Category Archive: Rich Baber’s Presidential Address

Erik’s Spring Message

Happy Spring to ALL GRR Members,

I think spring is finally and permanently here. We can put away those tights and gloves and get out the warm weather gear. Summer is creeping up fast……and for those that participated in Boston on Monday; they may argue it is already here. Congratulations to all that braved the …

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Help Your Club – Join a Committee

A personal plea from Erik Emanuele

There are many things going on with GRR as well as the community. As most of you know we have new groups starting, the Diva Race committee has held their first meeting (planning and organizing is in full swing), GRR has new officers that are all getting acclimated, new …

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To All GRR Members From Erik, Your New President

Hello to all GRR members, friends and families. Now that the all excitement of last night’s meeting is over I wanted to send out a quick letter to all members and families. It will also fill in those that may not have been able to make it.

First, again I would like to thank everyone …

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Rich Baber’s New Year Message

Happy New Year everyone! It’s that time again for us GRRs to reflect on our many accomplishments of the past year and to look forward to an exciting 2012. And we dedicate an entire evening to do just that. Yes, it’s the GRR Annual Meeting/Potluck Supper. This year’s event will be held on Saturday, January …

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Race to Fill the Pantry: More Needed Than Ever

By Rich Baber

Runners seem to be, by nature, some of the nicest people around, and one of the best things about being part of a running club is that it allows a lot of nice people to get together and make a difference in the lives of others. Next week presents us with …

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Homage to Debbie McGee

By Rich Baber

On July 8th, my wife’s cousin lost his wife at the age of 52 to ALS. Debbie McGee was successful in many areas of her life, but to her friends in the Fredericksburg running community, she was a dedicated and accomplished runner who faced her disease with courage and humor. Running enhances …

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President’s Address: Committees & our community

By Rich Baber

To the members of the GRR,

This month, our club celebrates an anniversary. It was only three short years ago that six of us got together at the old Tribeca Cafe and decided it would be a good idea to start a running club. Since then, our growth has been spectacular, well beyond our …

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