Paleo, I have created a
Paleo, I have created a chapter called the International Chapter of the Barefoot Runners Society. I have added you as the Chapter Admin. All members would need to do to join this group is click the Join button. Membership is automatic after that. We can use this chapter for organizing all the international events, starting with this one. You can locate the chapter by clicking on the Chapters tab. Right now, it’s listed first; later, you may have to type in International in the Chapters Search Field to bring it up, or sort alphabetically to find it.
http://www.barefootrunners.org/build2/node/5834 Please feel free to use the Edit tab and define your chapter's home page, add images, info, etc., however you wish.
You may want to start creating an organization committee to help you iron out the fine details. You can add as many of them as Admins to this new chapter. All others will be observing members only but can contribute ideas via postings.
Paleo, you will want to contact each of the Chapter Presidents (CPs) through their email or PM icon, or delegate others to do so by dividing the workload up, which will make it easier on you, but be sure to keep track of which CPs respond and are willing/able to take part, and let me know which ones do not, so I can find a volunteer to take over this task in their area. We want as many locations involved as possible. If we let Kansas slide (for example only) then we are exposing a huge void in our network. The best way to contact each of the CPs AND keep track is to go to the Chapters tab, sort the list of chapter names alphabetically, click on the CPs link (screen name), then send a message to them through their profile. Just copy and paste a message, so you don't have to type it in each time. Very important!!!! If you choose to use the email icon, be sure to click in the check box for sending yourself a copy as well, so you will have a record of whom you have contacted. If you send a PM, the message will show up in your Messages link.
I will also add the main details of the event, once they are ironed out, to the BRS’s front page along with the winning tee shirt, where it will be stickied for as long as necessary.
When the time comes, in addition to the local press releases, we can contact Ken Bob, Rick, and Jason to have them send out the national (for the US) press releases, since they have the contacts. I have several good ones as well I’ve been collecting, so I will send a press release to all those on my list when the time comes.
Of course, we will have "that other forum," our many and ever-growing BRS Facebook pages, and twitter at our disposal.
Good idea, JT. Yes, everyone contact your local running clubs and online event schedules as well. I have lots of online running event schedules I can place the ad in for free, and most of you can probably find the same resources in your areas if you were to search the Internet for them. Paleo, please make sure those heading up their part of this event do so at least 2-3 months in advance.
AJB, as far as the tee shirt goes, let’s simplify things. Since we plan to have an annual International Barefoot Running Day AND an annual tee shirt contest, let’s combine them. Let’s have the tee shirt contest target designs specifically for the International Barefoot Running Day. I think this is what you were recommending as well?
For those who want a tee shirt for this day, they can order it from Zazzle, but they will have to pay for it themselves. Sorry guys. We should have enough time to get designs in, vote on them, and set them up for delivery from Zazzle by May 1. The tee shirts are “on demand.” We don’t have to print up a bunch ahead of time to have ready.
Let’s start the tee shirt contest January 1.
We can bring Soles 4 Souls on board. We can have donation bins at several of the larger events where runners can drop off their shoes. They also take cash donations. Mike, if you’re willing to act as liaison for this part of the project, I can hook you up with the right people. You are our Promotions Director after all. ;-)
We need to include all shorter distances (1K, 1M) up to a 5K; anything above that can be ran as well. The smaller distances will make more people feel welcome to take part in the event.
Running at noon, whenever your noon shall be, on a specific date makes more sense then trying to find a time that works in all time zones.
I live in the Bible Belt, which probably includes about 1/4 (I'm guessing) of the US, and people here just don’t typically run on Sunday during church. They’re at church. Most races take place on Saturdays. If we do hold a run on a Sunday, it would be best to hold it at noon, after most church services have let out and people have gone home to get ready. Of course, there are church services that don't let out until 11:00 a.m. or noon.
We are just a bunch of runners getting together for a friendly little run. The RRCA has been doing this for years. It’s called the National Run @ Work Day. They don’t have to have permits, because they know each group is on its own. Typically with groups that are very small, permits are not required anyway. We won’t need bibs, banners, and finish signs. For those ultimately on the planning committee, please refer to
http://www.rrca.org/programs/run-at-work-day/ for more info and to get some really good ideas.
Thanks all! You guys rock!
