The Monday Evening Trail Run at Reedy Creek Park will start at 6:00 pm next Monday (October 24th), and that will be the last run for the year. It's getting dark and too hard to see under the trees now. So come on out for your Last Chance to run this challenging 5.3 mile course in 2011!
Eimear (emgoggin at gmail)
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
Friday, October 14, 2011
CRC BOD 2012 Candidates as of 10/21
One week into the nomination period and we have the following candidates for CRC Board of Director 2012 postions. Members will elect 8 board of directors adn the new board will appoint 2 more board members. Nominations will be accepted until 11/14 and the full candidate list will be published each week.
- Val Matena
- Aaron Linz
- Chad Randolph
- Billy Shue
- Mike Beigay
- Ben Hovis
- Tom Patania
- Adam Mayes
- Jamaar Valentine
- Scott Helms
- Bill Shires
- Caitlin Chrisman
- Emily Barrett
- Carolyn Maye
2011 CRC Board of Directors Accomplishments
The board of directors asked me to reflect back on 2011 (which still has 2+ months remaining) and capture our accomplishments. Our board goal for 2011 has been to establish a foundation for the future. As a major part of that effort, we continue to talk about sustainable activities. We have a tremendous amount of energy throughout the club which is fantastic, but we want to ensure we are taking smart steps forward that align with our club mission and vision. The smart steps that align are the ones that can be sustainable and provide for a club that continues to support the needs of the running community for many years into the future.
The board definitely has come away with several lessons learned this year and a whole host of new ideas to continue improvement and growth in 2012. However, I am proud that a group of volunteers served their fellow club members in such an exemplary manner. Thank you to each of the 2011 board members and the membership in general as well for their support. –
Defined and approved:
- Vision Statement
- 1/2/5 year plan
- Bylaws
- Yearly Budget
- Nomination and Election Process
- Membership fees and membership process
- Renewed USAT club membership
- Joined RRCA
- Planned and broke the world record for the 5k x 100
- Water stop volunteers for Firecracker 5k
- Thunder Road Course Marshals for Dilworth area
- Spring Annual Social at French Quarter
- Cinco de Mayo Club Birthday/Tequila Quarter
- Club picnic at
- Beer Mile
- Implemented Sunday fun runs out of Freedom park
- Blue Ridge Relay sponsored team
- Moved club gear online and managed a spring and fall line
- Upgraded club gear quality based on member feedback
- Streamlined the newsletter process and moved to a monthly eNewsletter
- Archived old club newsletters and posted to the web
- Streamlined race results software and process
- Conducted a club survey and took actions on results, summary results to be published before year end
- Completed monthly board meetings including a January retreat to Ashville and a spring retreat to
- Overhauled crc blog to add more information and increase the diversity of runner spotlights.
- Continued relationship management with local specialty running stores.
- Overhauled Group Run listing to present in several different manners, include all runs in the Charlotte region regardless of whether CRC or not and finalizing plan to continue to better communicate, support, and grow group runs
- Maintained website, blog, and Facebook with timely club information and general local running information and awareness
- Maintained an average of less than 2 days to respond to any club member, or other inquires to our club email.
- Began planning for club race in 2012.
- Completed transition of a founding member and director moving out of the area
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
Looking for a Costume Race? NoDaWeen!
What? 1 night, 4 events at NoDaWEEN, including the Freaky 5k Twilight Race
When? Saturday, October 29th at 6PM Race Start
Where? Neighborhood Theater at 511 East 36th Street
Why? Costume Contest + Prizes for Top 3 Overall Winners!
Details
In the twilight hours of Saturday, October 29, 2011, hundreds of runners and revelers will race through the streets of NoDa in the Freaky 5k Race. The race will begin and end at the Neighborhood Theatre located at 511 East 36th Street, Charlotte, NC. Race Day registration opens at 5:00 p.m. and the race begins at 6:00 p.m. Costumes are encouraged, but optional.
Following the race, participants who have chosen to dress-up will be automatically entered in a costume contest with the best three costumes receiving prizes. This is in addition to 1st, 2nd, & 3rd place prizes awarded to the fastest Male and Female runners.
