january • 2016 u e - pagoda pacers · january • 2016 from the president by brett lynch ......
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UP CO M I NG EV E N T S
January • 2016
FR O M T H E PRE S I D E N T By Brett Lynch
I would like to take the time to wish everyone a Happy New Year. This past
year was topped off with big fun at the annual Christmas party. Stephan
Weiss and Cathy Law won the biggest prize from the raffle. Each won a din-
ner for 2 with Mike Yoder. Hopefully they realize they will need to pay for
Yoder as well. Here’s to 2016 bringing more adventures for you and the club.
I would also like to thank a couple of individuals who have given back a lot to
the club over this past year. Polly Corvaia, Jon Durand, and Beth Auman have
been handling communications. Polly and Jon have been handling Facebook
and have done a great job increasing traffic. Beth has been handling the
newsletter as well as much more.
Larry Drago, Caroline Hill, and Bill Buchanan have taken the lead on club so-
cial activities. In the latter part of the year, they organized activities such as a
Manayunk bike ride and Reading Royals game. Bill also built a tap system for
the club’s use while recuperating from a broken leg he earned while marking
trail for the Blues Cruise course.
Thank you to everyone else that came out to support the club and our com-
munity this year. Be it working a race, organizing a club event, or working a
trail cleanup. I know there are many others, too many to mention each by
name.
While this year has been good, there is always room for improvement. I know
one thing I would like to improve on myself is communication. This includes
acknowledging individuals and promoting opportunities for participation and
group runs. As with all clubs, an emphasis needs to be placed on engage-
ment and bringing in new people. Hopefully we can do all we can to encour-
age both.
I am always looking for feedback and
direction as well. So please contact me
with any ideas for the betterment of the
club.
Have a great New Year, and hopefully
you will reach your goals.
S A V E T H E D A T E
2/14/16 - Shiver by the River #3
2/29/16 - Scholarship Deadline
1/10/16
Sunday
Shiver by the River - #2
11:00am - 5K and 10K
Jim Dietrich Park, Stoudts Ferry
Bridge Road, Muhlenberg Twp.
1/14/16
Thursday
General Membership Meeting
7:00pm, Trooper Thorn’s
451 Morgantown Rd., Reading
1/22/16
Friday
Wallyball Night, Colonial Fitness
7:00pm - 10:00pm
See Page 2 for Details
G R O U P RU N S Start Time: 6:15pm Wednesday
January 6, 2016
Run: Wilson Southern Middle School
3100 Iroquois Ave., Sinking Spring
Eat: Bar-B-Que Pit
4741 Penn Ave., Sinking Spring ———————————————————————--------------------------------------------———————— January 13, 2016
Run: Antietam High School
100 Antietam Road, Reading
Eat: Klinger’s on Carsonia
721 Carsonia Ave., Reading ——————————————————--------------------------------------------————————————— January 20, 2016
**Charity Run benefiting Mary’s Shelter**
Run: Alvernia University
Adams Street & Greenway Terrace, Reading
Eat: Mimmo’s
290 Morgantown Road ———————————————————————------------------------------------------------------------------ January 27, 2016
Run: Reading-Muhlenberg Career/Tech Center
2615 Warren Road, Reading
Eat: Shirley’s Cafe & Tequila Bar
1615 Duke St., Laureldale --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
February 3, 2016
Run: Giant Supermarket Parking Lot
2104 Van Reed Road, Wyomissing
Eat: Ganly’s Pub
500 Brownsville Road, Sinking Spring Pacers gather with Slapshot, the Reading
Royals’ mascot, at a club social event
LAW OFFICE OF BRIAN SEIDEL Your Serious Injury Attorney
BRIAN SEIDEL, ESQUIRE
Attorney at Law
359 Blimline Road
Mohnton, PA 19540
Phone: (484) 335-1218
Email: [email protected]
Come out and play
~Wallyball~ with the Pacers
WHEN: Friday, January 22
7:00 - 10:00pm
WHO: Pacers & their families
WHERE: Colonial Hills Fitness
172 Shillington Rd, Sinking Spring, PA
COST: $5 per person
Wallyball is a game similar to volleyball, and played on
a racquetball court, with the added fun of using the
walls as a playing surface. This “off-the-wall” game is
easy to learn and a lot of fun to play.
We’ll form teams of 4 or 5 people and just play for fun.
When not playing, we’ll have available some food as
well as an assortment of beverages.
If you are planning to attend, please email or call Walt
by January 20th at [email protected] or
610-223-6814. Contact Walt with any questions!
