Team ORCA Newsletter
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DECEMBER 2008ORCA WEBSITE: www.orcarunning.ca |
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EDITORIALHAPPY HOLIDAYS!Well, here we are in the final month of 2008. It won't be long before we are making our resolutions for 2009! This year has definitely passed quickly.Is anyone out there looking for some great cross training options during the winter? A few of us have been out with the Aqua Terra Triathlon club for their indoor fall/winter spinning sessions on Tuesday evenings. Cycling is a wonderful complement for running. And the nice thing about this club, is that you don't have to be a triathlete to join. Bonus: It's really quite fun! For more details, contact Rob or Kim Williamson by email The Comox Half Marathon training has started and that is always a nice goal race. There are generally quite a few ORCA in attendance. It is Race #6 of the Frontrunner's Vancouver Island Series, which consists of eight races in various island locations. If you commit to all races and run, they offer 50% off the race series for the following year...VERY NICE! I certainly wish you and your families a joyous holiday season and hope to see you all out for the Annual Christmas Lights Fun Run. It will be the social event of the season! The details are posted on the web page and in this newsletter. See you out there! ****************************** 2009 CLUB MEMBERSPlease inform Donna de Bellefeuille if your email address changes. You can contact Donna by email or call 757-9436.Also, a gentle reminder from Donna that your 2009 membership renewals are coming up. Memberships forms and waivers are available online, (PLEASE, be sure to sign the waiver) Please send your renewals to her at Site 156, Comp 29, Bowser, BC V0R 1G0. You must be a member in good standing to qualify for special discounts in ORCA sponsored clinics/events. ****************************** Be sure to use our website to view weekly run schedules, photos, and special events. Ken is continually updating so if you have any photos, articles or events, please email to Ken Peters. ORCA Webmaster The site is still at http://www.orcarunning.ca/ UPCOMING RACES2009 Vancouver Island Race Series January 11, 2009 at 11:00 a.m, 30th Annual Prairie Inn Pioneer 8K Saanichton Fairgrounds 2009 Frontrunners Island Race Series - Race 1 Register online Events Online(http://www. January 25, 2009 at 11:00 a.m, Cobble Hill 10K Cobble Hill, BC 2009 Frontrunners Island Race Series - Race 2 Register online at Events Online(http://www. For a full list of Upcoming Races, check out the calendar at: Prairie Inn Harriers Running Club (pih.bc.ca) DECEMBER ARTICLESeeking Race Committee
Our Orca Club would like to establish a race commitee so we are looking for enthusiastic members who would like to join at the ground floor. Once upon a time, we had been race #9 of the Island Series, and while we may not become a part of the series again; it would be nice to have a local event to call our own! Any interested members should contact our president, Rod Bailey either by email email or phone 250-240-2331. ****************************** Here's wishing you and yours a wonderful holiday season and a very Happy New Year! |
WHAT'S NEW?Welcome New MembersCarolyn DoonanJoel Doonan-Ketteringham Tobias Doonan-Ketteringham Shannon Kavanagh Martin Ketteringham Angie Norman Terry Riggins Kyla Shields ****************************** Many thank you's to Melanie Peake, our outgoing Events Coordinator! The executive is sure going to miss you but we will see you out and about on our runs! You have done a tremendous job for our memebership and certainly planned many fun-filled events! On the same note..... Welcome Deb Poland and Toni Leronowich as our new CO-Event Coordinators!! They are already busy brainstorming for upcoming months......so, STAY TUNED! ****************************** ORCA EVENTS 2008UPCOMING ORCA EVENTS:
ORCA CHRISTMAS LIGHTS FUN RUN on Wednesday, December 17, 2008 Everyone meets at Ballenas Parking lot for 6:30 pm. We will have a nice social run for 45-60 minutes and take in some festive scenery, then head over to the Upper Deck for appies. ****************************** KEN OWEN AWARD - 2008 The Ken Owen Award for the Most Inspirational Orca is presented annually to an Orca member who, through their dedication and tenacity, has been an inspiration to the club; not the fastest or the one winning all the prizes, but to a person who embodies the spirit of Ken. This year's recipient is David Beatty. David is one of the original Orca members, and a person who promoted the joy of running in Oceanside long before the idea of ORCA club was even hatched. His Sunday runs have been a long standing tradition for community runners. No runner, no matter how slow their pace, is left behind on a Sunday run. David's famous "loop" echoes through the trails of the beautiful and interesting runs he selects each week. David, along with Heather, his wife and running partner, open their warm home for delicious brunches and lively conversation many weekends. Following are some of the comments recieved by club members with regards to this year's recipient: "David's dedication and enthusiasm has kept many a runner going over the years." "David has a very inclusive attitude to making the Sunday runs a fun experience for all. "Ken was present at most Sunday runs, not necessarily running, but often biking. Ken would be very happy to know that David was receiving this award, not only because Ken was a dear friend of David's, but because David represents everything that Ken beleived in: camaraderie, encouragement, dedication and tenacity. Congratulations David! ****************************** Special Discount to ORCA MembersBe sure to visit the following Team ORCA Sponsors:Outsider - The Outdoors Store, Qualicum Beach 752-6610 -10% off running related products, excluding sale items Frontrunners, Nanaimo 729-8200 or Victoria -10% off anything except food, heart rate monitors or sale items Extreme Runners, Courtenay (250)703-9544 -10% off most products Body Works Fitness & Tanning, Parksville 248-3346 -20% off gym memberships Body Sculptors Fitness, Qualicum Beach 752-5553 -$40 for a month membership or a ten punch card Fitness Connection, Parksville 248-3144 -15% off membership fees Heaven on Earth Natural Foods, Qualicum Beach 752-3132 -10% off sports nutrition items and vitamins, including items on sale Arrowsmith Bikes, Nanaimo (behind Earl's) (250) 758-6675 - See Kebble Sheaf or Robin Dutton for 10% off all merchandise. ****************************** 2009 ORCA EXECUTIVEPresident: Rod Bailey
Past-President: Randy Longmuir Membership Director: Donna deBellefeuille Secretary: Mairi Speed Treasurer: Jackie Allen Events Directors: Deb Poland, Tonia Leronowich Communications: Ann McDonald Media Contact: Don Petrie Webmaster: Ken Peters ORCA meetings are held every 2 months. If anyone from the club would like to join us, please do so! Goodies are always provided! Next ORCA Meeting: TBA ****************************** Questions or comments regarding the newsletter or if you would like to submit an article, please email Ann McDonald. ORCA Newsletter Editor |