2012-KAR-Annual-Repo.. - Kalamazoo Area Runners

The promotion of running as a source of physical, spiritual and
social wellness while enhancing the quality of life in the
community.
Table of Contents
Letter from Board President………………………………………………………………...…..1
2012 Financial Report………...…………………………...………….…..……………….….....2
Delivering Excellence in Running Events………………………………………… …………3-4
Fundraising Events – Enhancing the Quality of Life in Our Community………………............5
Sponsorships - Promoting Wellness Through Major Community Events…………………........6
Encouraging Youth on the Run…………………………………………………………………6
Promoting Wellness Through Training Programs, Educational Clinics & Organized Runs….7-8
Reaching Out and Staying Connected Through Our Social Events……………………………..8
Broad Based Programming…………………………………...…………………..…….…….9-10
2012 Runner Awards…………………..………………………………………….…….……....11
Thank you… …………………………..……………………...……………………………...12-16
Kalamazoo Area Runners enjoyed extraordinary growth and made
significant progress during the year 2012. For the first time in our
history, we exceeded 1000 members and we also made excellent
progress in building the foundation to transition to a staffed
organization, building our equity reserve to over $100,000.
While we continued to work on building our infrastructure, our
greater focus was the continued pursuit of the furtherance of our
mission. Several events and programs set new participation records
in 2012: The Kal-Haven Trail Run, the Fast Track 5k Training
Program, the Safari Marathon Training Program, the Thanksgiving
Day Turkey Trot Time Prediction 5k Run and the Run Through the
Lights all shattered prior participation records.
One of the highlights of the year, we entered into a partnership with
our first municipality, the City of Portage, to host the 2013 Winter
Blast Half Marathon and 5k. While the inaugural event was
scheduled for 2013 in celebration of the City of Portage 50 th
Anniversary, most of the negotiations and planning occurred in
2012.
In 2012 we formed the Battle Creek subcommittee to focus on
reviving the running community in our Eastern most corridor. We
established three weekly group runs, and are working on a Fast
Track Program for Battle Creek. We also focused on growing our
group runs in general, adding a Thursday night Portage YMCA Run
to our already existing Wednesday runs from Borgess Health and
Fitness Center, Portage YMCA, and Maple Street Magnet School.
Our presence in Portage, in particular, has grown exponentially over
the last year. These group runs have served to connect runners and
form the fabric of our organization.
Our organization’s continued growth is thanks to the combined
efforts of all of our leadership team members, volunteers,
community partners, sponsors, members and event and program
participants. It has been an honor and privilege serving as Board
President, and working with each individual and organization as we
worked together to reach new levels of excellence in the greater
Kalamazoo running community, now and well into the future.
Sincerely,
Bonnie Sexton,
Board President, Kalamazoo Area Runners
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Bonnie Sexton,
Club President
2012 Board
of Directors
Bonnie Sexton
President
Jane Rolfe
VP Development
Troy Root
VP Technology
Vicky Ondraka
VP Special Events
John Donaldson
Secretary
Robin Carpenter
Treasurer
2012 Financial Report
Revenue
Membership Revenue
Event Revenue
Donations
Sponsorships
Fanwear Proceeds
Interest Income
Miscellaneous
Total Revenue
2011 Actuals
2012 Actuals
12,093.00
34,643.46
89.63
2,465.00
204.00
333.48
810.40
50,638.97
12,650.00
67,633.21
1,600.00
12,350.00
11.75
3,737.00
97,981.96
2011 Actuals
2012 Actuals
Program & Event Expenses
Events
Training Programs
Expo/Promotional Events
Annual Banquet
Club Championship Series
Kalamazoo Marathon
Educational Clinics
Social Runs
Track Series
T-shirts
Miscellaneous
Total Program & Event Expenses
9,105.70
7,009.02
465.26
941.60
572.55
377.14
640.00
808.63
454.12
20,374.02
16,946.79
2,156.64
680.46
1,517.09
968.91
822.52
166.82
503.03
423.85
348.00
165.82
24,699.93
Paid to Girls on the Run
Paid to Kalamazoo Loaves & Fishes
6,549.94
85.00
11,491.80
490.00
2011 Actuals
2012 Actuals
552.07
453.00
3,722.20
118.39
20.00
30.00
132.00
166.14
80.00
200.00
5,473.80
127.03
1,126.67
4,280.00
38.00
45.00
117.00
261.95
200.00
6,195.65
18,156.21
55,104.58
Operating Expenses
Brochure Expense
Marketing Expense
Insurance Expense
Technology/Web Site Expense
State of Michigan
P.O. Box Rental Expense
Accounting Software Expense
Postage Expense
Supplies
Michigan Non-Profit Association
Survey Monkey
Total Operating Expenses:
Net Income (Loss)
Statement of Financial Position
Checking Account Balance as of December 31, 2011
Checking Account Balance as of December 31, 2012
Petty Cash
CD Investments as of December 31, 2012
Inventory Assets as of December 31, 2012
Total Reserve as of December 31, 2012
36,406.38
95,301.58
50.00
7,499.29
102,850.87
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Delivering Excellence in Running Events
An important component of Kalamazoo Area Runners mission is to enhance the quality of life in
our community through the sport of running. Kalamazoo Area Runners provides the community
with a venue to participate and embrace a healthy life style through the sport of running, while at the
same time reaching outside our own organizations boundaries by raising funds and donations in
kind for other charitable organizations. In 2012, Kalamazoo Area Runners events and fundraising
teams generated more than $43,000 in revenue for a variety of health and human service nonprofit
organizations across the community. In addition, through our events, we were able to provide
significant donations in kind to local charities benefiting individuals in need. We wish to thank all
of our participants, volunteers, sponsors and community supporters for making these events a
success.
