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GREATER LONG ISLAND RUNNING CLUB • WWW.GLIRC.ORG DECEMBER 2021 • VOL 21 • ISSUE 12
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GLIRC
A MESSAGE FROM MIKE Greater Long Island Running Club
Officers and Executive Board
This will be my last Message in Long Island Footnotes. My President, Mike Polansky
buddy Jossi Fritz-Maurer will be taking over as President in Executive Director, Katie Pearlman
January, and I am sure that his monthly Messages will be far Vice President, Mindy Davidson
more inspirational and informative than mine have been. Vice President, Carl Grossbard*
Treasurer, Melissa Altschuler
I would like to close out my years as President by extolling
Secretary, James Murray
the virtues of four people who have been so instrumental in
the success of our Club over the decades, and who it has been Coordinator of Development, Ken Carmel
my pleasure to work with. Social Media Coordinator, Suzanne Nelson
Logistics Manager, Melaine Balsdon
First and foremost is my amazing wife Sue Polansky. We have been married for 58
Co-Directors, Caumsett Runs, Carl Grossbard*, Jim Murray
years, and for 43 of those years she has been at my side for our increasing involvement
Director, Lazer, Aptheker, Rosella & Yedid Kings Park 15K,
(she might say “all-consuming involvement”) in the Club and the Long Island running
Steven Toto
community generally. Anything that I have accomplished over the years would simply
Director, L.I. Greenbelt Trail Run, Nick Palazzo*
not have been possible without Sue.
Director, Marcum Workplace Challenge, Mindy Davidson
Then there’s Mindy Davidson. I first met Mindy while we were both running the Alley Director, Fred von der Heydt Memorial 6 Hour 60th
Pond 5 Miler sometime around 1987, and we have been part of each others’ lives ever Birthday Run, Myron Bellovin*
since. Mindy has served the Club in every imaginable role over the past 35 or so years, Director, Runner’s Edge L.I. Women’s Run
and has always put forth an energy and enthusiasm that is almost unimaginable....if Sue Fitzpatrick
you didn’t know Mindy. Without her, the Club would have floundered long ago, and I Co-Directors, Runner’s Edge-TOBAY Triathlon,
thank her for her service, and mostly for being my friend. Ray Farrell, Mindy Davidson
Director, Sayville Running Company 10 Mile Run to the
Nick Palazzo has been a close friend and an invaluable colleague since the mid- Blue Point Brewery, Great South Bay Brewery Runs, Port
1980s. He and I have traveled the roads and trails together all over the country – the Jeff Brewery Run, Ric Diveglio
Wasatch Mountains, Vermont, Western States, Death Valley and on and on, with him Director, David Lerner Associates Police Appreciation Run
as the elite runner and me as the crew member and pacer. Nick has reciprocated by & TOB Supervisor’s 5K, Mike Polansky
being anywhere and everywhere he has been needed to help the Club. I can never see a Co-Directors, Lynn Gartner Dunne, LLP Rob’s Run
finish line structure without thinking of Nick and how dedicated he has been in putting Jim Murray, Sue Fitzpatrick
together the physical presence of our races over the years. Co Directors, UJA - Federation Race Against Poverty
Steve & Holly Jonas, Mindy Davidson
Ric DiVeglio has been a GLIRC superstar for what seems like forever, as a Race Director
Director, Ocean to Sound Relay, Bob Sherman
of the Heart & Sole 5K, the Ho Ho Ho Run, and our many, many Brewery Runs. His
Gold Coast/Steel Equities Ho Ho Ho Holiday Run
patience and success in dealing with local officials and the police are unparalleled. He
Ric Diveglio
and Kathy have been an important part of our Club for many years, and I value them
Club & Team Coach, Ed Melnik
as close personal friends.
Blood Drive Director, Gina Gelman
These four stand out in my mind, but there are many, many other folks who I have Scholarship Program Director, Paul Englehart
worked with over the decades who space will permit me only to mention in passing – Membership Director, Sherry Bellovin
Carl Grossbard, Curt & Irene Robinson, Peter & Wendy Martin, Linda Ottaviano, Sue
Senior Feet Coordinator, Bert Jablon
Fitzpatrick, Barry Aronowsky, Bob & Sue Cook, Burt & Myra Jablon, Frank & Chris
Trustees at Large, Alan Baisch, Amy Goldstein, Saniyyah
Martin, Rick & Debbie Secor, Myron & Sherry Bellovin, Betty Tiska, Betty Grayson,
Greene, Scott Fairgrieve, Paul Fetscher, Lou LaFleur, Jossi
Debbie Blair, Erica Gassen, Brendan Barrett, Ed Melnik, Bob Sherman, Jim Murray, Fritz-Mauer, Glenn Morse, Robert Tollin
Glen Wolther, Scott Fairgrieve, Jim & Doreen McDougall, Alan & Sharon End, Bill *Denotes Board members
Gironda, Cheryl Clifford. Barbara Ronzetti, Bob Savino, Steve & Holly Jonas, Amy
FOOTNOTES:
Goldstein, Barbara & Jack Stagnari, Paul Fetscher....the list could go on forever, and I
Volume 21, Issue 12, DECEMBER 2021
apologize to everyone that I should have mentioned but didn’t. Published monthly by FOOTNOTES
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Mike GLIRC Note: No matter what your age or ability, there’s a
place for you in the Greater Long Island Running Club.
GLIRC Phone: (516) 349-7646
Mike Polansky, President
GLIRC Fax: (516) 349-7647
Greater Long Island Running Club GLIRC Website: www.glirc.org
GLIRC Email: info@glirc.org
GLIRC DECEMBER 2021 • FOOTNOTES 3
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4 FOOTNOTES DECEMBER 2021 GLIRC
TENTATIVE GLIRC EVENT SCHEDULE – 2022
What follows is the tentative GLIRC Event Schedule for
2022. Please note the word “tentative”; there may be some
adjustments, especially as regards events later in the year.
