Welcome to the 2009 Annual Aw rds...

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Welcome to the2009 Annual

Awards Banquet

Saturday, January 31, 2009


The Board of Directors of the Charlottesville Track Club would like to welcome you to our 23rd Annual Awards Banquet.

This celebration is our way to congratulate our members for all their wonderful volunteerism and athletic accomplishments during the past year. Thank you for joining us as we celebrate another successful year in accomplishing our primary mission of promoting safe recreational and competitive running activities, as well as providing guidance, facilities, and volunteers for road racing and track events that raise funds for charitable organizations.

The Club remains one of the largest resources for fundraising in the greater Charlottesville community, an accomplishment that we should all be very proud of and one which should be celebrated.

Thank you from your 2008 Board,Andrew, Brian, Jen, Pam, Joan, Lyle, Bill, Kirsten, and Bess

Welcometo the Charlot tesville Track Club’s

2009 AWARDS BANQUET & CELEBRATION

“As runners, we all go through many transitions–transitions that closely mimic the larger changes we experience in a lifetime. First, we try to run faster. Then we try to run harder. Then we learn to accept ourselves and our

limitations, and at last, we can appreciate the true joy and meaning of running.” – Amby Burfoot

CTC | P.O. BOX 495 | Charlottesville, VA 22902 | [email protected] | www.charlottesvilletrackclub.org2

FEATURED SPEAKER:Wendell Golden

MASTER OF CEREMONY:Mark Lorenzoni

WHO’S RUNNING THE CLUB:

CTC Banquet

CTC Board of DirectorsPresident Andrew Zapanta

Vice President Brian KeenaSecretary Pamela JohnsonTreasurer Jennifer Bauerle

Race Chairman/Insurance Lyle HenoferMembership Chairman Bill Duxbury

Public Relations/Special Events Joan EspositoMember-at-Large Bess TarkingtonMember-at-Large Kristen Keller

Special ProjectsNewsletter Editor Mark LorenzoniNewsletter Typist Heidi Johnson

Newsletter Design Alice WigginsMembership Database Chip Hopper

Newsletter Mailing Michelle BushrowRace Results Carol Finch & Alice Wiggins

Volunteer Coordinator Sharon BalintWebsite Leah Connor & Chris Samley

Equipment & Race Clock Timekeeper Chuck LascanoNew Year’s Day 5K Lyle Henofer & Vickie MarshAdopt-a-Highway Jay Wildermann

Women’s Four Miler Cynthia LorenzoniWomen’s Four Miler Training Program Joan Esposito

Bruce Barnes Mile Mark LorenzoniCharlottesville Ten Miler Alice & Dan Wiggins

Charlottesville Ten Miler Training Program Mark Lorenzoni, Vickie Marsh, & Cathie BranchaudHalf Marathon/Marathon Training Program Mark Lorenzoni, Joan Bienvenue, & Alec Lorenzoni

Men’s Four Miler Training Program Mark Lorenzoni & Bill DuxburyYouth Program Bette Dzamba & Scott Smith

CTC StandingsRunner of the Year Nicole Robbins-McNeish

Volunteer Points Bev McCoidPoints Race Series Michelle Bushrow


MembershipThe CTC was established in 1976 and has been serving local runners ever since.

As of December 31, 2008 the club has over 900 members.

Carolyn BeltRich BarnettJim Bell (former CTC President)

Maria BellVirgil BerryGerry Bambrick (former CTC President)

Doug BloorJim BoydTom BuckleyJim CargilePeggy CornettSteve DeatonBob DownerJohn Eros

Joan EspositoLarry FieldingCarol FinchMark FoleyConnie Friend (former CTC President)

Tim and Ellie GathrightBill GuerrantChip HopperAndrew HerseyFrances HerseyDave LaschJohn LloydThe LorenzonisDon Mathes

The McCoidsAl McLearenThe MikalsonsChuck MillerRichard MoonThe MorrisonsBonnie and Pat MullaneySkip MullaneyDan MonahanDave Murphy (former CTC President)

Chris PikrallidasThe Posners The PostsBrenda Purcell

Chris RobertsPete RungeThe Rogols (Al - former CTC President)

Adam SlateThe SomervillesRollin StantonJoe StirtKathy ThomasSuzanna TurnerThe WilkinsonsThe WildermannsThe WistsPete York (former CTC President)

25+ Year Members

“I run because it’s my passion, and not just a sport. Every time I walk out the door, I know why I’m going where I’m going and I’m already focused on that special place where I fi nd my peace and solitude.

