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Dear Runner,
This is your E-Letter explaining what is currently
happening 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 the Orlando Runners Club.
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ORC 30th Anniversary 5K |
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The ORC will be celebrating our 30th
anniversary with a 5K race on Sunday, June 11,
2006 at 7:30 a.m. at Jay Blanchard Park on Dean
Road (1 mile north of East SR 50/Colonial
Drive.)
The Club would like to extend an invitation to
all past and present officers, directors, and
members to participate in this special event.
Club members get a discount on the entry fee.
Registration forms are available on the website
and must be received by June 8th for
pre-registration. Registration will also be
available on the day of the race.
Packet pick up will be on race day only. You may
pick up your race number and t-shirt at the race
site between 6:15 am and 7:15 am. All paid
entrants will receive a custom designed tank
shirt.
The top three male and female runners in each
age group will receive awards, and the top male
and female race walker in each age group will
also receive awards.
The Committe is looking for volunteers to help
on race day. If you are interested in helping or
for more information, please contact Ann
Griffith at
agriffith730@ earthlink.net.
Mark your calendars to attend the 30th
Anniversary Race. The committee has planned some
special events for the race. And this will be a
great opportunity to meet other ORC members.
So plan to come out and run, meet other members,
and learn some history about the Club.
Hope to see all of you at the race.
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Out of Town Races |
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Comments from Stacey Bartos about her Out of
Town Race: "I just ran Big Sur marathon - it is
absolutely beautiful and a challenge for us
Florida runners as it is nothing but hills - up
and down. Should be added to all marathoners
"Must Run" list."
Let us know if you're doing a marathon, half
marathon, or special "Out of Town" race in 2006,
and share your experiences with other ORC
members.
Send your Out of Town Race info to Michele
Brackett at
mtb40@aol.com.
If you have any digital photos from Out of Town
Races, send them to our
webmaster to be included in the Photo
Gallery section coming soon to the website.
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Upcoming Races |
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Greater Oviedo 5K - May 27, 2006, at
7:30 am at 1st Baptist Church in Oviedo
- ORC 30th Anniversary 5K Run - June 11,
2006, at 7:30 am at Blanchard Park on Dean
Road (see details above)
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Mark Your Calendars for Future ORC Events |
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Please mark your calendars for the following
running and social events where members of the
ORC will be in attendance. If you are a member,
please wear your Orlando Runners Club Shirt.
- Monthly Group Run - 1st Tuesday of each
month - Next Run is June 6th at 7:00 pm at
O'Boys BBQ, 565 W. Fairbanks Ave in Winter
Park.
- Monthly ORC Board Meeting - 2nd Tuesday
of each month - Next Board Meeting is June
13th, location TBD.
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Wanted - Board Members and Officers |
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If you are interested in being an officer or
serving on the board for the upcoming 2006-2007
year, please email John Van Valkenburgh at
johnvanv@cfl.rr.com or Michele Brackett at
mtb40@aol.com.
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Farewell to our ORC/URC Friends -
From The Ryes
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For those that didn’t attend the President’s
Reception last month, you didn’t hear the
announcement that Curtis & I have decided to
move back to Alabama. We made a lot of friends
thru the club and are realizing we are really
gonna miss you guys. I had never volunteered for
anything until I joined the club. From there, I
worked my way to managing the volunteers, not an
easy task on either part. I would like to thank
everyone that answered my plead for help, like:
Bob Morgan, my favorite volunteer – it was the
New Year’s run at the Executive Airport – the
first time I met Bob. Someone clogged the toilet
and it overflowed. Well, it’s hard enough to get
a volunteer – but to ask them to clean up an
overflowed toilet is out of the question. I
didn’t even have to ask Bob, he overheard the
conversation and rose to the occasion. Said he
had been in the service and cleaning that mess
up would not bother him in the least. That
impressed me very much and placed Bob not only
as my #1 volunteer but in my heart as well. Bob
– when you go to Biloxi, please give me a call
and I’ll meet’cha over there!!
Yuku Hudak: my favorite person in the world. It
took me some time to understand your “northern
accent” but once we got over that – there was
not stopping us. Yuku is the only person I know
that can hit a parked EMMI truck and not even
know it!! Yuku, you know how to get in touch
with me and I’ll always have a room for you.
Mikko: I’m sorry I tried to make you wear that
purple shirt – I hope you forgive me.
Seth & Janice Elsheimer: for recruiting Curtis
and Eddy at one of the races.
URC Club Members: Thank you for all the
hospitality you’ve shown us while in Japan
(1999) and while visiting us. Especially
Houma-san. If you ever come to Alabama, please
contact us.
There are too many people to recognize. We’re
gonna miss you all.
Our new home is still under construction. We’ll
be right next-door to my parents and our address
is 7889 County Rd. 19, Foley, AL 36535. My
Nextel cell# 251-269-1965.
Curtis has accepted a new position with
Crestview Aerospace and starts on May 15th. Our
last day in Orlando will be this Friday, May
12th. We are excited and sad at the same time.
If you’ve never served on the board – please do
so. It’s the best way to understand what the
club officers and members have to go thru to
keep the club running. It’s a lot of fun and you
meet many of the club members. Thanks for
everything!
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