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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.
Remember, the more active
members we have, the more we can do as a
club. So spread the word to fellow
runners, and also let the Board know
your ideas and suggestions for the ORC.
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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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IOA Corporate 5K Volunteers
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On behalf of the ORC, I like to
give a great big THANK YOU
to the volunteers at the Corporate
IOA 5K that was held on Thursday,
April 24. Thanks to the Parrot
Head Club of Central Florida for
their help in the Citrus Bowl
keeping the beer taps flowing.
And special thanks to the Water Stop
Volunteers. The ORC was
supposed to provide 50 volunteers
for Water Stop #1, and even though
we only had around 25 volunteers,
you did a great job. From the
words of the Course Director:
"We all knew that 25 Vols at
the WS for 10,000+ entrants
would be difficult, but you
pulled it off with flying
colors. My lead, Zach
Fleming, said you were great
to work with and did a great
service for all those
runners and Walkers.
Like John mentioned, it's
amazing how quickly the
clean-up went, even with the
huge task. Just goes to show
you, when everyone chips in,
how much you can
accomplish."
In
exchange for our
efforts, the ORC
Scholarship fund will
receive a portion of the
proceeds as a
beneficiary of the
race.
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Minnie Marathon Weekend |
Congratulations to two of
our ORC members, Heather King and
Heather Schulz, who participated in
the 2008 Disney's Women Run the World
15K presented by Lady Footlocker on
Sunday, May 4th.
Heather King came in 1st overall in
the Women's Open Division with a
time of 1:00:49, and Heather Schulz
came in 4th overall in the Women's
Open Division and 1st in her age
group with a time of 1:03:38.
Congratulations ladies, great job.
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New Forum on ORC Website |
The ORC has launched a
new forum using Runners Lounge.
It's a great way for ORC members to stay
connected, chat with Club members, find
out about local events, and seek answers
to your running questions. To go to the
new Forum page, click
here.
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ORC Scholarship Applications |
Applications are
available for the 2008 ORC
Charles M. Rowson Memorial Scholarship.
If you or someone you know is a
graduating high school track athlete
that plans to continue running
competitively in college, this could be
an opportunity for up to $1,000
in scholarship money. To apply,
click
here.
Deadline for applications is June 1,
2008.
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ORC Board Positions |
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Do you want to be more
involved in your local running club? Do
you have some great ideas of events the
club should participate in?
Then now is your opportunity to let
others know what you want for your club.
The Orlando Runners Club is now
accepting nominations for the
Board of Directors and Officers to
serve for the 2008 - 2009 term.
One of the open positions is for
Treasurer. Are you good in
math? Do you have experience
using QuickBooks? If so, please
consider volunteering for this
position. Elections will be
held in July, and newly elected
Board members will be introduced at
the Awards Banquet. The new Board
goes into effect with the August
Board meeting for a one year term.
To nominate someone or volunteer for
a Board position, please send an
email to
president@orlandorunnersclub.org.
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Upcoming Races |
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May 10 - Habitat for Humanity 5K - Oakland,
FL (see above right)
May 24 - Run
for the Trees 5K
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Showalter Field - Winter Park
June 14 - ORC Race Into
Summer 5K - Blanchard
Park (see above right)
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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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May 6 - 1st Tuesday
Group Run - Meet at
7:00 pm at O'Boys BBQ, 565 W.
Fairbanks Ave in Winter Park.
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May 7 - ORC President's
Reception -6:00 pm at
Mike & Susan Zwer's
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May 20 - 3rd Tuesday
Group Run - Location &
details 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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ORC President's Reception
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You are
invited to the ORC President's Reception to
recognize the service of our President and
Board and celebrate the accomplishments of
our runners. Bring your favorite dish
to share. Drinks will be provided.
Date: Wednesday
- May 7th
Time:
6 pm - 8:30 pm
Place: Home of Mike
& Susan Zwer
3630 E.
Grant Street, Orlando
East Grant is off Conway Gardens
Rd.
Click here
for map.
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May 10th -
West Orange Habitat for Humanity 5K
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Mark your calendar to
participate in
West Orange Habitat for Humanity 5K Race
on Saturday, May 10th, at
8:00 am in Oakland, FL. The beautiful
layout contains small hills and passes
across the West Orange Trail twice. It
is a tree lined scenic route that starts
at the First Presbyterian Church of
Oakland, 218 E. Oakland Ave., Oakland,
FL 34760 (just west of Winter Garden).
Trophies will be given to the top
three male and female runners overall,
and medals will be given to the top
three in each age group. Refreshments
will be provided after the race, with
T-shirts given to all participants.
There will be a prize drawing open to
all participants where local vendors are
donating the prizes.
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The ORC is actively involved in
promoting and providing volunteers for
this race, as well as encouraging all
ORC'ers, family, and friends to come out
and run.
We're looking for volunteers to help
at the water stop, mile markers, the
finish line, and results. So if
you're available to help on Saturday
morning, please let us know. Email
volunteer@orlandorunnersclub.org.
You can meet us out at the race site
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ORC Race Into Summer 5K
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Mark your calendars for
Saturday, June
14th to participate in the
ORC Race Into Summer 5K
at Blanchard Park on
Dean Road. This event is one of
the key fund raising activities for the
Club's general fund.
The Club is actively seeking
sponsors and donations for door
prizes. If you or your company are
interested in becoming a sponsor or
making a donation, please contact
Michele at
president@orlandorunnersclub.org.
The 5K race starts at 7:30 am. The
course is an out and back along the
paved trail in the park that runs
along the Little Econ River.
The Kids' Fun Run starts at 8:45
am and is free to all children.
Awards will be given to the top
three male and female overall
finishers, and three deep in each
age group. Refreshments will be
provided after the race.
Volunteers will aslo be needed
on race day, so please let
Michele know if you are
interested in helping.
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Join us
for a post-race party
at
Scruffy Murphy's
in College Park (2625
Edgewater Drive)
from 5-8pm. Wear
your race shirt or bring your race
number for half-price Heineken as well
as other beer and food specials.
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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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Please Support the Businesses who Support
the ORC |
Track Shack |
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Offering to all
runners a free Physical
Therapy consultation regarding any running
injury.
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