From the President's desk..
GEE.. HAW.. HIKE.. ON BY !!!
Just like the Sled Dog Team responds to the musher's directions, so has the Board of Directors listened and responded to the Eagle Cap Extreme membership directions ...
The Members spoke loud and clear to protect the non-profit status of the organization and move forward with leadership changes.
What is in place now is a strong, focused, enthusiastic and financially responsible leadership to move forward with the Race!
The present Board of Directors brings considerable experience in Veterinary Science, Management skills, Non-profit organization participation, Outdoor knowledge, Local business stability, Local government experience and financial responsibility to the Race.
Let me introduce the Eagle Cap Extreme DirectorsDr. Randy Greenshields (Vice President), Doug Buska (Treasurer), Shelley Curtiss, Jr Ewing, David Boyd, Bob Rush, Lynnie Appleton, and Michael Fleming. Each Director volunteers their time, talent and enthusiasm for the well-being of the Mushing Teams, Volunteers, Membership and Sponsors. In the next weeks their photos and expertise will appear on the Web Site.
Speaking of the Eagle Cap Extreme Web Site, please take note that our Web Site is taking on an exciting look. The look will represent our commitment to a safe environment for both canine and human participants, an excellent Race course through the Eagle Cap Wilderness, family enjoyment activities in the communities of Enterprise, Halfway and Joseph, Oregon, and the wise use of the Wallowa-Whitman Mountains as the backdrop for this Iditarod and Yukon Quest qualifier. Please watch this space for further updates and more mushing news.
We have so much to be thankful in terms of Sponsors. Our sponsors continue to provide quality products and services to the Race. Our Sponsor's responsibilities reach well beyond the local boundaries in providing quality services in and outside of the Mushing community. Please take some time soon to visit our Sponsorship pages. And when the time comes to purchase, please consider the products and services available through our Sponsors.
Our 2008 09 Officials are second to none. Our Head Veterinarian is Dr. Vern Stark. Fresh from the Yukon Quest responsibilities. He will assemble an experienced, caring staff for the 2009 Race. Our Race Marshall will be Mr. Terry Hinesly. He marshals Sled Dog Races around the world having just returned from Russia. Terry will select a knowledgeable, experienced Race Judge staff for the 2009 Race. Our Thanks go out to our Officials who are actively involved in the Race.
Our Race would not be possible without the many, many Volunteers involved in the grass root support of the Race. There are many jobs available both at Race time and year round that require support. In the next few weeks, we will unveil our Volunteer opportunity Bulletin Board tab that lists Job descriptions, estimated duration, qualifications and a Volunteer application to be completed. Come onsign up for a Race experience of a life time !!!
It is an honor to have been elected President of this organization to serve with such dedicated Directors and members. Everyone has been so supportive and generous in their efforts to make this Race the best it can be. The local SAR and Law Enforcement agencies have provided much needed direction in Safety requirements for all participating in the Race and its activities. The Wallowa-Whitman National Park and the State of Oregon Wallow Lake recreational area have been so generous in the land use permitting for the Race course. The list goes on and our continued thanks will appear in my following letters.
As my first letter draws to a close I would like to speak to you..our supporters, our Mushers and those wanting to know more about the Eagle Cap Extreme. We welcome your questions, feedback, comments and your volunteer applications at eaglecapextreme@gmail.com. Over the next several weeks we look forward to providing improved services to our canine and human participants through our new Web Site interface. Take a moment to drop me an email and let me know what we can do to improve.
Mush On...
Eagle Cap Extreme President
Clyde Raymer, Jr,
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