Rossmoor Bar

Oct. 21, 2007

Boy was I worried!

Don't know why.

     Because YOU all helped so much.

     The regulars from GCO. Jennifer (wonderful courses - lots of compliments), Dwight, Marsha, Pete, Jeff, and yes, (former club president) Stew Hintz, whom I learned so much from watching, while working “just Finishes” over the years.  You are the ones who gave me confidence to take on the job.  The tips, energy and talent helped to make my first Meet Director's job a breeze. Thank You.

     The parents of all the kids. Car pools, volunteering for whatever I threw at them, Scout parent Jay for perforating the freshly copied Score Cards (guess what? 24-hour Kinkos aren't necessarily 24 hours - call before you leap). Tom Duffy and Walter Neal for helping set up the table areas and sign-age, the wind sure made that a challenge, Good Job guys. 

     And …

     At Registration, Rio Linda JROTC parent Carolann Higginson, who did an efficient job, helped by Pete Olsen, Dwight Freund and Larry Lineback. AMAZING! I kept expecting to hear screams of "Help,, not a peep. I think I saw smoke rising from those pens though. Thank You.

     At Starts for most of the day, Kathy Tagtmeier and Mike Christensen. Well done!

     Finishes handled most admirably by my replacement, Jeff Thompson. Good job!

     The Scoutmasters. You pass on a wonderful tradition. We're ALL lucky to have you. Thank You. 

     Sac State professor Julie Kuehl Kitchen, who has her Nontraditional Games students do a variety of events including Orienteering, “rounding out” their experience for their future leadership positions, and being at the event to encourage them. Thanks for including us in their learning.  

     Once again Larry Lineback from Rio Linda High, JROTC. How can you keep that many teenagers under control for so long? BRAVO! They're a credit to your leadership, their parents’ guidance, and their pride and determination. And they are FAST!

     The participants, all 214 of you! You came to run and we made you wait in line. Thanks for the patience. Thanks for coming.

And just a few more maps, we only missed it by about six.

     A couple of afterthoughts: 

Cell phones are wonderful, but THEY have to have your number. THIS APPLIES TO ME! I forgot to hand out my number to the workers, so we ended up sending runners to relay messages.

We had a participant who went home with his group, instead of with his parent, who had returned to pick him up after the group had gone home. Complicated by lack of cell number, no Home Base for messages from the group, fears about injuries, "we're hopelessly lost" (didn't happen), lucky this didn't have a serious outcome.

     First Aid - a couple of band aids in your pocket is a good idea. Anything to hold you over until we can get help to you.

     Event workers perhaps need an identifier. A brightly colored hat, something to make you stand out. There were some big crowds, if you're easy to spot, quicker to get help, less frustration for the participants.

     Early Starts, late comers, MAYBE allow for them. But they MUST call, AND GET APPROVAL, so the Organizers can adjust their procedures. (the Finish guy can't run his course, if he's waiting for Starts to relieve him), scheduling workers around their ability. We want everyone to be able to participate but - There is a SCHEDULE.

     Signs. I have a couple of ideas, I'm going to try to build some directionals that aren't so susceptible to the wind.

     With my greatest appreciation,

Dave Takacs

Meet Director - GCO Rossmoor Bar 2007

 

White 2.5k 50 ft. 12 Controls

1.         Zachary, Joshua Kamine, Angel Echvarria Boy Scout Troop 380 16:22

2.         Jon Traum, Troop 380 22:03

3.         Kyle, Don Fuqua, Chandler Morril, Daniel Lambert Boy Scout Troop 88 34:12

4.         Julia Doubson BAOC 35:25

5.         Ron Gross, Dominic Seeber GCO 36:40

6.         Rupert Duncan, Larry Thao, Rhonda Breschini Rio Linda JROTC 38:18

7.         Angela Hunter BAOC 39:22

8.         Josh Saunders, Matt, Keith Black Rio Linda JROTC 39:55

9.         Jessica Bauman, Charleen Breschini Rio Linda JROTC 43:33

10.     Kyle, Edwin Phillips, Daniel Freehling, Boy Scout Troop 1 44:50

11.     Ian, Jerry Wernli, Dillon Kanada, Ben, Ingrid Snedecor Boy Scout Troop 121 47:00

12.     Emily, Liz Considine 51:30

13.     Jessica Lightfoot, Blake, Michele Seeber GCO 54:20

14.     Aaron, Andrew Rush, Colton Hirks, Nick Curchin Troop 380 61:30

15.     Vicki, Jarrod, Jacob, Luke Lassila Boy Scout Troop 7

16.     Kathy, Jonathan, Bob, Josephine, Sierra, Jackson Harris 72:05

17.     Norielle Aurelio, Ariahna Morgan Rio Linda JROTC 76:22

18.     Jeff Talbott, Lucas, Kenny, Walter, Dan, Tom, Michael Troop 1 81:50

19.     Krystal McGoldrick, Natasha Thompson, Kara Thomas Rio Linda JROTC 82:30

Masha Kondov DNF

Kimberly, Rebecca Breschini Rio Linda JROTC DNF

Cody Morris, Trevor Cook, Lian Boross Rio Linda JROTC DNF

Mark, Eric Mihaila DNF

Tigran Matsayan, Moso Avdalyan Rio Linda JROTC DNF

Lindsey Peterson, Karen Higginson Rio Linda JROTC DNF

Chris, Matthew, Joshua Summes, Charley Brace, Ron Miller Troop 1 No Start Time

Kevin, Matthew Corbett, Samual Medondel, Nick LaHuada, Andrew Scandeiff Troop 1 No Start Time

