2009 NATIONAL CONVENTION PREVIEW-The consortium of San Francisco Area Running Clubs is hard at work putting together what promises to be one of the best conventions ever March 26-29, 2009. keynote speakers have been announced and Convention Director George Rehmet has a posted a great preview of things to come! Make your plans early to attend this fun filled, informative event!

STATE REP VACANCIES- Are you interested in a challenging and rewarding volunteer position? If so, you may want to be an RRCA State Rep. If you live in KY or TN and think you might be interested please contact me at southdir@rrca.org. We will provide training, supplies and pay most of your convention expenses.

SUMMER 2008 RRCA BOARD MEETING-The recently elected board of directors officially assumed their duties on June 1 and President Bent Ayre has scheduled a board meeting for August 1 & 2. Agenda will include board training and strategic planning for the remainder of 2008 and beyond. Please feel free to email me any issues you wish me to take to the meeting.

RRCA RUN@WORK DAY 2008-The 3rd Annual RRCA National Run@Work Day will take place on September 19, 2008. Complete details are in the link to the RRCA website. Be sure the sign the pledge via the link to Active.Com. There is no charge for signing up!

NEW GEORGIA RRCA REP APPOINTED- The Southern Region pleased to welcome Mark Ward of the Peachtree City Running Club to our team of State Reps. Mark has filled the big vacancy left by 8 year veteran Georgia RRCA State Rep Marlene Atwood who stepped down in September 2007. As you can see by reading Mark's resume he is well qualified to serve the Georgia RRCA Clubs.

8K & 10 MILE REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS AWARDED- The Port City Pacers' Turkey Ten Miler in Creola, AL has been awarded the Southern Region 10 Mile championship. The race is scheduled for November 22nd and takes place in a very small town along the Mobile River, 25 miles north of Mobile, AL. The race starts at a very nice marina facility that has indoor restrooms and patio/deck on a lake. Post race festivities include the Port City Pacers' Holiday party! Food/ refreshments are provided for all participants.

The Cardninal Track Club's Gallop & Gorge 8K has been awarded the RRCA Southern Region 2008 Championship. The race will take place in Carrboro, NC. The Thanksgiving morning event is a perfect way to burn off some calories prior to the traditional Thanksgiving feast. The race is in its 11th year and expects nearly 1000 participants!

RRCA COACHING CERTIFICATION SEMINARS- The RRCA will be holding coaching certification seminars the Southern Region. The dates are: July 19 & 20 in Orangeburg South Carolina; August 22 & 23 in New Orleans Louisiana; and October 31 & November 1 in Richardson Texas. Complete information on program can be found on the Coaching Page of the RRCA website. For additional details contact Patty Finke at coaching@rrca.org

RRCA 101-Our North Florida RRCA State Rep, Michael Bowen has written an excellent article titled RRCA 101 Please take some time to read his thoughts and share with your club members what the RRCA can do for you!

ELECTRONIC VOTING STUDY- Extensive study and analysis of a digital voting test conducted at the convention is an ongoing project and may be a means of providing of providing clubs who cannot attend the convention a more direct voice in voting on RRCA issues.