FOOTPRINT Lake Grapevine Runners & Walkers
January 2009
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Giving Back to the Sport RAW Volunteers By Tony Flesch
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s we begin the new year, we would like to recognize everyone that volunteered in 2008 at our RAW events for “Giving Back to the Sport.” From our three club races, club fun runs, the White Rock Marathon (WRM) aid station, “Keep Grapevine Beautiful” clean-up, weekly water duty volunteers, etc — it is ALL of you, our volunteers, that made these events so successful.
volunteered in 2008 and encourage all of our members to get actively involved and volunteer in 2009. We have many
opportunities throughout the year, with various time commitments, so everyone should be able to find an event and time that is not too
intrusive to “Give Back” as a volunteer. Whatever time you can give as a volunteer, you will get back triple in personal satisfaction.
RAW is well known in the community for putting on outstanding events and for the volunteer participation of our members. As a nonprofit organization, with no paid personnel, volunteers are the heart and soul of the club. Without dedicated members like you, willing to step up and give of yourself, our club could not function, and would not be what it is today. As we begin 2009, we would like to thank everyone that
The wacky RAW volunteers at this year’s White Rock “Funky Hat” aid station. Hats off to all the volunteers who braved the heat and high winds supporting the largest WRM field of runners.
If you would like to recognize someone for “Giving Back to the Sport,” please send your nomination to KathrynG@RunnersandWalkers.com