Gator Round Up! 2016 was another great year, full of new Gator firsts, new Gator PR’s, new Gators to the club, and new found Gator strengths as you all set off to conquer your challenges alongside your fellow teammates. It’s this team comradery that sets us apart from many other clubs. Whether it be in the form of our scheduled coach-led workouts, impromptu ad hoc on the fly meet ups, the ever evolving and very inviting Lady Gators page, or Facebook posts on the run for a quick question or advice, the level of inclusion and assistance that this membership gives to one another is something special. Maybe it’s because we are getting older and wiser, as we each continue to juggle the things going on in our own little worlds, but it’s the spirit and commitment to ourselves, a goal, a challenge, a training plan, and our new found Gator family that brings a sense of community where you are always welcomed with open arms, lots of friendly advice or assistance, and a ton of support from this great group of people. At our Annual Members Meeting in December, we covered a lot of the 2016 happenings in the club, and there is a slide show and the LIVE video is up on FB for you to review in case you missed it. So, what’s on Tap for 2017? 1. Membership Renewals Prices remain the same now for 3 years in a row! Great value for the use of the facilities, the coached workouts, and to be part of an amazing group of spirited athletes! We are up for renewal & it’s time for new members to jump on in and join the club at the beginning of 2017. You can renew at the front desk or online using the following link GATOR DONE & SIGN ME UP!! I think we are close to 6 new members already, and a few more getting ready to join! 2. Uniforms We’re in the works right now with Louis Garneau, and will communicate further details as they become available. IMPORTANT NOTE: We will be placing ONE ANNUAL order, as we have minimums that MUST be hit, so in order to maximize our ability for our members to get what they want, we want to place ONE BIG order to start the season. Look for this to happen around February, so start thinking of your wants and needs for 2017! We will have LG gear try on sessions, to help ensure accurate sizing for your order in the new year, as well as many members can offer you their opinions of sizing from past years’ orders to aid in your decisions. To give you a sense of what others are looking to get for the upcoming year, below is a list of items from one of our surveys on what Gator Gear was on your wish list for 2017 (more details to follow in coming weeks) Louis Garneau ORDER ITEMS • Tri kit, 2 piece: 23 • Cycling jersey: 19 • Cycling shorts: 14 • Jacket, lightweight: 11 • Arm warmers: 10 SPIRIT WEAR ORDER ITEMS • Visor: 24 • Running singlet/shirt: 22 • T-shirt, long sleeve: 19 • T-shirt, short sleeve: 19 • Hooded sweatshirt: 15 • Sweatpants: 13 • Running hat: 14 • Beer glass: 21... not vended yet • Coffee mug: 13..not vended yet • Swim cap: 15 ….not vended yet 3. New Club Tent and Banner Flags (see pics!!) Special Thanks go out to our Platinum Sponsor, Dr. Mike Connelly & his Team at Centre For Healing Arts in Limerick for all of his past and continued support. This is really going to look fantastic at all of our club events we have on tap for 2017!! Now is a great time to check out the 2017 Race Schedule List in Gator Files, sign up and race with a bunch of Gators!! 2016 was a great year for our club and our Members. Special thanks go out to our Leadership Team, our Coaching Team, Membership ambassadors, and our Committee Members who make all of the various happenings with our club come together. We are always looking for YOUR input, as this is YOUR club, so whether it’s an idea, an opinion, or if you really want to get involved, drop any of us a line, and we’d love to have your assistance! We look forward to another AMAZING year, and 2017 looks to be shaping up to have banner participation, more new members to add to our Gator family, and a whole TON of FUN!! Thanks for making this club so special!! 2017 is here... Set Some Goals, Make your plan, Train with your Gator Friends.... it's Time to GATOR DONE!! President Byron Solvason Vice President Frank Moffa Secretary Don Mack Treasurer Chris Reiter <https://www.facebook.com/chris.reiter.737> [image: Inline image 1][image: Inline image 2]