Pacers Scholarship Deadline - February 29
The Pagoda Pacers awards four outstanding High School Sen-
iors, each with a $500 scholarship for their continuing educa-
tion. Students are recognized for their participation and
achievements in running, academics and community service.
Two scholarships are open to all high school seniors who par-
ticipated on a Berks County high school cross country team.
Two scholarships are open to all high school seniors whose
parents are current members in standing for at least one year
of the Pagoda Pacers.
The Scholarship Application and additional details are online
at http://www.pagodapacers.com/Scholarships/About.aspx.
Shiver #1 was held on December 13th, with 391 runners com-
pleting the 5K, and 156 runners finishing the 10K, for a total of
547 runners, the highest total attendance for the December
races (the previous record was 490, in December 2011). I
believe we also set the record for the all time highest tempera-
ture; I think it hit 70 degrees!! It was absolutely beautiful!
You may have noticed, we have 2 new race directors, Steve
Skrocki and Kelsey Jackson. Steve has been a Pacer for the
past couple of years and most of you know Kelsey, who has
been volunteering since she was 7. Thank you to both of them
for stepping up!!!!
By the time you receive this newsletter, results will be listed on
our website www.pagodapacers.com and also on Pretzel City
Sports www.pretzelcitysports.com. If you want your finish time
published in this newsletter, remember, starting this year, you
will need to send it yourself to [email protected].
The first male and female in the 5K were Michael Urban with a
time of 16:55 and Samantha Snukis with a time of 18:24. The
top male and female in the 10K were Nick Sturm in 34:40 and
Ali Tannous in 43:08. Congrats to all runners and thank you for
running the Shiver.
THANK YOU… THANK YOU… THANK YOU to our volunteers!!!!
Once again, it was a very successful day, thanks to many Pac-
ers.
Please remember to only complete the registration form ONCE
during the series. As we have done in the past, we will have 3
separate areas for registration. I know you have all heard this
before, but trust me, we will still have runners who will complete
a form each time.
Pre-Registration is in the front room, for those runners
who have paid for the entire series.
For those runners who are paying for each race, indi-
vidually, and who ran in December, registration is in the 2nd
room, at the table marked 'Post Registration Single Race
Entry' . We have a number with a label with your name. No
need to complete a new registration form. If you do, there
is the potential of being recognized as a different runner
when it comes time to calculate the series results. If any
information needs to be changed, just let them know when
you get your number; no need to complete a registration
form with the changed information.
For those runners who have not registered for the
2015-2016 series, registration is in the 2nd room at the
table marked ‘Post Registration’. When completing the
registration form, if you have paid for the series, please
circle YES; otherwise, we will expect you to pay again at
the remaining races.
Please patronize our sponsors: A Running Start and Shilling-
ton Chiropractic. Also, thank you to Road - ID for supplying our
race bibs. Look for Road-ID flyers and coupons at the remain-
ing Shivers. Also, this is not a Pretzel City event; therefore,
Pretzel City G/C are not to be used to pay for your registration.
The next Shiver is Sunday, January 10th. Come out and run off
some of that holiday cheer!!! We hope to see even more Pac-
ers running, but if you aren't running, PLEASE consider volun-
teering an hour or two of your time. If you can help with regis-
tration, plan to be at the farmhouse by 9:15 and if you can
help on the road, plan to be at the farmhouse by 10:15-10:30.
And even if you run, we can always use help with clean-up.
Look for Sue, Steve or Kelsey and we will find a spot for you!!!!
Happy Holidays to all!!!