TWO YEAR GLIRC MEMBERSHIPS NOW AVAILABLE! Sat. January 15........... SRC 10 Mile Run to the Blue Point
When you renew your membership, now you will have .................................... Brewery
the option of renewing for either a one-year period or Sun. January 23.......... Icebreaker Marathon/Half
a two-year period. You can make things easier both for .................................... Marathon
yourself and our hardworking membership Chair Sherry Sat. February 5........... GLIRC Dinner Dance
Bellovin if you take the opportunity to renew for two years. Sun. February 13........ Mardi Gras Run to the Great South
.................................... Bay Brewery
Sun. February 20........ Runner’s Edge Fun Run
2021 GLIRC TUESDAY EVENING WORKOUTS Sun. February 27........ Heckscher State Park 50K and
.................................... 25K Runs
NOT HELD DURING THE WINTER; Sun. March 13............ The Neil Chadderton Memorial
SEE YOU NEXT MARCH .................................... Eisner Amper Race to Feed Long
.................................... Island’s Hungry
Sat. March 26.............. Aspire 10K
Sun. April 10............... TOBAY Beach Spring Run for
TELL US WHAT YOU HAVE DONE! .................................... Suicide Prevention
If you are running in an out-of-town race (i.e. any race not Sat. May 7.................... Greenbelt Trail 50K/25K
held in Nassau or Suffolk Counties), please make sure to let Sun. May 22................ Port Jeff Brewery 15K/10K
us know how you do, so that we can accurately report your Thurs. June 2.............. DLA Police Appreciation Run
accomplishment in Long Island Footnotes. Thurs. June 30............ Triangular XC Meet at Sunken
PLEASE FEEL FREE TO INCLUDE A PHOTO! .................................... Meadow
Sat. July 9.................... Women’s Run
Sun. July 17................ Heart & Sole 5K
Tues. July 26............... Marcum Workplace Challenge
COVERAGE OF RACES IN LONG ISLAND Sun. August 14........... Aloha Run to the Great South Bay
FOOTNOTES - WHAT’S OUR POLICY? .................................... Brewery
Several people have expressed their disappointment that Sat. August 27............. RE-TOBAY Junior Triathlon
their results and photos from a given race didn’t find their Sun. August 28........... RE-TOBAY Triathlon
way into the magazine, and I hope this will clarify things. Sun. September 11..... UJA Race Against Poverty
The only way that we can keep the magazine financially Sun. September 25..... Ocean to Sound Relay
viable is to provide post-race coverage to those Long Island Sun. October 9............ Blazing Trails for Autism 4 Mile
events that purchase pre-race advertising from us. In short, .................................... Run
we support the events that support GLIRC and its magazine. Sat. October 15........... Oyster Bay Town Supervisor’s 5K
That’s why there was so much post-race coverage of the Cow Sun. October 16.......... 6 Hour 60th Birthday Run
Harbor 10K in the magazine and no post-race coverage of Sun. October 30.......... OktoberFest Run to the Great
some other races. .................................... South Bay Brewery
Sat. November 12 .... Kings Park 15K
We simply can’t afford to have any other policy. Post Sun. November 27 ..... Rob’s Run
race coverage means more pages in the magazine, which Sat. December 17........ Ho Ho Ho 5K
increases the cost of producing the magazine, and covering Sun. December 18...... Heckscher/Connetquot 10 Mile
races that don’t support the magazine (a) wouldn’t be fair .................................... Fun Run
to those races that support us through their advertising, Sat. December 31.........Clubhouse Fun Run
and (b) would put us out of business!
Please note, however, that when you do an off-Long
Island race we do cover it. We can’t expect the Jacksonville
Marathon to advertise with us (tho’ we would love it if they
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR NEWEST “LIFETIME
did!), but when a few GLIRC members go down there to do MEMBER” ROBERT HEGEDUS
the race, we are pleased to recognize their accomplishments We are pleased to announce that long-time
in the magazine. GLIRC member Robert Hegedus has signed
up as a “Lifetime Member” of the Club.
Robert will be receiving his GLIRC
THE DEADLINE FOR THE Lifetime member jacket in short order and
JANUARY ISSUE OF FOOTNOTES IS DECEMBER 20 we hope he will wear it proudly!
GLIRC DECEMBER 2021 • FOOTNOTES 5
GREATER LONG ISLAND RUNNING CLUB
101 Dupont Street • Suite 24 • Plainview, New York 11803 • Email: info@glirc.org • www.glirc.org
Phone: 516.349.7646 • Fax: 516.349.7647 • Marcum Workplace Challenge: 516.349.7649
President
Michael Polansky 2022 HERB AND BETTY GRAYSON
MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
Executive Director
Katie Pearlman
Vice President
Mindy Davidson
Vice President
Carl Grossbard
Treasurer Name _
Melissa Altschuler
Secretary
James Murray
Coordinator of Development
Ken Carmel Address _
Social Media Coordinator
Suzanne Nelson
Director of Logistics Phone _ Email _
Melaine Balsdon
Creative Directors
Susan Cook, Karen Conkling
School
Senior Feet Chair
Bert Jablon
Director
Lazer, Aptheker, Rosella & Yedid SCHOLARS HI P: A check in the amount of $2000 will be awarded to one or more
Kings Park 1SK
Steven Toto graduating Nassau or Suffolk County High School seniors chosen on the basis
Director, Long Island
Greenbelt SOK & 2SK
of involvement in and service to the Long Island running community.
Nick Palazzo
Director
Marcum Workplace Challenge
Mindy Davidson
In order to qualify for the Scholarship, you must submit a paper describing your
Co-Directors involvement in and service to the running community , as well as your personal running
Runner's Edge - TOBAY Triathlon
Mindy Davidson, Ray Farrell accomplishments .
Director
Ocean to Sound Relay
Bob Sherman
Please keep in mind that we are not necessarily interested in the star of the
Director
TOB Town Supervisor's Run high school track or cross country team. Rather, for example, we want to recognize
Michael Polansky
Co-Directors, Lynn Gartner,
the student who helped raise funds to send the team to an out-of-town meet or
Dunne Rob's Run SK
James Murray, Sue Fitzpatrick who helped organize a road race or track meet to help out a local charity . The key is
Director
Steel Equities/ Gold Coast
that this is a SERVICE-oriented scholarship rather than one based on
Ho Ho Ho Holiday Run
SRC 10 Mile Run to the Blue Point Brewery athletic accomplishments.
Great South Bay Brewery Runs
1SK Run to the Port Jeff Brewing Co.
Ric DiVeglio
Director
* Submitted papers are to be a maximum of three pages in length,
Fred von der Heydt Memorial
6 Hour, 60th Birthday Run
typed and double spaced .
Myron Bellovin
Club Coach
Ed Melnik * Please also provide the names and contact information of two
Blood Drive Director
Gina Gelman references (no relatives please!).
Scholarship Program Director
Paul Englehart
Membership Director
Applications must be postmarked on or before April 4 , 2022 , and sent to:
Sherry Bellovin
Trustees-at-Large
Alan Baisch
Scott Fairgrieve
Paul Englehart, Scholarship Program Director
Paul Fetscher
Amy Goldstein
Greater Long Island Running Club
101 Dupont Street, Suite 24
Saniyyah Greene
Lou LaFleur
Jossi Fritz-Mauer
Glenn Morse
Robert Tollin
Plainview, New York 11803
6 FOOTNOTES DECEMBER 2021 GLIRC
NOMINATIONS ARE OPEN FOR 2022 HERB AND BETTY
GRAYSON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP PAST SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS
1985 Douglas Nassisi Hicksville H.S.
The Club is now accepting nominations for its 37th annual Michael Kaufman Syosset H.S.
Scholarship Award, the Herb & Betty Grayson Memorial 1986 Christine Gray Holy Trinity H.S.
