Girls on the Run serving Cabarrus & Mecklenburg Counties http://gotrcharlotte.org serving Cabarrus & Mecklenburg Counties Tue, 21 Feb 2012 21:51:17 +0000 en hourly 1 GOTRC Staff Changes http://gotrcharlotte.org/2012/02/21/gotrc-staff-changes/ http://gotrcharlotte.org/2012/02/21/gotrc-staff-changes/#comments Tue, 21 Feb 2012 15:49:09 +0000 jessica http://charlotte.gotrnet.com/?p=1193

Girls on the Run of Charlotte is pleased to announce Lisa Keller’s promotion from Girls on the Run of Charlotte’s Program Coordinator to Girls on the Run International’s Professional Development Manager.  Lisa’s skills in volunteer management, event coordination and attention to detail are remarkable.  She has served Girls on the Run of Charlotte as a volunteer coach, board member, sole mate, staff member and supporter.  She will be missed as an employee of Girls on the Run of Charlotte but will continue to serve our organization and remain in our office building. 

We are also pleased to announce that Susan Gray will be joining the Girls on the Run of Charlotte Staff as our Volunteer Coordinator.  Susan has been working with Girls on the Run International for the last two years.  As a native of Charlotte, Susan brings a wealth of community knowledge to our organization as well as years of experience in customer service, training and GOTR council development. 

Please help us congratulate Lisa and welcome Susan by posting comments on our Facebook page or emailing these lovely ladies. 

Lisa Keller – Lkeller@girlsontherun.org; Susan Gray – sgray@girlontherun.org

]]> http://gotrcharlotte.org/2012/02/21/gotrc-staff-changes/feed/ 0 Spring 2012 – Tiered Online Registration opens Feb. 1 @ 6pm! http://gotrcharlotte.org/2012/02/01/spring-2012-tiered-online-registration-opens-feb-1-6pm/ http://gotrcharlotte.org/2012/02/01/spring-2012-tiered-online-registration-opens-feb-1-6pm/#comments Wed, 01 Feb 2012 16:35:38 +0000 lisa http://charlotte.gotrnet.com/?p=1154

Online registration for the spring 2012 season begins February 1 for sites beginning with A-I and February 2 for sites beginning with J-Z and ends February 10. 

Visit our registration page for further registration details at:

 http://gotrcharlotte.org/spring-2012/registration/

Thank you!
Jessica, Lisa & Kim

 

 

]]> http://gotrcharlotte.org/2012/02/01/spring-2012-tiered-online-registration-opens-feb-1-6pm/feed/ 0 GOTRC welcomes two new national sponsors! http://gotrcharlotte.org/2012/01/12/gotrc-welcomes-two-new-national-sponsors/ http://gotrcharlotte.org/2012/01/12/gotrc-welcomes-two-new-national-sponsors/#comments Thu, 12 Jan 2012 20:32:46 +0000 jessica http://charlotte.gotrnet.com/?p=1097

Girls on the Run of Charlotte (GOTRC) is so pleased to welcome two new National GOTR sponsors!!!

We are extremely honored and excited to announce our new partnership with Athleta in 2012. They will be the exclusive national athletic apparel sponsor of Girls on the Run. Our organizations’ values are well aligned as we are each committed to inspiring girls and women everywhere to achieve their limitless potential. For more information on Athleta and to view their new ‘Power to the She’ brand campaign video, visit www.athleta.com.

We are happy to also welcome Skintimate as a new national Girls on the Run 5K sponsor in 2012! Skintimate, an Energizer company, will offer samples from its skin care line for 5K race bags and participant giveaways. For more information, visit www.skintimate.com.

Thank you Athleta & Skintimate for your support of Girls on the Run!

]]> http://gotrcharlotte.org/2012/01/12/gotrc-welcomes-two-new-national-sponsors/feed/ 0 Spring 2012 Season almost here-We are Ready to Inspire and need your help! http://gotrcharlotte.org/2012/01/12/spring-2012-season-almost-here-we-are-ready-to-inspire-and-need-your-help/ http://gotrcharlotte.org/2012/01/12/spring-2012-season-almost-here-we-are-ready-to-inspire-and-need-your-help/#comments Thu, 12 Jan 2012 14:12:51 +0000 lisa http://charlotte.gotrnet.com/?p=1090

Click here for our list of immediate Spring 2012 Coach needs for the season.

