DECEMBER 2014

OnTrack is published by the Oregon Track Club Board of Directors.

Oregon Track Club, P.O. Box 11364, Eugene, OR 97440Issue #47, December 2014Distributed free monthly.

www.oregontrackclub.org • info@oregontrackclub.org

INSIDE THIS ISSUEUO Cross Country ........................................2Business Members ...............................2, 3First Call........................................................... 3Sutton Steps Down..................................... 3Volunteer Spotlight ....................................4Athletics Team ............................................. 5M A S T E R S N E W S L E T T E R !Nike Store .......................................................6Renewal Benefits ........................................6Renewal Form ............................................... 7In Memory ......................................................8Titans XC .........................................................9Where in the World ...................................10

Oregon Track Club Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 9:00 am to 3:30 pm PDT

2350 Oakmont Way, Suite 201 Eugene, OR 97401

Phone: 541-343-7247 Email: info@oregontrackclub.org

TrackTown Just Misses WorldsIt took two votes and more than two hours

of deliberation for the International Athlet-

ics Association Federation (IAAF) Council to

narrowly select Doha, Qatar, over Eugene and

Barcelona to host the 2019 IAAF World Cham-

pionships. However, that didn’t make the final

result any less disappointing.

Eugene went into the selection process as

USATF’s choice to host the first World Cham-

pionships to be held in the United States. Vin

Lananna and the TrackTown USA team obvi-

ously made a strong case for Eugene to host

the Worlds, meeting all of the bid require-

ments, highlighting our reputation for putting

on exceptional events and having crowds of

knowledgeable fans to fill the stadium. Barce-

lona was knocked out in the first round of vot-

ing. Then, after deliberations that lasted an

hour longer that expected, the council voted

to award the bid to Doha with 15 votes to 12

for Eugene.

This was Doha’s second try to get the World

Championships on its soil. Doha narrowly lost

to London in its attempt to host the 2017

world championships three years ago.

Lananna and USA Track & Field officials were

philosophical immediately following the deci-

sion. “We made a bold attempt with an auda-

cious vision for this event and we will con-

by Vin LanannaAfter surviving the initial round of vot-

ing, in which Barcelona was eliminated from

contention, the IAAF Council awarded the

2019 IAAF World Championships to Doha,

Qatar, by a narrow 15-12 margin over Track-

Town USA.

The fact that we were only two votes

away from such a significant achievement

proves that not only did we present a ro-

bust and viable bid, one which exceeded all

parameters placed before us, but when it

comes to the sport of track and field, we

belong on the global stage.

By virtue of our hard work, vision and

commitment, TrackTown USA showed the

world that our community is dedicated to

advancing the sport in this country each

and every time we

hold a competition

at historic Hayward

Field.

We congratulate

Doha and feel hon-

ored to have partici-

pated in the bidding

process. At the same

time, we look forward

to building upon the

many partnerships we forged which allowed

us to get oh-so close to the finish line.continued on page 5

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OTC Gear Makes the Perfect Gift

If you aren’t sure what to get your favorite track and field fan for the holi-days, don’t forget about Oregon Track Club gear.

OTC members receive discounts on apparel that would be perfect whether you are taking in an early spring meet at Hayward Field or heading out for a hot summer run on Pre’s Trail. Some items are exclusively available through OTC.

For more information, go to oregon-trackclub.org and click on “OTC Mer-chandise.” Vin’s TrackTown: We Were So Close!

Vin Lananna is the As­sociate Athletic Direc­tor at the University of Oregon and President of TrackTown USA.

GrassRoots Grants Winners Announced

Every year, the Oregon Track Club helps fund track and field and running-related projects throughout our area via OTC’s Grass Roots Grant program awards. We are pleased to announce this year’s recipients of grant funds to help further track and field around Lane County:

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OnTrack OREGON TRACK CLUBDECEMBER 2014 www.oregontrackclub.org

It was back-to-back NCAA

cross country titles for Oregon

sophomore Edward Cheserek,

second place for senior Eric

Jenkins, and a pair of sixth-

place finishes for the men and

women of Oregon at the cross

country championships Nov.

22 in Terra Haute, Ind.

Cheserek’s feat equaled

that of Steve Prefontaine, the

only other Duck to win con-

secutive titles in cross coun-

try (’70-’71). Cheserek won in

30:19.4, while Jenkins made a

bold surge in the final meters

to nab second (30:23.2) over

the 10-kilometer course. It was

the second time the Duck duo

took the top two spots on a

NCAA championship podium,

when Cheserek and Jenkins

went one-two in the 10,000-meter final at

Hayward Field last June.

