I would like to start out by wishing everyone a Happy New Year … time to set new goals, make new friends and Run for Fun and to purchase one of our new orange club singlets and short sleeve dry fit T-shirts. We are selling them at a great price, $10 for members and $15 for non-members, thanks to our two Team Sponsors Runner’s Depot and Starbucks.
At our Annual Meeting this year, we voted to expand our Board of Directors to include three more voting positions, Social Marketing Carol Demeo, E-Newsletter Jon Renaud & Membership Maria Fletcher. These positions, up to this point, were listed under Volunteer Positions and now they are part of our full Board of Directors…
Jingle Bell Jog, December 4th, was our last event completed at the time I am writing this newsletter. We had over 850 participants and another 50 in the Kids Fun Runs. This was the first year that our club took more of a leadership and financial role to grow this event. We were able to lower the expenses and raise more money for the Wellness Center at Broward General. For that we are most proud and look forward to making next year even better. Thanks to everyone that volunteered and supported this event.
Turn On the Lights 5K, December 18th, will be our next event. By the time you read this, the race will have come and gone but not to worry, we will have more on this event in next month’s issue.
Our Resolution 5K, December 26th, will end our year of running and racing. This event is always a favorite with the locals and many visiting this time of year. Make sure to wear a hat because everyone that finish wearing one will receive a gift card from California Pizza Kitchen. We will have more on this event as well in next month newsletter… see our ad in this issue or go to www.gflrrc.org for more information.
Disney Marathon weekend, January 8th & 9th, kicks off the new year with our clubs support of the Jerry Ayre Memorial Foundation. Every year, many of us run Disney to raise money for scholarships in Jerry’s name. This year, as in the past, Linda and Jorge Ayre have planned a weekend full of fun activities around the 5K, Half and Full Marathon. If you would like to join us, please drop me a line or give me a call, all are welcome and we always need more volunteers for our cheering stations.
ING Miami Marathon weekend, January 29th & 30th, is our next club event. It starts out on Friday with the Expo, Saturday we compete in the Tropical 5K and Sunday we run / walk the half or full Marathon. For those that are not running or walking, our club will again be volunteering at the start and finishline. So, if you are coming to Miami to watch a friend or family member complete the half or full marathon, you can help at the start and when they finish you will be in inside the finishline to greet them. Interested, drop me a line or give me a call.
A1A Marathon Weekend, February 19th & 20th, is our one of our first events in February. It starts out with an Expo Friday 18th, on Saturday we produce the Health Choice 5K and finish up on Sunday volunteering at our water stop just north of Sunrise on A1A for the marathon. Look for more details in the next issue.
Women’s Wellness, February 12th, is the first race in the THREE FOR THE ROAD SERIES. We are very happy to have it included in the Series this year. It starts and finishes at the Coral Springs Medical Center.
5K FOR A Better Day, February 26th, is the second race in the THREE FOR THE RAOD SERIES. This popular event starts at Broward General, runs through New River and back to the hospital. This event is organized by the Pre-Med students at American Heritage School.
Saint Patrick’s, March 12th, wraps up the THREE FOR THE ROAD SERIES. This four mile event at Tradewinds is always a favorite with the runners and walkers. Because of the new construction at the park, this year’s event will be staged at the South End of the park. Look for more information about the Series and these three race in next months issue.
Run For Fun,
Cynthia
