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PRESIDENT’S COLUMN BY MICHELLE POUBLON<br />
Dear <strong>Striders</strong>,<br />
It was great to see so many of you on January 21st<br />
at the Nashua Country Club for our annual Awards<br />
Night. Whilt is is always nice to recognize as many<br />
striders as we can, this year was even more special<br />
with our first ever inductees into the <strong>Gate</strong> <strong>City</strong><br />
<strong>Striders</strong> Hall of Fame. What an honor it was to be<br />
in the presence of so many “legends” of the club.<br />
Even though we were only able to recognize a<br />
couple dozen members who shined in competition<br />
or were exceptionally helpful at many of the events<br />
that require GCS volunteers, I thank all of you for<br />
making this club what it is today. So, while you<br />
may not have earned a competition award or<br />
outstanding service award for your efforts, I want<br />
to assure you that our contribution is appreciated!<br />
Now the snow is starting to melt, and the days are<br />
getting longer. It is time to think about which club<br />
races you want to run in, and which ones you can<br />
help out at. As always, everyone is as important as<br />
anyone else. Without all of you, we wouldn’t have<br />
such a great running club. So please don’t feel like<br />
you have to be a record breaking runner to help<br />
our club score points. Everyone who shows up to<br />
help or run makes a positive difference.<br />
Indoor track is in the closing stages, even though it<br />
has been pushed back two weeks due to<br />
cancellations from the weather. That can only<br />
mean we are swiftly approaching our outdoor<br />
season! I look forward to seeing everyone again,<br />
when the weather is nice enough for shorts and tshirt.<br />
Think Spring!<br />
February - April 2011 <strong>Striding</strong> <strong>Along</strong> 4