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Weekly Newsletter - March 15 , 2020
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COVID-19 - Update from the Orlando Runners Club While so much of our daily lives are being disrupted, the ORC board has met to discuss the impact of the current public health crisis on our club activities. We want to do what is needed to protect our members and friends, and take measures to reduce and slow the actual infection rate through our community.
After serious deliberation, we have decided to cancel all regularly scheduled fun runs until the end of March. This will include the Sunday Morning long Run from Park Ave, the Monday evening Mellow Mushroom run, the Wednesday Morning College Park run, our participation in Track Shack's Wednesday evening run, and the March 19 Third Thursday run at Fiddlers Green. We hope to resume these activities in April. Stay tuned. We will suspend the contest as of Monday, March 16. All run points earned are recorded and will be retained and applied when the contest is resumed, hopefully in April. Stay tuned for that announcement. MAY 30 RACE INTO SUMMER 5K We are continuing to plan for this annual 7:30am event in Blanchard Park, although look for a special bargain registration rate when registration opens in April. We want this race to be our biggest ever to celebrate our likely return to a semblance of normal life and the social value of our fitness pursuit. So for now, hold the date!
Please everyone adopt the best practices that have been so widely shared, keep in touch with one another, and stay healthy. These are indeed interesting times.
Rowson Scholarship Application is here Founded in 1983 and ever since the ORC has provided scholarships each year since to local high school athletes, now providing a $1,500 scholarship to up to four students. The winners are selected by the Club based on their academic achievements, athletic abilities, school and community involvement and financial need. Scholarships are presented each year at a Club event. Applications are due no later than April 16th, 2019. Please see the ORC website for more details. 1 Race Remaining in the Challenge Series... ORC is monitoring the situation with COVID-19. We'll make a determination if the series will finish with this run depending upon possible cancellation of the event. Members must run at
least 4 of the races to be considered. Winners will be awarded based on points
earned in each race per age group and gender. Prizes will be handed out at the
2020 ORC Banquet. The remaining races for this year is:
 Orlando Runners Club logo gear can be yours for $10 per item. We have t-shirts, singlets, and trucker caps (SOLD OUT!) for sale. If interested, please contact Bob Reed to place your order.
Orlando Runners Club Cheri Dickinson |
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February 3, 10, 17, 24 - Weekly - Mellow Monday Fun Run
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 Join the Orlando Runners Club every Monday for
the Mellow Monday
Fun Run at Mellow Mushroom. This is a fun run with
a 3 mile or 5 mile course. Then following the run, you can reward yourself with 20% off pies and happy hour drink prices!
Meet at 7:00
p.m. at the Winter Park Mellow Mushroom (2015
Aloma Avenue, Winter Park).
We welcome runners of all paces. And we run rain or shine.
If you have any questions, please contact Amy Ertel
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February 4 - Monthly 1st Tuesday - Brewsday Tuesday Run
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 It's the 1st Tuesday so we're meeting at the Roque Pub for the Brewsday Tuesday Run. Come out and run a 3 mile
course. After the run, we'll enjoy food and drinks inside
this nice smoke-free pub!
Meet at 7:00pm at the Roque Pub (3076 Curry Ford Rd, Orlando). We welcome runners of all paces. And we run rain or shine.
Questions? Contact Dave Berry
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February 5, 12, 19, 26 - Weekly - Wednesday Morning Run
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Come join the ORC at our
weekly Wednesday morning Get out of Bed Group Fun
Run on Wednesday, in
the College Park area. We will be meeting at 6:00 am at Einsteins Bagels, 2817 Edgewater Drive,
Orlando, 32804. This is the
perfect opportunity for those of you who are unable to attend
the evening runs.
We will run a 3 mile loop in College Park starting East on King
St, right on Elizabeth, right on Rugby, right on Edgewater, left on Rugby,
right on Holly, left on Bryn Mawr, right on Ardsley Dr, right on Maury Rd,
right on Edgewater Dr, and finish at King St and Edgewater (back at
Einsteins). After the run, join us at Einsteins for some morning coffee and
bagels.
Meet at 6:00 am at Einsteins Bagels in College Park (2817 Edgewater Drive, Orlando, 32804).
We welcome runners of all paces.
Contact Victor Hung for directions or questions.
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February 5, 12, 19, 26 - Mid-Week Run @ Track Shack
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This social group run occurs on Wednesday at 6:30 pm. It
will be 2-3 miles and open to runners of all ability levels. The mid-week run is also a great opportunity to learn about, and
hopefully join, the Orlando Runners Club. The course starts on Oregon St. and then spills into the Orlando Urban Trail,
as well as parts of Track Shack's Celebration of Running course.
Water and Gatorade will be available for everyone pre and post run.
Stay tuned to Facebook and www.TrackShack.com in case of inclement weather.
Please arrive 5-10 minutes before to sign in, get pre-run water, and sign up
for any giveaways!
Location & Parking:
Track Shack Parking lot (on other side of Oregon from the store)
Meet in front of garage
1050 N. Mills Ave.
Orlando, FL 32803
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February 2, 9, 16, 23 - Weekly - Sunday Long Run in Winter Park
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Get your long run in with Jack and the rest of the Sunday crew.
