1 25 3 http://archives.frny.org/files/original/2acfe1554e15c4e0e2f3a082da52ec7f.pdf d37ccc2f85e64b4fb62d28f909349c99 PDF Text Text DEFINITIONS OF AWARDS (DRAFT) Front Runner of the Year Award The member who has contributed the most to/had the biggest impact on the club, considering a combination of athletic achievement, volunteerism, sportsmanship, and spirit on and off the racing circuit. Guy Zelenak Award The member who has contributed the most in terms of volunteerism. One who has gone above and beyond the call of duty as a member. Athletic achievement is not considered for this award. Most Improved Runner Award The member whose running times/attitude about runnning has improved the most significantly. Newcomer of the Year The NEW (joined this year?) member who has contributed the most to/had the biggest impact on the club, considering a combination of athletic achievement, volunteerism, sportsmanship, and spirit. Track Athlete of the Year The member who has contributed the most to/had the biggest impact on the club, considering a combination of athletic achievement, volunteerism, sportsmanship, and spirit on the track. Cross Country Runner of the Year The member who has contributed the most to/had the biggest impact on the club, considering a combination of athletic achievement, volunteerism, sportsmanship, and spirit on Cross Country trails. Triton of the Year The Triton who has contributed the most to/had the biggest impact on the club, considering a combination of athletic achievement, volunteerism, sportsmanship, and spirit. Cyclist of the Year The Cyclist who has contributed the most to/had the biggest impact on the club, considering a combination of athletic achievement, volunteerism, sportsmanship, and spirit. �Age Group Awards: FRNY awards points to all members who run races in the NYRR series. Points are awarded for participation as well as for performance within any given race. The team bas adopted a scoring system similar to the one used by NYRR for its tabulation of standings among various clubs for s the awards given to the top-performing clubs each year. Within each age group, FRNY dispense points as follows: 1st finisher: 15 points 2nd finisher: 12 points 3rd finisher: 10 points 4th fmisher: 8 points 5th fmisher: 6 points 6th finisher: 5 points 7th fmisher: 4 points 8th finisher: 3 points 9th fmisher: 2points 1Oth finisher: 1 point All other finishers: 1 point Those races designated as points races by NYRR for inter-club competition count double (30, 24, ....) toward FRNY points standing. Those races are marked with a "+" on the NYRR website. Your age group is based on your age of the fust race you do. For example, if you turn 30 in March, and do a race in Jan or Feb, you will be put for the remainder of the year in the 20-29 age group. There are several out of town races that the club traditionally takes part in, and those will get you 10 points (The DC Spring Fling Race in May, The Brooklyn Pride Run in June, The Philly distance run in October and the Boston Yuletide Stride in December.) You can also get I 0 points for doing OUR track meets and Cross Country meet. You can also get 10 points for doing a relay on the road and/or a multisport event: triathlon, duathlon, etc. And finally you get 10 points for every race you volunteer for, up to 20 points, including the NYC Marathon. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Other, 2007 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Definitions of Awards Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Digitized Oct. 31, 2014 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2007 Year:2007 http://archives.frny.org/files/original/443cc625f3df237a2648434039bc263d.pdf 58657b4f78f4339dbad971af21abdfc8 PDF Text Text Front Runners New York Marketing and Sponsorship Guide Front Runners NY P.O. Box 230087 Ansonia Station New York, NY 10023 www.frny.org �Quick Facts about Front Runners New York (FRNY) Founded: 1979 Membership: 375 Divisions : Running, Walking, Cross-Country, Track, Triathlon, Cycling Major Race Events: Lesbian and Gay Pride Run - June FRNY Track Meet- March FRNY Outdoor Track Meet- July FRNY Cross-Country Meet- Autumn Recognition/Awards : 2004 - Sixth Place, City-Wide Men's Open Division A 2003 - First Place. City-Wide Men's Open Division B 2002- Sydney Gay Games: 10 Gold, 7 Silver, 9 Bronze Philanthropy: Housing Works Central Park Conservancy Anti-Violence Project FRNY Club Events: FRNY Awards Night Variety Show Gay Pride Parade New York Marathon Weekend - Front Runner Teams New York Marathon- Mile-24 Water Stop Official Out of Town Events: Boston Marathon Washington, DC, Spring Fling Weekend Philly Distance Run Reach the Beach (New Hampshire) International Front Runners Games Gay Games �ADOUt: t-KNY Founded in 1979, Front Runners New York (FRNY) is part of a worldwide network of running clubs that encourages and supports gay men, lesbians and supportive non-gay people with running and running-related interests. FRNY is among the largest lesbian and gay groups in the New York metropolitan area and includes road running, walking, cross-country, track, triathlon and cycling athletes. Besides being a sports club to bring people together with similar interests, FRNY is among the most active running clubs in the New York metropolitan area, sponsoring several racing events each year. FRNY sponsors New York's