1st Annual Summer 5K/2 Mile Walk!
Sponsored by the SV Gridiron Leadership Committee
May 04, 2010
GRIDIRON LEADERSHP CLUB
The Gridiron Leadership Club needs your assistance. As part of their walk-a-thon, they are asking everyone, "Who are the great leades of all time, this country, your life"? - what would you reply?" If you have a famous quote by them, send that too!
The Gridiron Leadership Club would like to know. We are planning on featuring these greats on the route of the 5k/2 mile race, so who do you want to recognize? Please give us your feedback by going to the end of this article and sending us your response.
ABOUT THE CLUB
Who are we? A group of twenty young men at Stillman Valley High School who are dedicated to living as leaders.
What do we do? We meet regularly to set, report, and discuss our goals. Realizing that 80 percent of Americans don’t set goals, and that only 3 percent of Americans write goals down, and only 1 percent read their goals daily, we practice what only a few will. We have a path to follow, we do not aimlessly wander. We practice the lost art of reading. To be a leader, one must be a reader. We have read the books, “When the Game Stands Tall,” and “The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari.” Furthermore, we employ our writing and thinking skills. Ultimately, we encourage each other to rise far above mediocrity. Average does not live here.
Why? Far too often we look to others to solve problems, to get things done, not understanding that we need to answer the call. By answering the call we reap the rewards of doing more than others, by serving, by holding each other to higher standards. We are not perfect, but we are seeking perfection. Soon we will be fathers, run businesses, have wives, guide others, and more. It is imperative that we prepare ourselves to be exemplary in all those roles, and that training is happening daily, and it is happening now.
In summary, we are a group dedicated to excellence. Assuming the risk of leadership we put ourselves in positions to be questioned and doubted. That is what leaders do, and the times require us to act. Our belief is that through self-improvement others will succeed. We strengthen ourselves to be strong enough to serve others. Through literature, discussion, writing, visualization, exercise, education, leisure experiences, and yes- failure- we will succeed.
Members of Gridiron are: Nate B., Nate H., Adam C., Clay K., Quin K., Aaron P., Tyler B., Trevin H., Zach H., Ethan G., Jordan T., Matt S., Russell S., Kody H., Jeff C., Greg B., Autin G., Jake W., Coach Rempfer & Coach Blume Jr.
If you are interested in supporting this group and their cause you can do any or all of the following:
- Run or walk in the 5k/2 mile walk on June 5, 2010. Information is available at www.meridian223.org , click on the SVHS link. (To read more about this fundraiser, continuing scrolling this webpage.
- Donate money to help us purchase books, materials, fund outings, food, etc.
- Donate supplies- books, video, time, food.
- Send us ideas/info/projects that help us develop our leadership skills.
- Contact Scott Rempfer at 1-815-645-2291 to schedule a time to come in and share your story about leadership, success, failure, life lessons, etc. We want to learn, teach us.
THANK FOR YOUR TIME AND SUPPORT
DONATIONS OF ANY KIND CAN BE SENT TO THE FOLLOWING:
STILLMAN VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL
ATTN: GRIDIRON LEADERSHIP
425 S.PINE ST
STILLMAN VALLEY, IL 61084
CHECKS SHOULD BE MADE OUT TO MERIDIAN 223
“I WILL PERSIST UNTIL I SUCCEED. I AM NOT A SHEEP WAITING TO PRODDED BY MY SHEPHERD. I AM LION, AND I REFUSE TO WALK, TALK, AND SLEEP WITH THE SHEEP. I WILL PERSIST UNITL I SUCCEED. OG MANDINO
The Stillman Valley Gridiron Leadership Committee Proudly presents their "1st Annual Summer 5K/2 Mile Walk!!! This event will be held on Saturday, June 5 @ 10:00 a.m. Starting and ending points will be SVHS.
Sign up by age. Groups are as follows:
- 10 and under
- 10-14
- 15-23
- 24-33
- 34-43
- 44-53
- 53-62
- 63-70
- 71 and above
The top three overall males and females will be awarded. The 102nd best time receives a special award and drawings at random will be held.
Water and fruit will be provided. Official timers will be on sight.
Bring your family and friends and support our young leaders. It is a healthy way to spend some good quality time with family and friends.
Cost of the event: $18.00 per participant. Late registration: $20.00. Late registration begins on May 25, 2010, so please PRE-REGISTER.
Doors will open at 8:00 a.m. on the day of the race.
To obtain an order form, please click on the link below or use the button on the right side of any of these web pages. The link will open up in a PDF file.
Please make your check payable to Meridain #223 and mail to:
Attn: Scott Rempfer
Stillman Valley High School
425 S. Pine Street
Stillman Valley, IL 61084
or you may e-mail your form.