Kal-Haven Trail Run - March 24, 2012
Terry Hutchins, Co-Race Director
Julie Wojtaszek, Co-Race Director
33.5 mile Ultra Event (Solo & Relay)
88 solo finishers
43 2-person team finishers
70 3-6 person team finishers
$11,491 raised for Girls on Track, a program of the
Greater Kalamazoo Girls on the Run.
Kalamazoo Klassic - June 16, 2012
Carole Bolthouse, Co-Race Director (KAR)
Kim Klein, Co-Race Director (MRC)
A Kalamazoo tradition for 34 years!
246 Kids’ Klassic participants
462 10k Run participants
839 5k Run participants
58 5k Walk participants
56 Pump n’ Run participants
$15,053.47 raised for MRC Industries, a local nonprofit organization
Committed to providing support and encouragement to individuals living with a disability to achieve
their fullest potential through employment, skill building and active community involvement.
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Delivering Excellence in Running Events – cont’d
Turkey Trot Time Prediction 5k Run –
November 22, 2012
Bonnie Sexton Co-Race Director
Scott Taylor Co-Race Director
890 registered participants
$8,000+ raised for the Kalamazoo Area Runners
Cash and In-Kind donations were also collected for the
Portage Community Center and the Kalamazoo Gospel Mission
Run Through The Lights –
December 6, 2012
Stephanie Sabin – Race Co-Director (KAR)
Dana Schmitt – Race Co-Director (Gazelle)
5k hosted in partnership with Gazelle Sports
1,152 registered participants
$9,000 raised for Kalamazoo Loaves and
Fishes, with an additional 1,849 pounds of
food collected
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Fundraising Events
Enhancing the Quality of Life in our Community
2012 Fundraising Teams
Each year the Kalamazoo Area Runners organizes Fund Raising Teams for local races supporting charity.
In 2012, Kalamazoo Area Runners established teams for the Susan G. Komen Foundation Race for the
Cure, the American Cancer Society Relay for Life and the Arthritis Foundation Jingle Bell Run.
Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure
Bonnie Sexton, Team Captain
25 Kalamazoo Area Runners Team Members
$1,485 raised for the Susan G. Komen Foundation
American Cancer Society Relay For Life
Ferdi Hintz, Team Captain
5 Kalamazoo Area Runners Team Members
Over $2,000 raised for the American Cancer Society
Jingle Bell Run for the Arthritis Foundation
Troy Root, Team Captain
29 Kalamazoo Area Runners Team Members
$1,445 raised for the Arthritis Foundation
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Sponsorships
Promoting the Sport of Running Through Major Community
Events
The Kalamazoo Marathon
The Kalamazoo Area Runners played an active role in the 2012 Kalamazoo Marathon, a major community
event. As official pace team sponsor, we organized the seventeen pace teams for both the half and full
marathon under the direction of Bob Smola. The Kalamazoo Area Runners, along with funding partner
Special-Lite, also served as a $1,500 community partner sponsor.
The Kalamazoo Area Runners Beyond Marathon Training program continues to target the Kalamazoo
Marathon, preparing beginner and experienced marathoners for the event. Leadership team members
Bonnie Sexton and Bob Smola also continue to serve on the Kalamazoo Marathon Advisory Counsel on
behalf of KAR.
