NORTHAMPTON ROAD RUNNERS ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING AWARDS EVENING ON 22ND MAY 2013

Mark G and Mark K were proud to present the NORTHAMPTON ROAD RUNNERS ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING AWARDS EVENING ON 22^ND MAY 2013

 

The evening kicked off with formalities which included agreeing the Minutes from 2012, Election of Officials – the current committee re-elected and members invited to approach us with any ideas or suggestions they may have for the club.

 

Dave Soloman delivered the Treasurer’s Report before Marathon Charity Donations were awarded to Glen Cousner, John Fleming & Jocelyn Granger who all ran London on Charity Bond Places. 

 

Club Kit continues on sale and the Cross Country league have allowed the wearing of club T-shirts as well as vests.   Tom Sullivan will hold kit for any future purchases.

 

Sports Personality of the Year started with Mark G highlighting some of the major races of the year highlighted including the following:-

 

2012 Grand Prix Series, Colworth Marathon Challenge, Adderbury, Real Torch Relay – Beckets Park to Wellingborough to celebrate Olympic Games, Cransley & Daventry 10 – County Champs, trophies picked up by club, Moulton 10K -   Eighth event to be held on the 25^th August 2013, Winter X-Country league – 46 runners involved - Chris Lamb, guest runner, came 2^nd overall.  Eight runners took part in all five races, The Belvoir Challenge, Ashby 20, The Grizzly, Folksworth and Berkhamstead.

 

Park Run

Mark K reported and Jo Lee was recognised for her organisation of this, together with regular help from Martin Andrews and Elaine Palmer.  Put on in conjunction with Wootton Road Runners.  Andy Blaize, Becky Holloway, Danson, Jo Lee, and Roseanna Andrews have all been winners.  Pete Moor took part in the most races for the men and Glen Cousner won Best Fancy Dress prize on the birthday run.

 

Marathon Heroes

Edinburgh – Steve Prior; Kilder Water – Lynton Dawson & Jocelyn Granger; Rutland Water – Lynton, Matt Brand, Jasmine Banks & Martin Rowe; Portsmouth – Ronnie & Wendy; Paris – Mark & Sally, Mary, Jim & Mick, Mark Kennedy, and a special mention to Tom who was unable to take part; London – Tony Letts, Andy, Matt Brand, Gary McDaniels, John Flemming, Ben Mullaney, Jocelyn, Wendy Parker, Rob Donovan, Michael Franks, Pauline Horne, Dave Solomon; Stratford – Ronnie, Mark K, Mary Sullivan.

 

Members were reminded to send details of all their runs to Mark Kennedy so that he can have them printed in the Chronicle & Echo.  Ronnie is also updating a calendar of races, local and recommended.  NRR also now has a Twitter account – www.twitter.com/nrrweb.

 

Trophies

Nikki MacKay, Physio, has donated vouchers for treatments as prizes.  Glen has donated bottle of cider to each winner and Mark K a Herbalife bar (cider and protein rolled into one).

 

Chairman’s Award – SALLY GARRETT. 

Spirit of the club best represented by the person chosen for this award.  They turn up every  Wednesday & Friday, all social events.  Not afraid to try different types of races.  In 2012/13, they set a goal to run a Marathon for the first time.  Ran all 5 x-country races, ran first half marathon and are a good friend and inspiration to their group.

 

Most Improved Female Runner – Charlotte Yarker

Mentions also to Penny Andrews, Jasmine Banks, Sally Garrett, Beckie Hollowell

 

Most Improved Male Runner – Mark Kennedy

Mentions to Martin Andrews, Matt Brand, Pete Moor, Paul Braddock

 

Committee Award – Sue Thompson

Mentions to Elaine Palmer and Jo Lee

 

Female Runner of the Year – Rosanna Andrews

Mentions to Jocelyn, Penny, Charlotte, & Sally

 

Male Runner of the Year – Martin Andrews

Mentions to Tony Letts, Mark Garrett, Mark Nightingale, Matt Brand, Pete Moor & John Fleming.

 

Chairman’s Report (Highlights)

Alan Hackett delivered a lovely closing speech to cap off a fun-filled, action-packed night;

 

“One of club’s old members, Mike Thomas, sadly passed away recently.   He was one of the original United Trades runners.  In those early days, it was just a social club, running in Claret & Gold, the old athletics colours for the county.  There was no committee and the group were together for 6 years before they got one.  The club was run on £20 in an ashtray as subs and planning the route took place at a gathering held at the bottom of the stairs.  In 2001 the club moved its base to Moulton, where it took on enthusiastic new members including Karen and Jo.  Now the club has top runners that any club would be proud of.  We are still social but a dam good running club too. 

 

I would like to thank the current committee for their hard work.  Dave Solomon as Treasurer, and Jo Smith as Secretary who have both been in post for nearly 13 years.  Mark Garrett as Race Director and general organiser for the club routes’, is praised for his commitment and enthusiasm.

 

Over 30 years, United Trades or Northampton Road Runners as it became, has grown stronger financially and in participation.  We now stand out amongst equals and are no longer a small club.

 

Thanks to everyone for participating on club nights and in races.  Hopefully the 2013/14 season will be injury free and as you set your goals and targets I hope Northampton Road Runners will be there to share them with you.”

 

 

Thank you for everyone who attended, we had record numbers which represented well over half our membership.  Northampton Road Runners is proud to continue to offer our members a friendly and welcoming club.  As a member, thank you for continuing our proud reputation.

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