The Colorado men won the team title

with 65 points. Stanford (98) and Port-

land (175) rounded out the top three. Or-

egon finished with 221 points.

The top six Oregon women finished

within 10 seconds of each other, led by

freshman Alli Cash (59th, 20:56.4) over

the six-kilometer course. Michigan State

won the team title (85) ahead of Iowa

State (147). Oregon scored 249 points.

While the Ducks’ team hope of podium

finishes at the championship meet fell

short, they put the wraps on a strong

cross country campaign. Cheserek and

Jenkins also went one-two at the PAC-12

Championships, pacing Oregon to second

behind Colorado. The Oregon women won

the team title (54) over Stanford (74), led

by freshman Frida Berge in sixth.

The men and women then swept the

NCAA West Regional meet. Stanford’s

Maksim Korolev edged Cheserek for the

victory, ending the Duck’s win streak at

seven. Meanwhile, Jenkins finished third

as Oregon (60) eclipsed Portland (71) for

the win. For the women, this time Molly

Grabill nabbed 11th to lead the pack of

Oregon women across the line. Oregon

scored 88 points, while Boise State was

second (103).

AHM BrandsBrown Contracting, Inc.Byrke Beller MD, - Pacific Women’s CtrC(IQ) StrategiesCameron McCarthy Landscape Architects and PlannersCascade DermatologyChambers Construction CompanyChris Meeker, Supporter MemberCognitopia Software CORVALLIS HALF MARATHON, CHAMPION MEMBERCreswell Health and Rehab CenterCurtis Restaurant EquipmentCustom OrthoticsD2000 Safety, Inc.Dave Henry Real Estate Services, Inc.David E. Carmichael, AttorneyDouglas Gallagher Law OfficeDr. Lonn Robertson Family DentistryEclectic Edge Racing ETZELEugene AirportEugene MarathonEugene Physical Therapy, LLC, Supporter MemberEugene Running Club Eugene Running CompanyEugene Wellness CenterEugene, Cascades & Coast SportsEuropean Touch Painting CoFiddler’s Green Golf CenterFitness Link’s Performance and Training CenterFranklin R. Lulich, CPA, P.C.GANT Custom Homes, Supporter MemberGarden Way Chiropractic CenterGleaves Swearingen LLP, Attorneys at LawGolden RealtyGorilla CapitalGutierrez Holistic Family Medicine, LLCHandy Ed ConstructionHealth & Safety InstituteHome Federal Bank, Supporter MemberHughes Financial Group of Wells Fargo Advisors, Supporter MemberHutchinson, Cox, Coons, Orr & Sherlock, P.C.Hybrid Real EstateKalen Electric & Machinery, Inc.Kathleen Dugan LMT

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OnTrack OREGON TRACK CLUBDECEMBER 2014 www.oregontrackclub.org

by Erin Regali, OTC PresidentIt is so hard to be-

lieve we will soon be wrapping up 2014. Where does the time go? Not long ago we kicked off our annual membership drive for the upcoming year. OTC members can renew and new mem-bers can join starting in October 2014 and their memberships are good until December 31, 2015. We have updated our membership forms and tried to provide a clear message as to the many benefits you receive as an OTC member. A great resource for the benefits is our website: www.oregontrackclub.org. Look on the pages under Member Benefits.

One of our most popular member ben-efits is access to the Nike Company Store in Beaverton. Formerly named the Nike Employee Store, this privilege allows OTC members entry into this unique store. Significant discounts on popular apparel can be found only at the company store.

Due to the popularity of the benefit and the frequent questions surrounding the policy of OTC and the Nike Company Store, we have created a frequently asked questions page concerning the proper procedures for access, which can be found on our website under Member Benefits. We would like to emphasize that our agreement with Nike allows each member access to the store once

per calendar year. It’s worth mentioning that your mem-

bership also provides numerous other benefits at our business sponsors. You can cover the cost of your OTC member-ship in short time by taking advantage of your OTC benefits.

We encourage our members to con-tact OTC’s office if you have any ques-tions with regard to your member ben-efits. We value our relationship with Nike very much and see this benefit of access to the Nike Company Store as a great privilege. We hope you do, too!