Encouraging Youth on the Run
Easter Hash Run – April 1, 2012
Troy Root, Event Director
YMCA Healthy Kids Day Run
Presented in partnership with the YMCA
Robin Carpenter and Bonnie Sexton, KAR Committee Representatives
125 participants
Halloween Hash Run and Kids Trick or Treat Hash Run
Dave and Lorri Walch, Event Directors
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Promoting Wellness Through Training Programs,
Educational Clinics & Organized Runs
As an important part of its mission, Kalamazoo Area Runners organizes training programs, group runs
and educational clinics to promote the physical, spiritual and social benefits of running.
Training Programs
Beyond Marathon Training Program (Founded 2006)
Bonnie Sexton and Steve Rice, Co-Directors
January – May 2012
221 registered participants
Targets both the marathon and half marathon distance
Safari Full Marathon & Half Marathon Program (Founded 2002)
Cindi MacDonald, Co-Director (KAR)
Laura Vander Beek, Co-Director (Gazelle)
Presented in partnership with Gazelle Sports
June – October 2012
166 registered participants
Targets both the marathon and half marathon distance
Fast Track 5k Training Program (Founded 2011)
Katie Conor, Co-Director
Bonnie Sexton, Co-Director
July – September 2012
31 registered participants
Targets beginning runners and those specializing in shorter distances
WMU Indoor Track Workouts
Sherrie Mann, Director
January – March 2012
Twelve informal sessions to escape the winter elements of West Michigan
Educational Clinics
Running Head to Toe Clinic
Presented in partnership with Agility Physical Therapy and Sports Performance
November 19, 2012
A two hour clinic featuring local experts and topics such as The Female Runner and the Asthmatic
Runner, Advanced F.O.R.M, Yoga, Heart Rate Monitor Training, Casual Footwear for the Runner,
and Pilates for Runners.
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Promoting Wellness Through Training Programs,
Educational Clinics & Organized Runs – cont’d
Group Runs
Kalamazoo Area Runners organizes several informal group runs throughout the year. The Run Around
Gull Lake is an annual tradition started by the Kalamazoo Area Runners and the Battle Creek Road
Runners. It is scheduled the first Saturday in November and December and features a scenic 11.5 mile
route around Gull Lake. The run is organized by group run director Mark Sigfrids, with facilities
arrangement by Don Morris and the Gull Lake Country Club.
Throughout the year, there are several Wednesday night runs organized at various locations across
greater Kalamazoo. In 2012 Steve Rice organized a weekly run from Borgess Health and Fitness Center
(Wednesday), Laura Ferrara a run from the Maple Street Magnet School (Wednesday) , Pat & Sherri
Enlow from the Portage YMCA (Wednesday) and Bonnie Sexton and Teri Olbrot a run from Portage
YMCA (Thursday). Four group runs in Battle Creek were launched in 2012 by leaders Brett Hall
(Sunday morning), Renee Mercer (Tuesday morning), Chuck Zahnow (Wednesday) and Stephanie
Demarest (Thursday).
Reaching Out and Staying Connected Through Our
Social Events
2012 Member Reception 5K Runs
Kalamazoo Area Runners hosts 3 fun themed social runs a year in conjunction with regularly
scheduled board meetings in February, May and August. These are free events geared towards
prospective and current members. They provide an opportunity for individuals to learn more about
the Kalamazoo Area Runners and meet Board Members and other members. For 2012, Borgess,
Bronson Athletic Club and Gazelle Sports served as facilities sponsors, and Nikki Gates served as
director.
2012 Annual Banquet
The 2012 Kalamazoo Area Runners Annual Banquet was jam packed with presentations, accolades
and awards, as well as our annual business meeting. Our special guest speaker was Carey Pinkowski,
Race Director of the Chicago Marathon.
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Broad-Based Programming
2012 Race Discount Program and Club Championship Series
In 2012, the Kalamazoo Area Runners Club Championship Series and Race discount Programs
continued to encourage involvement in local events and honor and recognize our club members for
their individual participation and achievements. Club Series points are calculated by dividing the
winners time in each race by the participants time, and multiplying the quotient times 100. Time
points are added for each runner’s best nine races. The top 3 in each age group win awards which
are presented at the Club Championship Series Celebration in the fall. Winners with the most series
races, and the top open, masters and grand masters award winners received a crystal award
acknowledging their achievement.
