Wicked will be participating in the Salem Health and Wellness Week (April 12-17, 2010) by teaming up with the Salem Park & Recreation Department and offering a community movie night!
On Friday April 16, 2010 Wicked and Salem Park & Rec will show two fantastic running movies at the Winter Island Function Hall which is located at 50 Winter Island Road in Salem, MA. Doors will open around 6:30 pm and the movies will start at 7 pm.
The first movie that will be shown will be Fire on the Track! This is a Steve Prefontaine documentary (The best documentary on his life, Linda Prefontaine-sister of Pre). The second movie will be Spirit of the Marathon.
Spirit of the Marathon is the first ever non-fiction feature film to capture the drama and essence of the famed 26.2 mile running event. Filmed on four continents, the movie brings together a diverse cast of amateur athletes and marathon luminaries.As six unique stories unfold, each runner prepares for and ultimately faces the challenge of the Chicago Marathon. More than a sports movie, Spirit of the Marathon is an inspirational journey of perseverance and personal triumph; a spectacle that will be embraced by runners and non-runners alike.
There will be popcorn, soda, and water available. Cost of admission is nothing! A raffle will also take place with some very exciting items!
For more information please contact Tim Short.
The Official Mascot of the Wicked Running Club.
At the Wicked Winter Banquet that was held this past Saturday, the name of our mascot was announced to a large group of Wicked Runners and family members. Its an honor for me to introduce everyone in Wicked Nation to Miles the Wicked Cat! Susan Keezer was the winner of the contest to name our mascot and will have her pick of any Wicked Running Club clothing item. Congratulations Susan! Thank you to everyone who participated in the contest, there were many great names. Be sure to be on the lookout for Miles at various events during the year.
- Top Row: Matt Adams, Dan Barrett, Aaron Toleos and son James. Bottom Row: Dave Long, James DeLuca and TR Ramsdell.
Way to be Wicked!
The 2009 YMCA Race Series Awards Ceremony was held last night at New England Running Company to thank all those who participated in last years race series. Wicked was well represented, picking up lots of hardware! Congratulation to everyone and Go Wicked!
Annie Rose Willis (2F Overall)
Dave Long (3M Overall)
Gail Gordon (1F 30-39)
James Deluca (3M 20-29)
Aaron Toleos, Matt Adams (1,2M 30-39)
TR Ramsdell, Dan Barrett (4,5M 40-49)
Joe Long (1M 70+)
At the recent Salem Park & Recreation Commission Awards Ceremony, the Wicked Running Club received the Community Partnership Award for its outstanding contribution to the Park and Recreation Department in 2009. Back in 2008 Wicked received the Innovative Program Award after bursting onto the scene with a hit road race…the Wicked Frosty Four! At that point Wicked had just about 70 members. Fast forward to 2010 and the club now has close to 250 members! Wicked has partnered up with the Park and Recreation Department on many activities around Salem including the Wicked Kidz 1/2 Mile & Mile Race and a community movie night. With so much momentum going Wicked’s way right now, its an exciting time to be a member. This award is an amazing honor and one that should make every Wicked Runner proud.
Tim Short talking about just how great the Wicked Running Club is!
Congratulations Wicked!
Tim Short and Salem Mayor Kimberley Driscoll.
Way to be Wicked!
With the help of some friends, the Wicked Running Club in partnership with the Salem Park & Recreation Department collect 67 pairs of shoes to be donated to the Nike Reuse-A-Shoe Program! A big thanks to Salem Park & Rec for allowing Wicked to place the shoe bins at the Senior Center! Now you ask, what will happen to all those shoes? Well in a few weeks they will be transported to the Niketown store in Boston. If there is anyone interested in heading into Boston to visit Niketown keep your eyes peeled for a email from Tim Short! Thank you to everyone who donated shoes! For those who are interested in learning more about the Nike Reuse-A-Shoe program please visit www.nikereuseashoe.com.
Gail Gordon and Dan Barrett doing a good deed.
There they are..67 pairs of shoes!
