- September 2006 - This is what folks are saying in about the volunteers and the Fins! |
From: Sharon Quackenbush |
Dear Volunteers I just wanted to thank all of you for your help this past weekend. I have received many emails that compliment our volunteers along the way. You portray the spirit of our event. People who truly care and give of themselves. I want all of you to know, Vermont 50 2006 was the most successful year of its existence and you were a big part of that. I just could not believe the New England weather we had this Sunday. Humidity, Wind, Sun, then Down Pore, and FINALLY a BRIGHT SUNNY AFTERNOON. You are the soul of the VT 50 and I hope you all had a good experience. Please feel free to email me of any issues recommendations you may have, or anything you may want to share so we can continue to improve the last Sunday in September for our participants. Sincerely, Mike Silverman Race Director - Vermont 50 2006 ********************************* |
Hi, Sorry it took me a few days to write you. I'm still recuperating from the race. I just wanted to tell you how much I appreciated all your efforts at the aid station (and any other help you gave for the race). The Vermont 50 couldn't happen without generous people like you checking them in, handing cups of drinks as they rode by, filling water bottles, making sandwiches, etc. The racers know it and I know it. We all thank you for it. Please pass this on to any friends or family members who helped out, because everyone pitched in to make the racers as comfortable as they could be in such a tough race. I hope you also know how much the entry fees that the racers brought in contributes to Vermont Adaptive Ski and Sports' mission - "Sports for Every Body". The funds we raised last weekend will enable lots of people with disabilities to share the joy of sports and recreation that the able-bodied often take for granted. So the results of the hours you contributed this weekend will last a long time. If you didn't get lots of "thank yous" from the racers, here are some of the nice things they said about you afterwards: "Really no way to THANK your volunteers enough. They were all wonderful." "My two favorite aspects of the race are the 1) great volunteers and 2) the incredible course." "Super race! I really liked the hot chicken noodle soup at one aid station; really hit the spot after the rainstorm..." "I found it very well organized. Very friendly and helpful volunteers." Finally, for those who like to plan early, next year's race will be September 30, 2007. Thank you all, Stew Stryker Aid Station Coordinator VT 50 - 2006 |
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