BCRR Club Officers are elected annually for one year terms at the BCRR Banquet/General Meeting generally the last Wednesday of May. 

The BCRR OFFICERS for 2007-2008 are:

PRESIDENT:

Eddie Rodriguez

I have been a member of BCRR since the summer of 2003 and on the board for the last two years. As Vice President this past year I’ve had the unique eye-opening experience into what goes on behind closed doors in organizing the events we all take for granted. Attending the meetings for the various races that we manage during the year has allowed me to appreciate even more all the hard work and sacrifices past presidents have made and gives me a sense of humility just to be considered part of that group. My hat goes off to not only the last three presidents that have served since I joined, but also to all those pre-me… especially those still active in the club.  I know for sure that the club couldn’t operate the way it does were it not for these special members.  I look forward and welcome the challenges that lie before us this coming year with all the enthusiasm and pride I’ve always felt and hope that I can count on all members, young and older, to contribute their part to keep BCRR the best running club in Houston!

    

VICE PRESIDENT:

Bob Brown

Hi Everyone - My name is Bob Brown. I have been a member of BCRR since 1999, so that makes me a veteran of the club.  If you do not know me, you can usually find me at Rice/Valhalla on Wednesday nights, at most HARRA races, and at Memorial Park on Sunday mornings.  BCRR has provided so much enjoyment to me since I joined.  I believe it is important for me to give something back to the club.  

I served as a BCRR at-large member 2001-2002 under the Mark Fraser administration so I think it is time to serve again in an official capacity. Over the last two or three years, I have taken on an unofficial role of planning some out of town trips.  I coordinated ski trips the last two years and am currently planning a trip to run the Reno-to-Tahoe relay at the end of June.  Most importantly, to those who show up on Wednesday, I am one of the individuals who has sponsored “Free Beer Aprils” for the last three years!!

As Vice President, I see my role as being one who interacts closely with club members to encourage them to communicate their ideas and the issues they have with the club.  It is then my role to see that appropriate action is taken and communicated back to the group.

 

SECRETARY:

Mike Mangan

I have been a member of BCRR since January 2005.  I joined because the club welcomes people of all ages and skill levels, even semi-slow old guys.  I have coordinated the over-60 male relay teams for the last year and have put together some winning teams. (It helps that we have more over 60 males than the other clubs, so we can put together teams when they can't.)  I was elected BCRR Rookie of the Year last year, quite possibly the oldest rookie on record!  I have previously served as secretary (and other positions) for other volunteer organizations.  I believe the club needs more younger members and will work to make that happen.

 

TREASURER:

Michelle Wolpert

While thinking about what I should write for my BCRR bio, I initially decided to cut ‘n’ paste my bio from last year’s May newsletter, with a little tweaking here and there.  Instead, I’ve decided to talk about all the other “non-Treasurer” stuff I do for the club: nothing like a little trip down self-importance lane!  Specifically: helping organize the Lone Star Trail runs last summer; editing newsletter articles; organizing the year-end banquet (venue, food,  “To Do” list, etc.); volunteering at multiple races, including the JBR, the TFR, and the BCC 10K; and writing a handful of (hopefully interesting) race reports for the newsletter.

 Hmm, upon reflection, I think I should get paid!  J

 

MEMBERS-AT-LARGE

Kathi Mahon

I have been a member of BCRR for five years and have served as Member-at-Large for the last year. As Team Coordinator for the HARRA Relays (and a passive-aggressive control freak) I have really enjoyed harassing all of you to come out and run on a team. Together with Scott Bounds, I have recently taken over Webmaster responsibilities for the BCRR web page (if you see something untoward on the site, it’s probably Scott’s doing).  I think BCRR is a truly unique running club. We have members who are local elite as well as recreational runners and everyone finds common ground in our running. BCRR has really enriched my life by allowing me to simultaneously interact with very interesting people, advance my running, and increase my weekly alcohol consumption substantially.  I am particularly interested in recruiting new runners to BCRR, especially younger runners and mid and back of the pack runners who feel they don’t belong in a running club if they are not able to run fast and long.

 

Sue Leone

Hi!  I have been a member of BCRR since 2000 when I moved to Houston.  I have been a member at large for the best year and I have enjoyed volunteering my time to this wonderful club.  I would love to be given the opportunity to be a member at large for another year and I would appreciate your support.  Thank you!

 

Lara Allen

Some time ago, when I was thinking about joining a running club, I was told by a friend and long time member that “BCRR is THE BEST running club in Houston.”  At the time I was very timid about the idea – after all, I wasn’t (and still am not) a very talented runner, and was concerned that I would be out of place.  Much to my relief and happy surprise, I was treated with great warmth and acceptance.  Everyone I met was friendly and supportive.  I was encouraged rather than discouraged by the runners of BCRR.  I felt at home right away.  So, basically, I was given correct information on BCRR’s status as the number one group of people. 

 BCRR has become a very important part of my life.  I have grown so much, as a runner and as a person, because of the friends I have made in BCRR.  This club has given me more than I can express.  I am extremely flattered that I was nominated for an At Large position on the Board, and would consider it an honor to give back to the club that has so generously given to me.   Thanks!