Scholarship. The Club plans to present $2,000 to one or more 1987 Brett Dixon POB Kennedy H.S.
graduating High School Seniors to be selected on the basis of his 1988 Eileen Downey Syosset H.S.
or her service to the Long Island running community. 1989 NO AWARD
1990 Matt Winkler Syosset H.S.
All Graduating Seniors Who reside anywhere in Nassau County Todd Pulerwitz Half Hollow Hill
or Suffolk County are eligible! 1991 Richele Scuro Seaford H.S.
1992 Lauren Wallack Kings Park H.S.
1993 Wayne Caro Archbishop Molloy
The qualifications for the Scholarship Award are very clear.
Joseph Palazzo Lindenhurst H.S.
We are not necessarily impressed in the star of the track or cross
1994 Kevin Coughlin Farmingdale H.S.
country team, we are interested in the youngster who helped raise 1995 Kristine Caro Levittown Division
the funds to send the team to an out-of- state meet, or who helped 1996 Gregory Sherman Hicksville H.S.
organize a community-based road race (as past Scholarship Melissa Aspuru Sachem H.S.
winners Carl Weiskott, Mark Valentino & Ryan Clifford have Lauren Conoscenti Smithtown H.S.
done), or who dedicated time to working with disabled athletes 1997 Jennifer Doherty Calhoun H.S.
(as past Scholarship Winner Maria Gillin has done), or who 1998 Lauren Baumann Rocky Point H.S.
spearheaded a successful campaign to have a new High School Shayna Lustig Shoreham Wading
track built (as past Scholarship winner Kyle Freudenberg did). River H.S.
The key is SERVICE, not athletic prowess! If no applicant meets 1999 Geoffrey Kovesdy Elwood- John Glenn H.S.
our standards (it happened in 1989, 2010, 2018 and 2021), we 2000 Jesse Warren Roslyn H.S.
Justin Smith Bellmore Kennedy H.S.
simply won’t make an award. If there is more than one applicant
2001 Sean Marcel Farmingdale H.S.
who stands out in terms of service to the Long Island running Reed Mauser Ward Melville H.S.
community, we will consider multiple awards, as we have in 1985, 2002 Kristen Hamilton Baldwin H.S.
1990, 1993, 1996, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007 (when Chris Gironda Shoreham Wading
we selected three outstanding seniors) & 2008. River H.S.
2003 Jacqueline Marcel Farmingdale H.S.
Look for the application elsewhere in this issue of Long Emily O’Hare Shoreham Wading
Island Footnotes. The deadline for submission of Scholarship River H.S.
Applications is April 3, 2022. 2004 Joy Ann Pafumi Shoreham Wading
River H.S.
2005 Laura Lipari Massapequa H.S.
Michael Kazmierczak Holy Trinity H.S.
2006 Robert Eslick Plainview H.S
6TH ANNUAL GREENWAY CUPCAKE PUB RUN Jared Koreff Wantagh H.S.
2007 Timothy Borbet Smithtown H.S.E
Karole Kalin-Holmes invites everyone to the 6th Elizabeth Crowley Bayport Blue Point H.S.
Annual 15K Greenway Cupcake Pub Run this year on Carl Weiskott Greenport H.S.
Saturday, January 22nd at 8:30 AM. 2008 Matthew Rogers Islip H.S.
We will meet at the Bench Bar and Grill in Stony Ryan Boyd Bayport-Blue Point HS
Brook for a photo, $10 donation and cupcake drop off at 2009 Annemarie Charno Plainedge H.S.
8:00 AM. Run starts from the Stony Brook train station 2010 No Award
ticket office across the street. All walkers and runners 2011 Mark Valentino Smithtown W. H.S.
welcome! We run the Greenway course and back. Enjoy 2012 Maria Gillin Sachem North H.S.
some beer and food on your return at runners expense 2013 Tyler Robinson Connetquot H.S.
(cupcakes are free!). 2014 Kyle Freudenberg Mattituck High School
2015 Ryan Clifford MacArthur High School
Volunteers needed!!! Contact Karole at Karoleholmes@ 2016 Rachel Gladstone Smithtown W. H.S.
yahoo.com. 2017 Emma Mangels Bay Shore H.S.
This is not a timed event but a fun run for our 2018 No Award
community running clubs. We support local dog shelters 2019 Leah Healy Bay Shore H.S.
and rescues. This years donation will once again support 2020 Nicole Aponte Kellenberg High School
the Island Dogs of Puerto Rico organization. Danelle Rose Miller Place High School
2021 NO AWARD
GLIRC DECEMBER 2021 • FOOTNOTES 7
Thank you to our
local legislators,
Rose Walker and
Laura Schaefer
5 Kilometer Run
Saturday, December 18, 2021
JFK Middle School - 500 Broadway, Bethpage
Fun Run 8:45am Costume Parade 9:00am 5K Run 9:30am
Announcing by Terry Bisogno “The Voice of Long Island Running”
ENTRY FEE: SPECIAL HOLIDAY TREATS: Please Bring a New Unwrapped Toy to
Registration to Benefit Local Children in Need
Preregistered $35.00; Special Guest Starter: SANTA CLAUS
Preregistered GLIRC Members $30.00; • Costume Parade
16 and under preregistered 50% discount; • Fast, flat 5K on the roads of Bethpage
Day of Race $40.00 for ALL • Special Holiday giveaways for all 5K registrants:
commemorative sweatshirt! Portion of the Net Proceeds Donated to
Sign up online! FREE FUN RUN 8:45 AM: The Opening Word, an education program
Scan the QR code or go to: 1/4 mile • For kids 12 & under • Awards to ALL for poor uneducated women to give them the
tools they need to become productive
https://tinyurl.com/hohoho21 PARADE OF HOLIDAY COSTUMES 9:00 AM: members of society
Come in costume and participate in our parade! AWARDS:
Please note: For safety reasons dogs will not be Overall Male and Female winners. First
allowed on the race course. three male and first three female age-group
finishers: 10 and under, 11-14, 15-19,
DOOR PRIZES:
20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44,
Great prizes donated by local merchants. 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69,
1st PRIZE - 32” FLAT SCREEN HI-DEF TV! 70-74,75-79 & 80-84, 85-89, 90+, plus
2nd PRIZE - TOP OF THE LINE DIGITAL CAMERA! first male & female wheelchair finisher
All paid entrants eligible. MUST BE PRESENT AT Mens Clydesdale Divisions:
AWARDS CEREMONY TO WIN. 185–199 lbs.: 200 lbs. & over
CHECK IN: Womens Athena Divisions:
Early pick up Fri., Dec. 17 at The Runner’s Edge,
In keeping with current Covid 19 protocols, 140–159 lbs.; 160 lbs. & over
242 Main St.., Farmingdale from noon to face masks must be worn when in the school.
Special award to 1st CENTIPEDE TEAM and
5:00pm. Race day pick up at JFK Middle BEST HOLIDAY COSTUME!
School, 500 Broadway, Bethpage from
COMPUTERIZED TIMING:
7:30am to 9:15am.
