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USARM 2005 Awards
On February 18th, the annual USARM Banquet was held at the Biltmore Hotel in Santa Clara. It was a wonderful party, seeing some new faces, greeting some familiar faces and enjoying the company of USARM members.
Rookie of the Year - Jim Hileman
Communicator of the Year - Betty Thomas
On Course Worker of the Year - Mike Allison
Off Course Worker of the Year - Leslie Filliault
USARM Worker of the Year - Bruce Brunner
Lifetime Achievement Award - Ken Berri
Lifetime Achievement Award - Jud van Gorder
Please read the remarks from Bruce and Jud:
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To all USARM members,
Thank you. That was my reaction on Saturday night and it's still conveys my feelings this morning. My deer in the headlights look then is still the same today. There are many deserving members and this award could not be possible without my fellow USARM track workers that show up to work our events. It's my honor to work with such a dedicated group of workers.
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This award has a deeper meaning for me, as Martin Ilgen was my first flag chief and one of the people who taught me the proper way of flagging. In addition, on my SCCA side, I'm the chairman of the San Francisco Region Hall of Fame Committee and Martin Ilgen is one of ten inductees in the first class of the Hall of Fame.
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CHECKER ON LAP 76
It's been a long haul from Aspen to Laguna Seca;
Twenty-five seasons span my first and latest event.
And it's a far cry between Road America and Hutchison.
One's elegant broadways and the other's weedy runways.
At Elkhart's June Sprints, lunch was always bratwursts
And blue flagging was the chief religious ritual
Whereas in Kansan we often had more workers than cars
And had to watch out for Amish buggies on the road.
Across that time and space a quilt of memories spreads
Mornings at the track, mists slowly dissolving into sunrise
Silence in the rigs and tents, as if they were deserted
Until coffee fragrance wafted, the first engine barked.
I saw Li'l Al start out at age 18 in a Formula Ford at Hutch
And Mario make h is Last Hurrah through the Andrettis Hairpin
I was on Turn Four at the Dallas Grand Prix, when Nigel
Pushed his Lotus until collapsing in 114 degree heat.
My hatful of pins, board of plaques, patches on whites
Mean standing all day in the rain at East Saint Louis
Sleeping overnight on the tarmac at La Junta, Colorado
Digging a car out of the tires at Ponca City during a race
Clinging to a Cliffside for the Virginia City Hillclimb
Being alone on the Corkscrew as Champ Cars came through.
My zeal has been flagging…and communicating as well
Now my reflexes flag and I can't cope with corners forever
God runs a fleet of divine Fiats to carry out hi will
And I've already had a couple of brushes with them.
So rather than be DQ'd, I've chosen to retire
On my wall hangs a checkered flag, gift from a DSR driver
It's time to take it down and throw it, to bring this
Old Cornerhusker into the paddock on his 76th lap of life.
I've been part of many crews: Kansas City Leaping Lizards
Colorado Sidewinders, San Francisco SCCA, and USARM's gang.
These groups have taught alertness, teamwork, dedication
Thanks to all of you who mentored and put up with me.
So let an organ of exhaust pipes sound the praise for
The glorious company of Historic Motorsports and MotoGP
The goodly fellowship of all club members and backers
And the noble leagues of CART, IRL, ALM, Grand AM and FIA
Let all those present say Amen!
Jud van Gorder - 2006
(These words were sent to me for print in the Grid by Jud and spoken so eloquently at the banquet. There was not a dry eye in the house as this long time supporter of USARM, retired)
USARM BOARD MEETING
NOTES 02-21-06
Present: Jerry Huff, Kati James, Dave Jansen, Steve Johnson, Steve Ynzunza, Jan Weaver
Excused: Jim Short
Approved the minutes of 1-17-06
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USARM General Information |
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Membership Presentations/Issue
Kati reported that several people inquired into getting a copy of Jud's speech and she had asked Jud for permission to print it. Jud agreed and it will be in next months Grid. |
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Correspondence
Kati had thank you letters generated to all of the organizations and members that donated items to the raffle at the Banquet |
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Personnel
There was discussion regarding some personnel issues with members. |
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Banquet Review
Steve Johnson provided a very highly detailed statement of the revenues and expenses from the Banquet. Kati presented Steve Johnson with invoices from organizations that donated to the raffle, but did not want reimbursement. The raffle generated $567.00. The BOD decided that in keeping with past practice they are going to round and double the amount to $1200.00 It was also decided that non-profit groups that the raffle monies get donated to would alternate from the North to the South. This year it was decided that the donation would be going to the Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital Make-A-Wish Foundation that has an event at Laguna Seca in August. |
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Training Review
Jan provided a review of the training course. There was very low turn-out for the training sessions. It was also determined that there had been some miscommunication as to who was doing what. Jerry Huff stated that we should look into getting line to attach the pins to the fire bottles in order to not lose the pins when they are pulled. Dave Jansen will be contacting Advance Fire and Rescue regarding the invoice that they provided. Jan brought up the idea and will be doing research on training and how to get more members updated training. The BOD decided to make this item an agenda item for the next BOD meeting and all of the BOD was tasked to brainstorm ideas for training.
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Contracts
There are currently no new contracts other than with the race groups currently listed on the schedule. Jerry Huff asked about what was happening with Infineon. Kati reported that phone calls had been made to the track with negative results. Jerry Huff stated that we should start with the President of Infineon.