A great time was had by all at our recent Club Night @ New England Running Company. Dave Menosky treated members of Wicked to pizza from Not Your Average Joe’s. Apparently runners like pizza because Dave had to order 15 pizzas for the hungry crew! There was also plenty of cold frosty beer on hand as well to wash it all down. While some were eating, others looked for new clothing or a pair of gloves to take advantage of the special 20% discount that club members got that night. A special thank you to the entire staff of New England Running Company!
A runners best friend, Dave Menosky!
A few members from Wicked enjoying the presentaion by Wendy Booker
More Wicked members listening carefully to Wendy!
Wendy Booker answering questions from members of the Wicked Running Club.
Anyone that is interested in donating toys or gift cards can now drop them off at New England Running Co. in Beverly!
This year, in conjunction with the Greater Salem Boys & Girls Club & New England Running Company, Wicked Running Club is sponsoring a toy drive for its members. Here are the details for donating new toys to underprivileged children, of all ages, this holiday season:
The toy drive has started and will end on December 20th. Toys should be new and unwrapped. Gift cards would be great for the older kids. The Board recommends donating toys in the amount of $10 and greater.
Wicked will be donating the toys/gift cards to the Greater Salem Boys & Girls Club. Toys can be dropped off at Tues/Thurs runs with Alison Phelan or Saturday morning with Tim Short, or any other Board member present for the Saturday run. Gift cards to places like Target and Wal-Mart are great for older kids and young teens as people normally think of a toy drive for just young kids. Continue reading ‘Holiday Toy Drive’
Thanksgiving is here and that can mean only one thing..it’s time to strap on your racing shoes and take part in the 6th Wild Turkey 5 Miler! With large numbers of Wicked Runners expected it should be a great event. Our very own Doug Bollen is the Race director and many people will be getting their reward today for completing all 5 races in the Park & Rec Race Series. Results from today’s race will be posted here as soon as possible! Good luck to all and GO WICKED!
It’s time to start thinking about the election of Board members from the Wicked Running Club for 2010! As many of you know, the nomination period started this week and will continue for the next two weeks. After that, people who have been nominated to a position are encouraged to give a nomination statement at the General Membership Meeting on Monday November, 2nd 2009 at the Salem Senior Center. Elections will take place during December. Below is the email that Vice President Doug Bollen sent out on Tuesday. If you have any questions about the nomination committee or nomination period please email Doug at dougbollen12@yahoo.com.
From Doug Bollen
As Vice President I am responsible for organizing and overseeing the election process for the upcoming year. I am forming a Sub Committee to help the nomination/election process. The Committee will be made up of 2-4 members from the Club. People on the committee can not nominate themselves, but can have other members outside of the committee nominate them , otherwise if you are not on committee you can nominate yourself.
You will have two weeks to be nominated and then we will be having a membership/board meeting on Monday, November 2. where you can speak or present a letter regarding your intentions/campaign etc. on why you want to be on the board.
The election will take place in December. I do anticipate some of the current board members not seeking re-election and hope to see some new people running for a position. I personally am stepping down after five years on the board, but intent on remaining very active. The club has grown to over 200 members and needs an active board to keep all the programs strong.
Please contact me if you would like to be on the nomination committee.
To view the list of Board position and their duties click on 2010 Election.
On Saturday August 1st, 2009 the Wicked Running Club awarded the very first Wicked Frosty Four Scholarships to Emily Barnes, Kayla Banville and Syeda, and Eric Kimball (Could not make it). Race Director of the Wicked Frosty Four, Rich Tomlins, talked about the great qualities that each of the winners had. Each recipient of the Scholarship received a plaque, a check for $500.00, and a one year membership to the Wicked Running Club.
Congratulations to Emily, Kayla, Syeda, and Eric!
The Board of Directors (left to Right: Tim Short, Rich Tomlins, John Mahoney, Doug Bollen, Shari Hewson, Kathey Moskal, Kerry Gertz. Center: Alison Phelan) take a moment to pose for the camera with Scholarship winners Emily Barnes, Kayla Banville, and Sydea Raji.