Kernutt Stokes LLPKEZI / Chambers Communication Corp.Let’s Move Fitness, LLCLile/Eugene Moving & StorageLocklear Leatherworks LLCLPL Financial - Kelly G. HigginsMarilyn Milne at Public Relations Services LLC, Supporter MemberMark Stapleton DMD, MSD, PC Dentistry For Children Michael Keller Realty of Spokane, WAMike Fanelli, San Francisco Real EstateMusgrove Mortuaries & CemeteriesNational Fire Fighter, Supporter MemberNEUROSPINE INSTITUTE, CHAMPION MEMBERNike Running EugeneNorman InvestmentsOn Track and Field, Inc.OREGON DENTAL CARE, CHAMPION MEMBEROregon Trail Runs, Supporter MemberPacific ContinentalPostal Pharmacy, Inc.Prichard Partners, Inc.ProHealth Family MedicineRANDOM LENGTHS, CHAMPION MEMBERRBC Wealth Management, Todd G. BosworthRexius Forest By-ProductsROGUE ALES, CHAMPION MEMBERRon K. Ewert, DDS PCRunnin’ WildSakura Landscape, LLCSapient Private Wealth ManagementSightline Property InspectionsSLOCUM ORTHOPEDICS, PC CHAMPION MEMBERSportHillSports Conflict InstituteSpringfield Area Chamber of CommerceStaszak Physical Therapy & Wellness Center, Supporter MemberThe Carpet CompanyThe Duck StoreTrack Town Pizza, Supporter MemberTRACKTOWN ORTHODONTICS CHAMPION MEMBERTrisha Kluge, LMTTYREE OIL, INC., CHAMPION MEMBERUniveraValley River Inn, Supporter MemberVox Public Relations Public AffairsWildish Land CompanyWorld Wheelchair Sports

Business MembersFirst Call: Wishing You a Joyous Holiday Season!

Sutton steps down as OnTrack editor

After four years as editor of OnTrack,

Phil Sutton has stepped down from his

post. During his stint

guiding the newsletter,

Sutton was respon-

sible for increasing the

frequency and improv-

ing the quality of the

publication.

Jim Murez will as-

sume the role of editor starting with this

edition of the newsletter. As always, your

feedback, comments, and editorial ideas

and submissions are welcome. He can be

reached at jimmurez@gmail.com.

Phil Sutton

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OnTrack OREGON TRACK CLUBDECEMBER 2014 www.oregontrackclub.org

EVENTS CALENDAR(Always confirm event with event host)

December3 ............. OTC Board Meeting, 7:00 am,

Valley River Inn, Eugene6 ............. Jingle Bells Run, 5K, 8K, 12K,

kids run, 10:30 am, Maurie Jacobs Park, Eugene

7 .............. Civil War Relay, 52 miles from Eugene to Albany, Time TBA, Alton Baker Park, Eugene.

12 ............ OTCM Holiday Party and potluck. Washington Park Fieldhouse, Eugene.

13 ............ Frozen Trail RunFest, 5K,9K,15K,50K, 9:00 am, Buford Park, Mt Pisgah, Eugene

20 ........... Holiday Half Marathon and Hustle, 5K, 10K, half marathon, kid’s dash, 9:45 am, Lane County Fair Grounds, Eugene

31 ............ Deadline to renew your OTC membership for 2015

31 ............ First Run, 5K, 10K both days, 11:59 pm on 31st, 10:00 am on 1st, Valley River Inn, Eugene

January1 .............. First Run, 5K, 10K. 10:00 am.

Valley River Inn, Eugene11 ............. Winter Predictor

Eugene. 20K, 13K, 6K16 ............ OTCM Annual Dinner Meeting.

Valley River Inn, Eugene. See OTCM pages for details

25 ........... Dash N Dine, Eugene 15K, 5K

Do you have an event to add to the calendar? Contact Jim Murez at jimmurez@gmail.com with the day, time and location

OTC Volunteer Spotlight: Todd Bosworth

Worlds

By Rita RadostitzWhen Todd Bodsworth commits to some-

thing, he never goes small. He started run-

ning in the All Comers Meets in the early

’90s and joined OTC. A decade or so later,

he was invited to join the Board and volun-

teered on the Membership Committee, and

later for the Marketing Committee.

From 2001 until 2011, Todd was the pri-

mary organizer for the Steep Hill Chase

5K, a cross country race that raised

more than $20,000 for Special Olympics.