Running, to me, is more than just a physical exercise...it’s a consistent reward for victory!” — Sasha Azevedo

Participants in the 2008 CTC Marathon and 1/2 Marathon Training Program


CTC RACES CONSIDERED FOR VOLUNTEER, RUNNER OF THE YEAR, AND POINT SERIESNew Year’s 5k, Valentine’s Partners 5k, MJ8k, Charlottesville 10 Miler, Bruce Barnes Mile, 4th of July 5k, Fairview 5k, Women’s 4 Miler, Pepsi 10K, Blue Ridge Burn 5k/10k, Buck Mountain Half Marathon, Turkey Trot 5k, Men’s 4 Miler.

CTC RUNNER OF THE YEAR RECIPIENTS (BY AGE GROUP)Runner of the Year is awarded to the runner with the fastest times. Only Category 1 and 2 races qualify a runner for the Runner of the Year. A runner must be a runner in good standing of the CTC at the time of the qualifying race and only races run while a member count. A runner must be the fi rst CTC member in his/her respective age group to qualify, once qualifi ed, all other races that the runner has completed in, both before and after qualifying, are entered into the statistics. A runner must run at least three races to be eligible. In the year that any runner ages up to another age group, the runner is eligible for the award in the age group in which he/she ran the most races. For deciding the runner of the Year three races are used for comparison, the longest distance races have priority for the comparison, when possible the same races will be compared, then same distances and then the longest distances would be the breaker.

Awards

Age Male Female

18-24 George Heeschen No Qualifers

25-29 Jason Buczyna Becky Keller

30-34 Andrew Zapanta Robin Truxel

35-39 Barry Young Amy Martin*

40-44 Doug Bloor Nicola Ratcliffe

45-49 Hernan Garbini Andrea Wright

50-54 Burkhard Spiekerman Kiyoko Asao-Ragosta

55-59 Harry Landers Wendy Golden

60-64 Joe Stirt Connie Friend

65-69 Skip Mullaney Nancy Davis-Imhoff

70-74 No Qualifers Nancy Fraser

75-79 No Qualifers No Qualifers

80+ Wendell Golden No Qualifers

2007: Cass Girvin & Bethany Coppock (24 or younger); Jason Buczyna & Kristen Keller (25-29); Jason Braunstein & Tanya Wanchek (30-34); Lee Coppock & Eliza O’Connell (35-39); Chris Samley & Elizabeth Cottone (40-44); Burkhard Spiekerman & Andrea Wright (45-49); Edmund Russell & Peggy Mowbray (50-54); Paul Humphreys & Stephanie Tanner (55-59); Jim Bell (60-64); Skip Mullany & Louise Dudley (65-69); Armand Zambardi & Nancy Fraser (70-74); Wendell Golden (80+)

2006: Charlie Hurt & Bethany Coppock (24 or younger); Christopher Sica & Kristen Keller (25-29); Anthony Nappi & Katherine Owen (30-34); Lee Coppock & Beth Cottone & Eliza O’Connell (35-39); Chris Samley & Andrea Wright (40-44); Burkhard Spiekerman & Jennifer Ackerman (45-49); Dave Krovetz & Peggy Mowbray (50-54); Craig Sarazin & Linda Scandore (55-59); Chuck Lascano & Connie Friend (60-64); Cal Fowler & Nancy Fraser (65-69); Armand Zambardi (70-74); Harry Freestone (75-79); Wendell Golden (80+)