NO NUMBER PICK-UP AFTER 9:15 AM! SRC Timing Services
For more information contact info@glirc.org
8 FOOTNOTES DECEMBER 2021 GLIRC
JOIN US FOR THE 34TH ANNUAL STEEL EQUITIES/
GOLD COAST STUDIOS HO HO HO HOLIDAY RUN GLIRC CLOTHING AVAILABLE FOR SALE
There is simply no better way for runners and their families to AT HO HO HO RUN!
celebrate the Holiday Season than by being part of the fun at the GLIRC Vice President and Haberdasher Carl
Steel Equities/Gold Coast Studios Ho Ho Ho 5 Kilometer Run Grossbard will be at the Ho Ho Ho Run to sell Club
on Saturday morning, December 18th. This is the 34th annual apparel for you or for your Holiday gift giving,
running of the event, which will once again be staged from the and will also be selling dramatically discounted
JFK Middle School on Broadway in Bethpage. throwaway clothing.
Also the great GLIRC car magnets
PLEASE NOTE THAT YOU MUST WEAR A MASK WHEN will be available for sale – only $3 each
or two for $5 - great stocking stuffers!
YOU ARE INSIDE THE MIDDLE SCHOOL!!!!
Thanks to the generosity of our title sponsors Steel Equities
and Gold Coast Studios, and the continued generosity of Local
338 RWDSU/UFCW, this year’s edition of the Run will offer all the
great amenities of past years....and MORE!
Our thanks as well to Nassau County Legislators Rose Walker ONE FINAL NOTE:
and Laura Schaefer for their continuing support.
PLEASE BRING A NEW UNWRAPPED
Race Director Ric DiVeglio will be working with lots of
volunteers to stage what should be another spectacular morning TOY TO HO HO HO RUN REGISTRATION TO
of family fitness and fun. Santa Claus will be making his annual BENEFIT LOCAL CHILDREN IN NEED!!!!
visit to serve as the Official Starter, and we expect hordes of Toys will be donated to the
reindeer, elves and other denizens of the Holiday Season to be at John Theissen Children’s Foundation.
the Middle School to join in the fun.
There will once again be special prizes for the best Holiday
costume and for the first “centipede” to cross the finish line.
Runners and walkers are most definitely encouraged to run/walk
in costumes appropriate to the season. (BUT PLEASE!!!!! NO
DOGS ALLOWED ON THE COURSE!!! We had a scary incident in
2013 and we can’t have it repeated!)
There will, of course, be a FREE Fun Run for the youngsters
on the grounds of the Middle School before the 5K main event,
and each young runner will be presented with a special finishers
medal when they cross the finish line.
We will once again hold a GIANT post-race door prize drawing
that will be highlighted by the Grand Prize of a flat screen high
definition TV and a second prize of a top-of-the-line digital
camera, plus Gift Cards courtesy of the Runner’s Edge, and other
merchandise from local establishments. Everyone who is entered
in the Run has an equal chance to win a prize.
Please note that we will carry forward the GLIRC policy of
offering a 50% discount for preregistered 5K runners age 16 and
under.
Each entrant will receive a high quality “Holiday” sweatshirt.
Announcing will be by Terry Bisogno, “the Voice of Long Island
Running.”
A large portion of the net proceeds will, as always, be turned
over to The Opening Word, an education program hosted by
the Dominican Sisters to teach the English language and job
rteadiness skills to immigrant women on Long Island, a population
that is often underserved, undereducated and/or underemployed,
in order to enable them to become productive, self-sufficient
members of society, and ultimately to become American citizens.
Want to be a volunteer? Contact Mindy at mindy@glirc.org
using “Ho Ho Ho Run” as the subject.
GLIRC DECEMBER 2021 • FOOTNOTES 9
10 FOOTNOTES DECEMBER 2021 GLIRC
THE GLIRC VOLUNTEER REWARDS PROGRAM – HERE’S may earn points while not yet a member, and those points will
become official if and you become a member by July 15th. Only
WHERE WE STAND!
the Club member who earns the points is eligible to redeem them;
As most of you may be aware, many years ago GLIRC established
they cannot be transferred to a family member or another Club
a program that rewards Club members for volunteering by
member.
awarding points to our volunteers which can be redeemed as
outlined below. Points are earned for volunteering at Club races Volunteer levels are established based on the number of
and other events as well as providing volunteer service in the Club volunteer points earned. Level 1 is equal to $25 in reward value,
office. with each level increasing in $25 increments as follow:
The volunteer year that started on August 1, 2019 was supposed Level 1 - 4 to 7 points ($25)
to go through July 31, 2020. However, the COVID-19 pandemic Level 2 - 8 to 11 points ($50)
and the cancellation of live races obviously interfered with that Level 3 - 12 to 15 points ($75)
schedule, and we extended the end date to July 31, 2021 to Level 4 - 16 to 19 points ($100)
accumulate points. At the end of this period on July 31st, your
Level 5 - 20 or more points ($125)
volunteer points were tallied up and an email has been sent to
notify you of what Volunteer Level you have reached. Therefore Volunteer points are redeemable for race entries, Club clothing,
points earned from August 1, 2019 through July 31, 2021 can be or the annual Club Dinner Dance. Most GLIRC races are the
used from August 1, 2021 through December of 2022. In addition, equivalent of $25 in Volunteer points, but Brewery races, the
points that were supposed to expire on December 31, 2020 will be Greenbelt Trail Runs, Caumsett at Heckscher and the 6 Hour
extended through December 31, 2021. Birthday Run are the equivalent of $50 in Volunteer points, and
the Triathlon and GLIRC Dinner Dance are the equivalent of $75
You earn one (1) point every time you volunteer for a GLIRC
in Volunteer points.
event. If you work extended hours in connection with an event,
1.5, 2 or 3 points may be awarded at the discretion of the Volunteer Points can be redeemed according to their assigned value, e.g.
Coordinator or Race Director of that event. Level 2 can be redeemed for two races or the equivalent in Club
clothing.
Race Directors earn 4 points for their service, and Volunteer
Coordinators earn 3 points. The Volunteer Rewards Program is directed by Bob Sherman,
and any questions regarding the Program generally or regarding
The total number of points earned by each individual Club
your individual Reward points and redemption of them should be
member will be calculated each August, including August of
addressed to Bob at bobluv2run@aol.com.
