Annual Holiday Party and Election
Heartland Racewalkers celebrated their 22nd year on Dec. 4, 2010 at the Kingswood Manor in Kansas City, MO, hosted by Floyd and Martie Delon. 30 members attended this event, including our honored guest, Dick Ross, the racing community photographer extraordinaire. Dick was presented with a certificate of appreciation, a gift certificate and a special cake (see pictures). A banquet feast was enjoyed by all with special help from Leah Luckeroth and Peg Armstrong. Awards for the top point winners were given to Barb Schwarz and Charlotte Haupt. The Dandis received an award for the outstanding family members and Pamela Felton received the Volunteer of the Year Award. Door prizes were selected with the help of Lakshmi Dandi, our designated number caller. Matt McCarter described the experience that he and Martha had at the Athens Marathon and Fred Adams reported on the Huntsman World Masters Games (he won three Gold Medals). The state of the club report was given by Alan (see separate report). Our Historian, Jean Brunnenkant, handed out a special abbreviated History of the Club document and also put on display the many picture books from her collection. Thanks to Jean for all of her dedicated work.
Elections for the 2011 year were held with the following results (resulting tenure in office-no term limits)
- President Alan Poisner (16)
- Vice-President BJ Thornburg (1)
- Treasurer Tom Oakes (5)
- Secretary Sarah Justice (8)
- Clinic Director Fred Adams (10)
- Historian Jean Brunnenkant (13)<
After the party, a number of members were able to take a tour of the Delon home-a real treat. This was a wonderful way to end a very successful year. We thank all of those who made it possible. View selected pictures from the event: http://www.flickr.com/photos/racewalker/sets/72157625542749924/detail/