This social group run occurs Sunday morning at 7:00 am. There are
distances of 3, 6, 7 or 10 miles and open to runners and walkers of all
ability levels. This run will take you through the streets of winter park
passing by many of the beautiful lakes and homes.
After the run join the crew for breakfast, conversation, bad jokes and maybe
even some trivia at Panera just up the street..
Location:
Meet on the corner of Park Ave and Welbourne Ave in Winter Park.
Group leaves promptly at 7am.
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February 20 - Monthly - Third Thursday Run
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 This month’s run will be at “The Brass Tap”. We will run a three mile course on the Orlando Urban Trail, then enjoy one of the many craft beers and food available at Brass Tap. Remember, the first beer is on the club for all ORC members! Note – Please remember to bring a light, it gets dark by about 6PM.
Location: Brass Tap next to Fresh Market 1632 N Mills Ave, Orlando, FL 32803
Time: Meet @ 6:45, Run to start at 7pm
Contact Tom Matusch for directions or questions.
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| In response to the Local State of Emergency declared for Orange County as a result of COVID-19, our ORC group runs and fun runs are currently suspended. We continue to monitor the situation and hope to resume normal club activities soon. We appreciate your continued support and membership.
2020 Charles M. Rowson Jr. Orlando Runners Club Scholarship
Application for 2020 is now open!
2019 Charles M. Rowson Jr. Scholarship Winners
The Charles M. Rowson, Jr. Memorial Scholarship was established in 1983 by the Orlando Runners Club in memory of one of our members, Chuck Rowson, who died unexpectedly at age 29. The ORC has provided scholarships each year since to local high school athletes, most recently providing a $1,500 scholarship to up to four students, for a total of $6,000. The winners are selected by the Club based on their academic achievements, athletic abilities, school and community involvement and financial need. Scholarships are presented each year at a Club event. Scholarship Requirements: Applicants must be graduating high school seniors in Orange, Osceola, or Seminole, counties who have competed in cross country, track, or both. A completed scholarship application and letters of recommendation must be received by the ORC by April 16, 2020. Funds for the scholarship program are made possible in part by the volunteer efforts of our club members and their families at the annual IOA Corporate 5K event in Orlando, and by proceeds from our annual Race into Summer 5k. The ORC respectfully requests that all scholarship recipients and/or their families volunteer to assist with Summer 5k on May 30, 2020. Please download and complete the application. Download ApplicationSubmit your application and the required documents by mail to: Orlando Runners Club, PO Box 1134, Orlando, FL 32802or scan and email to: president@orlandorunnersclub.org. Applications must be received by April 16, 2020.
The ORC always welcomes new members, and invites all runners regardless of pace or running experience.
Not a member yet? Please consider joining our club! Besides the weekly runs scheduled for the entire year, we also offer the following unique programming that is exclusive to our amazing organization:
- Opportunity to be selected for the Japanese Cultural Exchange Trip to Urayasu, Japan
- Japan Week, where we host our Urayasu runner guests
- Club Parties: Annual Club Holiday Part, Summer Picnic, President's Champagne Reception, Annual Awards Banquet
- Charles M. Rowson Scholarship Picnic
- Race Into Summer 5K
- 10% discount to the Track Shack
- Corporate 5K, OUC Orlando Half Marathon, and Walt Disney World Marathon waterstop volunteering
To join, complete and mail in your Membership Application or click here to register online. All ORC memberships expire on June 30th. Applications submitted between March 1 and June 30 will be valid until June 30 of the following year. Applications submitted July 1 through February 29 will expire on the next renewal cycle. If your membership is up for renewal, renew online or mail your check and membership to:
Orlando Runners Club
Attn: Membership
PO Box 1134
Orlando, FL 32802
Existing member? Click here to renew your membership online.
ORC's Cultural Exchange Program Each year the ORC sponsors 3 to 4 runners for a trip of a lifetime. Hosted by our sister running club in Urayasu for a week they meet with the Mayor, visit local landmarks, drink some saki and even sing some Karaoke. All members in good standing and who have not previously been selected are eligible. Applications are made available towards the end of the year and selections are announced at the Annual Holiday Banquet.
AND THE WINNERS ARE... Kelly Himel, Cheri Dickinson, and Dawn Panny Congratulations to Cheri, Kelly and Dawn for being selected as the ORC representatives going to Japan to run the Tokyo Bay Urayasu City Half Marathon.
2019 Charles M. Rowson Jr. Orlando Runners Club Scholarship Winners Announced!
2019 Charles M. Rowson Jr. Scholarship Winners
The Charles M. Rowson, Jr. Memorial Scholarship was established in 1983 by the Orlando Runners Club in memory of one of our members, Chuck Rowson, who died unexpectedly at age 29. The ORC has provided scholarships each year since to local high school athletes, now providing a $1,500 scholarship to up to four students. The winners are selected by the Club based on their academic achievements, athletic abilities, school and community involvement and financial need. Scholarships are presented each year at a Club event.
There were a lot of great candidates, but we have identified the 4 winners this year and they are...- Chloe Hyde of Lake Brantley High School
- Luke Metcalf of Bishop Moore High School
- Jennifer Salinas of Edgewater High School
- Sagan Simmons of Edgewater High School
The winners were presented with the scholarship checks and coveted ORC truckers caps at a picnic on Thursday May 30th.
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