CVR Birthdays this week:
Happy Birthday to: Shawn Bryan, Lillian Ecklund Gustavson, & Chris Leppla!
ow. The meeting will be held in Northfield in the Community Room (75 S Main Street, Northfield). Thanks Kim for finding the space. We’ll meet at 3:00 PM.
We are attempting to set up a zoom meeting for those who can’t attend in person. Here is the contact information:
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This is the current agenda:
1. Open meeting
2. Review and approve minutes from last meeting
3. Race reports
4. Finance report
5. Accommodating disabled racers
6. Other business
7. Close meeting
Here are the minutes from our March meeting:
Central Vermont Runners- Club Meeting Minutes March 26, 2023
Meeting was called to order @ 3:00pm
Over 20 in attendance
The first order of business was to change the quorum to 10% or at least 10 people.
Motion to accept by John. 2 nd my Cindy motion passed.
The minutes of the November meeting were accepted.
Treasurers Report was read, motion to accept by Darrel 2 nd by Dot.
The election of officers will be next year at the Annual meeting.
Race Updates
Approximately 110 people attended the New Year’s Eve race.
Approximately 30 people attended the Snowshoe race.
Race Safety
It was suggested that race directors hire the Sheriff instead of counting on the police for help with
traffic at larger races. The club wanted more signs & arrows for better marking for races.
Winter Fun Group Runs
Only 2 left this year, big success this year very well attended.
Membership Report
344 Runners close to a record high. Club would like some flyers to get the word out about new
memberships. Talked about a QR code for a link to sign up.
UVRC (Upper Valley running Club)
The club will discuss in the fall when the race schedule comes up about the possibility of including at
least one of the UVRC races in the series.
Proposal to share funds with senior games was discussed. The club supports the decisions of the race
directors as to where the money is given after the race. The club agreed to funding the spring grants
for a total of $2,000 to be divided equally amongst the requests. Motion to except by Jackie 2 nd by
Mark.
The Club would like to help the students with travel expenses for running. The executive directors will
be in touch with Ann Bushey about who may need this money. The club wants to support the youth
with travel expenses up to $1,500.00. Motion to except by Heather 2 nd by Mark.
Next meeting will be June 4 th , time and place to be determined later.
Motion to adjourn by Shannon, 2 nd by Darrel.
Meeting adjourned @ 5:00
Membership Renewal – Reminder
For those of you who want to participate in the club race series, time is running out for your inclusion if you haven’t renewed your membership.
There’s a link to RunReg at https://cvrunners.org/join-cvr (“JOIN CVR”). This page also has a printable form for those who prefer to mail their renewal.
Renewing with a multi-year membership means fewer year-end renewals for you and less administration for the club.
Not sure when your membership is due for renewal?
• check your membership card (contact Graham if you need a new one)
•check when your membership expires by logging in to the CVR website. (Here are the instructions to log in)
• contact Graham and he can confirm your renewal date
Trail Running
This week we will explore the Broadview Farm trails with an option to also run the Butterfield Ridges trail both in East Calais. Meet at the Broadview Farm trailhead on Bliss Road in East Calais at 7AM. https://goo.gl/maps/62ntaH3PfjkMNrq49
More details will be available on Thursday when the trail series email comes out. Not receiving the trail series emails? Send Donna a note to be added to the list. dosmyers@gmail.com
Have a favorite trail or a place you would like to explore with the group, sign up to lead a run. There are slots available in July and August.
You can sign up to Host or check the details and sign up for upcoming runs on the Google Sheet <https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1_Q5iTs68nmt0zl6WBomiWw3BSZyMWO6-18m1zlDHAYQ/edit#gid=0> or just send me an email mark@ormsbys.com
See you on the trails!
-Mark
Other runs
FUN RUN: Day Light Saving time has happened and Spring is here! People are showing up Tuesday evenings to enjoy roads and company through running and walking in rain or shine. The sunny weather is bringing out the runners. Come join us!
The Long Trail Running Club has Thursday evening runs in Chittenden County, starting and finishing at a brew pub. It’s a fun group, and they usually find good routes. Routes are 4-6 miles long; the group stops from time to time to wait for the caboose to catch up; there’s also often a group that walks. Check out the group at www.meetup.com/longtrailrunning
Volunteers
- VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
- All of the remaining races for 2023 are open and accepting volunteers online using the link on the homepage, so please support CVR’s races and the race directors by volunteering now. Contact John Hackney with any questions about volunteering.
Race Series
It’s a new year and Joe and John are the ones handling the race series tracking. Folks have until June to join the club for early races to count, so the race series tracking won’t be posted until then. Adamant Half Marathon will be the 4th event of 13 in the series after the NYE 5K, Kaynor’s Sap Run, and Paul Mailman 10 Miler. So far, Darrel Lasell is the only CVR member to have done all of the 1st 3!
Web Site
I know we’ve had members running some races outside the local area that I’d like to hear more about. Reach out to John with the details so we can share your experience with the entire club.
Send your running related stories and articles to John at info@cvrunners.org to be published on the CVR website.
Race Results/reviews:
Up Coming Events.
