Month: July 2023

Minutes from the General Meeting (July, 2023)

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General Meeting Minutes

Date: July 13, 2023

Time: 7 p.m.

Location: Mohnton Fire Company

Treasury Report – Shaun Luther – The financial account is at 131% of target. Scholarship checks were issued to this year’s recipients.

Races:

  • Charlie Horse Half Marathon (concluded for 2023) – Shaun Luther – Although the entrant numbers were down this year, the race did make a slight profit and there were donations for Special Olympics. The usual amount for the club’s donation to Special Olympics is about $1600 to $2000. The minimum has been $1000. A motion was made to give $1000 this year. The motion was seconded and passed by the members present. Kelly is helping with marketing for next year’s race. 
  • Run for the Ages 10K Trail Run (concluded for 2023) – Blair Hogg – The race had 192 total entrants of which 174 ran the race and 44 day-of entrants. Profit was about $2700, plus donations for Nolde Forest through PCS online. We normally give $2000 total to Nolde, and this would give the Pacers roughly $800 for the club account. The usual $2000 was approved as the donation.
  • Grings Mill 5K and 10K (Sunday, August 6, 2023) – Jason Karpinski – registrations are picking up. The race timing will be done via the Run SignUp app timing. Registration is restricted to online and day-of registration only. According to Jason, this is a good test for administering the race without using a timing company, and Run SignUp continues to add a lot of useful features and analytics.
  • Blues Cruise 50K (Sunday, October 1, 2023) – Elaine Cook – over 100 runners signed up so far. A training run will be held on July 29th, 0900, Church Road lot for the ski loop. She is hoping that someone will step up to lead a fast group. The race is attempting to receive “Trail Sisters” accreditation (an organization that seeks to increase women’s participation and inclusivity in trail running) – from which Elaine read a list of requirements. Tentative swag is being discussed, and also preselling additional swag during the sign up process. Possibly creating a Pagoda Pacers race series shirt. 
  • Oley Valley Country Classic (Saturday, November 4, 2023) – Lenny Burton – planning phase has begun. The OVCC will continue to be an RRCA-designated race.

Committee Reports

  • Sept 16, Wine and Cheese – selling tickets on RunSignup. Adults only. Cacoosing Meadows in Spring Township. Link to buy tickets will be on Facebook.

Community Service

  • Weekly runs – Michelle has been looking into the ‘Meetup’ app to advertise WNR. There is a cost associated with different tiers, for first year it is $241. Anyone’s comments advertising events on this platform would be appreciated. Steve Vida is bravely handling the WNR duties in his solo summer capacity, but Matt is missed. 
  • Trail Maintenance – Brandon asked: any maintenance for Blues Cruise? Jason reports one bad area in our location, and a tree is noted to be down on the slope. Some of the grass mowing will wait until the birds have fledged. 
  • Nemesis Fitness – another local running club, is having a color run on Sunday, July 23, 4 p.m., at Canal Street. Melissa would like to have the club sponsor a ‘Chalk throwing’ color station. Nemesis draws a large amateur, new to running, and/or non-running crowd. No-cost event with over 600 registered so far. They are a fun-focused group, and some members have participated in Pacer events.

Scholarship Committee

Membership committee:

Old business

  • Changes to the by-laws are on-going. Tonight we will vote on the changes proposed last month.
    • Allow board to run their own meeting, rather than rely solely on the president to set the agenda.
    • Remove the volunteer positions described in the by-laws (they will still exist as active positions).
    • Describe the annual election process.

A motion made to approve the changes, seconded, and approved by the membership present.

New business

  • Michelle added a new section to the meeting – highlight another club’s runs. Fleet Feet – alternate Thursdays and the monthly coffee runs. Saturday morning runs. Check their local website for further details.
    • Nemesis fitness club – See their website.
    • Trail Sisters – chapters all over U.S., increase women’s participation in trail running. July 30th, Michelle bringing an introductory event to the local area
    • Girls on the Run, Saturday Nov 18, local run event
    • Reading Hospital Run (Beth Kohl, race director), Sunday, October 16. Proceeds will benefit the McGlinn Cancer Center patient assistance fund for personal expenses. 
    • IM ABLE – refer to their website.
    • Race Mates – may need chariot pushers. Pagoda Pacers Race Mate Pushers on Facebook. 