2005: Alec Lorenzoni & Emily Bascom (24 or younger); Mike Herrick & Kara Flavin (25-29); Karl Kennedy & Noelle Davis (30-34); Lee Coppock & Beth Cottone (35-39); Chris Samley & Andrea Wright (40-44); Burkhard Spiekerman & Peggy Mowbray (45-49); Richard Young & Patti Clevenson (50-54); Rollin Stanton & Bev Warren (55-59); Chuck Lascano & Sandy Derr (60-64); Cal Fowler & Lis Villadsen (65-69); Armand Zambardi (70-74); Harry Freestone (75-79); Wendell Golden (80+)

2004: Lewis Martin & Anne Rettig (24 or younger); Mike Herrick & Joan Bienvenue (25-29); Pete Runge & Noelle Davis (30-34); John Densmore & Beth Cottone (35-39); Chris Samley & Andrea Wright (40-44); Burkhard Spiekerman & Peggy Mowbray (45-49); Richard Young & Linda Scandore (50-54); Jim Bell & Mary Napoleon (55-59); Chuck Lascano & Lis Villadsen (60-64); Cal Fowler (65-69); Armand Zambardi (70-74); Wendell Golden (75-79)

*Correction.


2008 CTC POINT SERIES AWARDSCTC members receive points for participating in the CTC sponsored Category 1 and 2 races. CTC members who wish to participate in the point series program must submit their names to the Point Series Chairperson. The fi rst CTC member in a race receives 18 points: second place 17 points: third place 16 points on a descending scale to 8 with the 10th place CTC member receiving 8 points.

CTC COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD RECIPIENTSThe award is presented annually to community neighbors who have contributed to the success of our events.

BRUCE BARNES MEMORIAL AWARDThese awards are presented to the fi rst CTC Male and female fi nishers at the Bruce Barnes Memorial Mile. This race is run each year around Bruce Barnes birthday, June 9th in Greenwood. Bruce Barnes was a very active member of the Track Club for over ten years and was the top racer at that time. When he was not racing he was volunteering. He was well liked and his death in 1991 was a terribly tragedy.

MILLE SYMBULA MEMORIAL AWARDThis award is presented to the top CTC fi nisher of the Women’s Four Miler. Mille Symbula died from ovarian cancer in 1994. She was the top 40 (Masters) runner in the club at the time and was also a very active volunteer. She counted the Four Miler as one her favorite races.

CTC COACH OF THE YEARThis award is based on a CTC member’s team’s performance or improvements during the past year.

CTC HIGH SCHOOL RUNNER OF THE YEARHigh School Runner of the Year is based on a CTC member’s performance in Track and Cross Country

Awards

2008: Anthony Wenzel and Dominion Digital2007: Chuck Lascano and Laco2006: Dr. Wilder and the Runner’s Clinic 2005: Craig Littlepage and the University of Virginia Athletic Department 2004: Carol and Tom McIntosh

2003: Rivanna Trails Foundation ______________________________

Brian Fox, Bodo’s Bagels Sgt. Ronnie Roberts and the City Police Roger Flint and Pepsi Cola Brian MacKenize and The Daily Progress

2008: Nathan Rouse (Albemarle) Holly Rich (Monticello)2007: Nathan Rouse (Albemarle) Bethany Coppock (Covenant) 2006: Chris Post (WAHS) Erin Thorpe (Monticello)

2005: Samantha Stafford (WAHS) Chris Post (WAHS) 2004: Tasmin Fanning (WAHS) 2003 Jessica Fanning (Western Albemarle) Brad O’Neill (Stuart’s Draft) Travis Hunnicutt (Madison)

2008: Doug Bloor2007: Charlie Souter 2006: Lance Weisend (Albemarle High School)

2005: Jenny Blair (Monticello High School) 2004: Carin Ward (WAHS) 2003: Al McLearen (Madison High School)

2008: Andrea Wright2007: Andrea Wright2006: Cynthia-Campbell Spangler

2005: Andrea Wright2004: Andrea Wright2003: Nicola Radcliffe

2008: Brad O’Neil & Nicola Ratcliffe 2007: Brad O’Neil & Noaa Spiekermann 2006: Alec Lorenzoni & Hosni Haghighian

2005: Alec Lorenzoni & Andrea Wright 2004: Alec Lorenzoni & Andrea Wright2003: David Miller & Nicola Ratcliffe

