| Subject: | Take the time to vote no later than September 15th |
| Date: | 09/13/2000 12:20 AM |
| From: | Chuck Collins |
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Fellow riders, I am hopeful that you'll take the time to vote for me today for USCF Western Trustee. Please download the ballot from http://www.usacycling.org/membership/forms/ballot_2000.pdf My statement can easily be found on my home page at http://www.redrocks.com/edc Briefly, here are my accomplishments locally since 1989 and during my time as USCF Western trustee since 1997: As Club presidents: 1989/90 Team Novara - Utah 1993/94 Team Flower Children - Utah 1997- Current EDC Cycling Club 1993/94 - Bicycle Racing Association of Utah Promoter: Founded and promoted the Wednesday Criterium series from '93-'95 in Utah at the Public safety course (DMV) Promoted the 1993 and 1994 Utah State Criterium Championships at the Public Safety course. Promoted Utah's only Lance Armstrong Junior Olympic races at the Herriman course in '97 an '98. Promoted five races out of 16 total in Utah in 1998 which included the East Canyon road race, EDC LAJORS Circuit race, Mt Nebo Hill Climb, Elberta Road Race, and the Neways Stage Race, Co founded and promoted with Sports-AM the East Canyon road race in 1993-2000. Founded and promoted the Leaf Raker ride from 1993 through 1998. Teams: Formed one of the nations first U-23 teams in 1998. At the USCF: Wrote Legislation to: Keep the one day license fee from being raised from $5 to $8 in 1998 To form relationship with the League of American Bicyclist. To form relationship with Bikes Belong. Create championships for U23. Condemned removal of membership voting rights. At USAC: USAC BOD since October 1998. Member of Finance committee Since May 1999: I'm on a mission to prove how important membership is the success of bicycle racing in the United States. We're getting there. Supported creation of USAC's Development Foundation Steve Johnson is the now the Executive Director of the USA Cycling Development Foundation. For those that don't remember Old Man and his racing exploits, if I remember correctly, 13 national masters titles and 2 world masters championships. In my opinion, the new Foundation is the most important and significant strategic move USA Cycling has ever made. It puts some very smart and successful people on the USAC Board without the baggage that comes from being too close to the sport. I guarantee that there will be accountability like never before. Beyond the legislation, I've been hammering on issues across the board, from membership to athlete selection, from Financial evaluation of USA Cycling to establishing performance markers for Regional Representatives. I don't usually go out of my way to produce a laundry list, but for those that are new to racing or have short memories, I think it's important to check the facts before you make any decision especially in regards to your representation. I'm the first to admit that I've had lots of help. Thanks to all. For those in neighboring Western States, I know of and monitor the efforts of OBRA, NCNCA, ACA AKA BRAC, I'm on all of the email lists. Things are changing. Some, everyone will like, others people will disagree with. My view is to keep cycling inexpensive in order to maximize participation. I'm hopeful that USAC can deliver more value to local level. Doesn't matter what state or what region, I think its pretty easy to forget what a few have passionately done for the sport. I think OBRA has a model we can all learn form. In Utah our hats should be off to Tom Bonacci who ran BRAU and the International Criterium series, Del Brown who still promotes St. George, Dave Burns and Jeff Keller who founded Logan to Jackson, Cindy Yorgason, Gary and Louise Bywater officiating tirelessly. Dan Mayhew, Rob Macleod and now Chirs Quann former and current chair the Mayor's bicycle Advisory committee bike lanes, bike racks, and dealing with Departments of Transportation, validate cycling, competitive or otherwise, to the public and community leaders. The Bonneville Bicycle Club - (touring is important to racing. Touring riders are great volunteers to have when promoting races.) Club presidents and small event promoters current and past like Alex Lee, Brent Farr, Jeff Stenquist, Darrell Davis, Christian Johnson, Tom Cook, Barry Markarowicz, Scott Miles and Angela Snyder. Matt Orhan, Utah's cross promoter, Ed Chauner who founded the Intermountain cup. Less I forget the support of some of Utah's supportive bike shops like Binghams, Wild Rose, Fischers, Canyon, Jans, Gourmet, Spin, Active Sports, and Guthries. Cycling Utah's Dave Ward, Bob Truelson. and Dave Iltis. Still now there are new efforts by Dirk Cowley and the great success of the Utah Cycling Association. and the efforts of JR and Jill smith driving the Wasatch Women's Cyclist. And the many others I haven't mentioned. Many probably don't know that Utah now has three representatives at USA Cycling. Dave Iltis besides myself is a USCF Western Trustee, and Theresa Eggertsen is the NORBA athlete representative. Anyway, You may have person differences with me or any of the above, that would be too bad, I think we ought to be grateful to everyone that has contributed to the bicycle community. It's the only one we have. Please vote, You have until the September 15th to post mark your ballot. Chuck _________________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? 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