]]> http://gotrcharlotte.org/2012/01/12/spring-2012-season-almost-here-we-are-ready-to-inspire-and-need-your-help/feed/ 0 Overcoming odds to cross the finish line http://gotrcharlotte.org/2012/01/04/overcoming-odds-to-cross-the-finish-line/ http://gotrcharlotte.org/2012/01/04/overcoming-odds-to-cross-the-finish-line/#comments Wed, 04 Jan 2012 17:20:50 +0000 lisa http://charlotte.gotrnet.com/?p=1072

Check out this inspirational article about Alexander Clark, fifth-grader at Polo Ridge Elementary by Lauren Bailey, Charlotte Observer. A true hero to all of us. You rock, Ashley!

http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2011/12/29/2883457/overcoming-odds-to-cross-finish.html

 

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Wishing you a happy & healthy holiday season!

From,
Jessica, Lisa & Kim
Girls on the Run of Charlotte Staff

 

]]> http://gotrcharlotte.org/2011/12/22/happy-holidays/feed/ 0 GOTR wants you! http://gotrcharlotte.org/2011/12/15/953/ http://gotrcharlotte.org/2011/12/15/953/#comments Thu, 15 Dec 2011 17:12:36 +0000 lisa http://charlotte.gotrnet.com/?p=953

The Girls on the Run of Charlotte council serving Cabarrus and Mecklenburg Counties is looking for volunteer coaches for the spring 2012 season. The general time commitment for a season ranges from 1½ to 5 hours twice a week for 10 weeks. Our season starts 2/20/12 and goes through to the 5K event-5/5/12. Coaches can be both male and female however do not need to be runners. They must be willing to nurture the girls’ physical, emotional and spiritual health and to lead with an open heart.

If you are interested to explore the possibilities and get involved, contact Lisa Keller, Program Coordinator, at lkeller@girlsontherun.org or 704.837.0088.

]]> http://gotrcharlotte.org/2011/12/15/953/feed/ 0 Welcome Owen Bennett! http://gotrcharlotte.org/2011/12/14/welcome-owen-bennett/ http://gotrcharlotte.org/2011/12/14/welcome-owen-bennett/#comments Wed, 14 Dec 2011 21:37:27 +0000 jessica http://charlotte.gotrnet.com/?p=950

Owen Bennett was born on December 1, 2011 to Coach Racheal (from Walter G. Byers) & her loving husband, Matt.  Owen was 8lbs 14.5 oz and 21 inches long.  Mom & baby are doing well. 

Congratulations the entire family from your GOTR family!

]]> http://gotrcharlotte.org/2011/12/14/welcome-owen-bennett/feed/ 0 Our New Balance GOTR 5K is just around the corner…who’s in?! http://gotrcharlotte.org/2011/11/23/our-new-balance-gotr-5k-is-just-around-the-corner-whos-in/ http://gotrcharlotte.org/2011/11/23/our-new-balance-gotr-5k-is-just-around-the-corner-whos-in/#comments Wed, 23 Nov 2011 15:30:41 +0000 lisa http://charlotte.gotrnet.com/?p=880
The 5K will take place on  Saturday, 12/3 @ 9am - The Park @ Huntersville. We will have an energy pumping 5K run and lots of family fun.
Please sign-up for the event as a runner and/or one day volunteer to celebrate the amazing girls of Charlotte, North Carolina (Cabarras & Mecklenburg counties).

Event registration: https://www.sportoften.com/events/eventDetails.cfm?pEventId=7682

Volunteer registration: https://www.sportoften.com/onlineRegistration/waiverTo.cfm?pEventId=7887

- Be There!
]]> http://gotrcharlotte.org/2011/11/23/our-new-balance-gotr-5k-is-just-around-the-corner-whos-in/feed/ 0 In honor of 11.11.11, we present to you, the top 11 things our girls and volunteer coaches are thankful for and love about Girls on the Run of Charlotte http://gotrcharlotte.org/2011/11/11/in-honor-of-11-11-11-we-present-to-you-the-top-11-things-our-girls-and-volunteer-coaches-are-thankful-for-and-love-about-girls-on-the-run-of-charlotte/ http://gotrcharlotte.org/2011/11/11/in-honor-of-11-11-11-we-present-to-you-the-top-11-things-our-girls-and-volunteer-coaches-are-thankful-for-and-love-about-girls-on-the-run-of-charlotte/#comments Fri, 11 Nov 2011 17:14:50 +0000 lisa http://charlotte.gotrnet.com/?p=846

11. Excellence Awards banquet honoring volunteers and sites
throughout Cabarrus and Mecklenburg Counties.

10. The stories the girls love to tell us every day that are
never ending

9. Special gifts from the coaches who spoil the girls

8. Energy Awards

7. GOTR T-shirts

6. The staff members’ positive energy when walking into the
GOTR office

5. Schools & YMCA staff members who allow us to have
Girls on the Run at their facilities

4. Our amazing national and local sponsors

3. Seeing the growth in our girls throughout the season

2. The girls priceless faces when completing their first 5K

1. How the program inspires all of us to do better for
ourselves and boldly pursue our dreams

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