The Rye Triathlon Club hosted its annual new members’ meeting February 6 at Rye High School.
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The Rye Triathlon Club hosted its annual new members’ meeting February 6 at Rye High School. The club, established in 2004, has grown from a handful of members to close to 300.
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Founder and current chairman Ray Kelly was happy to report that 2012 was a banner year for the club, which marked its first year as a 501(c) 3 organization. The club distributed $10,500 to a number of charities: $3,000 to Challenged Athletes Foundation, $3,000 to Mac Angels — Supporting Families with ALS, $3,000 to Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, $500 to Wheels of Progress, and $1,000, including food supplies, to Red Cross earmarked for victims of Hurricane Sandy.
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At the meeting, club member Theresa Carey was presented with the Ray’s Cheers award for Mentorship and Volunteerism for her work during the 2012 season.
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The club is off to a great fundraising start in 2013, having raised $2,800 at the New Year’s Day Ray’s Plunge.
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The Rye Tri Club combines the love of the sport with a principal foundation of charitable giving. It offers members training sessions and plans, group workouts, social gatherings, and an up-to-date website with events, tips, articles, and resources.
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Membership is open to all triathletes, swimmers, cyclists, and runners and not limited to Rye residents. Cost of membership is $75. For more information on how to become a member, sponsor, or volunteer or purchase a race kit, contact ryetrimembership@me.com or visit www.theryetriclub.com.
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