Laurie Seier
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My name is Laurie Seier and I started running in 2005 to lose weight and
get in shape. Prior to that, I had never run a day in my life. Now, I
define my life by two halves: before running and after running, because I
am now totally committed to running. I joined Checkers 2 years ago on
the advice of a running friend. Running has opened a whole new social
network to me and I love the camaraderie of fellow runners and the great
friendships I have made. I have run many 5K's, half-marathons, and 2
marathons in addition to participating in a few duathlons and sprint
triathlons last summer. I work as a clinical professor of nursing at UB.
I feel that I am at the time in my running journey that I would like to
start to give back to the running community that I have received so much
from.
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Julie Donnelly |
Running for 25 years
and a member of Checkers since 2000.
Board member of Checkers since 2004.
I joined Checkers after completing my first marathon, to improve my
running.
Along the journey I have made many great friends and met my husband.
I have taken on the
responsibility of picnic coordinator for the club.
Throughout those years
I have served on the Turkey Trot race committee and volunteered for the
marathon as well. Running will always be a part of my life and anyway I can
be a part of it I will.
I would like to
continue to serve on the board for such a great club.
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Sam Spritzer
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I have been a Checkers member since 2005 and a
Board member since 2008. Along with fellow runner and wife, Stephanie, we
live in Williamsville with our two boys and a cat. As your board member, I
strive to help provide you with a club where you can enjoy recreational and
competitive running as well as enjoy the social camaraderie of your fellow
runners.
When I am not running, you’ll find me mingling
among the crowd, offering encouragement, directing traffic, collecting
chips, and helping to maintain the Checkers website. As much as it is a
pleasant to count you as friends and fellow runners, it is a honor to be of
service as your board member. I look forward to serving you for another two
years.
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Tom Donnelly |
I have been running since 1976, when I first took it up to drop my weight
from 200lbs. It was love from the first step, even though I had to walk
home after only running about a quarter of a mile. It got decidedly easier
after that.
Throughout the years, I have served on many race committees and been
involved with planning, staging and directing many races. Five years ago I
became race director of Turkey Trot. I was president of another running
club for over 15 years during which we grew the Corporate Challenge from
less than 1,000 runners to over 15,000. I volunteered as assistant track
coach at Canisius High School for 6 years, mostly while my sons attended. I
have four wonderful children from my first marriage, most of whom enjoy
running.
I joined Checkers in 1998 to take part in all the many running activities
offered, and immediately felt welcomed as a member of one of the greatest
running organizations I have ever known. My wife Julie and I met in 2000,
while at a Checkers X-County meet. I was elected to the board in 2000 and
have never worked with more organized, dedicated group of volunteers in my
life. This year I took over as president of Checkers. I have enjoyed serving
as president and look forward to staying involved for many years to come.
Tom Donnelly
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Jim Waldron
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My name is Jim Waldron, and I have been a member of Checkers for the past
eight years. I started running a couple years after college and have enjoyed
running for the past 27+ years. I was encouraged to join Checkers by several
members who assured me that I would improve my times in races and would
develop many great friendships; they were right! As a member of Checkers, I
have participate in cross country meets, something I had never tried but
found to re-energize my running. I would encourage everyone to try these
unique running events. I have also been a regular at Tuesday track
workouts. As a member of the Board, I would support the continued growth of
the club by encouraging runners of all ages and skill to discover the
benefits, beyond running, of being a member of this club. I would also
work to increase participation in the Upstate Cross Country Series and to
make Checkers the running club to join if you are a local elite runner.
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Ray Ernst |
I started running a little over ten years ago, and have been a Checker's
member for the last six years. Originally joining for track workouts to
improve my racing times, I soon discovered Checker's had more to offer;
new friendships, great social gatherings and terrific support at area
races. I have run numerous 5ks, 10Ks and half marathons wearing the
Checker's colors. I take great pride in having run thirteen marathons (my
fourteenth will be my first Boston this April), and I have run four
Ultra-50Ks.
Over the years I have volunteered at various races around WNY,
helping with water stops and traffic control. For the past three years I
have been race director of the Bond Lake RUT Race,
If voted in as a new board member I will use my experiences,
competitive spirit and joyful enthusiasm to help Checker's remain a
supportive environment and an enjoyable experience for all of our members.
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