2021. To qualify for the Volunteer Awards Program , you must
be a GLIRC member on July 15th of the year in question. You
GLIRC DECEMBER 2021 • FOOTNOTES 11Join us for the
ICEBREAKER
MARATHON AND HALF MARATHON
Sunday, January 23
3, 2022
2 9:00 AM
Eisenhower Park
East Meadow, New York
Accurately measured and USA Track & Field certified 5.275 Kilometer Loop Course
Full Marathon = 8 Loops; Half Marathon = 4 Loops
Start and finish near the Eisenhower Park Fieldhouse - 6 Hour Time Limit
Aid station at the end of every 5.275 Mile Loop
No T shirts, but a chance to do a nice distance run
in a chip timed and scored event with your friends for an entry fee of only $35
Yes, we know it’s January, but you would probably be going out for a Entry Fee = $35 preregistered
long Sunday run anyhow, so why not do it at Eisenhower Park with some $45 day-of-race
of your regular running buddies and some new friends from all over Long Please make your check payable to GLIRC and send to:
Island? GLIRC
Attn: Icebreaker Run
CHECK IN and REGISTRATION 101 Dupont Street, Suite 24
Plainview, New York 11803
Saturday, January 22nd 11 AM to 1 PM
GLIRC Clubhouse, 101 Dupont Street, Suite 24, Plainview You can register online https://tinyurl.com/icebreakermarathon
or scan the QR Code into your Phone!
Sunday, January 23rd 7:30 AM to 8:45 AM
Eisenhower Park Fieldhouse
Chip timing and scoring by SRC TIMING SERVICES Online registration closes 1/22/20 at 8:00 AM
Post race refreshments include hero sandwiches and
other goodies
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YES, I WANT TO HAVE SOME FUN AND GET IN SOME DISTANCE ON JANUARY 23rd
Name______________________________________________________ Email________________________________________
Address_____________________________________________ Town_____________________ State______ Zip___________
Male ______ Female? ________ Age on January 26th________ Date of Birth________________
Full Marathon? _____ Half Marathon? _____ Yes, I would like to buy a pair of commemorative gloves for $10 ______
Please complete the entry blank, read the following statement, and sign below: In consideration of your accepting this entry, I, the undersigned, intending to be legally bound,
hereby for myself, my heirs, executors and administrators, hereby voluntarily waive, release and hold harmless THE GREATER LONG ISLAND RUNNING CLUB, THE COUNTY
OF NASSAU, USATF, JMS Racing Services, and all event sponsors, and the agents, employees, successors and assigns of all of the preceding, from any and all liabilities,
claims, demands, and causes of action whatsoever arising directly or indirectly from my participation in this event, even if such liabilities, claims, demands and causes of
action arise in whole or in part out of the negligence of any of the above organizations or individuals. I attest and verify that I am physically fit and have sufficiently trained
for the completion of this event, and that my physical condition has been verified by a licensed Medical Doctor. If signed by a parent, the parent agrees to release and hold
the above-named organizations and individuals harmless of any claims and rights which might otherwise have been asserted on behalf of the applicant. Further, I hereby
grant permission to any and all of the foregoing organizations and individuals to use photographs, videotapes, motion pictures, recordings, and any other record of this event
for any purpose whatsoever.
Signature______________________________________________________________________ Date______________________
12 FOOTNOTES DECEMBER 2021 GLIRCMARATHON AND HALF MARATHON
Sunday, January 23
3, 2022
2 9:00 AM
THE 2022 ICEBREAKER MARATHON
Eisenhower Park& HALF
East Meadow, New York
MARATHON
Accurately measured and USA Track & Field certified 5.275 Kilometer Loop Course
On Sunday morning, January 23, 2022, we will once again
Full Marathon = 8 Loops; Half Marathon = 4 Loops
Start and finish near the Eisenhower Park Fieldhouse - 6 Hour Time Limit
be hosting the Icebreaker Marathon and Half Marathon at
Aid station at the end of every 5.275 Mile Loop
Eisenhower Park.
No T shirts, but a chance to do a nice distance run
Yes, we timed
in a chip know and it’s January,
scored event withbut
your you
friendswould probably
for an entry fee of only be$35
going out for a long Sunday
ow it’s January, but you would probably be going out for a
run anyway, so why not do it in
Entry Fee = $35 preregistered
Join us for cocktails, dinner, dancing,
and our exciting Basket Chance Raffle
thenotfriendly
un anyhow, so why confines
do it at Eisenhower Parkof Eisenhower
with some Park with some of $45 yourday-of-race
r running buddies and some new friends from all over Long
usual running buddies?
Please make your check payable to GLIRC and send to:
GREATER LONG ISLAND
JOIN US FOR THECLUBGLIRC
Island? GLIRC
d REGISTRATION There are no T shirts....but it’s a chance to get a nice
Attn: Icebreaker Run
101 Dupont Street, Suite 24 RUNNING
Annual Dinner Dance
Plainview, New York 11803
DINNER DANCE!!!
uary 22nd 11 AM to 1 PM
distance run in a chip timed and scored You
ouse, 101 Dupont Street, Suite 24, Plainview event (Thank you
can register online https://tinyurl.com/icebreakermarathon
SRC Timing Services) for only $40 ($35 if you areorascanGLIRC the QR Code into your Phone! Honoring Mike Polansky, President and Founding Member of the
ary 23rd 7:30 AM to 8:45 AM
Greater Long Island Running Club, on the Occasion of His Retirement After
ark Fieldhouse member). The event will be run over an accurately measured
Over 40 Years of Dedicated Service to the Long Island Running Community.
and USATF Certified 8.275 kilometer loop course.
ming and scoring by SRC TIMING SERVICES
The Fullcloses 1/22/20 at 8:00 AM
Online registration SATURDAY NIGHT, FEBRUARY 5, 2022
Marathon will consist of eight loops, and the Half Marathon
will consist of four loops. There will be an Aid Station (water,
Saturday, February 5, 2022
gatorade & snacks) each time that you reach the Eisenhower
Post race refreshments include hero sandwiches Put on your and dancing 6:30 shoespm – 11:30 and join pmin on the fun at the
other goodies
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Park Fieldhouse, and the usual post-race refreshments as Annual GLIRC Dinner Dance! As in the past, the dance
CREST HOLLOW COUNTRY CLUB
ES, I WANTwell TO –HAVE SOME FUN AND GET
including those great Hero sandwiches from the IN SOME DISTANCE ON JANUARY 23rd
celebrating all that is the Greater LongNY
8325 Jericho Turnpike, Woodbury, Island Running
Woodbury Country Deli. Every finisher in both the Full and Club will be held at Price is only $79 per person!
the beautiful Crest Hollow Country
Half Marathon will receive a special commemorative
__________________________________________________ medal.
Email________________________________________ Club in Woodbury.
Music provided again by Fantastic Sounds Entertainment.