Races participate in the Race Discount Program by offering a minimum $2 discount to KAR
members. Thirty of the thirty-three races offered the discount. New for this year, we welcomed the
Battle Creek ECO Race 4k and 8k, the Physically Strong 5k, the K5k and the Sunburst 5kto our list
of participating races.
Races with most series participants – Borgess Half Marathon (236),
Klassic 10K (130), Klassic 5K (125), Kalamazoo Marathon (119)
Race counts
Allegan Strides for Health
5K
Battle Creek Eco 4k
Battle Creek Eco 8k
Borgess Half-marathon
Borgess 5K
Cereal City Classic 10K
Cereal City Classic 5K
Cheetah Case 5K
Decatur Steve's Raider Stomp 10K
Decatur Steve's Raider Stomp 5K
Howard Hill Hustle 5K
K5k
Kalamazoo Klassic 10K
Kalamazoo Klassic 5K
Kalamazoo Marathon
Kindleberger 5K
Komen Race for the Cure
5K
Oaklawn Hospitality Classic 10K
Oaklawn Hospitality Classic 5K
Otsego Ready or Not 5K
Pace for Poverty 10K
Pace for Poverty 5K
Peacock Strut 10K
Peacock Strut 5K
Paw Paw Grape/Lake 5K
Physically Strong 5k
Plainwell 5K
Run to Climax 7K
Run for the Son 5K
Schoolcraft Firecracker 5Mi
Shamrock 5K
Sunburst 5k
Vicksburg Hearty Hustle 5K
Total races ran by members
Average number of series races per member 2.56 (1563 races divided by 610
members)
20
5
6
236
90
23
24
44
25
21
31
27
130
125
119
30
Age group counts
0-14F
15-19F
20-24F
25-29F
30-34F
35-39F
40-44F
45-49F
50-54F
55-59F
60-64F
65-69F
70-74F
75-79F
Females
44
27
21
27
26
19
36
77
48
4
30
44
26
100
32
16
30
1563
9
2
9
34
52
64
64
52
32
19
6
3
2
1
349
0-14M
15-19M
20-24M
25-29M
30-34M
35-39M
40-44M
45-49M
50-54M
55-59M
60-64M
65-69M
70-74M
70-74M
Males
18
10
9
10
32
43
29
34
21
30
17
6
2
0
261
Total
610
Total KAR members who participated in at least one series race - 610
Largest female age group – 35-39 and 4044 (64 runners each)
Largest male age group – 35-39 (43
runners)
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Broad-Based Programming – cont’d
2012 Club Championship Standings
Last
First
9 Best Scores Races
40-44 M
00-14 F
1 Maston
Addie
Schanzenbake
2r
Abigail
3 Brusach
Katelyn
377.8
8
225.9
103.5
4
2
1 Bennett
2 Clark
3 Orwin
Collin
David
Michael
605.4
476
225
12
10
3
1 May
2 Gibes
Gabi
Nora
78.5
47
1
1
Joel
Matt
Jeff
683.9
666.1
421.9
8
10
6
1 Scheffers
2 Sexton
3 Dutton
Leslie
Bonnie
Sherri
687.9
630.4
622.8
9
9
12
1 Reitz
2 Hulsebus
3 Talley
Joe
Joe
Stacey
851
783.4
488.6
11
15
9
1 Zeeb
2 Talley
3 Heinicke
Peggy
Lisa
Carol
746.1
492.3
387
9
9
6
1 Hirzel
2 Dutton
3 Roberts
Andrew
Michael
Dave
675.7
523.1
451.5
8
12
6
1 Comer
2 Darrell
3 Elhammer
Cindy
Joan
Angela
557.5
437.2
428.3
16
9
7
1 Sigfrids
2 Shubitowski
3 Shugars
Mark
Carl
Dale
717.1
414.7
324.7
12
6
6
1 White-Sutton Sue
2 Stensland
Janet
3 Gesmundo
Judah
263.3
132.4
98.8
4
3
2
1 Motter
2 Keister
3 Colbert
Rick
Fred
Fred
547.1
491.5
491.4
7
9
7
1 Hadden
2 Neal
3 Middleton
Karen
Kathy
Ginny
223.7
108.4
21.5
6
2
1
1 Hendriksma
2 Hare
3 Bennett
Ray
Gordon
Thomas
586.6
395.8
310.3
16
8
6
1 Rolfe
2 Bangs
Jane
Francine
177.8
54.8
4
1
1 Bland
2 Noall
Royce
Tom
235.2
99.2
5
2
1 Hoffmann
Julie
174.5
3
45-49 F
00-14 M
45-49 M
15-19 F
50-54 F
15-19 M
1 Longohn
2 Heinicke
3 Gibes
Till
Ian
Nathan
372.5
348.7
164.3
5
5
2
50-54 M
1 Coakes
2 Schmitt
3 Luginbill
Jessica
Dana
Kelsey
250.1
189.9
120.5
4
3
2
55-59 F
1 VanDusen
2 Louden
3 Simmons
Brandon
Michael
Andrew
729.4
723.8
173.3
17
13
2
55-59 M
