During the meeting we will hand out program shirts for every team and discuss ideas and information about upcoming lessons including:

• Practice 5k
• Community Service Projects
• Girls on the Run 5k event
• End-of-season team celebrations

Congratulations to the coaches and Franklin girls!

Girls on the Run of Central Illinois is excited to announce the start of the fall 2012 season. The Girls on the Run program is being offered at 18 schools in Sangamon County and at six other central Illinois sites in Christian, Macon and Morgan counties. More than 350 girls in third through eighth grade are participating this fall in GOTR programs, which inspire girls to be joyful, healthy and confident using a fun, experience-based curriculum that creatively integrates running.

The fall season runs from September through November. The interactive curriculum covers topics such as self-awareness, building healthy relationships and developing personal strengths. The program lessons also include the completion of a community service project and running practice with the end goal of completing a non-competitive 5k.

Girls on the Run is an international organization that began in 1996 to promote physical, emotional and social development in girls before they reach high school. The goal of the program is to prevent future at-risk behaviors such as adolescent pregnancies, eating disorders, depression, suicide attempts and substance abuse problems. Girls on the Run came to Springfield in 2004 and to-date has served over 2,000 girls in central Illinois.

“We are so excited that communities in central Illinois are embracing and supporting Girls on the Run,” says Jennifer Sublett, executive director of Girls on the Run of Central Illinois. “Our plan is to significantly grow the number of program sites and communities we serve so more girls will have the opportunity to benefit from the important life skills taught by our program.”

The after-school lessons are led by trained female coaches who guide the girls through the 10-week program and help prepare them for a lifetime of self-respect and healthy living. At the end of the program season, girls and their coaches run or walk a 5k together. The 5k will be held on November 10th at Washington Park in Springfield and is open to the entire community.

To learn more about the program, how to volunteer or to register for the community 5k please visit www.gotrcentralillinois.org. You do not have to be a runner to get involved. Girls on the Run needs program coaches, committee members and 5k volunteers. Please contact us at 217-726-9808 to discuss which role will best fit your skills, talents and schedule.

The following schools are participating in the fall season:
Girls on the Run (3rd-5th grade)
• Auburn Middle School, Auburn
• Ball Charter School, Springfield
• Blessed Sacrament School, Springfield
• Butler Elementary, Springfield
• Cantrall Elementary & Intermediate, Cantrall
• Christ the King Elementary, Springfield
• Eisenhower Elementary, Jacksonville
• Hope Academy, Decatur
• Iles Elementary, Springfield
• Lindsay Elementary, Springfield
• North Elementary, Jacksonville
• Our Saviour School, Jacksonville
• Riverton Elementary, Riverton
• Rochester Elementary, Rochester
• Sandburg Elementary, Springfield
• South Elementary, Jacksonville
• Springfield Christian School, Springfield
• Tri-City Elementary, Buffalo

Girls on Track (6th-8th grade)
• Capital College Preparatory Academy, Springfield
• Franklin Middle School, Springfield
• Jefferson Middle School, Springfield
• Lincoln Magnet School, Springfield
• Taylorville Junior High, Taylorville
• Washington Middle School, Springfield

About Girls on the Run
Girls on the Run is an international, non-profit prevention program that prepares girls ages 8-13 to run 3.1 miles and educates them about healthy physical, emotional, and social lifestyles. The program empowers girls at an early age to prevent the display of future at-risk behaviors, giving girls greater self-confidence, a stronger sense of identity, a healthier body image, and a better sense of community. As an international program, Girls on the Run has served more than 300,000 girls since its creation in 1996. Girls on the Run of Central Illinois is an independent council of Girls on the Run International. The program is delivered in the autumn and the spring at both public and private elementary and middle schools in central Illinois.
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At this meeting we will distribute program t-shirts; please note that only one team member must attend.

GOTR Founder Molly Barker with our staff: Deb Shultz, Kelsey Dyckman, Courtney Davies, Molly Barker, Jennifer Sublett, Evelyn Ivy Our two newest staff members have just laced-up for their first season with the Girls on the Run staff.  Girls on the Run of Central Illinois is excited to welcome Kelsey Dyckman as the Events and Volunteer Manager, and Courtney Davies as the new Program Manager. Kelsey will be the point person in the implementation of the community 5k events as well as assist with overall program management. Kelsey volunteered as a coach for four seasons while working as the Special Events Manager at the American Lung Association in Illinois. She loved seeing the positive impact the program has on both the girls and the coaches and is excited to be a part of the Girls on the Run team full time. Kelsey received her Bachelors of Arts in Communications from the University of Illinois, Springfield in 2006. She is a Central Illinois native, growing up in Carlinville and currently residing in Staunton. Kelsey enjoys being active, riding bikes and has run several 5ks and stairclimbs. Her and her husband Doug are excited to be welcoming their first child in January, a little girl and future Girl on the Run! Courtney received her Masters in International Relations at the University of Chicago after interning for the National Safety Council’s Safe Communities America program, a coalition-based approach to community injury prevention coordinated by the World Health Organization Collaborating Center in Sweden.  She returned to the Council to continue working as a program coordinator for Safe Communities, in addition to taking on projects and planning within corporate and community partnerships.  Throughout her work experiences, Courtney has retained a passion for working with and for people, including her inspiring teaching experiences at the University of Illinois—and unique employment as a balloon artist during high school! Whether on her bike, kickboxing or climbing trees, Courtney believes that few things compare to the feeling of empowerment and strength while being active.  Her own personal commitment to challenging herself physically transformed into an interest in helping others find their inner “Supergirl.”  She looks forward to helping facilitate the outstanding work of the Girls on the Run site volunteers and coaches, and providing a supportive environment where girls can test themselves to realize their endless potential!