The GLIRC Photo BoothThe Cocktail
will be part Hour
of the fun! Thank you Rich featuring
Rangel. hot
butler passed hors d’oeuvres, artisanal cheeses, antipasto
PLEASE NOTE THAT THERE IS A SIX HOUR TIME
__________________________________________ Town_____________________ State______ Zip___________ platters, fresh mozzarella and cheese, vegetable and fruit
LIMIT.
displays is only the beginning of the evening. A varied
Five years ago this event was held
_ Female? ________ Age on January 26th________ Date of Birth________________
on February 12th, so menu awaits at a sit-down dinner with dance music
we dubbed it the Lincoln’s Birthday Marathon. In 2017
provided by one of Long Island’s top DJs.
on? _____ we Halflanded
Marathon? on_____
January Yes, 29th
I would andlikecalled
to buy aitpairtheofPresidential
commemorative gloves for $10 ______
Inauguration Marathon. Starting in 2018 we dubbed the Returning this year is our BASKET CHANCE AUCTION.
e the entry blank, read the following statement, and sign below: In consideration of your accepting this entry, I, the undersigned, intending to be legally bound,
event
elf, my heirs, executors with the hereby
and administrators, veryvoluntarily
seasonal waive,“Icebreaker” title,
release and hold harmless THEand
GREATERthat’s Raffle tickets will be available for purchase during the
LONG ISLAND RUNNING CLUB, THE COUNTY
SATF, JMS Racing Services, and all event sponsors, and the agents, employees, successors and assigns of all of the preceding, from any and all liabilities,
ds, and causes of what’s goingarising
action whatsoever to stay for
directly the forseeable
or indirectly future.
from my participation in this event, even if such liabilities, claims, demands and causes of
whole or in part out of the negligence of any of the above organizations or individuals. I attest and verify that I am physically fit and Dinner Dance.
have sufficiently trained Come with open hearts to participate in
Look for the entry form elsewhere in this issue of Long
tion of this event, and that my physical condition has been verified by a licensed Medical Doctor. If signed by a parent, the parent agrees to release and hold
this new
ed organizations and individuals harmless of any claims and rights which might otherwise have been asserted on behalf of the applicant. Further, I hereby fundraiser for our Club. Many items and baskets
on to any and all of Island Footnotes,
the foregoing or
organizations and register
individuals to useonline at
photographs, https://tinyurl.com/
videotapes, motion pictures, recordings, and any other record of this event
e whatsoever. will be offered for raffle, donated by local area businesses
icebreakermarathon.
as well as the Join GLIRC us forExecutive
cocktails, dinner, Board,dancing,
GLIRC Sponsors
__________________________________________________________________ Date______________________ and our exciting Basket Chance Raffle
and GLIRC members alike. There will be something for
GREATER LONG ISLAND
everyone. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to win a
THE 10TH ANNUAL GALA RUN TO THE MONTAUK RUNNING CLUB
great basket while supporting the charitable work that
LIGHTHOUSE Annual Dinner Dance
GLIRC has always provided to the Long Island running
Honoring Mike Polansky, President and Founding Member of the
Jim Murray will once again be hosting his Montauk Lighthouse community.
Greater Long Island Running Club, on the Occasion of His Retirement After
Training Run on Sunday morning, January 9, 2022. Over 40 Years of Dedicated Service to the Long Island Running Community.
Interested in donating an item to our raffle or join
The course starts in the center of town, heads east to the
Lighthouse, and back for approximately 11.2 miles of scenic, hilly
the Fundraising Saturday, committee? February We need 5,your
2022 help! Please
running. The Run is traditionally followed up with an optional contact Thaddeus 6:30 Nelson pm at – 11:30TroubledRaccoonRacing@
pm
polar bear dip in the ocean, followed by adult libations and a trip gmail.com with any questions or if you would like to
CREST HOLLOW COUNTRY CLUB
to John’s Pancakes. donate. All donations 8325 Jericho are tax deductible.
Turnpike, Woodbury, NY
Price is only $79 per person!
The Run starts at 10:00 AM. - “rain, snow, frigid temperatures,
Music provided again by Fantastic Sounds Entertainment.
or shine as we have had it all!!” The GLIRC Photo Booth will be part of the fun! Thank you Rich Rangel.
Email Jim at jamurra65@gmail.com for more information....
or inspiration!
GLIRC DECEMBER 2021 • FOOTNOTES 13Join us for cocktails, dinner, dancing,
and our exciting Basket Chance Raffle
GREATER LONG ISLAND
RUNNING CLUB
Annual Dinner Dance
Honoring Mike Polansky, President and Founding Member of the
Greater Long Island Running Club, on the Occasion of His Retirement After
Over 40 Years of Dedicated Service to the Long Island Running Community.
Saturday, February 5, 2022
6:30 pm – 11:30 pm
CREST HOLLOW COUNTRY CLUB
8325 Jericho Turnpike, Woodbury, NY
Price is only $79 per person!
Music provided again by Fantastic Sounds Entertainment.
The GLIRC Photo Booth will be part of the fun! Thank you Rich Rangel.
14 FOOTNOTES DECEMBER 2021 GLIRCYou are cordially invited to attend the
Yes, I will be attending!
GREATER LONG ISLAND Name: __________________________________________
RUNNING CLUB Phone: __________________________________________
Email: __________________________________________
Annual Dinner-Dance Names of people you are paying for:
________________________________________________
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2022
________________________________________________
6:30 PM – 11:30 PM
________________________________________________
CREST HOLLOW COUNTRY CLUB
________________________________________________
8325 Jericho Tpk., Woodbury, NY
________________________________________________
Only $79 per person! ________________________________________________
COCKTAIL HOUR Who would you like to be seated with? (Please use full
name or club/team):
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Butler passed Hot hors D’oeuvres including Surf and Turf on a Stick, ________________________________________________
Szechuan Beef Satay, Sesame Chicken Satay, Buffalo Chicken Meatballs, ________________________________________________
Vegetable Spring Rolls & Franks in a Blanket. Elaborate Cold Stations ________________________________________________
including artisinal cheeses, fruits, breads, crudite, homemade mozzarella &
________________________________________________
tomatoes, fire grilled vegetables, and antipasto platters
Payment Options:
DINNER
[ ] Check [ ] Cash [ ] Volunteer Points (must be level 3).
— Harvest Salad — Make checks payable to: GLIRC.
Mandarin orange segments, crumbled gorgonzola cheese, honey roasted
Mail to: GLIRC, 101 Dupont St., Suite 24,
walnuts and dried cranberries accompanied by wild baby field greens and Plainview, NY 11803 Att: Dinner Dance.
balsamic vinaigrette Online registration is available at www.GLIRC.org.
— Main Course— Seating will be assigned by tables, 10 people per table.
Your choice of: Roasted Asian Sea Bass • Veal Scaloppini Piccata • Chateu Cost for GLIRC members is $79. Each GLIRC member
Briand Bordelaise • Chicken Milanese • Rotisserie Chicken Provence • is allowed two guest at $79. Families are entitled to 4
tickets at $79 per person. Money and RSVP form MUST
Shrimp Oreganata • Grilled Garden Vegetable Mosaic
be in the GLIRC office no later than January 27, 2022 to
— Dessert — ensure requested seating.
Chocolate Covered Ice Cream Truffles January 28 through February 4, SPACE PERMITTING,
cost is $85 per person for GLIRC members, $90 per
— Beverages — person non-member, limit of 2 per request. NO Day-of-
Unlimited Premium Liquors, Wine, Beer (including Blue Point Toasted Lager), Party tickets. Any questions please call the GLIRC office
Soft Drinks, Coffee, Tea, and Cordials available throughout the event at (516) 349-7646.
