FOOTPRINT May - June 2011
Lake Grapevine Runners & Walkers
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RAW Wins Two National RRCA Awards for Excellence in Journalism C
ongratulations go to Mark Miller for being named 2010 RRCA’s Club Writer of the Year. For years, Mark’s “On Your Mark” columns have graced the FOOTPRINT with great insights, strategies, humor, and, of course, humility. In 2005, Mark was named RRCA’s Southern Region Runner of the Year. This is Mark’s first national RRCA award. Mark’s columns that were included in the nomination were The Long and Short of It (January
2010), Where Everyone Knows Your Name (March 2010) and The More Things Change (November 2010). RAW members have been really fortunate to read Mark’s gifted writing. Mark’s first column appeared in July 2006 and he hasn’t stopped penning since. Mark’s columns often include a little history, some running lore, and literary references. Last year, we were even treated to a 10 r 20
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Pennsylvania Dutch term in his September column, Peril and Perfection. You just never know what you’re going to learn, which is probably why “On Your Mark” is one of the club’s favorite and mostread pieces every issue. Last year, Mark wrote, “Besides, I ain’t an athlete; I’m a runner.” Well, now Mark can say that he’s an RRCA national award winner as the nation’s best running club writer too. Great job, Mark. The FOOTPRINT also received another national honor by being named the nation’s best E-Newsletter. The FOOTPRINT has twice been awarded for best newsletter in 2001 and 2008. This is the club’s first win for best E-Newsletter.
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This award is the culmination of the efforts of several hardworking RAW volunteers. Thanks go to Lorraine Wessels for her creative direction, layout, and design; Renné McConnell for her
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design and production; Tony “In a Flash!” Flesch for serving as the newsletter’s coordinator, and to Susan Barnett and Kathryn Gleghorn for their outstanding editing. Not only is the FOOTPRINT the exclusive place to catch Mark Miller, the current Club Writer of the Year, and his “On Your Mark” column, but also Tony Flesch’s “In a Flash!” column, Diva’s (Noreen Henry) cartoons, Troy Pruett’s unique running insights, RRCA Runnings, and Spareribs. Each issue is also great way to stay updated on club happenings and your fellow members’ adventures. Congratulations FOOTPRINT.