Proceeds of Race
100% of the proceeds from NoDaWEEN will benefit the NoDa Neighborhood Association. NoDa NA is dedicated to promoting the arts, advocating for greener environments, supporting small businesses, encouraging diversity, and aiding fellow charities. NoDa NA is a grassroots organization that does not have huge financial resources or wherewithal to produce massive events. NoDa NA relies on the efforts of our sponsors, donors, and volunteer staff to keep the neighborhood alive, vibrant, and streaming with tourists. The NoDa NA is also a federally recognized 501 (c)3 charitable organization.
Participant Packet Pickup
Friday, October 28 at the Johnston YMCA Gymnastics Room from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Event Parking
Event parking for the Freaky 5K is available at the Johnston YMCA from 5 p.m. until midnight. There will be a $5 parking fee for this lot during these time slots. ALL proceeds will be directly donated to the Johnston YMCA to benefit another worthy non-profit. Parking attendants will be there to guide the way and watch your car while you enjoy the festivities!
When? Saturday, October 29th at 6PM Race Start
Where? Neighborhood Theater at 511 East 36th Street
Why? Costume Contest + Prizes for Top 3 Overall Winners!
Details
In the twilight hours of Saturday, October 29, 2011, hundreds of runners and revelers will race through the streets of NoDa in the Freaky 5k Race. The race will begin and end at the Neighborhood Theatre located at 511 East 36th Street, Charlotte, NC. Race Day registration opens at 5:00 p.m. and the race begins at 6:00 p.m. Costumes are encouraged, but optional.
Following the race, participants who have chosen to dress-up will be automatically entered in a costume contest with the best three costumes receiving prizes. This is in addition to 1st, 2nd, & 3rd place prizes awarded to the fastest Male and Female runners.
Proceeds of Race
100% of the proceeds from NoDaWEEN will benefit the NoDa Neighborhood Association. NoDa NA is dedicated to promoting the arts, advocating for greener environments, supporting small businesses, encouraging diversity, and aiding fellow charities. NoDa NA is a grassroots organization that does not have huge financial resources or wherewithal to produce massive events. NoDa NA relies on the efforts of our sponsors, donors, and volunteer staff to keep the neighborhood alive, vibrant, and streaming with tourists. The NoDa NA is also a federally recognized 501 (c)3 charitable organization.
Participant Packet Pickup
Friday, October 28 at the Johnston YMCA Gymnastics Room from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Event Parking
Event parking for the Freaky 5K is available at the Johnston YMCA from 5 p.m. until midnight. There will be a $5 parking fee for this lot during these time slots. ALL proceeds will be directly donated to the Johnston YMCA to benefit another worthy non-profit. Parking attendants will be there to guide the way and watch your car while you enjoy the festivities!
Monday, October 10, 2011
October and November Club Happenings
Happy Columbus Day Charlotte Running Club members. We have an active next couple of weeks so I thought I would post some information here to help keep it all on your radar.
1) CRC BOD Nominations
The board is accepting nominations to the 2012 Charlotte Running Club board of directors. The nomination period is open 10/11 - 11/14. Elections will begin on 11/14 and will winners will be announced at the annual club meeting on 11/20. Each club member can nominate up to 8 candidates. Simply submit yourself or others to run.charlotte@gmail.com . All nominations will be verified before published.
2) Halloween Group Run Sunday, October 23 · 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Gravel Lot across from Freedom Park on East Blvd
Join us for a fun social run! Wear your best costume!Gift Cards to Inside Out Sports will be given out to the best costumes!! We will meet at the gravel lot across the street from the Freedom Park East Blvd. entrance for a four mile run. Snacks will be provided post run and dinner/drinks afterward.We will also have CRC car stickers for sale ($2 apiece)! All paces welcome and encouraged as we will have a sweeper. No runner left behind!
3) Thunder Road Volunteering https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/TRVolunteer
We have committed to 40 course marshals in the Dilworth area. Please sign-up as soon as possible so that we can get a good head count to meet our goal. Volunteers receive free 2012 CRC membership AND get a volunteer shirt. Please come join us to help this local event on 11/12 and to cheer your fellow club members running that day.
4) CRC Annual meeting on 11/20 RFYL SouthPark
1pm - Hash Run (all paces welcome and encouraged) - optional
2.30pm - call to order of annual meeting, elections announcements
5) Club Fall Gear - You asked, we delivered! Check out SHOP at our website for the latest fall/winter gear. Get it now so you have time to receive it before your big fall race. In addition, we have kids gear available at: http://www.cafepress.com/runcharlotte
A couple other places to find CRC branded goodies:
InsideOut Sports has running socks with our logo. Ask for them at the front desk.