Under 40 Over 402008: Tommy Kinstle & Becky Keller Hernan Garbini & Lise Willingham2007: Jason Buczyna & Kristen Keller Hernan Garbini & Sharon Balint2006: Glen Anderson & Kristen Keller Rick Kwiatkowsk & Michelle Bushrow2005: Mike Herrick & Kristen Keller Burkhard Spiekermann & Andrea Wright2004: Rick Kwiatkowski & Beth Cottone Scott Smith & Andrea Wright


2008 HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP WINNERSIn May, the CTC presents $500 scholarships to area high school athletes who have participated in Track and Field or Cross Country. The student must be a cross country or track runner at one of the four Charlottesville or Albemarle public high schools. The scholarship is not based on athletic achievement. Membership in the CTC is not a requirement. The Scholarship is based on the following criteria: 35% Financial need, 25% academic achievement, 20% community and extracurricular activities, and 20% personal recommendations.

MOST IMPROVED CTC RUNNER OF THE YEAR AWARDSThe most improved CTC male and female runners are selected by comparing results from the past 2-3 years.

CTC LIFETIME SERVICE AWARD RECIPIENTSThis is the highest honor the CTC annually bestows upon one (or a pair) of its longtime public servants who have given 10 or more continuous years of volunteer service to the greater running community.

OUR COMMUNITY SUPPORTERS AND SPONSORSIt takes many volunteers to put on a race but it also takes many sponsors. We were very fortunate in 2008 to have such generous sponsors who supported us. Some sponsors supported us in monetary ways and others in kind donations.

2009: Chris Samley2008: Scott Smith2007: Frances Hersey2006: Joan Esposito2005: Jay WIldermann2004: Rollin Stanton2003: Bev McCoid2002: Tom Scala2001: Connie Friend2000: Chip Hopper1999: Dave Barton1998: Bev Hayden

1997: Jim and Maria Bell1996: Charlie Feigenoff1995: Mark and Cynthia Lorenzoni1994: Skip Kinnier1993: Carol Finch 1992: Donal and Elena Day1991: Jeff Brown 1990: Dave Lasch1989: Al and Joanne Rogol1988: David Murphy1987: Karen and James Beaver

Awards

2008: George Rich & Kristin Hennings Solomon2007: Bill Blodgett & Sharon Balint 2006: Joe Souter & Janet Hermann2005: Jim Horskotte & Joan Bienvenue

2004: Mike Cassity & Jennifer Ackerman Rick Kwiatkowski & Patty Roberts2003: David Rapp & Peggy Mowbray

106.1 The CornerACACAlbermarle County Parks and Recreation DepartmentBeck CohenBodo’s BagelsBrooksCharlottesville Running CompanyDominion DigitalDr. Wilder and the Runners Clinic at UVANike

Old Trail Pantops Physical TherapyPepsi-Cola of Central VirginaRagged Mountain Running ShopSir SpeedyThe Daily ProgressThe McIntosh FamilyThe University of Virginia Athletic DepartmentZ95

Margaret Bresnahan (Orange County)Kristen Gay (Charlottesville)Megan Graves (Nelson County)Tara S. Twitty (Louisa County)

James Bor (Albermarle)Daniel Cutright (Louisa County)Kevin Pearson (Orange County)Nicholas Ward (Western Albermarle)

As every runner knows, running is about more than just putting one foot in front of the other; it is about our lifestyle and who we are. -Joan Benoit Samuelson


2008 Volunteer Points20+ Points (CTC Duffel Bag)

Jennifer BauerleJoan EspositoCarol FinchLyle HenoferHeidi JohnsonPam JohnsonBrian KeenaCynthia LorenzoniMark LorenzoniJay WildermannAndrew Zapanta

12-19 Points (CTC Sweatshirt)

Michelle BushrowLeah ConnorBill DuxburyChip HopperKristen KellerChuck LascanoVicki MarshBev McCoidChris SamleyBess Tarkington

Alice Wiggins

Melba AtkinsonJulia Bellis Joan Bienvenue Bill Blodgett Cathie Branchaud Coleman Charlton Bette Dzambe Cindy Eichelkraut Deb Gilbert Michael Goldman Frances Hersey Kobby Hoffman Eileen Rudert Hopper