Next Membership Meeting: Thursday, August 10

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August’s Monthly Membership Meeting will be held on Thursday, August 10th, at Mohnton Fire Company Social Quarters, 100 E Summit St., Mohnton, PA 19540.  The meeting is upstairs. Enter the front door and go up the stairs to your left. There is no need to ring the buzzer for entry. 

Click HERE to see the location on Google Maps.

Food and drink at 6:30pm | Meeting starts at 7:00pm. All members are welcomed.

  • Members are responsible for purchasing their own beverages. Please bring cash.

** Please remember to RSVP by Monday (the week of the meeting) if you plan on coming so we can have an accurate headcount for food & seating.

RSVP can be sent by selecting your correct response on the Facebook event page or via email to mhenry.pacers@gmail.com.

Oley Valley Country Classic Set for November 4, 2023

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This summer has been hot, but the best way to be cool is to sign up early for your Fall Season races.

Oley Valley Country Classic 10 Miler and 5K is just around the corner on Saturday, November 4. The race will start at 9 a.m. — it begins and ends at the Oley Fairgrounds. The course features awesome, rolling hills with mininal car traffic during prime leaf-changing season. 

This year’s race will also be the RRCA Regional Championship race for the 10 mile distance.

Thank you to our sponsors this year: IMG Physical Therapy, Fleetwood Footcare, Dieffenbach’s Potato Chips. Race shirts will be provided by CBL, and race timing by Pretzel City Sports. 

All abilities are welcome!

Click the button below or print out and mail in the app to register for this classic fall race!

REGISTER
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Any questions, please reach out to race directors Len Burton (leonardeburton@gmail.com) or Barry Goodhart (barrygoodhart@gmail.com).

Blues Cruise ’23 Update

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We are less than 10 weeks away from the Blues Cruise 50k ultramarathon, and the management team is working hard to produce another great Pagoda Pacer event. We have close to 140 registered racers, and the number has been climbing daily. Please considering running this exciting race. Sign up at by clicking the link below! 

https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=100611   

The race is Sunday, October 1, 2023 with start/finish activities located at Blue Marsh Lake’s Dry Brooks Day Use Area.

As the club’s most logistically ambitious event, we need 100 volunteers to create a safe, smooth, and fun event.  Volunteer tasks includes trail maintenance the entire month of September, food shopping and prep, trail marking the eve of race day, final course check, photographers, lots and lots of help on race day (volunteers can schedule themselves 1–12-hour shifts), and post race help putting all the equipment and supplies back into service. This is a great opportunity for “first time” Pacer volunteers!  We will sign your Pacer Passport for any work you provide!

To ease the task of volunteer management, we are ask all volunteers to please pre-register at https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=100611. You DO NOT need to be a member of Ultrasignup to register as a volunteer, and there is no fee.  The page is set up by category; feel free to sign up for several tasks that interest you, and we will be in contact to place you in a position that fits you well. If you are not running and cannot volunteer, consider spending 30 minutes along the course cheering on our runners!  

We will be posting practice runs at Blue Marsh that are open to anyone. We will be posting additional race information on the Pacers’ Blues Cruise 50k Facebook page. Please contact Elaine Cook or Michael Whalen with any questions (bluescruiserd@gmail.com).

Race Results (July, 2023)

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Want to see your race results in the next newsletter?

Email your race results to Amy Bird at raceresults@pagodapacers.com.

