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2009	US Soaring Team News	Archive
Oct 9	Call for Nominations to US Team Committee	2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 Calendar
	The US Team Committee, part of the Contest Committee, is responsible for coordinating our participation in overseas competition. The six-member committee includes the Contest Committee Chairman, the U.S. Team Chairman appointed by the Board, the SSA Executive Director, plus three members elected by the membership of the SSA. These latter three members serve alternating three year terms such that a new member is elected, or re-elected, every year. Current Team Committee members are: Doug Jacobs – Chairman Ken Sorenson – Contest Committee Chair Phil Umphres – in substitution for an Executive Director Rick Walters – term expires year end 2009 Sam Zimmerman – term expires year end 2010 Ron Tabery – term expires year end 2011 This year, the term of Rick Walters is up, and we thank him heartily for his service to date. Rick has indicated that he will be a candidate for re-election. As per past practice, we will hold the election on-line to fill this position. Our by-laws state that any Director of the SSA may nominate a candidate for election. Candidates would best have a familiarity with competition soaring and an eagerness to improve our international competitiveness. Kindly forward any nominations you might care to submit by the end of October. We will then organize the election such that results can be published at year end. Many thanks For the Committee DJ.
Oct 9	2010 US Team Selections Announced
	Congratulations to all on your performances over the past couple of years, and now it’s on to the Worlds! Open Class Ron Tabery Garret Willat Dick Butler (Reserve) 18 Meter Class Bill Elliott Tom Kelley Chris Woods (Reserve) 15 Meter Class John Cochrane Al Tyler Standard Class Mike Smith Peter Deane Chip Garner (Reserve) Club Class Ryszard Krolikowski Sean Franke Phil Gaisford (Reserve) World Class François Pin Bill Snead
May 22	Mini Racing Camp at the Sports Class Nationals!
	Running concurrently with the Sports Class Nationals in Elmira will be a mini-version of the popular US Team Racing Camps – . Led by former World and National Champion Doug Jacobs, we’ll meet for an hour each morning before briefing to discuss all aspect of cross country soaring and competition racing – from the basics to advanced tactics. Developed over several years by the US Team Committee, these presentations have garnered rave reviews from those who’ve attended past US Team Camps. Free and open to all pilots, crew and local enthusiasts. More details to follow as they are developed at http://www.harrishillsoaring.org/events/contest2009.htm. See you there!
May 20	Fly with Doug Jacobs at the Sports Class Nationals
	Come fly with me! – Back seat of the Duo Discus available for race days at the Sports Class Nationals in Elmira from July 21^st to July 30^th for a suggested minimum donation to the US Team of $250 per day. A great value – those who’ve flown with KS or DJ swear by it! Contact DJ at soarer at cox dot net.
Apr 26	Almost $1K Raised at Perry for the Junior Team
	The racing community at Perry proved to be quite generous during the spring regional. Many thanks to all for supporting our Juniors!
Jan 6	Chip Garner to Compete at the Turin World Games
	Chip Garner plans to return to Italy this summer to compete in the 2009 Turin World Air Games.
Jan 6	Ron Tabery Elected to US Team Committee
	Ron Tabery has been elected to a three year term to the US Team Committee. Congratulations to Ron, who will take over from Dan Cole. Many thanks to Dan, who has done outstanding work for the Committee. For more information on Ron and the Committee, click here.
Jan 1	Initial Selections for Next World Team Announced
	Selection letters have been sent to Liz (Schwenkler) Geiger (Open); John Seaborn (15M); Mike Smith (Standard); Ryszard Krolikowski (Club) and Francois Pin (World). In order to secure a confirmed place on the team, selectees must participate in their respective pre-world competition. Although eligible for selection, at the current time Doug Jacobs does not intend to compete in the pre-worlds. For more information on the selection process click here.
Dec 17, '08	KS to Continue Highly Successful Ride Program in 2009
	The KS Duo will be making the competition circuit next year and seats are available at the following contests: Seniors (Mar 8-14), Region 2 (Mifflin, May 24-30), Sport Nationals (Elmira, July 21-30), R4N (Fairfield, October dates unknown). R9 Parowan is filled. Request your ride(s) by emailing karls at uplink dot net The cost is a $200/day contribution to the US Team Fund. In 2008, the total raised for the US Team was $4,950.