Wabash Valley Area Race Directors,

Hello. My name is Scott Rhodes and I serve as the Events Coordinator for the Wabash Valley Road Runners (WVRR). My position was formerly titled Club Race Director. The WVRR Board is ready to take the club in a new direction and wanted differentiate specific jobs within the Board and thus created the position of Events Coordinator. So, you might be wondering what can the WVRR Events Coordinator do for my race and me. Well the Events Coordinator, or I, can serve as a resource and aid you in preparing for your event. I know most of you have been doing your races for several years and already have your "ducks in a row," so to speak. Yet, there could be times when you might need something or some type of assistance and that is when you can contact me. It is my intention that together we can work to make your event the best that it can be. I will provide my contact information and I look forward to hearing from you.  

As well as introducing myself I want to share with you WVRR's new policy concerning the usage of the timing clock and race equipment. In the past race directors would contact the Club Race Director to request and reserve the equipment for their event and it was usually the Club Race Director who would transport the equipment and operate the clock. This practice of transporting the equipment, setting it up and giving up most Saturdays during the racing season was too much to ask of one person. So, in an attempt of fairness and sharing of the burden, the club has chosen to compile a list of Board approved, dependable and trustworthy WVRR members that are willing to volunteer their time at various races throughout the area. Race Directors need to contact the Events Coordinator to see if the club equipment is available for their event and to see if there are volunteers willing to help at their event. Every attempt will be made to get the club race equipment to an event, but Race Directors must realize that we are an all volunteer organization and it might not be possible to find someone willing to donate their time for their event. Enclosed is the new policy regarding the fees and use of the club equipment.

I also want to extend an invitation to you, as the area's Race Directors, to volunteer and serve as timers. Not only would your volunteering benefit WVRR, it would also give you the opportunity to meet and network with other Race Directors, garner new ideas for your races as well as gain more participants for your races by spreading the word about your events. Again I want to express my enthusiasm as I accept this new position with the WVRR and I want to extend to you an open hand to improve the already great running, walking and racing events that our area has to offer. 

                                                                        Sincerely,

                                                                        Scott C. Rhodes, Events Coordinator 
                                                                        Wabash Valley Road Runners
                                                                        Contact Information
                                                                        Phone: 217-826-6159
                                                                        Email: sc-rhodes@hotmail.com