1 Konieczka
2 Jones
3 Pelfresne
Rachel
Chelsey
Alayna
458.8
404.2
290.8
13
5
5
60-64 F
1 Dhulster
2 Nasuta
3 Wittenberg
Chris
Michael
Matt
726.8
282.5
223.9
10
3
3
60-64 M
1 McCool
2 Billen
3 Argo
Christen
Marie
Tracy
642
511.1
379.6
8
7
5
65-69 F
1 Brooks
2 Wilson
3 Baker
Kenneth
Zachary
Zachary
874
578.9
445.1
9
8
5
65-69 M
1 Clark
2 Hoerman
3 Wilson
Amy
Colleen
Jody
672.7
578.5
568.2
11
9
10
70-74 F
1 Kenny
2 Holden
3 Damaska
Ed
Tim
Daniel
688.5
428.2
356.1
8
8
4
1 Huff
2 Kloosterman
3 Bennett
Christine
Deborah
Jalayne
597.1
544.7
435.3
13
10
9
20-24 F
20-24 M
25-29 F
25-29 M
30-34 F
30-34 M
35-39 F
35-39 M
40-44 F
1 VanderKooi
2 Longjohn
3 Cavanaugh
70-74 M
75-79 F
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Broad-Based Programming- cont’d
2012 Patrick Johnson Memorial Volunteer Recognition Program
In 2012, 220 members in addition to our Board volunteered for club events and earned points through
the Patrick Johnson Memorial Volunteer Recognition Program. These dedicated members are
recognized at the conclusion of our Annual Report. For 2012, the volunteer earning the most points
was Bonnie Sexton with 450 points, followed by Nikki Gates with 430 points, and then Patrick
Enlow with 380 points. Gazelle Sports served as presenting sponsor of the 2012 program. Thanks to
each and every one of our volunteers. Kalamazoo Area Runners would not exist without the
dedicated efforts of those who make it all possible.
2012 Runner Recognition Program
Each year members of the Kalamazoo Area Runners have a unique opportunity to nominate fellow
club members for special awards. Once all nominations are in, the Board reviews the list of
nominees and selects a winner for each category. Winners are presented with an award and receive
special recognition at the Annual Banquet. Founded in 2006 by the Board President Bonnie Sexton,
the Runner Recognition Program offers a venue for our members to encourage, motivate and honor
one another for their running achievements. At the 2012 Annual Banquet, the 6 th year since the
program’s inception, we presented awards to seventeen runners based on their accomplishments
during the prior year. Congratulations to all of our 2012 Runner Recognition Program honorees.
Reynold J.Oas Volunteer of the Year Award
Nikki Gates
Open Female Runner of the Year
Michelle Grevenstuk
Social Runner of the Year
Pat & Sherri Enlow
Open Male Runner of the Year
Jonathan Marsh
Rookie Runner of the Year
Alayna Pelfrense
Female Masters Runner of the Year
Leslie Scheffers
Comeback Runner of the Year
Chelsey Jones
Male Masters Runner of the Year
Joe Reitz
Most Improved Runner of the Year
Christine Huff
Male Grand Masters Runner of the Year
Mark Sigfrids
Most Improved Runner of the Year
Lauren Macvicar
Female Grand Masters Runner of the Year
Peggy Zeeb
Most Improved Runner of the Year
Brent Yager
Youth Female Runner of the Year
Addie Maston
Spirit of Running
Brandon VanDusen
Mega-Racer
Frank Maston
Mega-Marathoner
Ken Brooks
Spirit of Running
Nancy Yager
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Thank You to Our 2012 Volunteers
2012 Volunteers and Points
Bonnie Sexton
450
Stephanie Demarest
70
Scott Zeigler
50
Ryan Geers
10
Nikki Gates
430
Tim Holden
70
Angela Batten
40
Karen Hadden
10
Patrick Enlow
380
Sherrie Mann
70
Elaine Jason
40
Stacey Hartman
10
Zach Baker
280
Laurie Simmons
70
Stacey Lyon
40
