New Orleans Track Club, Inc. March/Aprii 199B issue --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- $ 2.00 HARCM/APRIL RACE RESULTS INSIDE! NEW ORLEANS TRACK CLUB CONTENTS Established 1963 President’s Report ............................................................................................................................3 RO. Box 52003 Editor’s Report .................................................................................................................................3 New Orleans. LA 70152-2003 (504) 482-6682 Executive Director Report ............................................................................................................ 3 FAX (504) 469-9268 New Members .................................................................................................................................4 [email protected] Race Walking News ......................................................................................................................... 5 1995/1996 Board of Directors Membership Form .......................................................................................................................35 Rick Wilderman U p Com ing Races/Calendar .....................................................................................................36 President • (885-1634) Rick Montgomery VP/Editor • (833-5074) Jim Garvey Race Results Treasurer • (283-8653) Tim Jeansonne 8th Annual Run on the Bayou 3/3/96 .................................................................................. 10 Secretary • (837-4057) 19th Annual Columbia Lakeside Hospital Scrub Shirt Classic 3/10/96 .....................13 Harry Harran Course • (488-9303) Community Bankers “Run for Children’s Hospital” 3/17/96 ......................................... 16 Mario Lara A1 Briede Gold Cup 3 / 3 1 / 9 6 .................................................................................................... 19 Finish Line • (469-2769) Karen Burgess Jo Ann Vinson Memorial Run 4/12/96 ................................................................................20 Registration • (366-9533) Henry Plemer Little Red School House French Quarter Run/Walk 4 / 1 3 / 9 6 .......................................22 Registration • (469-3949) Planet Hollywood’s “Run the Planet” 4 / 2 1 / 9 6 ...................................................................24 Monica Wonjcott NOTC “33rd Anniversary Roadrace” 4/26/96 ................................................................... 30 Awards/Race Results • (831-6815) Louis Burg Ex-Officio • (244-3208) John Wall Features • (271-7423) Larry’s Birthday Run by Larry Schlueler ................................................................ .............. 6 Appointed Members: B o sto n ................................................................................................................................................ 7 Dennis Puissegur Utilities Coordinator • (279-2457) NOTC Time Capsule by Chuck George ............................................................................. 9 Kelly Eyster Merchandise • (845-0895) Sharon Lewis Race Walkers • (833-5942) Chuck George Competitive Teams JOIN US ! Rick Lusky ON THE COVER Grand Prix • (888-0605) Planet Hollywood • Photos by: The 6th Largest Club in the U.S. Rene de la Tour Rick Montgomery, Ed Lee and Lynn Wilderman Wheel Chairs • (392-8479) Layout/ Design by: Penny Montgomery with over ZZOO members! Martha George Additional Typesetting: Lynn Wilderman Volunteers • (468-1488) Penny Montgomery M EM BER OF: Footprints * (833-5074) M EM BER OF: NOTC Administration Chuck George Executive Director • (468-1488) Gwen Lund Administrative Staff • (482-6682) Membership • (482-6682) Footprints Staff: Gwen Lund, Chuck George A non-profit corporation and member of USA T&F, RRCA and the Circulation /Advertising New Orleans Metropolitan Convention & Visitors Bureau, Inc. Pattie Deibel Results Preparation Annual NOTC Membership Dues Footprints Advertising Rates Metairie Printing Youth (17& Under) ................ ............. $10.00 AD Size Single Issue 6 Issues Production Senior (60 & Older) ................ ............. $10.00 Full Page ............. ........... $200.00 . 150.00 Regular Membership ................ ............. $20.00 Half Page ........... ........... $123.00 . 100.00 Additional Family Members . ___ $3.00 each Quarter Page .... ..............$90.00 . .75.00 Business Card . ..............