Mary Zemansky Chair, Gold Cup & Sponsored Race Series Michigan City

The Chair of this committee is responsible to:

1. Establish the annual Gold Cup Series Schedule and the Gold Cup selection process,
2. Establish and monitor the Long Distance Series Schedule,
3. Select and monitor races as Sponsored Event(s) based on established criteria,
4. Maintain communications with race directors,
5. Prepare evaluations and surveys of events, and
6. Coordinate and preside over annual race directors meeting(s).

Having been a runner off and on for most of my life, I never saw myself becoming one of those runners - you know the type. After five years on the Board - wow! I never knew what volunteering for a Member-at-Large position could lead to. The psychological benefits of running - camaraderie, stress release, mental clarity - have been phenomenal in my life. One of my goals in continuing on the Board is to share such perks while helping runners to discover their own incentives.

As your Gold Cup Chair for the past three years, I have come to learn a lot about the likes and dislikes of the running community. I attend as many races as I can, but I read every participant evaluation that is completed. My committee, who play an essential role in helping to guide our decision-making, expanded member recognition beyond the Gold Cup Series last year to include long distance runners. This year, we will expand our acknowledgment further to include the trail running crowd, to commend another group with unique talents. I try to abide by the philosophy that Board members should represent the interests of the group that they serve, and continue to invite your comments and suggestions (but remember- if it isn′t written down, I can not guarantee it will be acted upon).

Contact Information:

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Phone: 219-805-8612

Updated: 7/13/2008

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