GLIRC DECEMBER 2021 • FOOTNOTES 15WINTER
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16 FOOTNOTES DECEMBER 2021 GLIRCGLIRC ELECTION 2021 MYRON BELLOVIN
My name is Myron Bellovin. I have been a club
There are no contested elections this year for the five Officers of member for 20 years and currently I am the
the Club. The officers for the next two years will be: Director of Refreshments. I am also the guy
who sets up the Packet PickUp and Registration
President Jossi Fritz-Maurer tables for all Glirc races. I am also the Race
Vice Presidents Mindy Davidson Director for the 6 Hour 60th Birthday Run. I
Carl Grossbard and our new administration hope to build up
Secretary James Murray the club to be the best in the area. So when
Treasurer Melissa Altschuler you vote for Board At Large seats cast your vote for me. See you
all at the races.
THERE IS A CONTESTED ELECTION FOR THE 14 “AT
FRANK CAPONE
LARGE” SEATS ON THE GLIRC EXECUTIVE BOARD!!!
Family & Personal: Married to Patri-
There are sixteen candidates running for the fourteen seats. cia 52yrs, 4 children and 10 grand-
children. Veteran US Army, Retired.
IF YOU ARE A CLUB MEMBER, YOU SHOULD HAVE Education: Graduate of St. John’s Uni-
RECIVED YOUR BALLOT IN THE MAIL BY NOW. IF YOU versity, BBA in Accounting 1969,
HAVE NOT RECEIVED IT, PLEASE CALL (516) 349-7646! MBA in Comptrollership 1974.
Professional Career: CPA, Public Accounting 3 yrs
Here are the candidates for “at large” seats on the Executive Board CFO in healthcare 12 yrs; Adjunct As-
(in alpabetical order) sociate Professor in Accounting 12 yrs; Public Speak-
er and Seminar Planner in Financial Management 35 yrs
ALLISON BACKER Started running in 1982 having completed 5Ks thru marathons. For-
mer co-founder and president of the North Country Road Warriors
I live in Shoreham with my 5 year old daughter 9 yrs; Member of Greater Long Island Running Club 10+ yrs; Mem-
Avery. I am a Registered Dietitian and work in ber of New York Road Runners Club 10+ yrs; Member of USATF 9 yrs
clinical nutrition for a dialysis facility. I started Organizations achieve their goals through the combined effort of
running the summer before my senior year of their individuals and if elected to the board I look forward to be
college and haven’t stopped since! I have com- one of those contributing individuals.
peted in distances ranging from the 5k to a full
distance triathlon. My favorite distances are the BARBARA DAVIS
marathon and Half Ironman. My marathon PR I have often said that I wanted to be more in-
is 3:11. I would love to get more involved with the GLIRC running volved in the club, I would like to take this op-
club and thought applying for one of the executive board member portunity to do so.
positions would be a great opportunity to do so!
Club Activities: Participated in Runstart -
RunSteady and RunSmart and would like to
ALAN BAISCH see the programs continue. Captained my com-
pany’s Marcum team for five years. Starting at
I would like to be a candidate for one of the 14 12 participants and growing to 125 in 2019.
at large seats on the executive board. Currently Volunteered at many GLIRC events. Treasury Administrator for
I am captain of the GLIRC racing team and en- Marchon Eyewear Inc. Married with two rescued cats Rafael and
joy volunteering at racing events. Although I Alejandro I will bring excellent organizational skills and much
have not been running as long as some club enthusiasm to this position.
members, I feel I can be a valuable member of
the board. I truly love the sport and have spo- RIC DIVEGLIO
ken with many runners about some new ideas A graduate of New York Institute of Technol-
that may bring GLIRC races to a new level. For over 20 years I ogy; Member of the U.S. Air Force, Vietnam
have been an active board member of the Long Island Systems Veteran; 35 yrs as Contracts Professional in the
Users Group (LISUG). This is a computer technology group with defense industry. Member of GLIRC for over 30
several members from the tri state area. I have held many posi- yrs, Board member over 20yrs, also served as
tions with this group including President, Executive Vice Presi- Treasurer. Previous Race Director of Heart &
dent, Vice President and Secretary. Currently I am a board mem- Sole 5K. Race Director of the Ho Ho Ho Holi-
ber and manage the group’s web site. I was also the Treasurer for day Run since 2007. Race Director and original
the United States Air Force Academy Parents Club (Long Island force behind the Blue Point Brewery10 Mile Run, which was start-
Chapter). I feel that my involvement with other clubs and experi- ed as a fun run in 2003. Race Director of the Port Jeff Brewery
ence in business computing technology, give me assets that will 15K. Race Director and the original force behind the Great South
assist in serving on the GLIRC Board of Directors. Bay Brewery Run Series; Mardi Gras, Aloha & Oktoberfest. I am
very passionate about Fitness & Fun, and I have always put GLIRC
and the running community first.
GLIRC DECEMBER 2021 • FOOTNOTES 17SCOTT FAIRGRIEVE AMY GOLDSTEIN
My first entry into the club was as a volunteer
I am running for re-election to the GLIRC
on the track in the 12/24 hour run (around
Board, which I have served on faithfully for
1990 or so). My first club race that I ran was the
several years. I have run hundreds of GLIRC Women’s Run - July 1990. I remember coming
races over the years including Kings Park, Port to Mike and Sue’s house to stuff envelopes. I
Jefferson, Aspire, Ocean to Sound, etc. I have have had many, many years as an active volun-
won the GLIRC age group award approximately teer and was a one time Race Director as well
three (3) times. I have run ten (10) Marathons. as a Volunteer coordinator. I have been a board
At Garden City High School in 1969 I set the re- member at large for many years. I hope to con-
cord for the mile (4:33) and for the two miles (9:41). At St. Joseph’s tinue to be able to offer support, perspective and oversight. I look
College in Philadelphia, I ran a 4:16 mile and 9:19 two miles. I am forward to the possibility of remaining on the board and work-
a Board Member of the New Hyde Park-Mineola Runners Club and ing with this group, dedicated to the success of GLIRC and to
am a member of the Long Island Road Runners Club. Presently I promoting running while supporting the community. Running
am serving as Village Justice for the Village of Mineola. I served 20 History - 5ks 10ks Half and full marathons / 50Ks and two 50 mile
years as a Judge in the Nassau County District Court and served races Occupation: Principal / Nassau BOCES.
as an Acting County Court Judge. I am presently the President of SANIYYAH GREENE
the Nassau County Historical Society. Also, I am a board member I became an active member GLIRC in 2017. I
for the County Seat Kiwanis and volunteer at the Faith Mission soon became a member of the GLIRC Racing
Food Pantry. Team in 2018. This all makes me new to the
running scene with about four years in and
counting. While I do not have much “skin” in
the game as compared to others, I do believe
PAUL FETSCHER I can bring a fresh perspective, and new ideas
Paul Fetscher has been running competitively to the Club. Which makes me eager to lend a
since 1959. Founder of the Long Island Mara- hand.
