Announcements & Upcoming Club Events
Club Logo Contest Update: We had lots of great ideas submitted — thanks to everyone who sent in a logo concept for the contest! The three finalists have been selected and now it’s time for all club members to cast your vote for the logo you like best. Current members will receive an email with a link to the online ballot, allowing you to cast one vote for the new club logo. Voting deadline is midnight on March 12, so watch your email inbox for the ballot link. Please contact us at bgrwebsite@gmail.com if you have questions or don’t receive the ballot email.
Volunteer Coaches Needed for Girls on the Run GOTR is a national program designed to promote self-respect and healthy living through running-focused coaching and mentoring to girls in their pre-teen years (3rd through 5th grades). The Lexington chapter is need of head coaches (2X a week for 12 weeks), assistant coaches (1X a week for 12 weeks), and running buddies (show up to sessions, but no training required). If you’re interested, contact Heidi at heidihaldy@gmail.com. Training and materials are provided. Check out the Girls on the Run website for more details at www.gotrlexington.org, or view their newly released GOTR Lexington video at this link: GOTR Video
Volunteers Needed on March 27 & March 28 for Lexington Half Marathon & 5K Event Whether you are participating as a runner or not, the event organizers (which include our own club president & treasurer) can use your help in pulling off this inaugural event. Contact Louise Hensley at lbhens1@email.uky.edu to volunteer. Experience is a plus but is not required to assist with any of the following:
Registration/Packet Pick Up – Saturday, March 27 – 11 am to 2 pm OR 2pm to 5 pm – 10 volunteers needed per shift
The following jobs are for Sunday, March 28 from 6 am to 1 pm for the duration of the 7-hour shift:
Course Marshals – 15 volunteers needed
Finish Chute Marshals – 10 volunteers needed
Finish Line Chip Removal – 10 volunteers needed
Finish Line Medal – 10 volunteers needed
Water/Aid Station – 45 volunteers needed
Parking – 15 volunteers needed
Now through the end of March, the Sunday Club Run begins at 4pm at John’s Run/Walk Shop at 317 S. Ashland Ave. Guests welcome!
The March monthly club meeting will be held on Thursday, March 18 at 7:00 pm in the community room at Good Foods Co-op, 455 Southland Drive in Lexington. New members and guests are welcome. The new club logo will be revealed at the meeting.
Volunteers Needed to Help with Scott County Trailbuilding Project Our February club meeting guest speaker Leigh Maynard has asked for volunteers to assist in building a mountain biking and running trail in Scott County. The project has approval from the Scott County Fiscal Court and most sections of the trail have been at least roughly laid out. Trailbuilding is now beginning on some sections, and when the trail is completed it will provide more than 12 miles of quality running and biking trail for public use. Volunteers are needed on weekends, and no experience is necessary. Tools will be provided if needed. Contact Leigh Maynard at lmaynard@email.uky.edu if you’re interested in helping.
Interested in a Running Road Trip? After last year’s successful club trip to the Biltmore Estate 15K & 5K in Asheville, Vice President Rana Johnson has volunteered to organize another club bus trip this year, and she’s soliciting input from members regarding events and locations that would be of interest. If you have ideas or suggestions regarding a 2010 BLUEgrass Runners bus trip, please call Rana at 859-272-1697 or send an email to bgrwebsite@gmail.com.
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