He then put his race-organizing skills to

work by reviving the OTC Run/Walk Series,

which offers eight races each year from

March through October. After setting up

the courses, Todd often takes photos of

the competitors and posts them to the

OTC Facebook page (which he set up back

in 2010!). “We get wonderful feedback

from them,” Todd says, “It’s really re-

warding to see runners

improve, kids compet-

ing and the community

feeling it’s creating.”

When he is not vol-

unteering, Todd, his

wife Shelly, and their

sons, Weston and Cal-

lahan, enjoy skiing, bicycling, hiking and

traveling. Todd also loves to race: he runs

15 to 20 races a year, everything from 5Ks

to 50K ultra marathons, and has run Hood

to Coast 26 times. Currently he is training

to get an automatic qualifying time for

the 2015 New York Marathon. We wish him

luck and thank him for all he gives to the

running and track community in Eugene!

Todd Bosworth

tinue to partner with USA Track & Field in

attracting other major events to the U.S.,”

Lananna said. “I have no doubt that the U.S.

will field another fantastic track and field

team in the summer of 2019, and we look

forward to welcoming the world to Portland

in the spring of 2016.”

It’s worth noting that hosting the world

championships at Hayward Field was un-

thinkable and seemingly bordering on the

absurd less than five years ago. However,

under the bold leadership of Lananna, he

has thrust Tracktown USA into the interna-

tional conversation for hosting what is be-

lieved to be the third-largest sporting event

in the world.

What is even more impressive is how quickly

the TrackTown USA team marshalled nu-

merous key individuals in our community,

many of whom worked tirelessly behind the

scenes, to put a top-notch bid in front of

the IAAF Council. Oregonians, by nature, are

humble. Lananna has helped show us that

we can think bigger than the Olympic Trials,

and that we deserve to host a world-class

event at our world-class facility, cheered on

by unquestionably the most knowledgeable

track and field fans on this planet.

None of that took the sting away that

Tuesday morning when our computer moni-

tors delivered the bad news. But we should

take comfort in the fact that we ran our

best race, and left it all out on the track.

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OnTrack OREGON TRACK CLUBDECEMBER 2014 www.oregontrackclub.org

That begins with you.

Without our never-ending pool of loyal volunteers, our crew

of dedicated officials, our ongoing leadership in sustainability,

our devotion to the development of youth fitness initiatives

and the best track and field fans in America, we would have

never even reached the starting line.

Our collaboration with USA Track & Field – the governing body

for the sport in this country – has never been better, and the

same can be said of our longstanding relationships with the

University of Oregon, the UO Foundation, Gov. John Kitzhaber

and the state Legislature, and all of our local leaders in city and

county government.

As I’ve stated over and over, it’s important to dream big and

have ambitious goals.

In bidding for the 2019 IAAF World Championships, we made

a bold attempt with an audacious vision and we will continue

our quest to elevate the sport by attracting major events to

the U.S.

That formula brought us the 2014 IAAF World Junior Champi-

onships last summer, a long-term deal to be the home of the

NCAA Outdoor Track & Field Championships through 2021, and

the 2016 IAAF World Indoor Championships in Portland.

Today, we are also looking forward to playing host to the 2015

USA Outdoor Track & Field Championships in June and, for the

sixth time, the U.S. Olympic Trials in the summer of 2016.

We will also move ahead with our plans to modernize and

renovate Hayward Field into a state-of-the-art facility with

expanded seating capacity that will enhance its already well-

deserved reputation as one of the world’s most fabled venues.

Before I sign off, allow me to recognize our outstanding cross

country teams at the University of Oregon.

Part of my 12,000-mile journey over the past few weeks in-

cluded a stop in Terre Haute, Ind., for the 2014 NCAA Cross Coun-

try Championships, where I was privileged to watch the Duck

men and women compete.

Individually, UO sophomore Edward Cheserek (Newark, N.J.)

won his second consecutive NCAA title, joining the legendary

Steve Prefontaine (1970-71) as the only Duck runners to accom-

plish that feat.

Remarkably, he was followed across the finish line by UO se-

nior Eric Jenkins (Portsmouth, N.H.), who used a spirited dash

up the final hill to give the Ducks an impressive 1-2 finish. They

became the first teammates to place first and second in the

men’s championship race since Iowa State’s John Nuttall and

Jonah Koech in 1989.

It was an inspirational moment.

Congratulations to UO head coach Robert Johnson and his

assistants – Andy and Maurica Powell – for another fantastic

season in which the Ducks also swept the NCAA West Regional

titles for the first time in 26 years.

