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Swim and Sprint Mile 7th Annual Labor Day, Monday, Sept 5, 2011
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2011 MAHALO & CONGRATULATIONS (update 9/8/11)
More and more, these events take ... volunteers, professionals, support, LOTS of work. We do it as a FUNdraiser for two non-profit swim clubs. Honestly, we don't raise anywhere near the money we'd get from comparable hours of work at minimum wage. But we also do it for the fun, and for the exposure of our swimmers to more and better competition, and to experience a part of Maui that most people never see! So to make this happen, as always there's a long thank you list. Please read through this to say "thank you" and, perhaps, to help you in your planning if you ever work with people to make an event like this happen. Perhaps it'll encourage to offer support next time your club asks for some help. It's always worth the time to say "thank you". And every year is different. This swim benefits Maui Dolphins Swim Club and Maui Masters Swim Club from Upcountry Maui. Everyone who swam, kayaked, handled hospitality, register-helped, cleaned-up, set buoys, un-set buoys, donated, prepared food, helped hand out awards ... you've all helped make this a wonderful success. It couldn't happen so successfully without the help of literally dozens of people putting in time, money, and heart. Thank you... (if you don't know the people below ... you know people LIKE them at home ... thank them for all they do for you.) First ... every year ... I need to thank my wife T:)NI first. She doesn't ask for the thank you, and I've just come to expect so much ... and she meets the expectation. I couldn't do the race without her. She does SO much at this race every year, during the race, after the race and makes it possible for us to make this race happen - she's even a major race registered USA-S official. She put together the awards again this year. She organizes the files, she puts up with long hours from me doing other stuff to make this happen. And more First ... like most things, some people just stand out for doing everything ... Sandy, Kevin & Cole; RichL ... coordination, bringing equipment & supplies, sherpa-ing. Also as always ... Swimmers ... without you, there is no event. Bring more friends next time - even your competitors. Safety First: This year we had a hell of a weekend reminding us of the importance of safety! Thank you Maui County Ocean Safety on the jetski ... Archie Kalepa heads up the division for Maui County; Zach Edlao is the captain for the towers at Makena State Beach (I didn't see which Ocean Safety Officers were on the ski just in case). Also on the jetskis were Paul Gammie and Renee Wilcox, and Josh Gibbins and Leilani Kealoha ... certified to operate the sled in surf (and lifeguards) helped us get the buoys out there and were there just in case. Thank you to LG Sirena and Andre for coordinating the kayakers around the course. And thanks to all those who donated kayaks and SUP boards. Food: Maui Dolphins parents and swimmers coordinated the food. Thanks so much to Al Janneck (Milagros in Paia), Sandy Drake, AnneR, Maya, And RichL picked up water and gatorade. Course ... DougR, RichL, SteveD (old Maui friend visiting for the week from LA) and GeorgeR had support from Rich's MCS boat got together Sunday noonish to set the anchors making the starting time possible. Thanks to Doug and ? working with our jetskis to take the buoys out race day morning. Don't forget setting up the finish line ... oh yeah ... that was easy. This "noodle" finish line means low impact with DLNR-Land division allowing easy use of the beach. Kayaks: As always ... and as said above ... thanks to those who loaned outriggers, kayaks & SUPs ... And thanks to all the kayakers out there! Especially today, you made this safe. Thanks Sirena, Andre, PattyC, Dexter, (I'm trying to get all the names collected). Sponsors ... they make a huge difference. USA-Swimming Officials from Maui: These sanctioned events can't happen without certified swimming officials. Rich and Annemarie ... setup, cleanup, Finish Line ... And thanks for dinner the night before. Tour Boats: Thanks to all the tour boats that shared the space in the morning. Registration: Toni, Awards: Toni, Marie & JanetM put together the awards from the coaster (as a reminder year-round of the fun swim). (We try to make our awards ocean-related, unique ... and something you can either display as an award OR as a useful keepsake & reminder of a fun race). Finish Line TIMING: Thanks to Marie, SandyD, JeffT, Olivia & friend, SusanH and Stephanie. And Toni. Sherpas & Cleanup (this is always bigger than everyone knows): I didn't even see all this stuff being done with my nose in the computer. Thanks to everyone ... NO ONE BAILED. I often get involved with finishing results and taking modifications w/the arch and the like and closing down the electronic equipment, etc. AMR: always good just in case. Just one bee sting this year. |
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