Welcome to the May 2018
Western Reserve Racing Volunteer Newsletter!

You've received this newsletter because you've volunteered in the past at one of our races or have expressed a desire to volunteer at one of our future races.
This newsletter provides updates on our volunteer program and volunteer opportunities.

Thanks to everyone who volunteered at our recent events including the Flirt with Dirt!!!
UPCOMING EVENTS
All Western Reserve Racing events require volunteers, some more than others. All of our current opportunities are listed on our   web site . 

The next few races that require volunteers are:  

Volunteers are needed for parking assistance, course marking, course marshalling, packet pickup, aid stations, course sweeping and more! 

(Note: if you are running the race you can still volunteer for race day packet pickup at the event and then run the race.)

You can also register to volunteer at any of our races on our web site. Go to the   Races page  and click on the event name to go to the page for that race - e.g. click "Green Jewel 50K and 25K" - and then click on the green Volunteer tab. Scroll down to the volunteer opportunity(ies) that interest you and complete the registration form.

If you have any problems registering send an email to   joe@westernreserveracing.com  .
2018 Green Jewel
NEXT ENDURANCE RACE: GREEN JEWEL
Help is wanted for our next endurance run, the Green Jewel 50K and 25K in the Cleveland Metroparks on Saturday, June 2.

Beginning at Oak Grove in Brecksville, the course follows the All Purpose Trail (aka bike path) through the Metroparks to Rocky River. This year we've replaced the two-person relay with a 25K that starts in Berea.


If you have any problems registering as a volunteer send an email to   joe@westernreserveracing.com  .
2018 Burning River
VOLUNTEER AT BURNING RIVER!!!
Volunteer registration is now open for the BIG EVENT, the Burning River Endurance Runs and Relays!!!

The Burning River event has more than a thousand runners and requires more than 400 volunteers! Volunteers are needed for course marking the week before the event as well as help with packet pickup, aid stations, supply delivery and cleanup at the event.


If you have any problems registering as a volunteer send an email to   joe@westernreserveracing.com  .
VOLUNTEER OF THE MONTH
Jeff Frank is our May Volunteer of the Month!!!
Jeff Frank started distance running when he lived in North Carolina. Jeff and a friend ran some races, then traveled to races, and before long they were hooked. All running there was on the road. When he moved back to Ohio Jeff was excited to see the huge running community and was introduced to trail running. Says Jeff, "I was amazed that people give up their time to plan and mark group runs almost every day of the week. Before long I was in NEOFit, CRTR, and Trail Seekers and sign up for several races a year."

Jeff Frank is married and lives in Cuyahoga Falls though originally from Tallmadge, where he now works as a school counselor. Jeff and his wife attend Redemption Chapel in Stow where they serve in the kids ministry. 

Jeff started volunteering with WRR as a way to give back to a running community that gives so much to the towns and parks. "There are so many people that plan a group run every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday night. The least I could do is help out with races a couple times a week."

Thanks Jeff for all of your volunteering!
VOLUNTEER REWARDS
Western Reserve Racing appreciates race volunteers and we want to show it!

In addition to race day fun, Volunteers will receive a $5 race discount for each task for which they volunteer. These discounts can be used separately or stacked on top of each other for greater discounts at other Western Reserve Racing events including Dirty Trail races, Endurance Races and the Burning River 100 Endurance Run and Relay. 

To get volunteer rewards you must register online as a volunteer.   A list of available Volunteer Credits is linked on the  Volunteer for a Race  page on our web site.

Please email  joe@westernreserveracing.com  to apply your earned rewards towards a future race fee.
VOLUNTEERING ARTICLES
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QUESTIONS?
Western Reserve Racing is a small business that employs local runners. We're 100% committed to providing you with a top-notch race experience from registration to the finish line.

If you have any questions at all, or if there's something you think we can do better, please hit REPLY to this email, or send us a message at  info@westernreserveracing.com  and allow us the opportunity to assist you. 
THANK YOU
We're in this together, and giant smiles on the faces of awesome runners is why we do what we do!

Thank you for volunteering with Western Reserve Racing. We hope to see you at the next race!

Jim, Joe, and Vince