Athletics Team Members Perform Through Fall

Members of the OTC Athletics Team have continued to repre-

sent the Oregon Track Club at races throughout the fall, including

the Silver Falls Trail Runs held recently at Silver Falls State Park.

Below, Thomas Kreuzpeintner climbs up from the South Falls

in the half marathon at the Silver Falls Trails Runs at Silver Falls

State Park on Nov. 2. He went on to place seventh overall.

After crossing the finish line,

Athletics Team member Dr. Or-

estes Gutierrez checks on anoth-

er finisher. Gutierrez finished 13th

overall.

Note, the membership fee for

the Athletics Team will increase

from $20 to $30 for 2015. The fee,

which is in addition to the regular

OTC or OTCM membership, includes

the singlet. For more information,

go to the OTC website or e-mail

otceugene@gmail.com.

Thomas Kreuzpeintner climbs up from the South Falls in the half marathon at the Silver Falls Trail Runs at Silver Falls State Park on Nov. 2. He went on to place seven overall

Lananna continued from page 1

After crossing the finish line, Athletics Team member Dr. Or­estes Gutierrez checks on an­other finisher. Gutierrez finished 13 overall

1 MASTERS

Oregon Track Club MastersDECEMBER 2014

Holiday Party Set for DecemberFriday, December 12, 6:00 – 9:00 PM Washington Park Fieldhouse, near 22nd & Washington, Eugene

Join us for a holiday party – bring your spouse or signifi-

cant other too. You’ll find many of your OTCM friends among

the poinsettias adorning the tables.

The theme, as always, is plenty of conversation, good food

and a white elephant gift exchange.

White Elephant Gift ExchangeThis optional but popular gift exchange features two ways

to get a gift; choose from the not-yet-chosen group, or you

can choose one that someone else already selected. We

have noticed that a bottle of wine is always a popular gift,

and some bring a true “white elephant” gift, a gift that keeps

on popping up, year after year.

Food The Club provides lasagna and chicken, while members

bring veggie plates, desserts, or appetizers.

If you last name begins with:

A-H Bring Vegetable Dish

I-O Bring Desserts

P-Z Bring Appetizers

RSVP for the OTCM Annual Dinner MeetingFriday, January 16, 2015 5:30 PM Social Hour, 6:30 PM Dinner Valley River Inn, Columbia Ballroom

Join us in the Columbia Ballroom at the Valley River Inn for our

annual dinner, featured speaker (to be announced), awards pre-

sentation and election of officers and board members.

We begin the evening at 5:30 with a social hour and a no-host

bar. Buffet dinner will begin at 6:30. The cost per person is $17.50

(the Club subsidizes the meal and gratuity). RSVP is required;

please use the form below.

All-American Awards, Top Ten Age-Graded AwardsAt the annual dinner OTCM will present All-American certifi-

cates as well as awards for the top 10 age-graded marks by OTCM

club members in :

Road races Track eventsField events Race walks You have 3 ways to submit your results:

1. Online at our website: www.otcm.org This method only works

for events that have age-grading established for them. If your

event isn’t available to be selected, send in your results instead.

2. Email your results to craig@otcmasters.org

3. Mail your results to Craig Godwin, 1475 Machester Dr., Eugene,

Oregon 97401.

OTCM Annual Dinner RSVP Form Date: Friday Jan. 16, 2015

Name

Name

Your phone and / or email:

Amount enclosed $17.50 each

Please mail this form with your payment to OTCM, c/o Shivaun Black, 2228 Olive St., Eugene, Oregon 97405. Make checks payable to OTCM.

Save the DateMasters athletes will want to set aside April 26 as the OTCM Hay-

ward Classic moves up from its summer date this year to a springtime

slot. Look in future issues of the newsletter and www.haywardclassic.

org for details, the complete meet schedule and registration informa-

tion.

Competitors will find the usual full slate of track and field events at

what is one of the premier masters events in the country. If you are

not competing, meet organizers are seeking volunteers for this always

popular meet.