Jayme Heimonen
10
Julie Wojtaszek
Andrea Gooch
270
240
Sarah Simmons
Kathy Young
70
70
Andrew Simmons
Tracie Stapert
40
40
Colleen Hoerman
Frank Hui
10
10
Colleen Orwin
240
Chuck Zahnow
70
Marcel Alkemade
30
Amber Hutson
10
Michael Orwin
240
Heidi Baker
60
Jordan Bast
30
Shari Johns
10
Charlene Orwin
230
Carole Bolthouse
60
Marie Billen
30
Katie Johnson
10
Jeffrey Orwin
230
Kathy Braginton
60
Karen Christensen
30
Jared Jones
10
Steve Rice
210
Robin Carpenter
60
Jennifer Dykstra
30
Rachel Konieczka
10
Teresa Redmond
200
Cristi DeDoes
60
Kevin Ferrara
30
Kathy Lyall
10
Arya Jayatilaka
180
Stephanie Diller
60
Lana Hulsebus
30
Johnathan Marsh
10
Joe Hulsebus
170
Gordon Greenland
60
Nancy Jager
30
Brian Meyers
10
Brandy Cole
150
Michelle Grevenstuk
60
Michael Nasuta
30
Randy Middaugh
10
Laura Ferrara
150
Savina Malinvernno
60
Vicky Ondraka
30
Michael Mihelich
10
Gale Fischer
150
John Olbrot
60
Tim Scheffers
30
Vic Moon
10
Aimee Garrison
150
Dana Schmitt
60
Carla Thomas
30
Rick Motter
10
Terry Hutchins
150
Denise Steely
60
Eric Zeeb
30
Nick O’Brien
10
Troy Root
150
Annie Buchanan
50
Peggy Zeeb
30
Laurie Oleksa
10
Carl Shubitowski
150
Bryn Cartmill
50
Jeff Baas
20
Katie Opdycke
10
Beth St. John
150
Dan Damaska
50
Paula Coakes
20
Joel Pennington
10
Brian Dobbie
140
Larry DeFouw
50
Rachel Flachs
20
Scott Perkins
10
Sherri Enlow
140
Eric Esman
50
Danielle Howell
20
Bob Poznanski
10
Brett Beier
130
Kristin Fiore
50
Joel Huff
20
Carol Raseman
10
Christine Huff
130
Judah Gesmundo
50
Chelsey Jones
20
Jim Raseman
10
Angela Keyes
130
Chad Goodwill
50
Brent Kreiger
20
Dan Robinson
10
Katie Conor
120
Michelle Grevenstruk
50
Carolyn Kreiger
20
Mirei Root
10
Carie Faul
120
Brett Hall
50
Christine Lake
20
Rozlyn Ross
10
Phil Goodwin
120
Amy Harris
50
Addie Maston
20
Emma Sabin
10
Teri Olbrot
120
Ferdi Hintze
50
Christine Pierce
20
Scott Sabin
10
Nicholas Gooch
110
Julie Hoffman
50
Peter Post
20
Steward Sandstrom
10
Andrew Hirzel
110
Sara Holden
50
Bryan Proper
20
Matt Santer
10
Danielle Kean
110
Eli Lake
50
Donn Raseman
20
Kim Sass
10
Don Morris
110
Mike Lawrence
50
Julie Riglever
20
Donna Scott
10
Jane Rolfe
110
Cindi MacDonald
50
Dave Roberts
20
Steven Sexton
10
Rebecca Shehorn
110
Cathie Magill
50
Lynn Scherer
20
Heather Siegwart
10
Scott Taylor
110
Nikki Martensen
50
Paige Sexton
20
Maximilian Sine
10
Marty Buffenbarger
100
Frank Maston
50
Beryl Siegel
20
Tim Sochor
10
Jennifer Goodwill
100
Sarah Matyczyn
50
Nancy Strong
20
Jennifer Starr-Reivitt
10
Bob Smola
100
Renee Mercer
50
Sherri Taylor
20
Tim Steinke
10
Russell Bertch
90
Dawn Merritt
50
Mike Waterman
20
Tasha Stinnette
10
Mark Brammer
90
Anna Moss
50
Chuck Webster
20
Christine Strayer
10
Stephanie Sabin
90
Katie Nelson
50
Clare Allen
10
Gregory Strayer
10
Mark Sigfrids
90
Margaret O’Brien
50
Susan Andrews
10
Madison Strayer
10
Christina Yavarow
80
Alyna Pelfresne
50
Maggie Austin
10
David Thierjung
10
Kate Binder
80
Alex Poulsen
50
Bruce Barua
10
Christina Thomas
10
Sarah Foster
80
Michael Reygaert
50
Jessica Bingham
10
Scott VanLoo
10
Christen McCool
80
Laura Sandahl
50
Amanda Bonofiglio
10
Zach Wegner
10
Ginny Middleton
80
Wendy Sosville
50
Ken Brooks
10
Sharmini Wickremasinghe
10
Jeremy Reivitt
80
Aaron Stanley
50
Darla Brown
10
Keith Williams
10
Leslie Scheffers
80
Jody Stanley
50
Rick Cheney
10
Allison Young
10
John Shubnell
80
Brandon VanDusen
50
Tom Coyne
10