$35.00 . .20.00 President's Report Executive Directors Report Rick Wilderman Chuck George The NO TC welcomes a new pre-registration loca­ I, Rick Montgomery, Rick Lusky, tion for members in the Uptown area. GNO Chuck George and Gwen Lund have CYCLERY (1426 South Carrollton) is our exclusive just returned from the most interest­ uptown location. Owner Billy Ruddy and staff Joe ing and exciting RRCA National Ruddy and Scott Burke welcome NOTC members to Convention ever held. register for events and take a look at their cycling The Knoxville Track Club made gear. Many of us cross train and participate in the 39th Annual Convention the Duathlons,Triathlons. They’ve got a great selection best ever in my four meetings, with and are able to assist you in any cycling need. Let 21 workshops, 3 morning runs them know that your an NO TC member. It’s very through Knoxville, 2 trail runs in the important to us and to them. beautiful and very hilly terrain o f the Congratulations to all NO TC members who were Great Smokie Mountains, and a 1 OK fortunate to participate in the 100th Boston national championship with the Marathon. There were 162 from Louisiana and over News- Sentinel Expo 10,000. The 40 from Mississippi that were finishers. And special usual picnic and auction was held , congratulations to Karren Kloiber in finishing the Boston Marathon in memory of and o f course, the annual business meeting. All this packed her late husband Ray. All of us were with you all the way...(*See Boston results in into 4 days. this issue) Highlighting the convention was the presentation to Rick The NO TC and the Kloiber family invite you to participate in the..RAY Montgomery, our Vice-President and editor, the best large KLOIBER MEMORAIL RACE (1 mile and 5K) to be held in Audubon Park on Friday evening, June 28th. Proceeds from the race will benefit equally the Jefferson club newsletter award for the Southern Region. This Parish Sheriff’s Office (Bullet proof vest program) and Corcordia Lutheran School. acknowledges the Quality production of NOTCs’ Footprints Congratulations to NO TC Womens Team in placing 2nd at the Azalea Trail that Rick has achieved for us. He learned a lot at this con­ 10K. Team members were Donna Lotz, Melissa Steudlein, Patty Carey. The mens vention and now his goal is the coveted national award. team did not place as only two of the four showed up. Nonethless, Derrick Lee and Additionally, we were introduced to Vision 2000 and given Wayne Chenet did well to hold up their side. Some Irish guy and a tall dude were an overview to how it relates to member Clubs like the seen in the Red Stick area that same day. N O TC and their members. It’s mission “to represent and pro­ Attention...Attention****Attention: VOLUNTEERS NEEDED mote the common interests o f its member Clubs and individu­ Several Track and Field events this Spring and Summer can use your assistance in als through: Education, Leadership, Programs and Services”. voluneering (I’m a member). The Southern Track and Field Official Association Finally, the agenda covered many related topics to our (STFOA) needs volunteers for the following events. May 10-12 (Sunbelt sport, from Course Measurement to the RRCA World Wide Conference Track and Field Meet) June 22-23 (AAU Regionals) August 4-10 (AAU Web Site. These and other many workshops to improve and Junior Olympics Nationals) *Most meets are held at Tad Gormley Stadium/City enhance the value of our sport for our membership, which Park. Experience is not necessary and it provides greatly needed assistance to we were proud to represent. Officials that donate many hours to our youth. You will definately enjoy the excite­ ment of these participants and they’ll benefit from your volunteer efforts. CALL the Thanks, STFOA at 835-8441 (remember to mention that your an NO TC member!) Rick Wilderman, President Speaking of the 100th Boston Marathon with it’s $115,000,000 dollar econom­ ic impact to the City of Boston. Okay trivia buffs (and Boston enthusiasts)here’s the Question. Perhaps you decide to purchase one (1) on each item in the merchandise Editor's Report catalogue for the 100th Boston Marathon. How much would you have to shell out? Rick Montgomery Also did you see the “special edition” refund check that was send to entrants that did not get lucky in the lottery. These $50.00 checks print wise are a custom work of Our cover highlights the Planet art, they’ll be worth many time their face value to collectors in a very short time. Hollywood “Run the Planet Race”. And if your the marathon treasurer, thousands will not make it back to your bank With a field of over 1500, Planet account. Hollywood and Channel 6 News help *Note: Place answer at bottom of page upside down:/CG Answer at bottom of raise $20,000 for Children’s’ Hospital. page: $2337.00 Notes on Olympic Dates: 1996 U.S. Olympic Track and Field Your suggestions for this first time event Trials (Atlanta,Ga) June 14 thru June 23 1996 Olympic Games, Atlanta,Ga. July 26 have been well received and forwarded thru August 4 Note: Proposed schedule has the