thon in 1973; winner of the Long Island Mara- TRENT HAMPTON
thon 1977 in 2:21:40. (Still the second fastest The depth of experience I can offer will con-
marathon ever run on Long Island) Coach for tribute to meeting the dire needs of the Greater
the first Road Running Club on Long Island, Long Island Running Community. In sincerity,
the Long Island Athletic Club in 1971. Former I would love the opportunity, with being in-
Vice President of the New York Road Runner’s volved in this prestigious organization over the
Club when Fred Lebow was elected president. Co-Founder of the past 20 years, to sit as one of the fourteen At
Warren Street Social and Athletic Club. National Champion 50 Large Board Members for January 2022. The
Kilometers - PR 3:01:02. Metropolitan AAU Long Distance Run- confidence as a business professional, a sup-
ning Committee; Metropolitan AAU Steeplechase Champion; LITF porter, an avid, selfless, and enthusiastic volun-
Grand Prix Champion Racewalking; Has run over 300 Marathons teer, will enable me to contribute honestly with integrity respect,
or longer. Active in the National AAU politics to allow Women to and be able to advocate for the running community at large. What
run with men in the 1972 NY Marathon and have it scored as the a thrill it would be to have the opportunity to be able to sit as
an At Large Board Member, given my extensive involvement over
first National Women’s Marathon Championship.
the past 10 years, volunteering at a moments notice, involvement
closely with race directors and high priority events that require
attention to the safety, health, and well-being of the athletes. In-
SUE FITZPATRICK volvement in the running community in other capacities, as an
assistant to the race directors, lead bike, course guide, refresh-
I would like to run for a seat as a Trustee At
ments, Assistant Coach for the Run Smart Training Program, and
Large on the Executive Board. I have been a an official for Track & Field and Cross-Country events throughout
Club member for over 30 years, a Co- Race Di- the year. Other roles of involvement in registrations and materi-
rector of the Lynn Gartner Dunne LLP Rob’s als distribution, and some logistics course work in the past years.
Run for over 10 years and recently the Race
Director of the Runner’s Edge Women’s Run GLENN MORSE
Sponsored by Bethpage Federal Credit Union, GLIRC Executive Board member since 2016;
volunteer coordinator for many events and a GLIRC member over 25 years; GLIRC Racing
Team member for ten years; Frequent volun-
member of and Captain of the Women’s Racing Team Fast Feet
teer – recognized with Mary Ann von der Heydt
for over 30 years. I have also previously served as both Trustee
Memorial Service Award for service to the club
and Secretary of the Board for 4 years each, and was Executive in 2019. Board membership offers a unique op-
Director for 3 years. When I left my position as Executive Director portunity to give back to the club and to sup-
I stated that I plan to stay involved in the Club and being an At port all the club does for the Long Island run-
Large Trustee would enable me to do so. ning and racing community. I hope to continue
to serve as an Executive Board member as the club transitions in
2022 to new leadership in the top two officer positions.
18 FOOTNOTES DECEMBER 2021 GLIRCSUZANNE M. NELSON
I have been a member of the Club for sever-
al years, and have served as a member of the
NEIL CHADDERTON MEMORIAL EISNERAMPER 4
GLIRC team as the Social Media Coordinator MILE RUN TO FEED LONG ISLAND’S HUNGRY
going on two years. I have been a volunteer
at many events, as well as the Volunteer Coor- We are please to announce that GLIRC will be hosting
dinator at several of our events. My reasoning the Neil Chadderton Memorial EisnerAmper 4 Mile Run to
behind wanting to run is that I believe in the Feed Long Island’s Hungry. It will be held at Eisenhower
mission of this organization, and I want to help Park on Sunday morning, March 13, 2022.
continue our goal of making running acces-
sible to anyone who expresses a desire to run, regardless of age, The Run will be conducted in the memory of Neil
gender, financial means or athletic ability. I have many ideas I Chadderton, a longtime stalwart of the Greater Long Island
would love to bring to this organization to make events more suc- Running Club and the North Country Road Warriors, who
cessful, and boost our charitable contributions to the community. was taken from us far too soon on September 6th of this
year at the age of 59, just weeks before he would have
celebrated his 60th Birthday by participating the GLIRC 6
Hour 60th Birthday Run.
THADDEUS NELSON
I began running in 2016. As a member of The charitable beneficiary of the Run is Long Island
GLIRC, I trained from running 5ks to ulrama- Cares, the Harry Chapin Food Bank. The Run will help
rathons. When I am not running, I am volun- benefit the hungry and food insecure of Long Island and
teering at GLIRC races. During the pandemic, I work towards the Long Island Cares vision of a “Hunger
saw the community’s need for events, and used Free Long Island.”
my experience to create a set of virtual races.
The races raised over $4000 for charities and The generous event sponsor EisnerAmper is one of the
supported local small vendors. I would be able premier tax and business advisory firms in the U.S., with
to use this experience to benefit GLIRC’s programing and chari- more than 2,000 employees and over 200 partners around
table work. In the future, I would like to use my professional ex- the world. The firm combines responsiveness with a long-
perience in disability services to increase GLIRC’s accessibility to range perspective; to help clients meet the pressing issues
diverse audiences of runners. they face today, and position them for success tomorrow.
Registration for this great 4 Mile Run will be opening
shortly at www.glirc.org. Save the date and make plans
ROBERT TOLLIN now to join us at Eisenhower Park on March 13th to enjoy
Robert Tollin has been a mortgage loan officer a nice 4 mile run honoring the memory of our good buddy
since 2001. In addition to conventional pur- Neil Chadderton, and to help LI Cares work towards a
chase and refinance financing, Tollin holds two Hunger Free Long Island!
special designations CRMP and CDLP. Certified
reverse mortgage professional and Certified di- For more information, contact Greater Long Island
vorce lending professional. Robert has always Running Club Executive Director Katie Pearlman at (516)
been committed to education. For the past 349-7646 or katie@glirc.org.
21 years has been educating homeowners and
their families alike on the pros and cons of refi-
nancing to solution their financial goals. Robert is an active mem-
ber running in many of the GLIRC races over the years. Robert
helped during the pandemic, racing virtually, sharing, and pro-
moting on social media, and most recently volunteering at races
with his 13-year-old daughter. Robert also sponsored and help put
together this past year, the first virtual walk/run challenge to raise
money for GLIRC and The Alzheimer’s Association. Robert looks
forward to getting back involved in racing after recovering from a
recent muscle tear. Robert resides with his wife and two daughters
is North Bellmore.
Pictured here as they announce plans for the March 13th Neil Chadderton
Memorial EisnerAmper 4 Mile Run to Feed Long Island’s Hungry are (L to R) LI
Cares Community Development Coordinator Karen Sullivan, Neil Tipograph of
EisnerAmper, Tom Hall of EisenerAmper, Neil’s widow Jean Chadderton, GLIRC
Executive Director Katie Pearlman and GLIRC President Mike Polansky
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