Thanks Paul!<\/p>\n
For those of you that are first reading of this appeal, I’ll insert\u00a0some background info. Our 50 years team drove all the way up to Santa\u00a0Rosa about a month ago to run in the first cross country race of the\u00a0season. They planned to register with the PAUSAT&F at the race but\u00a0there was no one there to register new members. We entered the race\u00a0anyway, planning to register later. Obviously, we were not scored\u00a0because we were not PAUSAT&F members at race time. Our protest was that\u00a0our lack of registration was because of the shortcoming of the\u00a0organization, not the runners; we should not be penalized for their\u00a0omissions.<\/p>\n
I lodged a brief e-mail appeal, but expected it to be denied because we\u00a0would not be represented at the meeting. Paul Tjogas volunteered to go\u00a0to the meeting and present our case. Below are his comments and\u00a0observations. He didn’t say anything about his presentation – it must\u00a0have been good.<\/p>\n
Personally, it is really cheering when Paul and others step up to help\u00a0the Spartans. I appreciate the thank-yous for for the work that I do\u00a0for the club. Getting help in these things are especially welcome. It\u00a0energizes me when people help. Thank all of you, either for chipping in\u00a0when money is needed, showing up for races, practices and socials and\u00a0also doing these other orginizational things.<\/p>\n
And thank-you Paul for presenting our appeal. I know you presented it\u00a0with tact and grace, understanding that these people are doing their\u00a0best to keep the series going without receiving any compensation and\u00a0probably very little thanks. Your comments below give us a peek at the\u00a0efforts they put in.<\/p>\n
The next race is is a 5k on Sep 30 starting at 9:00 for the women &\u00a09:45 for the men. It’s at Garin Rgnl Park in the hill of Hayward.<\/p>\n
Jerome<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Thanks Paul! For those of you that are first reading of this appeal, I’ll insert\u00a0some background info. Our 50 years team drove all the way up to Santa\u00a0Rosa about a month ago to run in the first cross country race … Continue reading