RMEK Updates

Background: Have you been keeping up with the RMEK? If not, you may be surprised to learn that 65 children are now registered for our kids fitness program. That's right. . . I said 65 children! The training program meets twice a week at 5:30 pm. Tuesdays are are the jogging trail behind the YMCA, and Thursdays are at the new Red Oak park beside the school.

Updates: These kids are awesome! They range in age and ability levels, but they all come with smiles on their faces and ready to work. If you have not been to a training session yet, you need to. You will be impressed! Our coaches are phenomenal. Tracy Proctor is the Program Coordinator and the Red Oak Coach. Elaine Weisner and Misty Schmitt are the lead Coaches at the Sports Complex. You really need to see them in action, because it is impressive. Kids are learning different topics each week, such as stretching, nutrition, completing a running log, and more. Of course, every week they do a run/walk, as they build up strength and endurance.

Volunteer: If you have not volunteered for a session yet, please contact Tracy Proctor. It is easy to do, but more importantly it is fun to do. It only takes an hour out of your day and you will be glad you did it. With 65 kids in the program, we really need as many RMEC members to help out. You do not need to be an expert. You do need to be able to smile and encourage children.

Sponsor: We are still seeking a few more sponsors for the RMEK. You may wonder why we need sponsors. This program is free to the children. From the very beginning we wanted to ensure all children were included, and never wanted costs to get in the way. There are several expenses related to the event: equipment, training notebooks, handouts, participant t-shirts, and race entries. The RMEC plans to pay for the race entry in to the Fun Run for Charities race in Rocky Mount on May 30th. This is like thier "graduation race". With 65 kids, we need more sponsors to pull this off. We have one "Gold sponsor" ($500) spot left, and three "Silver sponsor" ($250) left. We also will accept $100 contributions as a "Friend of RMEK". Here are the benefits of sponsorship:

• Company name and link in all email communication (Gold Sponsors only)
• Logo on all RMEK shirts (Gold and Silver Sponsors)
• Color Logo on RMEK banner to be displayed at races and around Rocky Mount
• Color Logo and link on RMEK registration site (Gold and Silver Sponsors)
• Color Logo in RMEK brochure (Gold and Silver Sponsors)
• Company name mentioned in the final “thank you” email sent to all participants
• Opportunity to provide promotional items, coupons, etc. to participants
• Complimentary adult size RMEK shirts (Gold=4, Silver=2, Friend=1)
• Feeling good that you are helping local kids (All Sponsors)

RMEK Shirts: We are ordering RMEK shirts for all of the kids. To help raise money for the program, we will give a shirt to anyone who makes a contribution for $10 or more to the RMEK through the Fun for for Charities site. The RMEK is listed as an official Non-Profit Organization of the event. Every dollar you give through the Fun Run for Charities will come back to us to support the RMEK. The race even provides a matching percentage that makes your contribution even more valuable to us. Giving is easy:

1. Visit the Fun Run for Charities website and click on the Make A Donation button.
2. On the donation page, be sure to select "Rocky Mount Endurance Kids" from the drop down box, or we will not receive the benefit.
3. Once this is done simply notify me at runrmec@yahoo.com with your shirt size and type.

Cotton shirts require a minimum of a $10 contribution, and technical shirts require a $20 contribution.