President’s Message
The Club held a Board Meeting on May 11 at Lenora Wagner’s house. The new Board members were welcomed and the Club discussed 2016 membership renewals, the Financials, Ideas for the Social Committee, the USA TF running series, and the 2016 DDC. Club Members are reminded that Board Meetings are open to any member in good standing. The next Board meeting will be July 13 at 6:30 pm at Ray Christensen’s house. If you wish to attend, just let any Board member know.
I want to personally thank the club for supporting my Delaware Marathon event these past 13 years. Whether as a participant, volunteer, vendor, or general supporter, this great local event could not occur without your generous support. A special thanks to Ray who coordinated Course Marshals along Bancroft Parkway; Jerry who spent the whole day Friday picking up hospitality supplies; Rich who provided day labor for the event; Blythe who manned the club table at the expo; Stacey who delivered volunteer food and spent six hours on the PA; and all of you who volunteered. The club will receive a generous donation in exchange for your support.
Now let’s go enjoy summer!
Joel
Membership
We currently stand at 165 memberships; 233 members. The Board reviewed the past due member list and identified roughly 30 members who have not renewed for 2016. If you are on that list, please expect an email or a phone call from a Board member. We have set June 15 as our final date for working the past due reports. Membership is only $25 and is good for your entire family. Any member who races for PCVRC in 4 or more USATF races a calendar year, and is a member of USATF, will receive complimentary PCVRC membership for the following calendar year.
New members who join on or after June 1st but before October 1st will pay a reduced rate of $15 to cover membership for the remainder of the current calendar year, then are subject to same renewal policy as current members stated above. Anyone who joins on or after October 1st would pay $25 that would cover them for remainder of current calendar year and the entire following calendar year.
PCVRC Join/Renew: www.pcvrc.com/join.php. or send a check or money order (payable to PCVRC) to: PCVRC, PO Box 3259, Wilmington, DE 19804
8th Annual Crabowitz:
This year, NO 5K (but please feel free to come run the trails if you want!) as it appears more and more folks just wanna eat crabs, drink beer and have fun! 🙂
What: Annual Crabowitz Party
Date: Thursday, June 9th
Time: Any time after 5:00
Where: Szymanski House (709 Haddon Road, Wilmington DE 19808)
Please mark your calendars to join us for the 8th annual Crabowitz party. We will be supplying crabs, pizza, water, soda and our own Brewmaster Tony BBQ , will once again be making the “Electrolyte Ale!”
Feel free to bring your beverage of choice. This is a family event, so please bring your significant other, children, pets, neighbor, or whomever you wish to bring. However, please be sure to let us know how many!
We will be continuing the tradition of asking for donations for the Andrew McDonough B+ Foundation.
Just let us know if you can make it and we look forward to seeing everyone!
Please RSVP to Rich at .
USATF Call for Runners
Tom Steenkamer has put out the call for club members to participate in the Mid Atlantic USATF series. After back to back championships, it appears the club will have stiff competition this year. Tom is especially looking for female runners to compete in the series. If you know a competitive runner, please have them contact Tom at or call 302-388-5921 for more information.
Delaware Distance Classic
Mark your calendars for the 2016 Delaware Distance Classic 15K/5K races being held on October 9th at 9:00am in Delaware City. We will be kicking off our planning in June and would welcome any current PCVR members to join the team. You do not need race management experience, just a willingness to help the club put on one of the best races of the year. This race is the largest fundraiser for our club and we need your support. Please contact Jim Steele (302) 530-7274 or for more information.
Old New Castle “Fallen Heroes 5K” Run
Club member Jim Steele helps put on this great event at the St. Peter’s School in New Castle, which will be Thursday May 26. Great food and beer after the race! $75 cash for overall winners and overall masters winners. The club expects to have a large turnout for this event. For more info, Jim can be reached at 302-530-7274.
Couch 2 5K
Our Spring “Couch to 5K” and “Couch to 10K” programs, under the leadership of club member Amy Temple, officially kicked off on Monday April 11. The group is meeting every Monday at 6pm at the Newark reservoir. All levels of ability, including walkers, are welcome. The group has decided to officially celebrate on June 5, at the 8th Blue Hen Reunion Weekend 5k. The club expects strong participation for this event. If you would like to learn more, please ask to join our C210Kers Facebook group.
New Members|
Welcome to our new members:
Loretta Braun
David Cross
Trish Johnson
Race Results
Congratulations to Richard Bounds who was featured in the News Journal for being the fastest finisher from Delaware in this year’s Boston Marathon! Read Kevin Tresolini’s article here for a race recap and details: http://www.delawareonline.com/story/sports/running/2016/04/18/bounds-overcomes-injury-runs-fastest-boston-marathon/83189892/. More Boston achievements: congratulations to Carol Feole who set a new Delaware state record for her age group this year! Congratulations to all of our members who ran Boston!
Boston Marathon
Richard Bounds: 2:46:45
Mike Welch: 2:58:48
Brian Welch: 3:09:36
Wesley Stafford: 3:31:52
Carole Feole: 3:40:30
Michelle Zechman: 4:18:16
Run for the Red Marathon
Brian Welch: 2:55:48
Delaware Marathon & Half Marathon
John Schultz: DMRF Marathon 7:23:31 (1st AG, 80+)
Christina Xia: DMRF Half Marathon 1:59:30
Amy Temple: DMRF Half Marathon 3:09:25
Triple Crown Half Marathon
George Temple: 2:34:28
DMRF 5K
George Temple: 25:01 (3rd in AG)
Aldersgate United Methodist Church “Let it Shine” 5K
Dan Feldstein: 30:37 (1st place in AG, 60+)
2016 Board & Committee Heads
Joel Schiller, President
Dirk Sweigart, VP
Jerry Herman, Secretary
Lenora Wagner, Treasurer
The following club members are voting members of the Board in 2016:
Tom Steenkamer – USA TF
Jim Steele – DDC Race Director
Christina Xia – Membership
Ray Christensen – Emeritus/At Large
Kim Riccio – Social Chair