2MASTERS

1 Gary Hall 65-69

2 Jim Barta 60-64

3 David Hess 75-79

3 Sarah Petersen 50-54

4 Val Menge 50-54

5 Joeseph Myers 75-79

5 Ed Westlund 70-74

5 Ed Weeks 65-69

5 Kari Westlund 50-54

6 John Teising 70-74

7 Wole Bankole 60-64

7 David Duncan 50-54

8 George Looney 50-54

8 Lester Tovey 45-49

9 Evelyn Hess 75-79

10 Richard Weinman 60-64

10 Ronald Neumann 50-54

10 Chris Meeker 50-54

11 Kathleen Dugan 50-54

11 Chris Esparza 40-44

13 Linda Fowler 50-54

14 Jim Christian 55-59

15 Barbara Hanson 55-59

15 Mike Black 50-54

15 John Thompson 45-49

15 Fidel Banuelos 45-49

16 Alan Rexius 60-64

16 Sue Hammans 55-59

16 Laura Lee McIntyre 35-39

16 Deborah Neighbors 35-39

17 Peter Hatton 50-54

18 John Kluge 55-59

18 Tony Kiene 40-44

18 Alexander Schwarzkopf 35-39

20 Shelley Briggs 60-64

20 Steve Schellenberger 55-59

20 Bobby Jennings 40-44

21 Jane Dods 75-79

21 Jocelyn Bonner 55-59

22 Aaron Cho 30-34

23 Patrick Duffy 65-69

24 Kelly Higgins 50-54

25 Ken Perkins 70-74

25 Mitch Hanan 55-59

25 Angelita Jones 40-44

28 Rick Lloyd 65-69

28 John Hassler 55-59

29 Wally Larsen 70-74

29 Garry Jones 70-74

29 Michael Caley 65-69

29 Nancy Morrison 55-59

30 James Stasiak 60-64

31 Bruce Mortenson 70-74

31 Thomas Roberts 65-69

by Shivaun BlackThe OTCM Nominating Committee has approved

a slate of nominees for the 2015 OTCM Board. The

current OTCM Board has passed a resolution recom-

mending the slate to the membership.

OTCM members will vote on the slate at the Annual

Dinner on Friday, January 16, 2015 at the Valley River

Inn.

President: Mike Cahn

Vice President: Trisha Kluge

Treasurer: Mimi Raiter

Secretary: Jim Murez

3-year Board member, Year 1: John Livingston

1-year Board Member: Norma Poasa

1-year Board Member: Sandy Pashkin

1-year Board Member: Cindy McCabe

Positions that do not require a vote include

Shivaun Black as Past President, Bettina Huber

in year three of a three-year position and Kirsten

Bartlett in year two of a three-year position.

New Board Slate Approved for Vote

December Birthdays

Key 2015 Masters EventsFrom the USATF Masters Website and Mike Cahn

Feb 22 — 8K Masters Championships, La Brea, CA

Mar 20-22 — USA Masters Indoor T&F Championships, Winston-Salem, NC

April 26 — OTCM Hayward Classic, Eugene

July 3-16 — National Senior Games,

Bloomington/Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN

July 23-26 — USA Masters Outdoor T&F Championships, University of

North Florida, Jacksonville, FL

July 28-Aug 2 — State Games of America, Lincoln NE

Aug 4-16 — World Masters Outdoor T&F Championships, Lyon, France

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Nike Store Access Available Jan. 6

Members are eligible for one-time access to

the Nike Company Store beginning January 6,

2015. If you sign up after December 31, 2014, you

must wait to access the store after the 5th day

of the month following your renewal (For exam-

ple: sign up on Jan. 1, eligible for access to the

employee store on or after Feb. 6).

Nike will have member names on a guest list for

a one-time access to the company store (see OTC

President Erin Regali’s column in this issue).

Rules for the Nike Store: Photo ID must be provided for check in (spouse,

permanent partner and dependent children age

15 and older).

Eligible OTC members will be on a guest list

submitted to Nike by OTC.

The OTC member’s spouse/partner must pro-

vide proof of the same address to accompany

the OTC member into the store.

The OTC member’s dependent children must be

18 or younger at the same address.

Under all circumstances, spouses and depen-

dents are only allowed one visit each year. This

includes whether they are visiting the store on

their own membership or as the spouse or de-

pendent of an OTC member.

Nike kindly asks that members refrain from

wearing any competitor brands in the store.

Select merchandise may be available to em-

ployees only.

The Nike store is located at 3485 SW Knowlton

Rd, Beaverton. You may call the OTC office during

business hours to make sure your name is on the

list: (541) 343-7247.

Violation of Nike Company Store policy could

result in being denied entry, as well as jeopardiz-

ing access for OTC.

Renew your OTC membership before the end of the month so you

do not miss out on the significant discounts available only to Club

members. Plus your membership supports all the OTC community

services programs and one of the most exciting track and road rac-

ing schedules in the country.

All current OTC members have the same renewal deadline: Dec. 31.

