Committees
Committees are a great way for members to help out with behind the scenes aspects of the club. Please reach out to one of our committees by email if you have a question, idea, or would like to get involved! Some of our committees’ minutes are now available in the members-only section of our website.
blog [at] pptc.org
Chair: Rachael DePalma
The Blog Team does Member Spotlights and writes articles and reviews of club social events for the PPTC website blog. The Blog Team is part of the Communications Committee.
Blog
Clothing
clothing [at] pptc.org
Chair: Will Ngo
The Clothing Team manages current clothing inventory, designs, and selects new options for PPTC garments and gear. The Clothing Team works in tandem with the Design Committee.
Communications
communications [at] pptc.org
Chair: Rachael DePalma & Will Ngo
Social Media Managers: Alexis Gordon, Lillian Park, and William Ngo
Keeping the club and the community informed. To submit a photo or story for publication on PPTC’s social media channels, please email insta@pptc.org.
Design
design [at] pptc.org
Chairs: Grace Mennell and Will Ngo
The Design Committee develops graphics and artwork used by the club in a wide range including communications, social media posts and race-related items.
diversity [at] pptc.org
Chair: Yves Nozil and Karen Thomson
The Diversity Committee works to improve the diversity, equity, inclusion, and access within the club and at the club’s events. The Diversity Committee also works in the club’s efforts to improve DEIA in our community.
Diversity
Grants
grants [at] pptc.org
Chairs: Kesone Phimmasone and Michelle DeFeo
The Grants Committee oversees PPTC’s charitable giving endeavors. If you are interested in joining the Grants Committee, please contact us at the email address above.
Membership
membership [at] pptc.org
Chair: Oren Efrati
The Membership committee processes new members and renewals, answers membership inquiries, and manages the list serv & Facebook discussions page.
Race
race [at] pptc.org
Chairs: Brian Schwartz and Tom Meany
The Race Committee plans, organizes and executes our quality races throughout the year. Contact us if you'd like to get involved! We are always looking for additional support on this committee as well as new participants who would like to join the Intern Race Director program.
Social
social [at] pptc.org
Chairs: Evy Barnett and Clark McCaskill
The Social Committee organizes fun events, like New Members Runs, food runs, and post-race brunches. We’re always looking for new event organizers; send us an email to join in and give back to your running community!
Training & Competing
training [at] pptc.org
Chair: Jonathan Giles
The Training and Competing committee coordinates training programs based on the needs of members, promotes participation in NYRR Club Points races and select non-NYRR races, facilitates NYRR liaison and highlights noteworthy performances of club members at all paces on our social media channels.
Volunteer
volunteer [at] pptc.org
Chair: Danielle Fagenblat
We believe running is more meaningful and valuable when we engage in acts of service that promote running. Thus, the Volunteer Committee encourages the involvement of club members in our club's races, or community races and events that support running in Brooklyn.Among other tasks, the committee manages volunteer registration for PPTC races and other large events, volunteer communications, volunteer points tracking and reward redemptions, and partners with various committees and event organizers to determine and adjust volunteer needs.
welcomewagon [at] pptc.org
Chair: Linda Chan
The Welcome Wagon creates programs to help orient new members to the club, including pairing new members with Pals. The Welcome Wagon is part of the Membership Committee.