Volunteer of the Month

1. How long have you been volunteering with Atlanta Track Club?

I have been volunteering with Atlanta Track Club since 2017.

2. Do you remember your first time volunteering with Atlanta Track Club? If so, what event was it and what brought you back again?

My first time volunteering with Atlanta Track Club was when I was a run lead for ITFPRR at the Kennesaw location. The joy I received from helping other runners progress and gain confidence in their training is what brought me back again, especially working with first time Peachtree participants.

3. What is your favorite Atlanta Track Club event? Why?

My favorite Atlanta Track Club event is the Grand Prix series. We get to run different distances at different locations during the year, including the field events.

4. What is one of your best memories from volunteering at any race?

One of my favorite memories came during the 2018 AJC Peachtree Road Race, when I dropped back from my wave and ran with several people I helped train. It was the most enjoyable Peachtree I have run, because I was able to help several others complete their first Peachtree Road Race.

5. What is your favorite thing about volunteering with Atlanta Track Club? What brings you back?

A few of my favorite things are meeting new people, hearing their stories, and being able to encourage others. What brings me back is seeing people I have trained and hearing them say "I am running because of your encouragement and example".

6. Do you have a favorite volunteer assignment? If so, explain.

ITRPRR is my favorite volunteer assignment, because it is a great outreach to introduce people to running and Atlanta Track Club.

7. Do you do any volunteering in the community beyond Atlanta Track Club? If so, what other organizations do you volunteer for and why?

Yes. I serve as treasurer for my college- the University of North Georgia Foundation, teach Sunday school at my church, and serve with a ministry that provides food for the homeless.

8. How many Atlanta Track Club events do you typically volunteer at during the year? How many events outside of Atlanta Track Club?

I volunteer at the AJC Peachtree Road Race and fall half marathon in-training.

9. What do you do for a living? Do you work? Are you retired? Professional volunteer?

I am retired, but I was a self-employed CPA for 46 years.