleet Feet Flying Turtles,

Valley Runners, Rutland; and the Vermont Road Runners and Rutland County Walks Clubs, Rutland.

st

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The 33rd

VIRGINIASTATE REP: BOB PLATT

WASHINGTONSTATE REP: SCOTT KRELL

have been very receptive and glad to have someone contacting them.

I think the most exciting things happening in this area is the booming growth of the Marathon Maniacs, www.

WEST VIRGINIASTATE REP: TOM KRAMERWest Virginia clubs aren’t the most active and contact is hard to acquire. This has been a goal and will continue to be at the top of the

been with certi!cation and RRCA club races. West Virginia club’s, other

Five members of the River City Runner’s Club attended the National Convention, in Cincinnati, Ohio, and at least four members expect to

The second recipient of the Willis Ridenour Award will be announced and presented at the annual River City Runners Club banquet, in February. This award is presented to an individual that has promoted running in West Virginia by organizing, sponsorship, volunteering, coaching, etc , and nominated by a club president or his designee. The

Times change and, if approved at the annual business meeting and banquet, in February, The River City Runners Club will

WISCONSINSTATE REP: BARB JEWELL

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winner.I recently contacted three Wisconsin running clubs that are not RRCA members, outlining the bene!ts of membership, providing a link to the web site, and providing my contact information for questions. I have not yet heard back from any of them, but I will be doing a follow-up soon.

There were two RRCA state championship events and one regional championship event, with all three races belonging to

All of the results from the championship races have been entered into the RRCA database.

I communicated regularly with all of the Wisconsin member clubs, both with the club o"cers and with the club members.

I contacted o"cers of all of the clubs to remind them of the event insurance rules that were discussed at the convention. Also, upon returning from the convention, I wrote a short article for the club newsletters, describing the happenings and voting results at the RRCA National Convention. In October I e-mailed club o"cers to encourage them to submit nominations for the

WYOMING STATE REP: DAVE MOORE

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RRCA Nominating Committee’sSlate for 2009 Directors

SOUTHERN REGION DIRECTOR: LENA HOLLMANN

and a 10th

WESTERN REGION DIRECTOR: DAVID EPSTEIN

the 5-Miler for Men’s Cancer Research in Anchorage, a prostate cancer bene!t race he helped found in

AT!LARGE DIRECTOR: KELLY “K&” RICHARDS

from a negative !gure to several thousand dollars positive, club membership doubled and several new lines of club clothing known as RAWear were created. The club’s bi-monthly newsletter Footprint received

North Texas area several state and regional championship races have been hosted and have clubs have won multiple RRCA

AT!LARGE DIRECTOR: DAN EDWARDS

nationally recognized youth program, coordinated the newsletter and many other critical functions

the past 11 years and has also been elected to serve as Chairman of this 11-member board annually for the past 10 years. The

Nominating Committee: Gar Williams (past president), Chair, Mel Williams (RRCA member), Sue Brown-Nickerson (Indiana State Rep), Elizabeth Unilawski (RRCA member), Irv Newman (RRCA member), and Don Kardong (past president)

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THANK YOU TO OUR 2008 RRCA DONORS & SPONSORS

BEE MCLEOD AND GOODY TYLER SURPRISE THE RRCA WITH A '(),))) CONTRIBUTION AT THE &))* RRCA ANNUAL BANQUET

RRCA with a contribution of $50,000. The donors restricted the gift to the RRCA for the purposes of bene!ting clubs. At

“My husband and I always try to encourage others to get involved in the sport we have loved for most of our lives. And, we

do to keep the hometown feel of running alive, we are thrilled to do.” The RRCA Micro!nance Fund will provide small annual loans to qualifying nonpro!t running clubs as determined by a loan selection panel. The purpose of the loans will be to assist clubs with purchasing capital assets such as timing clocks, a timing system, or !nish line equipment.

“We believe the RRCA plays an important role in promoting membership in local running clubs as a service to our members,”

RRCA FINANCIAL SUPPORTERSThe RRCA would like to thank the following o"cial sponsors, corporate supporters, individuals, running clubs, and events for

make our valuable programs and services possible as membership dues only cover a portion of our operating costs.

&))* OFFICIAL SPONSORS

Gatorade Endurance

Ipico Sports

Sport Science

Active.com

Ashworth Awards

FuelBelt, Inc

Road Race ManagementConstant Contact

Runner’s World Magazine Women’s Running Magazine

Fleet Feet, Inc.Image One

Racetrackers

Fleet Feet, Inc.

Running Times Magazine

&))* CORPORATE SUPPORTERS

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Al Becken** Oregon Road Runners ClubNorth Carolina Roadrunners Club Randoph Road Runners Club

STATE REPS FUND

Team Footworks *

Valley Running ClubCharlotte Road Runners

Tahoe Mountain Milers

Midland MilersCarlisle Running Club

Bedford Road Runners ClubWilliam Mayer

Tough Cookie RunningThree Rivers Runners ClubCherry Blossom, Inc

Foundation

Market to Market Relay

Maine Track Club

Anniston Runners ClubClimate City RunnersAtomic City Roadrunners

Trail Runners Club

Big Island Road Runners ClubIrv NewmanTeam Footworks

Marathon Training TVBaltimore Road RunnersFort Myers Track ClubMonadnock Regional Milers

Runners Club

RRCA GRASSROOTS SUPPORTERS $GENERAL FUND%

Brent Ayer

The Triple Crown of Running Maine Track Club

Anniston Runners ClubMaine Track ClubClimate City Runners

Atomic City Roadrunners

Rocky Mountain Roadrunners ClubTrail Runners Club

Big Island Road Runners Club

North Carolina Road RunnersClub

Baltimore Road Runners ClubFort Myers Track Club

Runners Club

KIDS RUN THE NATION FUND

Cherry Blossom, Inc. ***Fulmont Road Runners Club

Atlanta Track Club **

River City Runners Club

New Orleans Track ClubAlbuquerque Road Runners

Montgomery County RoadRunners Club

Fund

ROADS SCHOLARS FUND

*** $10,000 and above donor** $5000 - $9999 donor