Granogue Games 25k

5:01:45Curtis Musser

Granogue Games 50k

6:24:46Jill Roper1st F Overall
6:41:27Andy Styer1st M 50-59

Quadzilla 15k Trail

1:24:29Kelly Ammon3rd F Overall
1:31:55Justin Langston
1:55:03Jackie Snyder1st F 60-64

Lebanon Fair 5k

39:06Rick Showers
44:11Joanne Patti
44:14Bruce Cronrath

Third Thirsty Thursday 4 of 7

18:54Mihai Sanchez2nd M 20-29
20:21Brock Kline2nd M 40-49
21:52Ray Ingaglio
22:52Curt Minich2nd M 50-59
27:49Blair Hogg4th M 60-67
29:28Steven Holgate4th M Clyde
29:47Ben Benoit
30:58Shawn Weller
32:20Kristen Rothenberger3rd F Clyde
32:40Larry Drogo
34:19Dianne Showers2nd F 60-67
35:47Diane Gilbert
38:11Jeffrey Borelli
39:27Rick Showers
39:52Joanne Patti
42:50Michael Oetting
43:07Barbara Raifsnider
43:59Bruce Cronrath
52:53Helene HornRace Sweep 🙂

Pacer Long Run — Get the Sensation!

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When I run the trails of York County, I get the sensation of freedom…and rocks.

Come run with us at Rocky Ridge Park in York on Saturday, August 19th, at 9:30 a.m.

We’ll be running a “10ish” mile loop (shorter option available). There will be some hills, but nothing crazy–a few rocks, but generally runnable.

After the run, we’ll refuel at South County Brewing.

Look for routes, details, and carpooling options on Facebook as we get close to the date.

Wednesday Night Runs (August 2023 locations)

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Our mid-week group runs have at least two different distance options (3-4 miles and 5-6 miles) with an appointed leader for each route. Each run will have its own Facebook “event,” and the routes will be posted a couple days before the run. After each run, those who can will stick around for food, drink, and good conversation, either at a nearby restaurant or a club member’s residence. Come for the run; stay (if you can) for the fellowship. (If you don’t have time to stick around, no worries–just come run with us!)

August 2: Trout Run Sports Complex — Post-run to follow at the Burtons’ residence (221 Gibraltar Rd)

August 9: Tania Salaneck and Jeff Golden’s residence (1211 Earl Rd, Leesport) — Post-run to follow at same location

August 16: State Hill Boat Launch (Blue Marsh) — Post-run at Lisa Domeshek’s residence (364 Sweitzer Rd)

August 23: Matt Brophy and Yuriko Beaman’s residence (1454 Oak Ln) — Post-run to follow at same location

August 30: Hamburg Reservoir — Post-run at Copperz Brewing

All runs start at 6:15 p.m

Let’s Get Cheesy and Wine about It!

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The Pagoda Pacer Wine and Cheese Party is back for 2023 with a new location at the Barn at Cacoosing!

This fun event will be held on Saturday, September 16th, from 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm, and is a great way to relax and mingle with fellow pacers.

Your ticket includes wine, beer, soda, plus a large variety of cheeses, meats, fruits, desserts, and more!

The main event will be in the barn, but if it is nice weather please feel free to bring a chair to sit outside and enjoy the beautiful surroundings.

Tickets are $20 for Pacer Members and $25 for non-members through 9/1. Then the price will jump to $25 for members and $30 for non-members through 9/16. 

Buy your tickets now to save $$!

Tickets must be bought in advance online. we will not be accepting cash at the door.

Click HERE to Buy Your Tickets Now

Click HERE to check your membership status, become a member, or renew.

Gring’s Mill 5k/10k Just Days Away!

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Who wouldn’t love a flat, fast, scenic course along Berks County’s #1 spot for fly fishing?

Be part of the stampeding herd that will spook all the trout in the Tulpehocken by registering now!

REGISTER

This event will take place on Sunday, August 6, at 9 a.m. at the Berks County Heritage Center (Red Bridge).

Don’t feel like racing? Email race director Jason Karpinski (gringsmilldirector@pagodapacers.com) and tell him you’d like to volunteer.