The Club membership fees have not increased. If you renew your

individual, family or business membership now, your membership is

good through December 31, 2015.

Two ways to renew your membership NOW:

1. Complete the Membership Application included in this newslet-

ter and mail to: OTC, P.O. Box 11364, Eugene, OR 97440.

2. Visit the OTC website to renew online: www.oregontrackclub.

org. Select “Become A Member.”

For more information, call 541-343-7247 or email info@oregon-

trackclub.org. The official renewal deadline is Dec. 31, 2014.

Don’t Miss Out: Renew Your Membership Now

All the benefits that come along with your OTC membership were

outlined in the November issue of OnTrack, but it’s worth noting

that your membership very quickly pays for itself in savings at OTC

events and through discounts at our business sponsors.

Members can save a total of $55 in registration fees alone at the

OTC Run/Walk events, the OTC Butte to Butte and the OTC All Com-

ers meets.

What’s more, your membership fee helps support numerous track

and field and running programs around the area via the Grassroots

Grants program, maintenance of Pre’s Trail and local youth pro-

grams.

Membership renewal information is available in this newsletter or

visit oregontrackclub.org and select “Become a Member.”

Renew your membership before December 31, 2014, to receive the

full benefits of belonging to OTC!

Your Membership Means Savings at OTC Events

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OREGON TRACK CLUB 2015 Membership

Note: If you your membership is valid through 12/31/2015.

Visit the Oregon Track Website: for membership benefits, Nike Company Store Policies, merchant discounts, and www.oregontrackclub.org

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The Oregon track and field teams

will begin their 2015 campaigns in

January up in Washington, culminate

at the NCAA Championships at Hay-

ward Field in June, and pack in a busy

schedule in between.

The NCAA Championships return

to Eugene for the third-consecutive

year and enter the first year of a

seven-year run in Eugene from June

10-13. The Ducks will also host three

home meets leading up to the NCAA

Championships.

“We are really excited about our

home schedule,” head coach Robert

Johnson told goducks.com. “Hayward

Field will once again be the center of

track and field in the United States

with both the NCAA and U.S. Champi-

onships here in June.”

Without an Oregon Preview this

year, the 2014 outdoor season at Hay-

ward Field opens with the Pepsi Team

Invitational on April 11. Kentucky,

whose women’s and men’s teams

placed seventh and 15th, respective-

ly, at last year’s NCAA Championships

will headline this year’s Pepsi meet.

Pac-12 rival the University of Wash-

ington will round out the event, which

will be scored in a tri-meet format.

The Oregon Relays come to Hay-

ward Field the following weekend

(April 16-18). The Mt. SAC Relays that

same weekend will draw some Ducks

south to compete.

The annual Oregon Twilight, held

May 8, will mark the final regular

season home meet before the NCAA

Championships.

The NCAA meet will visit Eugene for

the 13th time this year, tying Chicago

for the most times a city has played

host to the championships.

Oregon’s outdoor campaign will

start at the USC Trojan Invitational

March 20-21. The Ducks will then head

to the Stanford Invitational on April

3-4. Also on the schedule for the sea-

son is the 121st Penn Relays (April 23-

25), followed by the OSU High Perfor-

mance Meet (May 1) in Corvallis, and

the Payton Jordan Invitational (May

2) at Stanford.

The Ducks will begin their indoor

season at the Washington Preview,

Jan. 17, as the men and women begin

preparations to defend their indoor

national titles. The Ducks will then

compete at the Rod McCravy Invita-

tional in Kentucky, Jan. 23-24, fol-

lowed by the UW Invitational, Jan.

30-31.

The team will be split between the

Husky Classic, Don Kirby Elite and

108th Millrose Games, all on Feb. 13,

before competing at the Mountain

Pacific Sports Federation champion-

ships in Seattle, Feb. 27-28.

Oregon then heads to Fayetteville,

Ark., March 13-14, to contend at the

NCAA Indoor Championships, where

the Oregon women will aim for an

NCAA record sixth-consecutive title.

For ticket information for UO home

meets, the NCAA Championships

and the OTC Prefontaine Classic, call

1-800-WEBFOOT or go to goducks.

com.

Glenn Fortune Dec. 27, 1943 – Nov. 7, 2014

Glenn Fortune, an active and passion-ate advocate for youth track and field, passed away at his home in Oakridge on Nov. 7. He was 70. Glenn was the current USA Track & Field-Oregon Asso-ciation President and was involved in Oregon Track Club as an official for nearly 30 years. He was also the long-time electronic timing and photo-finish official and clerk for Hayward Field meets.

