Dear Runner,
This is your Member E-Letter explaining what is
currently happenning with the Orlando Runners Club as
well as running news, social events, races, and
"happenings" in Florida. Please forward this on to
anyone that you think would be interested in joining the
Orlando Runners Club.
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Local Runners Corner |
If you are an ORC member looking to schedule a run
or find a running partner in your area, send a note
to the
e-Letter Editor to post a neighborhood run.
We'll post your run or that you are looking for a
running partner in the next newsletter. Be sure to
include the day/time of your run, location,
distance, and a way to contact you.
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ORC Scholarship Winners |
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Congratulations to the recipients of
this year's Charles M. Rowson, Jr.
Scholarship. Amanda Mullins, Chris
Hughes, Kyle Whitley, and Michael
Moeller were each awarded $1,000 from the
Orlando Runner's Club.
For more information on the
scholarship program and this year's winners
click here.
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ORC 2008 - 2009 Challenge Series and Race to Win |
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Attention this year's
Challenge Series winners: If you were
unable to attend the banquet and receive your award,
you may pick up your award at the ORC tent at the
Celebration of Running 5K on 8/17
or the Autumn Rock'n Run 5K on 9/13.
Mark your calendar. The 2008 - 2009
Challenge Series races are as follows:
- 9/13/08 - Autumn Rock n'Run 5k
- 9/27/08 - Miracle Miles 15k
- 10/19/08 - UCF 5 Miler
- 11/9/08 - Founders Day 10K
- 12/6/08 - OUC Half Marathon
- 1/24/09 - Seasons 52 Park Avenue
5K
- 2/21/09 - House of Hope Run
Around the Pines 5K
- 3/??/09 - Wekiva Real Florida 5K
- 3/14/09 - Winter Park Road Race
10K
- 4/??/09 - TBD Spirit if the Y 5K
- 5/??/09 - Habitat for Humanity 5K
The ORC will also continue the Race to Win
competition. This program rewards runners not for
finishing first, just for finishing. Anyone can
win, whether you are first or last, as long as you
are an ORC member and make it to the finish line.
Each mile of racing earns a point, and at the end of
the year we will recognize runners with the most
points. Full details are posted on the website.
For questions or to report a race, email Seth at
sethe@pegasus.cc.ucf.edu
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Disney Marathon Volunteers |
Each year the ORC volunteers at the water stop at
Mile 24 of the Disney Marathon. As
a volunteer, you will receive a windbreaker, food
and beverage, and a one-day theme park ticket. This
a big volunteer effort as we need 40 volunteers. The
Marathon is scheduled for Sunday, January
11, 2009. If you aren't running Disney,
then help the ORC support those who are.
If you are interested in volunteering, please send
an email with your name, email address and phone
number to Michele at
mtb40@aol.com.
PLEASE NOTE: ALL VOLUNTEERS MUST REGISTER
ONLINE AND TURN IN YOUR WAIVER FORM BY OCTOBER
31ST. DON'T DELAY, REGISTER EARLY TO ASSURE
YOUR PLACE AS VOLUNTEER.
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
To ensure that you are properly scheduled with your
group, only select the shift(s) under your group's
name. The registration deadline is Friday, October
31, 2008.
Group's name: Orlando Runners Club
Group's date: 1/11/2009
Group's location: Water Stop #24
Group's time: 6:30a - 1:30p
REGISTRATION LINK:
To apply online, either
click here.
The registration instructions and
the waiver form will be posted on the ORC
website.
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Urayasu Exchange - Apply Now |
Applications are now being accepted for
selection of runners to represent the
ORC and City of Orlando
at the Tokyo Bay Urayasu City Half
Marathon in February 2009.
Applicants must be 18 or over with a valid
passport, able to complete a half marathon
in 2:30 or less, and a member of the Orlando
Runners Club or a resident of the City of
Orlando. If you qualify and are selected as
one of four runners (one male and one female
each over 40 and under 40) you will travel
to Japan on an expense paid trip of a
lifetime.
To download the application form,
click here.
(Deadline for applications is August
30.) For more information on our
cultural exchange program with Urayasu,
Japan,
click here.
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Upcoming Races |
Sept 13 - Autumn
Rock n'Run, Casselberry
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Mark Your Calendars for Future ORC Events |
Please mark your calendars for the following ORC running
and social events:
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Aug 19 - 3rd Tuesday Group Run -
Meet at the Gators Dockside (4349 W Lake Mary
Blvd ) in the Publix/ Target shopping plaza.
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Sept 2 - 1st Tuesday Group Run -
Meet at 7:00 pm at O'Boys BBQ, 565 W. Fairbanks
Ave in Winter Park.
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Sept 4 - ORC Board Meeting -Location
TBD.
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For more information about the Orlando Runners
Club, check out our website or drop me a note.
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Message from the President
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Message from the President Michele Brackett:
As I end my first term and start my second term as
president, I wish to offer a sincere Thank
You to the 2007 - 2008 Officers and Board
of Directors. As a volunteer Board, you have
expended tremendous effort in keeping our club "running".
As we look back on the past year, we have many
accomplishments to be proud of - continued growth
for the Tuesday group runs and Sunday
long runs, volunteering at
the Disney Marathon, the IOA Corp 5K, and Habitat
for Humanity, a record turn out of over 300 runners
at our annual ORC Race Into Summer 5K, a
great web site and e-letter,
and increasing membership numbers.
It is only through the hard work and dedication of
volunteers such as yourselves that we are able to
continue to be an integral part of the Central
Florida running community. My gratitude and
appreciation to you all. And I look foward to
another great year for the ORC!
Michele
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2008-2009
Offficers and Board
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With the close of another year behind
us, the ORC is proud to announce our new Board of
Directors and Officers for the 2008-2009 season.
Congratulations!
Officers:
President - Michele Brackett
Vice president - Seth Elsheimer
Treasurer - Stacey Bartos
Secretary - Lindsay Newell
Board:
Vicki Bishop
Miki Ito
Judy Kennedy
Amy Tatum
Lisa Torenvlied
John Van Valkenburgh
Tom Ward
Paul Yacobellis
For contact information for the
Board and other club volunteers, click
here.
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Road Runners Club of
America
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 The
Road Runners Club of America is the national association
of running clubs, running events, and runners dedicated
to promoting long distance running as a competitive
sport and as healthful 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. The Orlando
Runners Club is a member club of the RRCA. For more
info,
click here.
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On September 19, 2008, the Road Runners Club of
America will promote the 3rd Annual National
Run@Work Day. The goal of National Run@Work Day
is for RRCA members and individuals across the
country to host community based events that
encourage people to incorporate at least
thirty-five minutes of exercise into their daily
lives. This goal can be achieved by a running
club, an individual, or a corporation hosting a
running or walking event with the duration of at
least thirty-five minutes before work, during
lunch, or immediately after work. The RRCA
encourages the American public to incorporate at
least thirty-five minutes of exercise into their
daily lives which can markedly improve one's
overall physical health.
Let us know if you are planning to participate
in the Run @ Work Day. Send in your story to
Michele at mtb40@aol.com.
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