Ben Siems
80
Carla Verbrugge
50
Natalie Dale
10
Francine Bangs
70
Dave Walch
50
Bruce Dewey
10
Amy Clark
70
Diane Williams
50
Carrie Drake
10
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Thank You to Our 2012 Leadership Team Members
Please join us in recognizing the efforts of the following
leadership team individuals (non-board positions) for their
dedication to Kalamazoo Area Runners in 2012:
Program Directors
Bonnie Sexton & Katie Conor
Co-Directors, Fast Track
Functional Directors
Cindi MacDonald (with Laura Vander Beek from Gazelle
Sports) Co-Directors, Safari
Zachary Baker
Director of Marketing Promotions
Steve Rice & Bonnie Sexton
Co-Directors, 2011 – 2012 Beyond
Andrea Gooch
Director of Expo Marketing
Judah Gesmundo & Lynn Scherer
Co-Chairs, Battle Creek Subcommittee
Phil Goodwin,
Director of Graphic and Website Design
Team Captains
Joe Hulsebus
Director of Database Administration
Relay for Life
Ferdi Hintz, Pam Boner, Michelle Fakler
Julie Wojtaszek
Director of Online Registration
Race for the Cure
Bonnie Sexton
Event Directors
Jingle Bell Run
Troy Root
Julie Wojtaszek & Terry Hutchins
Co-Directors, Kal-Haven Trail Run
Group Run Directors
Carole Bolthouse (along with Kim Klein of MRC Industries,
Inc.)
Co-Director, Kalamazoo Klassic
Sherri Mann
Indoor Track Workouts
Bonnie Sexton & Scott Taylor
Co-Directors, Turkey Trot Time Prediction Run
Stephanie Demarest – Battle Creek Thurs Night
Pat & Sherri Enlow
Portage YMCA – Wed Night
Bonnie Sexton & Karen Townsend
Co-Directors, Portage Half Marathon
Laura Ferrara
Maple Street Magnet School – Wed Night
Stephanie Sabin (along with Dana Schmitt of Gazelle Sports)
Co-Director Run Through The Lights
Brett Hall – Battle Creek Sunday Morning
Nikki Gates
Directors, Member Reception Runs
Renee Mercer – Battle Creek Tuesday Morning
Troy Root
Director, Children's’ Easter Egg Hunt Dash
Bonnie Sexton and Teri Olbrot
Portage YMCA – Thurs Night
Dave Walch
Director, Halloween Hash
Steve Rice
Borgess Health and Fitness Center – Wed Night
Laura Ferrara
Director, Educational Clinics
Chuck Zahnow – Battle Creek Wed Night
Robin Carpenter
Director Borgess Run Camp Social
Other
Gale Fischer
Another Runner’s Perspective
Robin Carpenter & Bonnie Sexton
YMCA Healthy Kids Day Run Committee (with YMCA Staff)
Christen McCool
Featured Member Columnist
Bob Smola
Kalamazoo Marathon Pace Team Director
Lana Hulsebus
Club Photographer
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Thank You to Our 2012 Sponsors
2012 Patrick Johnson Memorial Volunteer Recognition Program
Gazelle Sports
Roger & Marsha Tunier
Rose Street Advisors
Ross & Shelley Hamilton
Rykses
Schupan & Sons
Steensma Lawn & Power Equipment
TV 64 WLLA
Xango
YMCA
2011 – 2012 Beyond Marathon Training Program
Borgess Health
Bronson Athletic Club
Gazelle Sports
In The Zone
Healing Moment Massage
K-Valley Orthopedics/Healthcare Midwest
Kalamazoo Family YMCA
Prater Chiropractic Wellness Center
YMCA of Great Kalamazoo
Natalie Dale
Don Morris
2012 Run Through the Lights
Presented by Kalamazoo Area Runners and Gazelle Sports
Agility Physical Theraphy
Best Way Disposal
Big Joe’s
Brooks
The Canopeum
DB Family Photography & DJ
Garden Gate Café
Gordon Food Service
Gun River Conservation Club
Harding’s Market
JAC’s (Cekola’s Pizza)
Kalamazoo Marathon
Koffee Klutch
Life EMS Ambulance
McKenzies Bakery
National Ski Patrol
Station 66
