John always knows how to peak interest in a big event. He let the "cat out of the bag" early on this one.
I presented a proposal to the Charleston Model Boat Club about 2 weeks ago which had been in development for about 8 weeks or so. Several people found out that the Charleston Club wanted to put on the Internats and it would be heat racing only. A group decided to see if we could convince them to put on a full Internats. The response, if you can get a group together and present a reasonable proposal, we will decide.
We did that and have developed a plan that will produce an Internats like days past with all events (Heat Racing, Straight-a-Way, Timed Oval and Specialty Races). I have assembled a really experienced group of people who will put this event on for you. Some of them and their areas include:
Marty Davis - CD & Co-Head Referee
Dick Jones, Asst CD & Social Coordinator with additional people
Mark Grannis, Asst CD Racing & Co-Head Referee
Stu Barr, Asst CD Logistics & Prizes
John Knight – CMB Coordinator
Terry Keeley, Asst CD Trophy Trials & Co-Head Referee
Norm Doerr & Mike Culhane, Retrieve Boat Coordinators
Gary Turner, Check In and Registration
__________ Pit Boss Coordinator
Ron Zaker, Jr, Referee Coordinator
Bob Kensill, Prize Acquisition - Under Stu Barr
Mark Bullard, Open Water Coordinator
Mike Schindler, Scoring Coordinator
Steve Ball , US#1 Award Acquisition
Bob Kensill, Trophy Coordinator – Except US1 Trophies
Dick Tyndall, Banquet Coordinator
Don Ferrette, Timing Equipment & Setup
Bill Zuber, Trophy Trials Timing – Under Terry Keeley
As you can see there are many highly experienced people who want to put this on. We are still looking for a few other people to assist. Some of the remaining tasks include:
"Wife and Children Activities" - Under Dick Jones
"Manufacturers Cocktail Parties" - Under Dick Jones
"Transmitter Impound" (all 27 and 75 MHz)
“T Shirt Acquisition and Design”
“Class Sponsors of Trophies”
“MeTime Coordinator”
Local Media Coordinator”
“Race Program Design & Construction” if someone is interested.
“Raffles During the Week”
If any of you want to help, please contact me at: [email protected]
This race shapes up as one NOT TO MISS. Be sure to enter early, as it will fill up quickly.
We hope to see some of the old faces at this race!!!
Marty Davis