2008 - Those Who Really Ran the Club

[Cheleker]

At the club meeting, yesterday, I gave my usual speech about those club members that really ran the club in 2008. Often overlooked and usually doing most of their work behind the scenes, they deserve recognition. Unfortunately, I was distracted from the set text, and unintentionally left a couple of people out. So here is the list, again. Give a "Thank You" to these people next time you see them.

Treasurer: Barbara Praefke
Secretary and Newsletter Editor: Dan Berglund
Regalia Meister and Mini Cooler Minder: Dave Baughman
Membership Chairman: Ed Sauer
Vice President and Tools and Parts Librarian: Kelley Mascher
Events Chairman: Peter Larsen
Web Site: Rodney Bullington
Web Photo Site: Tim Boyd

[Dixminion]

Left off the above list would be Chuck Heleker. Always ready with a technical answer to one's problem. Always able to keep the lot of us in line during meetings. Hosting most of the meetings during the year. The gentle prod keeping the other officers on track. I always enjoy his eternal question "Was anyone hurt in that wreck?" as you arrive to an event (The best response is to flip him off!).
Thanks Chuck, and thanks Dorthea for putting up with him. Don

[James T]

I'll lift a glass to that!
SAMOA is important to me, and with out people like these,.....(dramatic pause).... we wouldn't have it.
CHEERS!