Sam’s Club
Sweetwater Donut Mill
The Spirit of Kalamazoo
The Kalamazoo Mud Run
Tromblay Salon
Walmart
Zeigler of Kalamazoo
2012 Kal-Haven Trail Run
Agility Physical Therapy
Big Apple Bagels
Bronson Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
Fuel Belt
Gatorade
Gazelle Sports
Gordon Water Systems
Holiday Inn Kalamazoo West
Harding's Friendly Markets Portage Woodbridge
Montrail
Ope’s
Pridecare EMS
Road Runners Clubs of America
David Thierjung
2012 Kalamazoo Klassic
Presented by Kalamazoo Area Runners and MRC Industries
106.5 WVFM
Berends Hendricks Stuite
Big Apple Bagel
Borgess Sports Medicine
Bronson Orthopedics & Sports Medcine/Healthcare Midwest
Chemical Bank
CSM Group
Dale Shugars Pre-Natal and Childrens Health
Elements Chiropractic
Fastphotopro.com
Gazelle Sports
Gordon Water
Harold & Doris Vlietstra
Harold Zeigler Auto Group
Home Builders Association of Greater Kalamazoo
HUMANeX
Image Stream Creative Communications
JM Wilson
Kalamazoo Center for the Healing Arts
Kalamazoo Mechanical
Keystone Community Bank
KHRMA
KnightWatch
Michigan Commerce Bank
Pfizer
2012 YMCA Healthy Kids Day Run
Presented by Kalamazoo Family YMCA
Agility Physical Therapy
D&W
Gazelle Sports
Hardings
Kalamazoo Area Runners
Sweet Manufacturing
2012 Halloween Hash Run
D&W
Great Harvest Bread Company
Lee’s Sporting Goods
Meijer
Sweetwater Donut Mill
Verhage Orchards
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Thank You to Our 2012 Sponsors – cont’d
2012 Easter Hash Run
Subway
2012 Fast Track 5k Training Program
Agility Physical Therapy and Sports Performance
Gazelle Sports
2012 Turkey Trot Thanksgiving Day Time Prediction Run
Agility Physical Therapy and Sports Performance
Big Apple Bagel
Bronson Orthopedics & Sports Medicine
Biggby Coffee
Borgess Sports Medicine
Dunkin Donuts
Hardings Friendly Markets Woodbridge
Lee’s Sporting Goods
NV Salon/TJ Snyder
PrideCare Ambulance
Road ID
Rose Street Advisors
Team Active
Zeigler of Kalamazoo
2012 Member Reception Runs
Borgess Health
Gazelle Sports
Bronson Athletic Club
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Thank You to Our 2012 Sponsors – cont’d
2012 Discount Sponsors
Agility Physical Therapy
Borgess Health and Fitness Center
Bronson Athletic Club
Gazelle Sports
Healing Moments Massage
Mona Vie
Prater Chiropractic
TJ Snyder of NV Salon
2012Merchant and Service Provider Discounts
Sincere thanks to all our 2012 Merchant and Service Provider Discount Sponsors.
Agility Physical Therapy
Agility Physical Therapy offered KAR members $10 off a selection of specialty services.
Borgess Health and Fitness Center
The Borgess Health and Fitness Center offered KAR members their corporate discount rate of
$99 initiation fees (50% off) for new members.
Bronson Athletic Club
Bronson Athletic Club offered KAR a discounted initiation fee of $225 through December 2012.
Gazelle Sports
Gazelle Sports offers KAR members 10% off non-sale shoes.
Healing Moments Massage
Joyce Hare offered KAR members a discount per session on massage bodywork.
Mona Vie
Mona Vie offers KAR members distributor pricing (up to a 34% discount) on Mona Vie
products.
Prater Chiropractic
Prater Chiropractic offers KAR members a $30 discount on custom foot orthotics.
TJ Snyder Massage of NV Salon
TJ Snyder offered KAR members a one hour stone massage for $30.
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