BCRR WEEKLY UPDATE - May 29th to June 4th

GOOD MORNING BAYOU CITY ROAD RUNNERS!! 

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BCRR Awards Banquet Recap

  

Thank you to all who attended the Awards Banquet! It was a fantastic night full of delicious desserts, cold beer, and celebration of a stellar running season. The highlights include:

·        New Board Members Elected:

·                  President – Andrew Young

·                  Vice-President – Christina Jones

·                  Secretary – David Piper

·                  Treasurer  - Peter Griffiths

·                  Members at Large – Neeraj Rohilla, Sarah Cusack, Sian Evans, & Jason Burris

·        Theresa Pearsall was selected as the award winning dessert: Pecan Pie

If you missed it, the awards PowerPoint is available for viewing HERE. Thank you BCRR for another great year of running!

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**MELLOW MONDAY CHANGE**

This Monday, we will have our Mellow Monday Run at 11 AM, followed by lunch as Cafe Brasil (2604 Dunlavy). Happy Memorial Day!!!

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First Sunday of the Month Bayou Run & Breakfast

  

Join us Sunday, June 4^th  for a break from the routine by running along the Buffalo Bayou.

Afterwards, join us for breakfast at  Pondicheri (2800 Kirby Dr. B132) for a culturally inspired brunch!

  

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Bayou City Road Runner Dues 2017 – 2018 

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It is time to pay dues for the 2016-2017 season. Dues can be paid online HERE. 

·        Single Member $30

·        Family Membership: $35

·        Both options offer a $5 discount for HARRA members

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WELCOME NEW MEMBERS:

We'd like to extend a warm Bayou City welcome to our newest member, Stephen Hallman! We look forward to seeing you at the next club run or social event!!

BCRR Birthdays:  

Happy Birthday to:

·         Patricia Halter – May 30^th           

·         Claire Greenberg – June 1^st         

·         Joe Carey & Joseph Pelati – June 2^nd 

·         Andrew Webster – June 4^th                      

     

 Hope you have a spectacular day!!!

* = New Age Group

  

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SOCIAL CALENDAR:

 Happy Hour –Conservatory

(Friday, June 2^nd, 2017) Please join us this Friday at the Conservatory (1010 Prairie St.) – an underground beer garden and food hall. See you there at 6:30 PM

Sunday – Whole Foods – To Return Next Week  

WEEKLY CLUB RUNS:

Mellow Monday- Join us every Monday for a 3 mile recovery run around Memorial Park at 7:00p.m.Runners who are interested should park on the east side of the parking lot in front of the softball fields off of the Picnic Loop. Following a loop around Memorial, we head to a dinner venue for post running fun. 

Wednesday at Rice University: Every Wednesday evening we meet at 6:30 at Rice University (run leaves at 6:40 pm sharp!). All levels are welcome. And the best part is the cheap beer at Valhalla afterwards. Parking is available at First Christian Church/School (1628 Rice Boulevard). 

To park in the church parking lot, you need a BCRR bumper sticker. Please see Lisa Thompson for a sticker if you do not already have one. 

Friday Speedwork (Memorial Park 5:30 AM): Contact Peter Griffiths for more information-  p_griffiths@bellsouth.net

Sunday Long Run (Memorial Park, 6:30 AM): Meet us at the O mile marker for a 10, 11, or 12 mile route around Memorial Park and through River Oaks. Immediately following the run, join us Whole Foods for coffee and conversation.

**Please note that in cases of inclement weather, i.e. thunder & lightning, group runs will be cancelled for safety reasons. Check the BCRR Facebook Page for the latest updates on run cancellations**

WORD FROM THE BIRD

See the latest newsletter here! 

http://www.bcrr.org/news-archive.html

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Your BCRR Board!!! 
 
******* How would you like to see your own advertisement above in this weekly email? For all personal or business advertising inquiries, please send an email to our treasurer p_griffiths@bellsouth.net

BCRR WEEKLY UPDATE - May 22nd to May 28th

GOOD MORNING BAYOU CITY ROAD RUNNERS!! 

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BCRR Spring Banquet

Wednesday, May 24th @ St. Arnold's Brewery (2000 Lyons Ave)

6:30 PM

Tickets will be $15 at the door (cash or check) – this includes dinner from Lasagna House and beer!!

To start a new BCRR Tradition, we will have a Cookie Table! Members are invited to bring their best baked goods to share! We will have a vote for the best tasting treat to receive a special award!

**There will be NO Wednesday supported run**

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 Bayou City Road Runner Dues 2017 – 2018

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You will also have the opportunity to pay club dues at the banquet:

·        Single Member $30

·        Family Membership: $35

·        Both options offer a $5 discount for HARRA members

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WELCOME NEW MEMBERS:

We'd like to extend a warm Bayou City welcome to our newest members! We look forward to seeing you at the next club run or social event!! 

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BCRR Birthdays:   

Happy Birthday to:

  

·        Jonathan Miller – May 22^nd

·        Bill Lindsey – May 23^rd  

·        Whitney Smith-Bogardus – May 25^th  

·        Nancy Bounds – May 26^th

·        June Harris – May 27^th  

·        Kristen Kozlowski – May 28^th       

       

Hope you have a spectacular day!!!

* = New Age Group

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SOCIAL CALENDAR:

 Happy Hour –Holler Brewing

 (Friday, May 26^th, 2017) Please join us this Friday at Holler Brewing (2206 Edwards St.).  Time to venture to one of Houston’s newest craft breweries! View their tap list HERE! Holler for Houston, Holler for Beer!! See you there at 6:30 PM

Sunday – Whole Foods

(Sunday, May 28^th, 2017) Join us immediately following the long run for coffee and breakfast at Whole Foods on Waugh.