annual Lesbian and Gay Pride Run every June, the FRNY Track Meet every March and the FRNY Cross-Country Meet every autumn. FRNY also actively supports other running and racing events by providing race marshals and staff volunteers for New York Road Runners Club races. FRNY is a widely recognized and visible running club . The New York Road Runners Club lauded the FRNY men's open division runners for finishing in first place among all open-membership teams in 2003. FRNY was promoted to the competitive division and has since ranked among the top New York-area teams (out of more than 60 total teams). FRNY's activities and recognition extend beyond running. FRNY takes a lead in the gay and lesbian community as well as the larger New York running community with its support of philanthropic causes and sponsorship of non-racing events. Among charities benefiting from FRNY donations and volunteerism are the Anti-Violence Project, Housing Works, and the Central Park Conservancy. By sponsoring or participating in local events , such as FRNY's annual Variety Show and Team New York's sports-awareness events, FRNY raises funds for charities and awareness of gay sports in the New York area. �:;ponsorsn1p FRNY's visibility among New York running clubs, active participation in lesbian and gay community events and management of local races provide an excellent sponsorship opportunity for companies wishing to reach out to the gay and lesbian community and/or the running community. FRNY seeks funding and gifts-in-kind donations to support our events. Sponsors will receive formal acknowledgement in marketing and program materials, direct advertising opportunities and recognition in FRNY philanthropic efforts. A portion of all sponsorship money will be earmarked for the FRNY Charitable Foundation and other philanthropic causes. Last year, approximately 20% of all sponsorship money went to charitable causes. The following provides an overview of sponsorship levels and the sponsor benefit for various FRNY events. Sponsorship Benefits/Opportunities Sponsor Benefit: Pride Run : Sponsor benefits include visibility at all FRNY events and a link on our web page large logo on the race shirt, marketing/product brochures and/or promotional gifts in race-participant bags, a table at the finish line to market to participants, formal verbal recognition during awards ceremony, display of corporate banner at finish line, other opportunities as mutually agreed upon by sponsor and FRNY Track Meet: marketing/product brochures and/or promotional gifts for race participants, a table at th e track to market to participants, formal verbal recognition during awards ceremony, display of corporate banner, other opportunities as mutually agreed upon by sponsor and FRNY Cross-Country Meet: marketing/product brochures and/or promotional gifts for race participants , formal verbal recognition during awards ceremony, display of corporate banner, other opportunities as mutually agreed upon by sponsor and FRNY Variety Show: marketing/product brochures and/or promotional gifts for attendees, inclusion in program as sponsor and with an ad, formal verbal recognition, display of corporate banner, other opportunities as mutually agreed upon by sponsor and FRNY Marathon Weekend: marketing/product brochures and/or promotional gifts for attendees, formal verbal recognition, display of corporate banner, other opportunities as mutually agreed upon by sponsor and FRNY marketing/product brochures and/or promotional gifts for attendees, inclusion in program as sponsor and with an ad, formal verbal recognition, display of corporate banner, other opportunities as mutually agreed upon by sponsor and FRNY Aw~rds Night: Out of Town Races : Travel Sponsorship: Gay Pride Parade: Team Uniforms: display of company banner or other visual on at least one participating relay van, inclusion in awards-night program as FRNY sponsor, other opportunities as mutually agreed upon by sponsor and FRNY inclusion in awards-night program as FRNY sponsor, other opportunities as mutually agreed upon by sponsor and FRNY single-sponsor agreement to cross-promote FRNY along with sponsor, hand out brochures or other items to bystanders, display banner- all activity dependent upon agreement with sponsor and sponsorship level, recognition at awards night as FRNY sponsor, other opportunities as mutually agreed upon by sponsor and FRNY depending on agreement, sponsor logo on official FRNY uniform, recognition at awards night as FRNY sponsor, other opportunities as mutually agreed upon by sponsor and FRNY �ADOUt: t-KNY t'rlae KUn Held each June in conjunction with NYC Pride Weekend, the five-mile FRNY Pride Run in Central Park is the sports-activity highlight of the weekend. With a record 2,300 registrants in 2004, the Pride Run reaches out beyond the lesbian and gay community and has strong participation from the running community. Additionally, runners from all over the U.S. and the world attend the race, including several elite runners. Pride Run Pride Run Facts: Twenty-three states were represented at the 2004 Pride Run, along with eight foreign countries. . Out of State 16% Foreign 1% 11!1anhattan 57% The percentage of runners at the 2004 Pride Run who were affiliated with running clubs was 24%. For comparable New York Road Runner races, this number is lower (e.g., 13% for the Summer Kick-Off 