Sue, Steve & Kelsey
Shiver by the River
Protection for your most important assets
Business Insurance
• Property and Equipment
• Liablity Insurance
• Automobile and Truck Fleets
• Workers Compensation
• Professional Liability
• Group Medical, Disability, and Life
Personal Insurance
610-376-3959 • Fax 610-376-2610
1150 Berkshire Boulevard, Wyomissing
www.andersonbrokers.com
Race Directors (from left): Steve Skrocki, Kelsey Jackson, Sue Jackson
RA C E RE S U L TS Email Results to Race Results Coordinator Karen Rule at
Wrightsville Fall Flash
Helene Horn 36:44
Delaware Water Gap River Ramble 5K
Helene Horn 35:29
Philadelphia Marathon
745 Brad Bansner 3:14:45
Philadelphia Half Marathon
Aly Costello 2:24:30
Cait Costello 2:25:30
Stone Mill 50 Miler
16/282 Tim O'Donnell 8:31:18 1st M40-49
Share the Joy 5K
Helene Horn 35:03
Ron Horn 38:36
PCS Dirty Bird 15K trail run
32 Jon Durand 1:17:31
39 Brad Bansner 1:18:53
48 Dale Wiest 1:22:06 4th M50-59
71 Elaine Cook 1:26:54 3rd F40-49
114 Mike Reddy 1:33:22
222 Caroline Hill 1:50:53
251 Paul Makurath 1:55:57 2nd M68+
310 Colleen Fitzpatrick 2:08:51
318 Ellie Vanderbeck 2:10:09
322 Barbara Raifsnider 2:11:51
363 Helene Horn 2:47:55
Delaware Open x/c Championship 5K
Paul Makurath 29:58.51
Dover 10 Miler
Paul Makurath 1:37:48
Funky Santa 5K
Helene Horn 34:11
Ron Horn 39:29
Deadline to Nominate Deserving Individuals for the RRCA National
Running Awards - January 15
The RRCA has honored dedicated individuals for their service to the running community through the RRCA Hall of Fame and the National Running Awards since 1971. Detailed information about award categories and selection criteria, and the nominating form can be found at: www.rrca.org/programs/national-running-awards. To nominate a deserving individual follow the instructions on the online nomination form and click submit. Upload your PDF newsletter copies as instructed on the form. The RRCA will provide a $400 travel stipend and one complementary ticket for each award winner to the 2016 RRCA National Running Awards Gala. The nomination deadline is 5:00 PM Eastern on January 15, 2016. The period of performance for nominations is January 1 through December 31, 2015 for all awards except the Hall of Fame and Browning Ross awards which are lifetime achievement awards.
RRCA National Running Award Categories RRCA DISTANCE RUNNING HALL OF FAME: Inducts individu-
als that have dedicated themselves to the sport of distance running.
SPIRIT OF THE RRCA IN HONOR OF BROWNING ROSS: Hon-ors a club member who is an unsung hero and champions the RRCA at the local and/or national level.
OUTSTANDING CLUB PRESIDENT: Honors an outstanding RRCA club president for the year.
ROAD RUNNERS OF THE YEAR AWARD: Honors top male and female open, masters U.S. runners with outstanding records of distance racing performance during the year. Honors one outstanding Physically Challenged Athlete of the Year (male or female).
OUTSTANDING COMMUNICATION AWARDS: 1) Outstanding Club Newsletter - Beginning in 2015, the print and e-newsletter awards will merge to become one award. This direction reflects the convergence of these two forms of media, as all print newsletters start as digital copies. 2) Excellence in Running Journalism - Focuses on the quality of article writing about running related topics by the author. This awards recognizes a top writer that produces editorial content for a running club newsletter or other running related publication, newspapers, etc.
OUTSTANDING WEBSITE AWARD: Honors a club with an out-standing website design and content. One website will be chosen from the nominations.
OUTSTANDING VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR: Honors an out-standing volunteer (excluding the president) of a local club or event.
OUTSTANDING STATE REPRESENTATIVE OF THE YEAR IN HONOR OF AL BECKEN: Honors the outstanding service of an RRCA State Representative.
OUTSTANDING YOUTH PROGRAM DIRECTOR: Honors a club member who is dedicated to promoting children’s running and/or coordinating an outstanding children’s running pro-gram.
OUTSTANDING BEGINNING RUNNING PROGRAM: Honors beginning running programs hosted by nonprofit clubs that engage new or returning runners to the sport, regardless of their gender.
RRCA ROAD RACE OF THE YEAR: Honors a nonprofit race that is safe, well organized, promotes grassroots running, and the mission of the RRCA. May have a paid race director, but must have a volunteer board of directors.
Learn about all of the RRCA National Award Winners at
www.RRCA.org/about/history/award-winners/
Blue Marsh Lake Volunteer Work Day
Saturday, January 9
9:00am.
Projects will be determined
based upon number of volun-
teers.
If you plan to attend, please contact Hallie Groff
at 610-376-6337 ext. 6551 or at
A warm day for the first Shiver by the River
Pagoda Pacers Athletic Club
P.O. Box 4115
Reading, PA 19606
www.PAGODAPACERS.com
Meetings: 2nd Thursday of each month
Annual Dues: $15 Individual; $25 Household
2016 PPAC Officers
President …………………………….. Brett Lynch
Vice President ……………………… Leonard Burton
Treasurer …………………………….. Shaun Luther
Secretary …………………………….. Ben Shultz
Race Results Coordinator …….. Karen Rule
Run/Charity Coordinator …….. Phil Lechner
Race Management ………………. Ron Horn
Membership Coordinator ……… Dave & Mike Gallen
Youth Coordinator ………………… Tom Chobot
Newsletter Editor ………………….. Beth Auman
Webmaster …………………..………. Ed Recker
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deadline for submission is the 15th of each month.
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