Debby Johnson Lisa Kwiatkowski Rick Kwiatkowski Dave Lasch John Lloyd Alec Lorenzoni Audrey Lorenzoni Joe Milby Dave Murphy Judy RobertsKathy ThomasBob WilderNic Yarbrough-George

Glen Anderson Lindy BainSharon Balint Jim Bell Steven Braden Vicki Brozovich Theresa Bullock Donna Charlebois Vanessa Christopher Patti Clevenson Linda Crank Steve Deaton India Dixon Laurie DuxburyJudy EnglishSarah Gallagher FordMary FowlerNancy Fraser

Hernan Garbini Kathy GarstangAmy GoffmanWendell GoldenTina GoughKaren HamiltonWanda HamlinJennifer HearnsDave HeeschenEleni HeeschenNell HibbittsTom HintzMichele HoganHeather HornJames HorstkotteNancy Davis ImhoffDiane JohnsonDavid Kroverts

David Kwiatkowski Laura Kwiatkowski Mary Kwiatkowski Carol Larson Mary Leachtenauer Ky Lindsay Jean Link Mimi Magyar Dan Monohan Peggy Mowbray Monica Nabors Steve Nelson Susan Nelson Karen Olsen Nicole Robbins-McNeish Mary Roddy Ian Rogol Joanne Rogol

Eileen Rudert Thomas Scala Azer Selimotic Margie ShreveElisabeth Sloan Mary Clare Smith Scott Smith Burkhard SpeikermanLara Spiekerman Noaa Spiekerman Gail Sullivan Dan Wiggins Eileen Wittwer Patty Workman Pam Worley Andrea Wright Arleen Yobs Edna Zaenker

6-11 Points (CTC Technical Gloves)

3-5 Points (CTC Socks)

“We run, not because we think it is doing us good, but because we enjoy it and cannot help ourselves...The more restricted our society and work become, the more necessary it will be to find some outlet for this

craving for freedom. No one can say, ‘You must not run faster than this, or jump higher than that.’ The human spirit is indomitable.” -Sir Roger Bannister, first runner to run a sub-4 minute mile

“There are as many reasons for running as there are days in the year, years in my life. But mostly I run because I am an animal and a child, an artist and a saint. So, too, are you. Find your own play,

your own self-renewing compulsion, and you will become the person you are meant to be.” - George Sheehan

* If you feel this is incorrect, please let us know.


2008 Year at a Glance ....New Year’s 5k

January 1282 Finishers

Valentine’s Partners 5kFebruary 16

213 of Finishers

Martha Jefferson 8k Run/4k WalkMarch 8

435/84 Finishers

Charlottesville 10 MilerMarch 29

2121 Finishers

Bruce Barnes MileJune 14

48 Finishers

4th of July 5kJuly 4th

242 Finishers

Fairview 5kJuly 12

151 Finishers

Women’s 4 MilerAugust 29

2505 Finishers

Pepsi 10KSeptember 13416 Finishers

Buck Mountain Half MarathonOctober 1276 Finishers

Blue Ridge Burn 5k/10kNovember 8

128/ 89 Finishers

Turkey Trot 5kNovember 271113 Finishers

Men’s 4 MilerDecember 6293 Finishers


Valentine’s Partners 5kFebruary 14, 2009

Martha Jefferson 8k Run/4k WalkMarch 14, 2009

Charlottesville 10 MilerApril 4, 2009

Bruce Barnes MileTBD

4th of July 5kJuly 4th

Fairview 5kTBD

Women’s 4 MilerTBD

Pepsi 10KTBD

Buck Mountain Half MarathonTBD

Blue Ridge Burn 5k/10kTBD

Turkey Trot 5kNovember 26

Men’s 4 MilerTBD

Looking Forward to 2009!

“Racing teaches us to challenge ourselves.

It teaches us to push beyond where we thought we could go. It helps us to find

out what we are made of. This is what we do.