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MotoGP Updates
1) Committee - Jan reported that currently the only people on the committee are her and Ted.
2) Applications - continue to come in. |
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Financial Reports |
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Treasurers Report
Steve Johnson provided a detailed treasurers report. |
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Expense Reports
Expense reports were turned in and checks were made out to a number of the directors. |
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Equipment |
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Inventory (Missing)
Steve Ynzunza reported that during the inventory of the trailer that there was equipment missing. He also reported that he had marked all of the equipment prior to last years MotoGP with a mark in an undisclosed place. He is in contact with people to start an investigation. People who may have taken the equipment by accident are asked to return it to the trailer this month with no questions asked. After this month, those people found to be in possession of USARM equipment and not working an event will be prosecuted. |
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New Flags
Another inventory will be completed and new flags will be ordered.
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Trailer
The BOD was tasked with coming back to the next meeting with what they would like to see in the trailer. This is another agenda item for next meeting. Mikey Hill will be coming down to measure the trailer in order to get artwork put on it. |
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Upcoming Events |
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Racing Events
Kati will be checking with Green Flag on their upcoming schedule. Kati reported that POC will be buying new radios and headsets for USARM members to use at their events. NCRC/ARC have upcoming events in Reno and Buttonwillow. |
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Roundtable |
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Jan asked if we have USAARM artwork. Dave Jansen will be getting the artwork in order for Jan to use on the plaques.
Jan made a recommendation into looking into the names of the awards presented at the banquet. Dave J asked to have everyone check for past documentation of the awards. This will be an agenda item at the next meeting.
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The Next Board Meeting is:
March 21st, 2006 at 7:30pm at the Roundtable in Fremont at 40831 Fremont Blvd Fremont, CA 94583
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USARM members are always invited to attend BoD meetings |
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The following are the upcoming Board Meeting dates for 2006: |
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| Tuesday March 21st, 2006 |
7:30pm |
Fremont Roundtable |
| Tuesday April 18th, 2006 |
7:30pm |
San Jose Roundtable |
| Tuesday May 16th, 2006 |
7:30pm |
Fremont Roundtable |
| Tuesday June 20th, 2006 |
7:30pm |
San Jose Roundtable |
| Tuesday July 11th, 2006 |
7:30pm |
Fremont Roundtable |
| Tuesday August 15th, 2006 |
7:30pm |
San Jose Roundtable |
| Tuesday September 19th, 2006 |
7:30pm |
Fremont Roundtable |
| ay October 17th, 2006 |
7:30pm |
San Jose Roundtable |
| Tuesday November 21st, 2006 |
7:30pm |
Fremont Roundtable |
| Tuesday December 19th, 2006 |
7:30pm |
San Jose Roundtable |
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The addresses for both Roundtables are: |
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San Jose Roundtable
5440-A Thornwood Drive
San Jose, Ca. 95123
(408) 578-5200 |
Fremont Roundtable
40831 Fremont Blvd
Fremont, Ca. 94583
(510) 651-2111 |
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Next Board Meeting:
Tuesday February 21st, 2006 at 7:30pm at the Roundtable Pizza in San Jose
USARM and POC in Las Vegas!
The first POC event for USARM and POC was done in Las Vegas, February 10-12. What a treat to have USARM at this wonderful track!
POC provided us with a great week end of fast cars, great food, lots of casino action and unmatched camaraderie. Jim Hileman did a great job in the 'starter' stand & Steve Knisley, on grid was terrific.
A SPECIAL "THANKS" to Phil Guerrero for all his help in delivering lunches, batteries and whatever else was needed on track. Thanks to all who came to Las Vegas to "play". |
With more POC events upcoming, please plan to attend at least one of them.
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Phil Guerrero
Mike Novack
Gary Sorge
Joe Wagonleitner
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Kati James
Tim Pollack
Jim Hileman
Steve Knisley
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Rene Padroza
Shelley Ulry
Ken Berri
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Greg Cupp
Tony Novack
Mike Allison
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For those of our members who travel and camp at Laguna Seca for USARM events, two (2) designated camping areas have been established with Monterey County Parks Dept & Laguna Seca.
If you plan to work a USARM event in the future, you may use one of these camping areas free of charge. The 2 campsite numbers are 107 and 108. For the winter months, USARM camping can be arranged behind the turn 11 grandstands, as the Park campground area is closed
It is on a first come first serve basis but if there are more than 2 USARM members who are camping, arrangements can be made to ensure camping for the events that you are working.
Please contact the person in charge of the USARM event to make sure you have your camping spot.
Ted & Jan are forming their committee. If you are interested in being apart of the MotoGP committee, please contact either Ted or Jan:
Ted Kuwada Jan Weaver
It is the hope that all USARM members will support this fantastic event coming in July, 2006!
CHANGED!!!
RENEW YOUR USARM MEMBERSHIP NOW!
USARM membership are due NOW!. If you renew now, you don't risk the increase in membership dues or loose out on any issues of the Grid.. As of March 31st, USARM dues will increase to $35.00 for renewal.
New event schedules will be published in the Grid as soon as they are available and you will see it there first!
If you need replacement or additional membership forms, please contact one of your Board of Directors.
Contact information for the 2006 USARM BoD:
If you know someone who is a USARM Member & not getting The Grid,
please let one of the BoD members know & they will be added to the roster.
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