Capital City Stampede – Saturday, June 10 @ 9 a.m.!
Registration is now open for the 44th Annual Capital City Stampede in downtown Montpelier! The flat out-and-back course is dubbed as Vermont’s fastest 10k. With a large field expected, 5-year age group prizes will be awarded for the fastest female, male, and nonbinary finishers, starting with age group 10-14, and on up.
The Capital City Stampede does double duty as the Vermont Senior Games Association’s state championship 10k road race. VSGA gold, silver, and bronze medals will be awarded to the top male and female finishers, in five-year age groups, starting at age 50-54, and on up.
Shannon Salembier and Jim Flint are serving as co-race directors. There are ten more volunteer slots to fill for course monitors and water station volunteers. If you can volunteer on race day, please email shannonsalembier@gmail.com. If you can help by doing a Front Porch Forum post for your town, please email jimflintvt@gmail.com. Thank you!
Onion River Outdoors Birdland 5K
Back for a second year of bird-brained fun! Join us June 17th, 2023 to experience the rolling hills, lush vegetation, and calling birds of a Vermont forest in its prime. With an updated course and finish-line festivities, the whole family will enjoy this instant classic 5K. The course consists of 95% single-track trails and traverses some rocks and roots as you climb and descend through picturesque, forested habitats. Total elevation gain is just under 500 feet and has a short maximum grade of 16% and 120% smiles. One fully stocked aid station will be available a little over a mile in and one water-only checkpoint will be waiting for you after the final climb.
Sign up today – https://www.runreg.com/onion-river-outdoors-trail-race
This is part of the CVR/Onion River Race Series!
5k St. Shuffle
St. Monica-St. Michael is hosting their 5th annual 5k St. Shuffle fun run/walk on 5/31/23 at the scenic trail run past historic granite quarries. Start and finish at the field across from Millstone Lodge. Register by May 13 to get a t-shirt! All entrants get a raffle ticket and post-race cook-out. https://runsignup.com/Race/Events/VT/Websterville/SaintsShuffle
Bear Swamp Run
The annual Bear Swamp Run is scheduled for July 8th.
100 on 100
Vermont’s 100 on 100 Relay Race is AUGUST 12, 2023
Round up your closest friends and prepare to take on 100 miles of scenic Vermont terrain–while you make an endless supply of memories! The 100 on 100 Relay is a challenging relay where friends converge from across the country to complete 100 miles together along Vermont’s historic Route 100. Push beyond your limits, lean on your teammates, and complete something extraordinary. Plus, we’ll be having an epic after-party at the finish line with delicious food, live music, and beer (21+).
Note for the 100 on 100:
I have a spot for the 100 on 100 but unfortunately we can’t do it due to a wedding that day. They will not refund us, but I can transfer the registration. I wanted to reach out and see anyone is interested in doing the race that hasn’t signed up yet that we could transfer to. Looks like the current price is $799, but we only paid $650, so they would get a deal too! If interested, you can reach me directly at this email. mlmannino@gmail.com
Thanks! Michele
7/22/2023 Kicks 4 Kids 5K, River City Runners & Walkers, Parkersburg, WV https://www.rivercityrunners.com/
9/10/2023. Malta 10K, Roundabout Runners Club, Malta, NYhttp://www.malta5k.com/
10/1/2023. Blues Cruise Ultra, 50K, Leesport, PA http://www.bluescruiseultra.com/
Leaf Peepers
Will Robens reports that registration for Leaf Peepers is now open!
Other News
So this is happening!
I am hoping to run my first 100 mile race at the Vermont 100 Endurance Race and at the same time raise some $$$ for a great cause. Some of you know the story of my eye injury and my mantra of “I GET to do this” so I feel incredibly lucky to be able to attempt this BIG scary goal. (If you don’t know my story, check out the link to my fundraising page below.)
This run feels extra special as all the proceeds from the race fees benefit Vermont Adaptive Ski & Sports, which provides sports and recreational programs to people with all sorts of disabilities. The VT 100 is also the world’s first trail and ultra race to support and recognize “visually” and mobility impaired athletes with their own division. How cool is that!
I have the opportunity to raise funds for the race, so if you are feeling like supporting a great cause, here is your chance.
Thank you !!!
Food is love…….
www.ali-lopez.com
802.681.3354
CVR Equipment Use
Anyone wanting to use equipment send Sal (and cc myself) a request that includes 1) Date equipment to be removed from the shed, 2) Itemized list of equipment being removed; including quantities, 3) Date equipment will be returned to the shed. Please send Sal (and cc the club president) and email to let us know when the equipment has been returned.
FOR SALE
Shoes For Sale
They are Saucony Endorphins women’s size 7.5. Very lightly used
Aqua blue color
$45
Thanks
Nina Aitken
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Elected Officers
President – Chris Andresen (andresen41@gmail.com)
Vice President – Kim Caldwell
Finance – John Valentine
Secretary – Cheryl Lasell
At Large Executive Committee: Bob Murphy, Darragh Ellerson
Keep your feet moving
Chris Andresen
If you have a comment or question, please don’t hesitate to reach out to me at: andresen41@gmail.com