This is what it’s all about.” -PattiSue Plumer,

U.S. Olympian


CTC By-LawsARTICLE 1--TITLEThe name of this organization shall be the Charlottes-ville Track Club, hereafter referred to as the CTC.

ARTICLE 2--PURPOSEThe purpose of this organization is to promote safe recreational and competitive running activities for the Charlottesville community. The CTC will provide guid-ance, facilities, and volunteers for road racing and track events that raise funds for, or provide recognition of, charitable organizations.

ARTICLE 3--MEMBERSHIP A) The membership of this organization shall be open to all persons interested in running and in sponsoring running events.B) All applications for membership and membership renewals must be submitted in writing to the CTC membership chair.C) All memberships are effective immediately upon payment of dues. All privileges and obligations of membership in the CTC begin at this time with the fol-lowing exception: members are eligible for prizes that are awarded to CTC members only after they have been members for a full month.D) Membership and associated benefi ts shall terminate upon the following conditions: 1) failure to pay dues according to Article 4; 2) submission of a written resignation from the CTC. E) For voting purposes, membership is divided into the following classes: 1) single person, one vote; 2) family, two votes.

ARTICLE 4--DUES A) Membership dues shall be assessed annually accord-ing to the following classes: 1) single membership--$15; 2) family membership (two or more related family members)--$20; 3) student embership--$12; 4) sponsoring membership--$25. B) Dues shall be paid annually by June 1 of each year. Members who join after January 1, but before April 1, must pay dues prorated at one-half the appropriate class rate; members who join after April 1 must pay the yearly membership dues, but they will retain member-ship until June 1 of the following year.C) No refund of dues will be made for any reason to any member upon separation from the CTC.D) Failure to pay dues will result in termination of CTC membership. Membership may be reinstated at any time upon payment of the appropriate dues.E) The CTC board reserves the right to review and adjust membership dues in order to cover the normal operating expenses of the CTC.

ARTICLE 5--FUNDS A) The CTC shall not be operated for a profi t.B) The source of funds for the CTC shall be money received from member dues, equipment rental, dona-tions, and race registration fees.C) The funds of the CTC shall be used to pay all obliga-tions and operating expenses of the organization and to make contributions to charitable organizations as voted on by the board. Equipment rental fees are set by the board each year. Organizations that return a por-tion of their registration fees to the CTC are eligible for a waiver on equipment rental fees.

ARTICLE 6--BOARD OF TRUSTEES A) The Board of Trustees shall consist of seven members elected from the full membership, four of whom will serve as offi cers and three of whom will serve as stand-ing committee chairs.

B) The offi cers of the board shall be president, vice president, secretary, and treasurer. They shall be elected by the board.C) The Board of Trustees is ultimately responsible for 1) carrying out the provisions of these bylaws; 2) coordinating and supporting the activities of the standing committees; 3) ensuring the fi nancial solvency of the CTC; 4) supervising and approving the CTC budget; 5) ensuring the equitable distribution of funds and efforts among the various activities coordinated by the CTC, including but not limited to the issues of race sponsorship and charitable donations; 6) maintaining the good standing of the CTC within the community. D) Board members shall be elected for two-year terms. There is no limit on the number of terms a board member can serve. Terms begin in October 1, following elections during the summer. Members may submit nominations for the board during January and Febru-ary, and ballots will be mailed to members with their dues notice. Results will be announced in the late sum-mer/early fall newsletter.E) Board members will serve staggered terms. They will be elected in blocks of three and four in alternate years. Those nominees receiving the highest vote totals are elected to fi ll the number of vacant seats.F) The president can appoint new board members, after consultation with the board, if a member leaves.

ARTICLE 7--OFFICERS A) The duties of the president include but are not limited to the following: 1) preside at all CTC meetings; 2) oversee CTC operations; 3) act as primary liaison to the community; 4) work with the treasurer to prepare an annual budget of income and disbursements.B) The duties of the vice president include but are not limited to the following: 1) act in place of the president as necessary; 2) succeed the president if necessary; 3) oversee action of standing committees; 4) oversee equipment concerns;C) The duties of the secretary include but are not limited to the following: 1) record minutes of board meetings and distribute them to board members before their next meeting; 2) provide minutes for publication in the CTC news-letter. D) The duties of the treasurer include but are not limited to the following:1) assume responsibility for all deposits of funds;2) issue all checks for payment of properly executed claims;3) keep orderly, current, accurate records of all funds received and disbursed;4) provide a synopsis of expenditures and income at each board meeting; 5) provide a written accounting of the fi nancial status of the CTC at the annual meeting; 6) work with the president and the board to draw up a budget.

