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.

 

Regular runs are also posted on the Training Partners page of the website.

Congratulations to the recipients of this year's Charles M. Rowson, Jr. Scholarship.

 

Cole Bossom, Ana Groff, Jason McLeod and Rachel Stephens 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.

 

Congratulations to everyone that attended and received an award at the 17th Annual ORC Awards Banquet on Saturday, July 18, 2009.  Thanks to Michele for organizing the event, and Liz for coordinating the venue at the Wedgewood Tennis Villas Clubhouse:

 

The Overall Winners are as follows:

 

Challenge Series:

Overall Male (tie):  Jason Johnson and John Van Valkenburgh

Overall Female:  Heather Schulz

 

Race to Win:

Total Points Male:  Roque Nunez

Total Points Female:  Amy Tatum

Total Events Male:  Neil Paulson

Total Events Female:  Daisy Gartner

 

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 8/15 or the Autumn Rock'n Run 5K on 9/12. 

 

The 2009 - 2010 Challenge Series races and the Race to Win competition rules will be posted soon.  Watch for details.

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 60 volunteers. The Marathon is scheduled for Sunday, January 10, 2010. 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, jacket size, and phone number to Michele at mtb40@aol.com. 

REGISTRATION INFORMATION
To ensure that you are properly scheduled with our group, be sure to  select the shift under the ORC group's name.  The registration deadline is September 30, 2009.   

Group's name: Orlando Runners Club
Group's date:  1/10/2010
Group's location: Water Stop #24
Group's time: 6:00 am - 1:30 pm

REGISTRATION LINK:
To register online, click here and complete the online registration form.  

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 2010. 

 

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 a trip of a lifetime. Travel expenses (airfare and lodging) are paid for, meals and personal expenses are the participant's responsibility.

 
To download the application form, click here.  (Deadline for applying is September 10.)  For more information on our cultural exchange program with Urayasu, Japan, click here.

For More Races

For more information about the Orlando Runners Club, check out our website or drop me a note.

 

Michele Brackett, Editor (mtb40@aol.com)
Orlando Runners Club (http://www.orlandorunnersclub.org)

Message from the President Michele Brackett: 

 

As I end my second term and start yet another term as president, I wish to offer a sincere Thank You to the 2008 - 2009 Officers and Board of Directors.  It is because of their help and support that I have been able to continue to serve the Club as President. 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, the Sunday long runs (thanks to Jack Gallagher), and the addition of the Thursday group runs; volunteering at the Disney Marathon, the IOA Corp 5K, and Habitat for Humanity races;  another record turn out of over 375 runners at our annual ORC Race Into Summer 5K, and a great post-race party at Mellow Mushroom, increasing membership, and a web site and e-letter to keep everyone informed about the Club and local running events. 

 

I would also like to thank all the members who have supported the Club throughout the year.  It's great to see you at all the various Club events, and we also appreciate your help when volunteers are needed.  It is only through the hard work and dedication of our Board and members 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

 

 

Did you remember to send in your ORC membership renewal form and check for your annual dues?  

 

All ORC memberships expire on June 30 annually; renewal forms were mailed on June 22 to each household and you should have received it in your "snail mail" box.  Renewals were due by July 30, 2009. 

 

Please take a few minutes ASAP to review your renewal from and send it in with your check.  Please verify we have your correct contact information on file and return the form marked with any corrections, along with your check to the Orlando Runners Club, Attn: Membership, PO Box 1134, Orlando, FL 32802.  

 

If you did not receive a form or have any questions, please contact Amy at

amyt262@yahoo.com.

 

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