www.lvrr.org Established 1993 March/April 2016 Newsletter Vol. 32 Issue 2 President s Message Once again the club finds itself in a very hectic period of planning our spring and summer races. Race committees have been active for months planning the 14 races that make up our spring and summer schedule. The Ice Scraper Series was run in very favorable weather conditions this year, and it was very pleasing to watch 400 runners enjoying post-race hot chocolate and bagels. Someone remarked while viewing the scene, What a fine use for our clubhouse. This is an election year and there are two openings for board positions. There are instructions for those interested further in the newsletter. The two departing board members are Bob Shively and Nina Skinner. Bob served for many years on the board and was always a voice of reason. He will continue to be Co-Race Director for the St. Luke s Half & 5K. Nina acted as our secretary and a more accurate recorder of discussions and decisions could not be found. The next event for your club is the Emmaus 4 Miler. This year marks the 39th running of the Emmaus event. If you haven t yet registered, get on it. This race produces the best post-race breakfast of any event around, not to mention showers and indoor pre-race shelter. The club hosted the movie Caballo Blanko, a film adapted from Chris McDougal s book, Born to Run. The event was held at the Steel Stacks Theater in Bethlehem to a full house. There will also be a LVRR group night at PPL Arena to 1 watch the home town Phantoms play hockey. Don t forget about the online club store where any number of LVRR gear may be purchased. The club makes no money on the sales but just wants to get our name out... It has been written many times but read the back of your race shirts and support the people who make it possible for the races to take place. Skip the big box stores or shopping online, no matter how inviting it may seem. As always, Good Running, Neal
RACE CALENDAR March - April - May Club Elections Sunday 03/13/2016 10:00am Ice Scraper 5K Winter Series #4 Lehigh Parkway, Allentown PA www.lvrr.org Sunday 03/20 /2016 12:45pm West End St. Patrick s 5K Muhlenberg College, Allentown PA Contact: Mike Drabenstott 484-821-0920 x704 www.westendstpats5k.com Saturday 03/26/2016 10:00M Warm Hearts 5K & 10K Bethlehem PA Contact: Dana Vlasics 484-686-5900 Saturday 04/02/2016 9:00am Fools Run 10 Mi & 5K Kutztown PA www.pretzelcitysports.com Saturday 04/09/2016 9:00am Big Hearts Bright Hope 5K & 1 Mi Hanover Township Community Center Contact: Jennifer Gross 610-821-4000 x 18 Sunday 04/10/2016 9:30am Emmaus 4 Miler Classic Emmaus PA www.lvrr.org Sunday 04/17/2016 9:30am Blue & Grey 5K Moravian College South Campus www.moravian.edu/blueandgrey5k Sunday 04/24/2016 8:00am St. Luke s Half Marathon & 5K Contact: Race Director 610-434-9133 www.stlukeshalfmarathon.com Saturday 04/30/2016 8:30am Lung Force 5K Run/Walk Lehigh Parkway, Allentown PA www.lunginfo.org/lvrunwalk Sunday 05/01/2016 9:00am J s Run 5K/Walk Lehigh Parkway, Allentown PA Contact: 610-837-3870 Saturday 05/21/2016 9:00am Rock n Roll 4 Kids 10K, 5K & Kids Run Coca Cola Park, Allentown PA Contact : 610-821-7706 Sunday 05/22/2016 9:00am Jacobsburg 5M & 10M Trail Run Race Jacobsburg State Park, Wind Gap PA www.eastonoutdoorcompany.com LVRR Board of Directors Neal Novak, President Leslie Billowitch, Vice President Brian Schaffer, Treasurer Nina Skinner, Secretary Lloyd Trego Loretta Dodson Chris Garges Brian Patterson Laurie Reinhart Bob Shively Jill Forsythe Bob Bodkin Meredith Longo 2 Club elections are held every two years. A slate is chosen by an ad hoc committee and then is presented to the membership to either accept or reject. The board then elects its officers. Board members are expected to oversee the general running of the club. Duties include but are not limited to: opening and closing the clubhouse, making decisions of financial matters, i.e. grants, scholarships, purchases. Board members are also expected to actively participate in club events. Other duties may include race directing and leading various committees. Anyone interested, please submit a letter expressing your desire to participate in the leadership of the club. Please submit your application before April 30 th.
