About Us:

The Thunder Bay Metre Eaters Running Club's motto is FUN, FITNESS & FRIENDSHIP. 

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The Thunder Bay Metre Eaters Running Club:

• is open to runners of all ages, backgrounds and walking or running abilities

• includes beginners training for their first race as well as more experienced runners planning their next marathon

• hosts races throughout the year 

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Your 2020 Executive:

President – Fred Bauer

Vice President - Jay Henderson

Treasurer – Michele Tanguay

Secretary - Stephanie Smallwood

Membership - Cathy Michaliuk

Public Relations – Juanita Dempsey

Coach - Jennifer Pasiciel

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The Role of the Executive

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The President will:​

• be the CEO of the club

• will lead the meetings of the club and the Executive Committee;

• ensure race directors are in place for club sponsored runs;

• assist with the Annual Awards Night.

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The Vice President will:

• take over duties as assigned if the President is not available (e.g., chair meetings)

• be the caretaker of the club trailer, clock and other equipment;

• assist in the preparation of the annual Race Calendar.

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The Treasurer will:

• prepares regular financial reports for the club.

• makes sure that our bills get paid

• works with the President to prepare an annual budget for the following year.

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The Secretary will:

• keep the minutes of the club meetings

• keeps members up to date on events and activities through email and the Facebook page

• assists in updating the website

The Public Relations Coordinator will:​

• develop, revise and edit the newsletter;

• prepare the Yearly Race Calendar with the assistance of the Vice President

• update the Metre Eater bulletin board;

• coordinate updates to the website.

The Membership Coordinator will:

• updates the online membership portal

• keeps the membership list up to date so all members receive communication from the club

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The Coach will:

• host member runs or cross training activities based on interest

• be a resource for training techniques, injury prevention, etc.

The technical stuff....CLICK HERE for a copy of our constitution.

Where it all started...

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• The club was formed in November, 1978 by Cal McDonald, Norm Holman, Ernie Lane and Bruce Villella.

• The name METRE EATERS originated in North Bay. This club was christened the THUNDER BAY METRE EATERS.

• Our logo was borrowed from a University of Florida Biomechanics brochure. Yellow, striped with red and blue are the official club uniform colours.

• From 1978-1982 the Thunder Bay YM-YWCA was home base for the club. Since 1982 the home base is the CANADA GAMES COMPLEX.

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