Call for 2027 Board Nominations!
GGRC President
Hello GGRC,
We’ve had a fantastic year, with the club constantly growing. It has been amazing to see the turnout on Wednesdays at the track and Sunday runs. We implemented Sunday runs in Golden Gate Park once a month and had incredible member achievements across several races (worldwide!). Between new events (Palentine’s, our first strength training workshop, volunteering at the Cherry Blossom Festival, the Point Reyes weekend) and continuing traditions (the Bay to Breakers centipede, Taco Bell runs, volunteering at the SF Marathon), it has been an eventful year, and there’s plenty more to come.
As we celebrate the 25th anniversary of GGRC, it’s time to elect a new GGRC board for 2027!
Details of the process are outlined below, as well as a timeline.
Nominations start today! If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to any of the current board members 🙂
GGRC Election Process - 2027
Call for Nominations (Begins today: 9/16/2026)
If you have great ideas for the club moving forward that you want to help enact or feel like the club has given you so much and you want to pay it forward, then you should consider running for a position on the board. If this sounds like you, nominate yourself by sending an email with your prepared platform (100-250 words) for your desired position. This should convey to the club members why you want this position and would be great at it.
Submit no later than Sunday, 10/18/2026 to: ggrcpr...@gmail.com
Voting
Once we receive all the platforms, if there are any positions that have multiple candidates, we will hold club elections where paid members from 2026 will vote (anonymously). If you aren’t a paid member yet or need to renew, please click here to pay your dues. A separate email will go out on Monday, 10/19, with all the candidates’ platforms. Voting will run for 2 weeks (from 10/19 - 11/2), after which the final results will be announced!
Board Transition Meeting will take place in November
Transitions will start in November and be official in December
GGRC 2027 Board Positions
Being a member of the board is an exciting title to have! Regardless of individual position, all board members are expected to deliver on the following:
Fulfill 12-month commitment throughout the 2027 calendar year
Make every attempt to actively engage in board meetings and decision-making
Participate in as many club events as possible
Be an ambassador to all new & existing members making them feel welcome
Be a positive force and friend to all club members
Provide safety & guidance during runs (ensure nobody is running alone or gets lost)
Answering any questions relating to their specific role and the club at large
Regularly attend board meetings (4 times per year)
President:
The President is responsible for leading the club in all aspects: steering the direction of the club, serving as chief motivator to new and current members, providing guidance to other board members, leading Sunday runs, representing the club in the Road Runners Club of America (RRCA), organizing & leading GGRC board meetings to achieve majority consensus on key topics, and running the board nominations and election process at the end of the year.
Treasurer & Membership:
The Treasurer is responsible for all financials for the club including: managing club funds, setting a budget, tracking club spend against the budget, reimbursing other board members for club-related payments, and submitting the 501(c)(3) tax postcard. The Treasurer also manages membership by tracking membership signups, sending welcome emails to all new members upon signup, and adding new members to the GGRC Slack workspace.
Social Chair:
The social chair plans, coordinates and promotes all social events including monthly happy hours and larger special events every year. For all events, the Social Chair is responsible for choosing the date/location, booking space if needed, creating invites and reminders, organizing food & beverage (if provided by the club), and being positive and inclusive at these social events.
Race Coordinator:
The Race Coordinator selects a race calendar fitting for GGRC with input from the other board members. In addition to coordinating the logistics for each race (carpools, housing, etc.), the position includes rallying club participants, negotiating club discounts whenever possible, arranging for a group meal (destination races) and after parties (e.g. following Christmas Relays or Bay to Breakers) when applicable, and being the point person at the races. The individual should make regular announcements in person at weekly running events as well as through Slack and email to ensure the club is well informed on race events and provided with sufficient time for registering/training.
Coach:
The Coach leads the Wednesday track workouts. They are responsible for posting the workout to the group by Monday prior, guiding the workouts to align with club races, providing training plans for key club races, and answering any running-related questions.
Communications Chair:
The Communications Chair is responsible for all messaging for the club, including the website, the club’s primary social media accounts (e.g. Instagram, Strava), and internal comms (e.g. Google Groups, Slack). They are responsible for keeping club members informed and working with other board members to promote upcoming events. They should maintain positive and up-to-date content and branding on the website and social media.
Merchandise Coordinator:
The Merchandise Coordinator designs and orders apparel and other merchandise (e.g. tees, sweaters, hats) to promote brand unity and club cohesion. They work with a third-party to design & order the products, maintain the online store, hold physical merch, and ensure that club members receive their purchased merch.
I look forward to your nomination submissions!
Happy running, nominating, and voting,
Nishi
GGRC President
Nishi