Second Course:

Danielle Esp, Israel Gundarrama Rio Linda JROTC 63:00

Yellow 3.8k 80 ft. 11 Controls

1.     Jennifer, Ondin Boroica CSUS 60:00

2.     Holly Shippen, Jim Studebaker CSUS 60:05

3.     Jill, Hayden Stevenson Boy Scout Troop 121 65:04

4.     Destroyers—Erika Shue, Breanne Patton, Lauren Newton, James Carter CSUS 65:37

5.     Joe Akin, Doug Lambert Troop 88 65:45

6.     Donny Nush, Jeff Cusson CSUS 69:51

7.     Abigail Burris, Fernando Rodriguez CSUS 70:00

8.     Team Sierra-Nicolle Goldman, Joe Sierra Race Walkers 71:30

9.     Brandon Winters, Lisa Heldrath, Paul Lucas CSUS 73:55

10. Kathy Tegimeier, Mike Christensen GCO 74:15

11.   Betsy, Robert, Riley Clarke 76:10

12.    Amy Carter, Sam Kynard 77:50

13.   Christine, Brian McGarry CSUS 79:30

14.   Shaun Waterhouse, Kenny Rock CSUS 89:51

15.   Shirley Pierce BAOC 94:38

16.  Nancy Lin, Sophia Rodriguez 99:30

17.   Jen German, Sheena Ayumani CSUS 102:28

18. Jim Masters 104:27

19.  Anne, John Battle CSUS 106:37

20.  Mariah Anderson, Janette Cannady, Michael Kinney Rio Linda JROTC 107:36

21. Chris James, Tanisa, Jennisia Smith Rio Linda JROTC 109:24

22.  Nick, Diane Samson CSUS 112:40

23. Jacob Sanchez, Nick Furman Rio Linda JROTC 120:05

24.  Kelly Huntley, Matt Milanowski Rio Linda JROTC 122:08

25.  Evan Anderson, Tara Hinnshino CSUS 125:59

26.   Alex Bertsih, Everett Lee Troop 121 137:30

27.   Cristina Buss, Megan McKenzie 165:55

Michelle Kirkpatrick, Daniel Lambert DNF

Darris Walker, Jorge Rodriguez Rio Linda JROTC DNF

Charles Burgess, Elizabeth Lopez, Ekipol Petborisooth, Jierrel McFall Rio Linda JROTC DNF

Elena Corin, Jamila Janawa CSUS DNF

Kelly Briggs, Josh, Giovanni Rossi CSUS DNF

Renee Neal, Geraldine Smith DNF

Second Course:

Jon Traum 40:00

Zachary, Joshua Kamine, Angel Echvarria 40:39

Kyle, Don Fuqua, Chandler Morril, Daniel Lambert 56:43

Orange 5.8k 125 ft. 12 Controls

1.     Danielle Esp , Israel Gundarrama 72:10

2.     Miguel Ammagallon, Mark Robins Burbank JROTC 112:50

3.     Carol, David Stryker 135:28

4.     Tom Spirgel, Roberts, Grisbaum Rio Linda JROTC 174:30

Barry, Gay Mackintosh DNF

Ken Considine DNF

Veng Vang, Ge Lor, Long Xiong Burbank JROTC DNF

Scott Novotny BAOC DNF

Ryan Ashby, Alex Hagar, Josh Kalish Troop 1 DNF

Greg, Shelly Heironimus BAOC DNF

Alex, Milziuh Hernandez Rio Linda JROTC DNF

Nick Toscana, Marilyn Shelton, Ayla Williams Rio Linda JROTC DNF

Christina Vue, Armando Guzman Burbank JROTC DNF

 

Brown 4.2k 200 ft. 12 Controls

1.     Steve Gregg BAOC 38:40

2.     Wayne Caplinger BAOC 56:20

3.     Evan Custer BAOC 56:50

4.     Jonas Libell BAOC 62:31

5.     Nigel Killeen Rand OC South Africa 76:15

6.     Dwight Freund GCO 83:30

7.     Käti Kangro-Hallik Ottawa OC Canada 90:43

8.     Marsha Jacobs GCO 98:52

9.     Michael, Cheryl Werner GCO 119:35

10. David Meredith BAOC 121:00

11.Rosemary Johnson BAOC 124:50

12. Jim Fish BAOC 130:18

13. Carol Schick-Lyda BAOC 179:59

14. Nancy Lindeman BAOC 193:55

Joan Roos BAOC DNF

Judy Koehler BAOC DNF  

Second Course:

Nubthar Nad 63:29  

Red 7.6k 250 ft. 14 Controls

1.     Margus Hallik Ottawa OC Canada 54:55

2.     Rex Winterbottom BAOC 65:53

3.     Andrejus Masalkovas BAOC 74:15

4.     Dag Ainsoo BAOC 80:01

5.     Chuck Lyda BAOC 85:11

6.     Nubthar Nad 87:15

7.     Pete Olsten GCO 93:50

8.     Phil Mosbacher Troop 88 (adult) 98:31

9.     Fyodor Konkov BAOC 108:40

10.   Johanna Merriss BAOC 117:38

11.   Mike Chastaine, Melissa Griffiths GCO 136:20

12.   Glenn Hermanson 168:55

13.    Terry Farrah BAOC 184:05

Steven Hickey, Brittany Galderisi Rio Linda RJOTC DNF  

 

Participants (second courses not counted):

White: 81

Yellow: 72

Orange : 28

Brown: 17

Red: 16

Total: 214

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