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Congratulation to the 2019 RRRC Race Team
The RRRC Race Team dominated the 2019 season taking 13 of 18 divisions during the 3-race competition. The 2019 season was a 3-race series with Tri-Cities Road Runners, Fredericksburg Area Run Club, and Richmond Road Runners. We will be expanding our 2020 season with 6 running clubs involved and a 6-race season. Congratulations to those members that represented Richmond in 2019: Shihan Wijeuerante, Dustin Winton, Brian Welch, Kristen Kelley, Maegan Bendit, Ashley Simard, Jackie Morhan, Sara Bohn, Josh Hochstein, Chris Piper, Warner Winthrop, John Turner, Joe Flynn, Rachel Northrup, Carrie Roth, Debbie Goodpasture, Cathy Cosner, Ashton Harris, Karl Cover, Stephan Calos, Jim Oddono, Bil Cullen, Karen McClintick, Katherine Zampolin, Terri Gerloff, Janice Shaheen, and MayAnn Cooley. Photo: Women's heat at Fredericksburg's Downtown Mile.
Nominations are open for RRRC Officers and Board Members
Nominations are now being accepted for the positions of Richmond Road Runners Club president, vice president-operations, vice president-marketing, treasurer, secretary and members of the Board of Directors for the years 2020-2021. Elections will be held during the Club’s Board Meeting on Dec. 11, 2019 at Basic City Beer Co. (212 W. 6th St. in South Richmond, about a block from Legend Brewing Co.). Those elected will begin their term of office the following day.
In addition to the officers, the Club's Constitution calls for electing no less than five and no more than 20 other members of the Board of Directors.
The deadline for nominations is Sept. 25. Each candidate is required to submit a statement not to exceed 250 words giving the candidate’s qualifications for office and interest in serving as an officer or Board member. The statements should be emailed to nomination@rrrc.org.
On or before the Board’s Oct. 9 meeting, the Elections and Nominations Committee shall submit to the membership the names of one or more candidates for each officer position and at least five candidates for the position of director. To be eligible to hold any of the elective positions, a club member must have demonstrated interest in RRRC activities by volunteering for at least one Club activity during the current calendar year and by attending at least one Club meeting during that time.
Any RRRC member may submit a nomination. Nominations are currently being accepted, and additional nominations for any office may be made from the floor at the Club’s Nov. 13 Board meeting, provided that the nominee is present and consents to the nomination. Qualification statements for those nominees must be submitted to nomination@rrrc.org by Nov. 20.
In the case of nominees who were nominated by another person, the Elections and Nominations Committee will reach out to the nominees to ensure that they agree to be nominated and agree to file the required statements.
The Club's Constitution & By-Laws outlines the duties and responsibilities of officers and members of the Board. Candidates for Club president and treasurer, because of their access to Club finances, must agree to submit to a criminal background investigation.
A final list of candidates and their qualification statements will be published on the Club website by Nov. 27. Proxy ballots will be made available online for Club members who wish to vote by proxy. At the Dec. 11 Board meeting, elections will be held using paper ballots. Members may vote in person or by proxy, pursuant to the Club’s designated proxy form given to a Club member who will be present at the meeting.
The candidate receiving a majority of votes cast, ignoring completely blank ballots, for each officer position shall be declared the winner. When more than two candidates are nominated for an officer position and a majority vote is not reached on the first ballot, the candidates having the two highest numbers of votes are put on a ballot for a runoff. A candidate for member of the Board of Directors is declared elected if a majority of votes cast, ignoring completely blank ballots, are a vote for the candidate’s election.
NEW RACES -- Rocketts Landing Cap Trail 10 Miler & 5K
On Saturday, October 26, join the Virginia Capital Trail Foundation, the Richmond Road Runners Club, and our presenting sponsor Rocketts Landing to enjoy these new races -- a 10-miler and a 5K race, run or walk on the "Cap Trail." A 52-mile dedicated multi-use trail connecting Richmond and Williamsburg along the beautiful and historic Route 5 corridor, our Virginia Capital Trail is a gem of a resource for RVA runners, walkers, and cyclists.CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION and to SIGN UP for these races. Early registration prices are: 10 Miler - $30 for RRRC members & $35 for non-members; 5K - $15 for RRRC members & $20 for non-members; plus processing fee.
All profits from the races will benefit the programs of the Virginia Capital Trail Foundation to enhance, promote, and advocate for the continued development of the Trail. Check out VCTF's "What We Do" site for more information.
The band is getting back together again!
Roy Saettel is hosting a gathering of old Richmond Road Runners. Although "old" may not be the right term. Maybe...vintage, veteran, long-time, venerable, emeritus, grizzled, long-ago. You know who you are!
Regardless...all Old and New Richmond Road Runners are welcome to attend! Just be prepared to hear about running and racing in and about Richmond in the old days.
When: Saturday, September 21 - 6:00 - 10:00 PM
Where: RRRC Club House, 2219 Tomlynn Street, Richmond, VA 23230
What to bring: chair, side dish/dessert and BYOB. A main dish will be provided.
There will be an old Runner Shirt contest: So, dig deep in your closet and wear your oldest Running Shirt!
If you have any questions, please contact Roy Saettel at 804-651-7334 or 2oldrunners@gmail.com.
RRRC Member Discounts at RVA-area Races
NEW - Saturday, October 5 - High Bridge Half Marathon & 5K - Travel west to Farmville for the Farmville Downtown Partnership's 7th annual High Bridge Half Marathon and 5K that showcases the High Bridge Trail State Park and all of Farmville's new restaurants and retail shops. RRRC members automatically get a $10.00 discount for the half marathon or a $5.00 discount for the 5K. Offer expires October 3. SIGN UP NOW!
Races without at coupon code listed will check your club membership during the race registration process.
Race & Event Volunteers Needed
9/28 (Saturday morning) - Contract Race - Four Mile Fun Run for Children's Hospital Foundation - Race Day Check-In/Registration & Finish Line
9/28 (Saturday morning) - Contract Race - Patrick Henry Invitational - High School XC Races - Finish Line Only
9/29 (Sunday evening) - RRRC Poop Loop 4ish Miler - All Positions
10/5 (Saturday morning - Contract Race - St. Edward-Epiphany Catholic School 5K & Run Run - Finish Line Only
10/16 (Wednesday, 6:30 AM) - Contract Event - Capitol Run - Group run needs a few volunteers at start/finish and as course marshals
10/20 (Sunday morning) - Contract Race - Run to the River - Finish Line Only
10/26 (Saturday morning) - Rocketts Landing Cap Trail 10 Miler & 5K - All Positions
11/14 & 11/15 (Thursday & Friday) - RRRC Booth at Richmond Marathon Expo - 2-3 volunteers for each 2-hour shift
11/28 (Thanksgiving morning) - Wegmans Turkey Trot 10K - All positions
12/8 (Sunday morning) - RRRC Bear Creek 10 Mile Trail Run - All Positions - Earn 3 Grand Prix volunteer points
* Online sign-up is closed, but you can still show up and volunteer. Please make sure to sign the volunteer check-in sheet!
RRRC Store
NOW IN STOCK - HeadSweats visors with the NEW club logo!Check out our UltraSport SeatShield Car Seat Covers and Racetrackers Dri-run Two Vent Running Cap with the new club logo.
The Store also has technical race shirts and tanks, sweatshirts, and Polar Bottles®.
CHECK OUT THE STORE!