ARTICLE 8--STANDING COMMITTEES A) The standing committees of the CTC board will be the Membership Committee, the Race Committee, and the Public Relations and Special Events Committee.B) The functions of the Membership Committee include but are not limited to the following: 1) maintain an accurate membership roll; 2) provide membership information to the com-munity; 3) recruit new members.C) The functions of the Race Committee include but are not limited to the following:

1) coordinate summer track meets; 2) coordinate summer fun runs; D) The functions of the Public Relations and Special Events Committee include but are not limited to the following: 1) act as a liaison between CTC and community race directors on issues of scheduling, race assistance, etc. 2) to promote the CTC and CTC events through the media; 3) to provide nonrunning activities for the commu-nity and the general membership such as trash pickups, banquets, etc.

ARTICLE 9--MEETINGS A) An annual meeting of the full membership shall be held at the awards banquet, which will be held at the beginning of each calendar year. At this time, new board members will be installed and the budget will be reviewed and ratifi edB) The board will meet at least four times a year. All board meetings are open to the general membership. The time and place of the meetings as well as the agenda and minutes of the previous meeting will be published in the CTC newsletter.C) In the event that less than seven board members are in attendance at a meeting, a quorum shall be established if fi ve members are present including the president or the vice president. Proxy votes and com-ments on matters on the agenda may be submitted in advance to the secretary. These votes can be used to establish a quorum for those issues. New business can-not be voted upon in the absence of a quorum.

ARTICLE 10--BENEFITS CTC membership benefi ts include discounts on race registration fees for cooperating local races, the CTC newsletter, discounts at local sporting goods stores, the CTC calendar, and reduced equipment rental rates.

ARTICLE 11--CTC RACE COSPONSORSHIPIn accordance with its purpose, the CTC provides chari-table organizations with assistance and guidance in planning and directing of their running events. The CTC will cosponsor a certain number of events, to be deter-mined by the board, each year. The following conditions will prevail at CTC-cosponsored races: A) The CTC will provide major assistance with race planning, provision of equipment, volunteer recruit-ment, and director training. The CTC will make efforts to promote the race.B) The CTC will act as a full partner in the presentation of the race and, as such, assumes joint responsibility and liability for the safe conduct of the race. C) The CTC will be listed as a cosponsor on all race literature. CTC-cosponsored races are required to carry the appropriate insurance, and the CTC may assist the organization in carrying such insurance. D) The CTC will receive a fee for each registered run-ner, but will waive equipment rental fees (the Board reserves the right to waive race fees in cases of extreme fi nancial hardship). E) The CTC reserves the right to drop a race from its list of cosponsored events. The level of assistance provided for all nonsponsored events will be determined by the race’s director and the chair of the Race Committee. Equipment fees will not be waived, and the CTC will not be considered a full partner for these races and will not assume any liability for the event.

ARTICLE 12--AMENDMENTSAmendments to the bylaws require approval of two-thirds of the voting membership.


Inspiring Words...

“rapid motion throughspace elates one” - James Joyce

“In running, it doesn’t matter whether you come in first, in the middle of the pack, or last. You can say, ‘I have finished.’ There is a lot of satisfaction in that.” -Fred Lebow, New York City Marathon co-founder

“I tell our runners to divide the race into thirds. Run the fi rst part with your head, the middle part with your personality, and the last part with your heart.”

- Mike Fanelli, running club coach

“Most mistakes in a race are

made in the first two minutes,

perhaps in the very first minute.”

Jack Daniels, Exercise Physiologist/Coach

In the beginning you

likely

say, “I run.” With more

confidence, you say,

“I am a runner.”

“I am a runner.”

- Gloria Averbuch

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