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Girls on the Run of Central Illinois Names Executive Director

Jennifer Sublett has been named executive director of Girls on the Run of Central Illinois. She succeeds Tracy Zeman, who has been executive director since January 2011.

Girls on the Run (GOTR) is an international, non-profit prevention program that prepares girls ages 8-13 to run 3.1 miles and educates them about healthy physical and emotional lifestyles. The program empowers girls at an early age to prevent the display of future at-risk behaviors, giving girls greater self-confidence, a stronger sense of identity, a healthier body image, and a better sense of community. The spring and fall programs are administered at more than 40 public and private elementary and middle schools in Springfield and other communities.

“Girls on the Run has had a huge impact on the community and the girls we serve. I look forward to continuing the growth and accomplishments of the organization,” Sublett said.

Sublett previously was director of donor and public relations at the Community Foundation for the Land of Lincoln in Springfield. From 2005-07, she was development director for Habitat for Humanity of Sangamon County. She also served as outreach director for the Illinois Environmental Council (2002-05).

She received a bachelor’s degree in biology from Illinois State University in Normal in 1999.

A native of Springfield, Sublett is a member of numerous organizations, including as a board member of the Association of Fundraising Professionals Capitol Area Chapter and the Sierra Club Sangamon Valley Group. She also is a member of Illinois Women in Leadership and Young Philanthropists and Young Springfield Professionals Network.

About Girls on the Run

In 17 seasons at 45 program sites, the Springfield GOTR program has touched the lives of more than 200 volunteer coaches who have inspired nearly 2,000 girls to complete the program and live healthier lives. The autumn season will begin September 4th, 2012, at central Illinois elementary and middle schools.

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Online registration will open on Monday, August 13th and close on Friday, August 24th.

We look forward to coaching your girls this season!

Registration Instructions

1. A parent or guardian must complete the Registration Form to register their girl at her school site. Please use a credit/debit card for the registration fee. If you choose to mail in a check, we must receive the check within 5 days or the registration will be canceled.
   Registration Form

2. Financial assistance is available for registrants who can demonstrate eligibility based on financial need. If you are in need of financial assistance, you should first check the Registration Form to see if a discount has already been applied to your school. If a reduced fee has NOT been applied to your school site, please complete the Scholarship Application BEFORE completing the Registration Form and check your email once the scholarship form is submitted for further instructions. A parent or guardian must complete this form.
   Scholarship Application

Fall 2012 Program Sites

Girls on the Run (3rd-5th grade)

• Auburn Elementary & Middle Schools, Auburn
• Ball Charter School, Springfield
• Blessed Sacrament School, Springfield
• Butler Elementary, Springfield
• Cantrall Elementary & Intermediate, Cantrall
• Christ the King School, Springfield
• Eisenhower Elementary, Jacksonville
• Hope Academy, Decatur
• Iles School, Springfield
• Lincoln Elementary, Jacksonville
• Lindsay Elementary, Springfield
• North Jacksonville Elementary, Jacksonville
• Our Saviour Grade School, Jacksonville
• Riverton Elementary, Riverton
• Rochester Elementary, Rochester
• Sandburg Elementary, Springfield
• South Elementary, Jacksonville
• Springfield Christian School, Springfield
• Tri-City Elementary, Buffalo

Girls on Track (6th-8th grade)

• Ball Charter School, Springfield
• Capital College Preparatory Academy, Springfield
• Franklin Middle School, Springfield
• Jefferson Middle School, Springfield
• Lincoln Magnet School, Springfield
• Rochester Elementary, Rochester
• Taylorville Junior High, Taylorville
• Washington Middle School, Springfield

Questions? Please call our office at 217-726-9808 or email us.

Featuring: COOL 2 DUEL

Saturday, September 1, 2012
Knights of Columbus
2200 Meadowbrook Road (corner of Iles and Meadowbrook)
Springfield, IL

Doors Open at 7:30 pm
Entertainment begins at 8:00 pm

Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 at door and include entertainment and hors d’oeuvres.

Register online, or get your tickets at the Girls on the Run office (907 Clocktower in Springfield), from our Board members or FELC Committee members.

Click here to view a Save-the-Date flyer you can print and post

Sponsor opportunities are available. The proceeds of this event will support scholarships for girls in the fall 2012 program. Thanks for your support!