10K earlier in the season). This illustrates the strong interest that a race sponsored by a local running group has in attracting other avid runners. The Pride Run attracts many elite runners. All six of the top male finishers at the 2004 Pride Run went on to finish among the top sixty men in the 2004 lNG New York City Marathon. Of the top four female finishers at the 2004 Pride Run, two went on to run the lNG New York City Marathon in 2004 and finished among the top 35 women in the race. Prizes awarded for top finishers in 2004 included one-year memberships to Crunch gym and digital cameras from Nikon, in addition to gift certificates to Super Runners Shop and cash awards. Pride Run Activities: FRNY also sponsors other Pride Weekend activities for out-of-town guests who are affiliated with other Front Runner clubs . These include welcome receptions, fun runs, pre-race pasta dinners and post-run brunches. For 2005, FRNY plans to include more events for both race participants and for out-of-town Front Runners. �> ADOUt: Utner t-KNY I:.Vents • FRNY Track and Cross-Country Meets: FRNY sponsors annual track and cross-country meets, attracting a wide variety of local runners. The track meet, held each March at the New Balance Track and Field Center at the Armory, attracts local college elites as well as many fellow track-club runners. In fact, age-group world records have been set at the FRNY track meet. FRNY's outdoor track meet in July is held at lcahn Stadium. The 5K cross-country meet is held each autumn at the historic cross-country trails of Van Cortlandt Park in the Bronx. Variety Show: The FRNY Variety Show is held each spring to raise money for local charities . For past shows, entertainers have included Lea DeLaria and Deian McBryde. The show is a perennial hit and has donated funds to a variety of charities, including the Anti-Violence Project. Marathon Weekend: ) < • FRNY sponsors a variety of activities tied to the lNG New York City Marathon each November to welcome out-of-town runners affiliated with other front-runner clubs. Activities include a pasta dinner the Friday before the marathon, a fun run and pancake breakfast the day before the marathon, and management of the marathon water stop at Mile 24. Awards Night: -! . " • Each year, FRNY recognizes the people who have contributed t6 the organization's success with a variety of performance and service awards. The formal dinner includes a review of running events for the year, an awards ceremony and a recognition of the sponsors who supported FRNY ·· during the previous year. \ • , , Reach the Beach: FRNY has taken pari -:'.and placed well- at the Reach the Beach Relay in New Hampshire. For 25 hours each fall, hundreds of twelve-person relay teams run 208 miles from Bretton Woods, New Hampshire to th~ ~ew , H~mpshire shore. The team effort not only includes the athletic efforts of the runners but the logistical efforts of multiple drivers to get runners to their appointed race legs. Other Opportunities: •. . FRNY offers other sponsorship opportunities for events and activity support. These include the annual Lesbian and Gay Pride Parade, travel support for out-of-town meets, merchandise support such as uniforms, equipment support for our bikers and a variety of other activities . If you have an interest in sponsoring FRNY in any way, we will make it work. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Other, 2007 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Marketing and Sponsorship Guide Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Digitized Oct. 31, 2014 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2007 Year:2007 http://archives.frny.org/files/original/368613c503fc9c56fb609d6386fa5946.pdf c76fbe654121d555c01bf3a8caa0982d PDF Text Text . Front Runners New York Membership Survey �running media Actively, asking current Front R:Vnners tobi"ingtheir friends Assign specific person/role to m13nage newcomers lam satisfied with current level of marketing and newcomer activities �• �. Building a rElputationa~ a competitive racing qlub in the local running scene to attra~t more competitive runners Club is as good as its size and reputation, and we alr~ady have'lbts of f!.lli. let's help a causiiirtLGBT community Seeking Better Facilitiesfor our Members {differehlspi:lce, amenities, more and greater services to current members) Providing free·services(race sign- up, uniform~. etc.} to younger members and the . conomically e challenged G. WJ"IStnore add-'onbepefitsfor the e mert1bership(~.g. discovpts at local stores) Providing more social events throughwhich the membership can spend lime togetherand getto know each other Helping new members acClimate to the club faster Finding more sponsorship so that the club ma'irjtains and furthers its fina~cial security ���' ! j I I ��More than 3 yeats l~ss than 5 years ago Morethan 5 years less than 10, years ago Name: Employment/Company: 39 Address: 78.5% Address 2: 30.8% Cityrrown: 83.1% 54 State: 83 .1% 54 ZIP/Postal Code : 81.5% 53 Country: 63.1% Email Address: 78.5% Phone Number: ;-;.; �'- � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Other, 2007 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Membership Survey results Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Digitized Oct. 31, 2014 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2007 Year:2007