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contributions continues to be felt with the<br />
popularity of Fitness U, which began as a result of<br />
a seminar at the RRCA convention in 1989. He<br />
writes, “It’s great to see that Fitness University is<br />
thriving; you guys have brought it to a new level!”<br />
“I’d like to thank…the GCS board for my inclusion<br />
in the Hall of Fame. Unfortunately, I cannot make<br />
it back to NH…but I am very honored to be<br />
remembered in this way. I never really considered<br />
my contributions to the club as accomplishments,<br />
they fed the same addiction that is common to<br />
many of the <strong>Striders</strong> past and present, a love of<br />
running and being active.” -Dave<br />
SHAUN SCANLON<br />
Shaun is one of our long serving pioneers,<br />
having joined the club in 1981. He and his<br />
wife Betty opened their lakefront summer<br />
home in Goffstown to the famous GCS Summer<br />
Outing for the better part of two decades. Shaun<br />
has been the rock of Fitness University, taking on<br />
the role of Field Leader for over 15 Years of the<br />
program.<br />
Some of Shaun’s most significant contributions<br />
are:<br />
· Recipient of Lifetime Achievement Award<br />
· Fitness University Field Operations<br />
Director, Committee Member, and Clinics<br />
Manager 1991 to 2007<br />
· Volunteer, Applefest Half Marathon<br />
· Volunteer, Medical Center 6K, Pepsi<br />
Challenge 10K, PAL 5 Miler, Nashua<br />
Fourth of July Seven Miler (Holman),<br />
Freeze Your Buns 5K Series<br />
· Finish Line Timing Manager, Pack 10 Miler<br />
· E-Board Member, various positions<br />
· Veterans’ Team Coordinator<br />
· Volunteer, Mill Cities Relay<br />
· PAL Youth Coach<br />
Always the first to volunteer for any event, usually<br />
the first to arrive and the last to leave when<br />
everything was cleaned up and put away, Shaun<br />
has been a constant source of energy, enthusiasm<br />
for nearly 30 years. The annual summer outings at<br />
the Scanlon’s lake-side cottage in Goffstown were<br />
a highlight of the year for members: swimming,<br />
canoeing, running, hiking, biking (Tour de Bud),<br />
and a fabulous cookout, on or around the Fourth<br />
of July.<br />
Shaun never wanted or sought the limelight, but<br />
has been the perfect example of selflessness and<br />
dedication to the club throughout his 30 years of<br />
membership.<br />
PHIL QUINN<br />
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