2025 Board of Directors Nomination Process
The Board Development Committee of the Road Runners Club of America (RRCA) is advising membership that the following Board of Director positions are up for election in 2025:
- Western Region Director
- Southern Region Director
- At-Large Director
- At-Large Director
- At-Large Director
Eligibility Requirements: To be eligible for nomination as an Officer or Director of the RRCA Board, a nominee must have been a member of the RRCA (including club membership or as a race director of an event/event management company, or individual or coach member) for at least 3-months immediately preceding nomination. A prospective nominee shall:
- Support the mission, vision, and values of the RRCA;
- Demonstrate a commitment to running through prior service to the sport or demonstrated professional expertise of value to the RRCA;
- Be able to function effectively in a team environment to provide governance and oversight in accordance with the RRCA Bylaws and be able to participate in discussions with respect and tolerance for differing opinions and ideas;
- Understand the role and responsibilities of RRCA Board Members as outlined in the Bylaws;
- Regional Directors must reside in the region for which they are running.
Time & Other Commitments: The RRCA Board of Directors is a governing board, not a managing board, focused on oversight and strategic planning for the organization. The employees in the National Office, under the direction of the CEO, are responsible for the day-to-day management of the organization. RRCA Board members must be able and willing to:
- Participate in at least two in-person board meetings per year and additional meetings held online (appox. 2-3 per year). RRCA covers travel expenses to board meetings following our reimbursement policy;
- Review periodic emails and quarterly reports from the CEO along with regular communications from RRCA (email, press releases, etc.). Board members are expected to review materials in advance of meetings to be prepared to engage in discussion as outlined in the Bylaws;
- Make an annual financial contribution to the RRCA of $300 or more per year and solicit contributions from members. (This donation is separate from winning auction items or buying raffle tickets at the RRCA Convention).
Nominating Procedures
Step One – Submit Nomination: Interested candidates must complete the nomination form themselves by the deadline, February 7, 2025.
Step Two – Nomination Review: The Board Development Committee will review all nominations and determine candidates that will be interviewed. Online interviews of selected candidates will be scheduled via Zoom. A member of the Committee will contact your references, as well.
Step Three – Report of the Board Development Committee: Following candidate interviews and deliberations, the Board Development Committee shall issue their recommended slate of directors for election. This report will be shared with membership by March 12, 2025. Following the announcement of the recommended slate, candidates not included may email the CEO within 30-days and ask to be included as a candidate for election as outlined in the RRCA Bylaws.
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Board of Director Meeting Minutes
RRCA Structure
The RRCA is a community of running clubs, event organizers, coaches, and runners. We like how community is defined by Webster,
A feeling of fellowship with others, as a result of sharing common attitudes, interests, and goals.
We don’t categorize our members’ efforts as a function of “industry,” because we are focused on more than just volume and dollars. We value the importance of human interaction; being part of a community of people with shared interests that cross all segments of society; and being a part of something more important than just a bottom line on a financial statement.
The RRCA is an IRS 501 (c)3 nonprofit organization governed by a 10-person Board of Directors, elected by the members at the Annual Meeting of the Membership. See the RRCA Bylaws for details. The RRCA is divided into four regions. Each region consists of a number of states with a Regional Director who is an elected, volunteer member of the RRCA Board of Directors. Each state has a volunteer “State Rep” appointed by the Regional Director. The organization is managed through its National Office under the leadership of Jean Knaack, CEO.
Organization of running clubs and events is the responsibility of local people. The RRCA, in turn, provides services, benefits, and programs to support the locally-organized clubs and events. We do not dictate management or operations to our members, but we do provide guidelines and guidance on best practices and expect our members to comply with accountability expectations for membership.
2021-2025 RRCA Strategic Plan
Accomplishing our Mission, Vision and Values
| Strategy I | Strategy II | Strategy III | Strategy IV | Strategy V | Strategy VI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Be a leading force in the establishment and operation of safe and successful running clubs and events in every community in the US in service of empowering everyone to run. | Be the most trusted source for programs, services, and information that fosters the continued growth of the running community in the U.S. | Produce the most respected education and certification programs that support the development of club leaders, race directors, volunteers, and coaches that serve the running community in the U.S. and around the World. | Promote the benefits of running for enjoyment, health, and well-being through the delivery of turnkey programs and services that educate and engage youth and adult runners that can be implemented nationwide. | Facilitate and promote fair competition, to support the development of professional runners, and to create a fan-base that embraces the competitive sport of running. | Ensure long-term stability of our organization by fostering a culture of giving to support our programs and services that serve the running community. |