02 Feb 2007 PTCRC HALL OF FAME INDUCTEE GEORGE MARTIN
George joined the Peachtree City Running Club in 1998 after moving here from Jacksonville, Florida, where he had been a member of the Florida Striders Running Club. From day one, George has been intimately involved in almost all activities of the club. In 2004 he assumed duties as the Admin Vice President. From there he took over as President in 2004 and served two terms.
During his tenure, he established numerous initiatives such as the elementary school grand prix series and the kid’s marathon, the emergency contingency fund, the Corporate Fitness Challenge, and the Hall of Fame to name a few. We wanted to elect him president for life, but instead he volunteered to take on the duties of Classic Race Director. In spite of a downward trend in race participation, he increased sponsorship revenue each year, breaking the record for total amount raised each year. We then wanted to make him the race director for life, but the Rotary Club drafted him to be their president next year. George is active in many local civic organizations, and they appreciate his talents as much as we do!
Two years ago he was recognized by the RRCA for his establishment of the elementary school grand prix series with the Kurt Steiner children’ development award presented at its annual national convention.
Last year he was presented with the RRCA volunteer service award as well as the PTCRC volunteer of the year award.
The PTCRC Hall of Fame was instituted in 2004 and had nine inductees the first year, three more the following year, and two last year. The criteria for selection to this institution is stringent. You must have been a club member for five years, have made significant contributions to the club, have served in a club leadership role, have been a recipient of the RR.CA volunteer award, be well respected, and have served as a positive role model for club members and presented a favorable image to the racing community.