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LVRR Board Meeting Minutes February 17, 2016 In attendance: Neal Novak, Meredith Longo, Leslie Billowitch, Brian Patterson, Loretta Dodson, Brian Schaffer, Lloyd Trego, Jill Forsythe January minutes were presented and accepted with one correction: change Sue Covax to Sue Kovacs. January treasurer s report was presented and accepted. Old Business: 1. Run Free The True Story of Caballo Blanco was well attended with a full house. LVRR had a table set up outside the theater but there was not much interest. Approx. 5060 people paid day-of to see the film. Club received a $200 kickback from the film. 2. Phantoms tickets: Based on the slow sales, 10 tickets were freed up to the public. That leaves 14 remaining tickets to be sold between now and Feb. 23rd. 3. Coaching Clinic update: Currently 8 people signed up for August clinic. Minimum of 12 people are required for the clinic to take place. 4. Race Director Committee met Monday, Feb. 16th and are halfway through the race guideline book. Renew Will next Your meet in March. Membership New Business: Today! 1. Kids Series update: Three previously approved dates have been revoked by the Parks Department. New decision made by new Parks Director that all Allentown parks will have various rest weekends throughout the year with no scheduled activities taking place. Dates affected are: May 23 June 4 July 23 New dates have been scheduled as follows: May 28 June 11 July 30 4
2. A few years ago LVRR was notified of unclaimed funds totaling $3,000 which we have since collected. The PA State Treasurer recently mailed us that we have more unclaimed funds coming to us, amounts currently unknown. The funds are from Active Network from December 2006 and October 2009. Neal and Leslie have completed the required paperwork to proceed with collecting the funds. 3. Loretta has not received confirmation back from Allentown Parks Dept. regarding whether or not the February and March Ice Scraper race course is still okay to use. Neal will check with the Parks Dept in the morning. 4. Currently the Emmaus 4 Miler has 135 registered runners. Mugs for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place awards have been ordered. Shirts, race logo and raffle prizes are also taken care of. 5. Summer Series dates are updated on the website and online registration is ready. Dates are as follows along with this year s race directors: May 4 Neal June 1 Jill July 6 Leslie August 3 Meredith Sept 7 Lloyd 6. Neal will email board members about remaining on board for next two years. 7. Superbowl 10K rename suggestion to Souper Bowl was favorably received by all in attendance. Everyone liked the idea of runners bringing a can of soup to donate to a local food bank. Meeting adjourned. Next meeting: March 16th at 7:00 PM WANTED: Used Baby Jogger Anyone having a used baby jogger in good condition, please contact Neal at novakfam@ptd.net Happy Spring! 5
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1-Mile Fun Run for Kids and a 4-mile Road Race for Runners aged 10-100. The races start and finish at Emmaus High School $30.00 - Register @ https://runsignup.com/register/?raceid=14142 1Mile fun Run for kids and a 4-mile road race for runners aged 10-100. Packet pick up is at The the races High start School and finish on at race Emmaus day High starting School at 8:00 a.m. $30.00 - Register @ https://runsignup.com/register/?raceid=14142 RACE STARTS: Kids Fun Mile: 9:15 am 4 Miler: 9:30 am Packet pick up is at the High School on race day starting at 8:00 a.m. Race Starts: Kids Fun Mile: 9:15 am 4 Miler: 9:30 am Questions? Contact us @ racedirector@lvrr.org Questions? Contact us @ racedirector@lvrr.org We look forward to racing with you We look forward to racing with you! 2016 Presenting Sponsor: Stortz & Associates 2016 Gold Sponsor ($250+) Aardvark Sports Shop Emmaus Run Inn LV Neuromuscular Associates Socci Properties 2016 SILVER Sponsor ($100-$250): LV Press/East Penn Press Dr. Laurie Reinhart, DC St Luke s Physical Therapy Volpe s Sports Bar Wesley Works QNB East Penn Diner 2016 BRONZE Sponsor (<$100) Little Caesar Fiesta Ole BeerCo 7
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