Thanks for the update Tony. Exciting times.
While I haven't yet made it out on a group ride, it's very apparent that Gyros is an
active and enthusiastic club! I'm looking forward to signing-up for next year; getting
to know everyone and working on some endurance over the winter so that you don't
"drop me like a red headed stepchild" when I make it out!
Roger
Roger Lias. Ph.D.
President
Eden Biodesign, Inc.
2530 Meridian Parkway, Suite 300
Durham, NC 27713
Switchboard: (919) 806-4949
Direct: (919) 806-4231
Cell: (919) 349-2770
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From: [email protected] on behalf of Tony
Sent: Thu 28-Oct-10 8:58 PM
To: [email protected]
Cc: [email protected]
Subject: [Gyros: 16734] IMPORTANT MESSAGE TO ALL GYROS1
Gyrosians,
Well, we have taken another step forward in our short history as a club. Some
might consider 2 steps but, whichever way you view it, there are some major
changes on the way that I would like to share with you.
As you may or may not know, there are over 600 members on our Gyro googlegroup. I would
have never thought, 6 years ago, that I would be here telling you that. From our humble
beginnings with the "Original 7" to our current state of membership has been an
unbelievable journey. For those of you who are wondering, there are still some of the
Original 7 still with us today. Aside from myself, that would also include Bert, his
wife Lee and Gary Rohlke. The others have relocated and one founder passed away from an
unfortunate accident just last year - our dear friend, Steve Dickson.
So, let me give you a brief summary of all that will transpire within the next few months.
First of all, because this has become larger than what 1 or 2 people can
possibly handle, we have volunteers who have stepped up to the role of club
officers. In doing so, the burden has been taken off my shoulders in many
aspects of running the club.
I would now like to introduce you to your new officers:
Tony Santalucia, President, Gyros Cycling Club/Gyros Race Team
Email: [email protected]
Bert Sellers, Vice President, Gyros Cycling Club and Captain, Gyros Race Team
Email: [email protected]
Ed Hirsch, Secretary, Gyros Cycling Club
Email: [email protected]
Eric Rakoske, Membership Director, Gyros Cycling Club
Email: [email protected]
Derek Bateson, Events Coordinator, Gyros Cycling Club/Gyros Race Team
Email: [email protected]
I have included their emails so that all questions can be directed to the
appropriate person. Please meet them, congratulate them and, above all,
support them. What they are about to take on is very time consuming and
showing your appreciation will go a long way. Trust me on that one!
Secondly, Eric Rakoske, our Membership Director, will send out a message
regarding our plan for 2011. This plan will include putting in place
membership dues. It has been put off long enough. The dues will be a nominal
fee and I would hope that all of you who have enjoyed riding with us over the
years will also support us. In doing so, members will enjoy the benefits of
membership through specials and discounts offered by our sponsors and friends.
Please patronize them. Without them, we would not be where we are today.
(Membership cards are in production).
Look for new website changes to be hitting in the next couple of months. The
goal will be to get people to use the website more often. Our Race Team is now
on Facebook too so check them out. Search - GYROS RACE TEAM. As the racing
season goes full swing next year, the site will be continually updated with
pictures and results. Spread the word. REMEMBER, the more visibility and
awareness we get, both as a club and as a race team, the more our membership
will grow.
Thirdly, and this one is very important. Beginning February 1st 2011, we are wiping the
googlegroup "clean". No longer will you be able to view and post to the group
without becoming a member. This too has been put off long enough. Become a member and
you'll know exactly what the club is up too and this will be very important because this
leads me to the next item I want to discuss.
On Saturday, June 11th, 2011, the Gyros will be hosting our first charity ride.
Although very preliminary, this will NOT be a register fee ride. It will be a DONATION
ride only. All proceeds will benefit the Lance Armstrong Foundation - LIVESTRONG. We
have chosen a ride to help the fight against cancer because of the proliferation of this
disease. So many of us have been stricken with this disease and so have many of our
friends and family members. We will need everyone's help in making this a success. The
name of this ride will be "Velo4Yellow". Derek Bateson (The Paddy), our Events
Coordinator, will keep everyone posted on our plans as we get closer to June 11th and
details are finalized. Mark your calendars now!
We are taking some huge leaps in making the Gyros the best cycling club in
Central North Carolina. Now, with our new Race Team, a charity ride, and other
venues that we are working on such as a club sponsored Time Trial Series, we
will continue on that path.
As a side note, I personally would like to thank all the ride leaders this past
year. You have helped make everything possible.
Thanks to all and let's have a wonderful off-season whether it be riding,
running, hitting the gym, crosstraining or just lying on the couch watching tv
and sucking down potato chips and ice cream for the next 4 months, (only
kidding on the last one), be safe and PLEASE do not heistate to ask any
questions. That's what we are all here for.
2011 is going to be a great year for cycling and for the club. I hope you will
feel the same.
See you on the road.
Best Regards,
Tony Santalucia
President
Gyros Clycing Club
Gyros Racing Team
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