Glenn was instrumental in growing the Track City Track Club youth program in the ’80s, ’90s and 2000s when the Track City Classic Track and Field Championships saw teams from across the nation come to Track Town to compete. More than 1,500 athletes and hundreds of teams would at-tend this highly anticipated competition. Glenn took great pride in hosting the best youth track and field meet in the country at Hayward Field, and so enjoyed seeing the coaches, athletes and parents return year after year. Glenn was truly the heart and soul of the Track City Classic.

In addition to his long-time involvement with Oregon Track Club and Track City Track Club, Glenn served in numerous board po-sitions for USA Track & Field. Through a 25-year time period he was instrumental in growing the organization and guiding USATF Oregon into the electronic data era.

His wife, Francis, passed away in Octo-ber. He is survived by his daughter Lindsay, son Brian and his wife, Danelle, and three grandchildren: Fionn, Nora and Nicholas.

In Memory

Glenn Fortune

Ducks Prepare for Indoor

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Lane Community College men’s and women’s

teams placed second at the Northwest Athletic

Conference (NWAC) Cross Country Champion-

ships in Battleground, Wash.

Lane sophomore Jonathan Cornish placed a

close second to the

Community Colleges

of Spokane’s Dan-

iel Schofield, who

closed a small gap

to Cornish heading

into the final 800

meters and nipped

him at the line. Cor-

nish and Schofield

each clocked 25

minutes, 19 seconds

over the 8,000-meter course.

Spokane won the men’s team competition

with 32 points to Lane’s 42 in the 10-deep field.

The Titans placed four runners in the top 10,

including Gabe Collins (sixth, 25:54), David Cor-

nish (seventh, 25:55) and Ben Harter (ninth,

25:56).

In the women’s race, Spokane runners fin-

ished second, third and fourth to give the Big-

foot the team title with 36 points. Lane was

second out of 10 teams with 61 points. Mt.

Hood Community College freshman Georgia Glo-

vatsky won with a time of 18:11.

Nicole Maurmann paced Lane’s women’s

team with a fifth-place finish. She covered

the 5,000-meter course in 18:32. Alli Cross also

cracked the top 10 (seventh, 18:38) for the Ti-

tans.

LCC Titans XC Clinch Second Place

Jon Cornish placed seventh during the NWAC Cross Coun­try Championships.

Lane Community College’s women’s and men’s teams both placed second in the North­west Athletic Conference Cross Country Championships. Congratulations, Titans!

• $6,000 to the Eugene School District middle school track and field pro-grams. The money will be split evenly among the eight middle schools in the district. The funds will help cover the cost of participation fees, equipment and the rental Hayward Field for their district meet.

• $3,000 to the Sheldon Community Track Park Project. The funds will help cover design fees for the proposed facility at the track, which is on the north side of town and offers another option for hosting large track and field meets.

• $2,105 to Marist High School. The track and field program plans to purchase a FAT (fully automatic timing) system to be used in both high school and middle school meets.

• $1,000 to the Monroe Middle School track and field program, currently the largest program in the Eugene School District and which trains at sub-par facilities. The funds will be used to make improvements at the site. All of these granted requests support the youth in the area of track and

field; a true representation of assisting at the grass roots level for our sport. We thank all groups who filled out applications for our Grassroots Grants pro-gram this year and we encourage others to apply next year. The 2015 applica-tion process begins in August, with applications due at the end of Septem-ber. Our Club promotes interest and participation in track-and-field-related sports throughout the area. We are proud of our ability to financially support other programs having this as a goal.

GrassRoots Grants continued from page 1

Many thanks to Erin Regali, Bill Kelly, Kari Westlund, David Wilkins, Jody Smith, Curtis Anderson, Rita Radostitz, Nathaniel Teich, Phil Sutton, Jennifer Touchette (graphic designer) and Jim Murez (editor) for their support of this newsletter. Please contact Jennifer Touchette at jennifertouchette@comcast.net or Jim Murez at jimmurez@gmail.com if you have newsletter questions, comments or content.

Where in the World is OTC?

Top: OTC members David Walko and Vance Foster traveled to Kunshan, China together. During a morning run, they had their picture taken with the OTC logo in one of the city parks.

At right: OTC members Tato and Sheri Sumantri, and Raydeen Cuffe visit the site of Rivendell, of “Lord of the Rings” fame. This is outside of Wellington, NZ.