RFYL has some CRC singlets and tech shirts remaining. Ask for them as well.
TrySports has CRC running hats available for sale.
Charlotte Running Company has CRC singlets and tech shirts and will be getting the new hoodies and singlets in the store.
6) Group Runs - List has been updated on our club website (http://www.charlotterunningclub.org/). In addition, you will find a link on the group runs page at our website to a spreadsheet that breaks group runs out by pace, location, day. We alsways encourage new group run leaders and information about group runs throughout the city regardless of whether they are CRC led or not.
7) Archived newsletters - We now have every CRC newsletter we have published available online. What a cool history we have! Going forward, newsletters older than 3 months will be published.
The link is always available under Facebook links or go directly there at:
https://docs.google.com/#folders/0B6xlEN3e7MtUZDYxMTlkMmQtOGZiMy00YmRkLTliMWYtM2M3MTc0MmJmN2Yy
8) Marathon Season - This past weekend the first major marathon kicked off and Charlotte was well represented as usual. With plenty more to come in the next two months, send a shout out to your club friends with some words of encouragement when you get a chance and/or join the marathoners on a few training runs. It can be a long grind preparing for a marathon but very a very satisfying accomplishment. Go CRC!!!
1) CRC BOD Nominations
The board is accepting nominations to the 2012 Charlotte Running Club board of directors. The nomination period is open 10/11 - 11/14. Elections will begin on 11/14 and will winners will be announced at the annual club meeting on 11/20. Each club member can nominate up to 8 candidates. Simply submit yourself or others to run.charlotte@gmail.com . All nominations will be verified before published.
2) Halloween Group Run Sunday, October 23 · 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Gravel Lot across from Freedom Park on East Blvd
Join us for a fun social run! Wear your best costume!Gift Cards to Inside Out Sports will be given out to the best costumes!! We will meet at the gravel lot across the street from the Freedom Park East Blvd. entrance for a four mile run. Snacks will be provided post run and dinner/drinks afterward.We will also have CRC car stickers for sale ($2 apiece)! All paces welcome and encouraged as we will have a sweeper. No runner left behind!
3) Thunder Road Volunteering https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/TRVolunteer
We have committed to 40 course marshals in the Dilworth area. Please sign-up as soon as possible so that we can get a good head count to meet our goal. Volunteers receive free 2012 CRC membership AND get a volunteer shirt. Please come join us to help this local event on 11/12 and to cheer your fellow club members running that day.
4) CRC Annual meeting on 11/20 RFYL SouthPark
1pm - Hash Run (all paces welcome and encouraged) - optional
2.30pm - call to order of annual meeting, elections announcements
5) Club Fall Gear - You asked, we delivered! Check out SHOP at our website for the latest fall/winter gear. Get it now so you have time to receive it before your big fall race. In addition, we have kids gear available at: http://www.cafepress.com/runcharlotte
A couple other places to find CRC branded goodies:
InsideOut Sports has running socks with our logo. Ask for them at the front desk.
RFYL has some CRC singlets and tech shirts remaining. Ask for them as well.
TrySports has CRC running hats available for sale.
Charlotte Running Company has CRC singlets and tech shirts and will be getting the new hoodies and singlets in the store.
6) Group Runs - List has been updated on our club website (http://www.charlotterunningclub.org/). In addition, you will find a link on the group runs page at our website to a spreadsheet that breaks group runs out by pace, location, day. We alsways encourage new group run leaders and information about group runs throughout the city regardless of whether they are CRC led or not.
7) Archived newsletters - We now have every CRC newsletter we have published available online. What a cool history we have! Going forward, newsletters older than 3 months will be published.
The link is always available under Facebook links or go directly there at:
https://docs.google.com/#folders/0B6xlEN3e7MtUZDYxMTlkMmQtOGZiMy00YmRkLTliMWYtM2M3MTc0MmJmN2Yy
8) Marathon Season - This past weekend the first major marathon kicked off and Charlotte was well represented as usual. With plenty more to come in the next two months, send a shout out to your club friends with some words of encouragement when you get a chance and/or join the marathoners on a few training runs. It can be a long grind preparing for a marathon but very a very satisfying accomplishment. Go CRC!!!
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