  

WEEKLY CLUB RUNS:

Mellow Monday- Join us every Monday for a 3 mile recovery run around Memorial Park at 7:00p.m.Runners who are interested should park on the east side of the parking lot in front of the softball fields off of the Picnic Loop. Following a loop around Memorial, we head to a dinner venue for post running fun. 

Wednesday at Rice University: Every Wednesday evening we meet at 6:30 at Rice University (run leaves at 6:40 pm sharp!). All levels are welcome. And the best part is the cheap beer at Valhalla afterwards. Parking is available at First Christian Church/School (1628 Rice Boulevard). 

To park in the church parking lot, you need a BCRR bumper sticker. Please see Lisa Thompson for a sticker if you do not already have one. 

Friday Speedwork (Memorial Park 5:30 AM): Contact Peter Griffiths for more information-  p_griffiths@bellsouth.net

Sunday Long Run (Memorial Park, 6:30 AM): Meet us at the O mile marker for a 10, 11, or 12 mile route around Memorial Park and through River Oaks. Immediately following the run, join us Whole Foods for coffee and conversation.

**Please note that in cases of inclement weather, i.e. thunder & lightning, group runs will be cancelled for safety reasons. Check the BCRR Facebook Page for the latest updates on run cancellations**

WORD FROM THE BIRD

See the latest newsletter here! 

http://www.bcrr.org/news-archive.html

 ******* 
Your BCRR Board!!! 
 
******* How would you like to see your own advertisement above in this weekly email? For all personal or business advertising inquiries, please send an email to our treasurer p_griffiths@bellsouth.net

BCRR WEEKLY UPDATE - May 15th to May 21st

GOOD MORNING BAYOU CITY ROAD RUNNERS!! 

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Bayou Bash Relay – Saturday, May 13^th

  

BCRR ran strong at the relay this weekend, bringing in 18 teams!! With runners ranging from 25 years old to 76 years young, we brought the talent!

HERE are the full results. Stay tuned for the final tally for the top club of the season!

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Wednesday Night @ Valhalla

  

In honor of her birthday, Gina Salazar and her puppy, Bownita, will be sponsoring the tab following the Wednesday night run!

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BCRR Spring Banquet

Wednesday, May 24th @ St. Arnold's Brewery (2000 Lyons Ave)

6:30 PM

Tickets will be $15 at the door (cash or check) – this includes dinner from Lasagna House and beer!!

To start a new BCRR Tradition, we will have a Cookie Table! Members are invited to bring their best baked goods to share! We will have a vote for the best tasting treat to receive a special award!

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Bayou City Road Runner Dues 2017 – 2018

You will also have the opportunity to pay club dues at the banquet:

·        Single Member $30

·        Family Membership: $35

·        Both options offer a $5 discount for HARRA members

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CALLING FOR BOARD NOMINATIONS!!!

Interested in helping support the club as an active member of the board? Know someone who could help this club keep growing and making an impact in the running community? Nominate yourself or someone to run as a member of the board. Positions include:

·        President

·        Vice-President

·        Secretary

·        Treasurer

·        Members at Large

Reply to this email with nominations!

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WELCOME NEW MEMBERS:

We'd like to extend a warm Bayou City welcome to our newest members Melissa Weiland, Camille Boon, & Dan Novelli! We look forward to seeing you at the next club run or social event!! 

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BCRR Birthdays:   

Happy Birthday to:

  

·        Addison Brabo – May 16^th

·        Christopher Harris – May 18^th     

Hope you have a spectacular day!!!

* = New Age Group

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SOCIAL CALENDAR:

 Happy Hour –Piggy's Kitchen & Bar

(Friday, May 19^th, 2017) Please join us this Friday at Daily Review aka Piggy’s Kitchen and Bar (3412 W Lamar St).  Formerly known as the Daily Review, Piggy’s Kitchen and Bar hosts pork inspired food, a bar stocked with local spirits, and Houston brewed beer. See you there at 6:30 PM

Sunday – Whole Foods

(Sunday, May 21^st, 2017) Join us immediately following the long run for coffee and breakfast at Whole Foods on Waugh.

  

WEEKLY CLUB RUNS:

Mellow Monday- Join us every Monday for a 3 mile recovery run around Memorial Park at 7:00p.m.Runners who are interested should park on the east side of the parking lot in front of the softball fields off of the Picnic Loop. Following a loop around Memorial, we head to a dinner venue for post running fun. 

Wednesday at Rice University: Every Wednesday evening we meet at 6:30 at Rice University (run leaves at 6:40 pm sharp!). All levels are welcome. And the best part is the cheap beer at Valhalla afterwards. Parking is available at First Christian Church/School (1628 Rice Boulevard). 

To park in the church parking lot, you need a BCRR bumper sticker. Please see Lisa Thompson for a sticker if you do not already have one. 

Friday Speedwork (Memorial Park 5:30 AM): Contact Peter Griffiths for more information-  p_griffiths@bellsouth.net

Sunday Long Run (Memorial Park, 6:30 AM): Meet us at the O mile marker for a 10, 11, or 12 mile route around Memorial Park and through River Oaks. Immediately following the run, join us Whole Foods for coffee and conversation.

**Please note that in cases of inclement weather, i.e. thunder & lightning, group runs will be cancelled for safety reasons. Check the BCRR Facebook Page for the latest updates on run cancellations**

WORD FROM THE BIRD

See the latest newsletter here! 

http://www.bcrr.org/news-archive.html

 ******* 
Your BCRR Board!!! 
 
******* How would you like to see your own advertisement above in this weekly email? For all personal or business advertising inquiries, please send an email to our treasurer p_griffiths@bellsouth.net