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2011 Program Report
also included a chili cook o . Over $2000 in awards and door prizes were given away. Two of our three sponsors were in attendance. As always, we kept club members in the know with an upHtoHdate website that included 16 State Rep blog entries, Facebook and Twitter feeds, and the National RRCA ’s news feed widget. The Grand Prix season ended in November with over 400 club members participating. The annual awards ceremony was held immediately in conH junction with the final race. There were over 100 runners in attendance. This was my nal year serving as the Arkansas State Rep. It has been a fun and rewarding three years and I ’m honored to have been able to represent such a great organization. California 5 Coastal State Rep: George Rehmet The 2011 Championship events include: • Kaiser Permanente San Francisco Half Marathon (Western Regional) – I hosted a nish line expo booth which had inforH mation about the RRCA and RRCA clubs and events in my region. • Kaiser Permanente Napa Valley Marathon (Western Regional) – I was on the “Running the Course ” panel at the Marathon College. In addition, I was a guest speaker at the dinner and helped to pass out awards. • Presidio 10 Mile (National) and Presidio 10K (Western Regional) – The RRCA booth made its rst West Coast appearance. I asH sisted Jean Knaack with passing out the RRCA awards. The day before I hosted a RRCA state club meeting along with the Eastern and Southern California States Reps, Western Regional Director David Epstein, nominated Western Regional Director Bailey Penizotti, and Jean Knaack. Moreover, I assisted the race by recruiting Nancy Hobbs, executive director of the American Trail Running Association, as race marshal. • Avenue of the Giants Marathon (State) – I hosted the RRCA booth, helped to emcee, and pass out awards. I honored the race for its 40th anniversary with a signed race poster from Bill Rodgers, Joan Benoit, Joe Henderson, and other running celebrities. I continued to work with Southern California State Rep Jacqueline Britton. In January I assisted Eastern California State Rep. Simone Adair with the banquet
for the Pacic Association of the USA Track & Field. I worked with outgoing RRCA Western Regional DiH rector David Epstein to nd his replacement, Bailey Penzotti. I led a committee to select the 2011 RRCA Volunteer of the Year. In addition to quarterly email communications with my clubs, I have had several opportunities to meet with them in person. The San Francisco Half Marathon, the Oakland Marathon, Avenue of the GiH ants, the Buzz Marathon, and Christmas Relays were venues to meet with other clubs. I made personal visH its to clubs hosting their events such as the Half Moon Bay International Marathon, Run for the Stinkin ’ Rose (South Valley Running Club), Freedom Road (People Events), and many of the Dolphin South End Runners ’ race. The East Bay Front Runners & Walkers allowed me to host the RRCA booth at its Pride Run. California – East State Rep: Simone Adair I ’m happy to report that Eastern California RRCA Clubs are doing great. Having had the chance to visit many of them this past year, I ’m inspired by the leaderH ship, vision, and spirit of our running community here in California. I ’d like to thank all of my clubs for their amazing contributions to the RRCA. I had great time meeting new folks, seeing old friends, and running in clubHsponsored races. One of my 2011 highH lights include hosting an RRCA Coaching Certication Course at Coast Guard Island, in Alameda. I had a great time working alongside my fellow State Rep George Rehmet at the RRCA Info Booth at the Kaiser Permanente San Francisco Half Marathon (Western Regional Championship). We also worked together at the Presidio 10 Mile (National ChampiH onship) and Presidio 10K (Western Regional ChampiH onship) using the new RRCA Booth. The day before I helped host the RRCA State Convention with George and our Southern California State Rep Jackie Britton. On hand were Executive Director Jean Knaack and then Western Regional Director David Epstein. I was also thrilled to work on an award committee for the 2011 Convention. I was grateful to attend the conH vention and give a presentation on Social Media along with George Rehmet. I was honored to accept an RRCA Annual Report • 33