p01 The Portland Hilton and Executive Tower -- headquarters of the 26th annual USATF national meeting -- were separate buildings on a diagonal from each other in the downtown area. Date: 12/04/2004 The Portland Hilton and Executive Tower -- headquarters of the 26th annual USATF national meeting -- were separate buildings on a diagonal from each other in the downtown area.
p02 USATF Masters Chair George Mathews and Vice Chair Suzy Hess presided over the Thursday sessions, which managed to finish a glut of business. Date: 12/04/2004 USATF Masters Chair George Mathews and Vice Chair Suzy Hess presided over the Thursday sessions, which managed to finish a glut of business.
p03 Luigi Schiavo, CEO of his own software services firm, chomps and chats with Mathews before the start of Thursday's session. Date: 12/04/2004 Luigi Schiavo, CEO of his own software services firm, chomps and chats with Mathews before the start of Thursday's session.
p04 Some 65 people attended Thursday's sessions, nearly all of them voting delegates of USATF Masters Track and Field. Date: 12/04/2004 Some 65 people attended Thursday's sessions, nearly all of them voting delegates of USATF Masters Track and Field.
p05 Dave Clingan, nominated for re-election as active athletes rep, speaks to the group. His home in Portland was only minutes from the meeting site. He operates a world-renowned record store in town when not racing 800s. Date: 12/04/2004 Dave Clingan, nominated for re-election as active athletes rep, speaks to the group. His home in Portland was only minutes from the meeting site. He operates a world-renowned record store in town when not racing 800s.
p06 Dr. Joan Stratton of Yuma, Arizona, also was nominated for active athletes rep. She's a world-class W50 thrower and anti-doping expert. Date: 12/04/2004 Dr. Joan Stratton of Yuma, Arizona, also was nominated for active athletes rep. She's a world-class W50 thrower and anti-doping expert.
p07 Dr. Becky Sisley, who taught and coached at the University of Oregon, has set many age-group records and was elected to the Masters Track Hall of Fame in 2001. She was the third nominee for active athletes rep. Date: 12/04/2004 Dr. Becky Sisley, who taught and coached at the University of Oregon, has set many age-group records and was elected to the Masters Track Hall of Fame in 2001. She was the third nominee for active athletes rep.
p08 Andy Hecker of Ventura, California, operates his own track Web site and a film and video production company. He was the creative force behind WOW -- Women of Wrestling. He competes in M45 hurdles and directs track meets. Date: 12/04/2004 Andy Hecker of Ventura, California, operates his own track Web site and a film and video production company. He was the creative force behind WOW -- Women of Wrestling. He competes in M45 hurdles and directs track meets.
p09 George Mathews, a world-class hammer thrower, now lives in Idaho after recent stays in San Diego County and the Seattle area. Date: 12/04/2004 George Mathews, a world-class hammer thrower, now lives in Idaho after recent stays in San Diego County and the Seattle area.
p10 USATF Masters rules guru Graeme Shirley of San Diego, whose wife, Joni, is a champion and record-setting middle-distance runner, still competes himself in events from the 400 on up. He heads the San Diego-Imperial Association. Date: 12/04/2004 USATF Masters rules guru Graeme Shirley of San Diego, whose wife, Joni, is a champion and record-setting middle-distance runner, still competes himself in events from the 400 on up. He heads the San Diego-Imperial Association.
p11 Bob Fine has seen it all. A former New York lawyer now living in Florida, he wrote the original constitution for the World Association of Veteran Athletes, making sure women were treated equally with men in all phases. Date: 12/04/2004 Bob Fine has seen it all. A former New York lawyer now living in Florida, he wrote the original constitution for the World Association of Veteran Athletes, making sure women were treated equally with men in all phases.
P12 Graeme Shirley, who has worked as a stockbroker, has become expert in directing meets and using Hy-Tek software. He has memorized all USATF rules and bylaws. Date: 12/04/2004 Graeme Shirley, who has worked as a stockbroker, has become expert in directing meets and using Hy-Tek software. He has memorized all USATF rules and bylaws.
P13 Ken Weinbel of Seattle, who Mathews succeeded as MT&F chairman in 2000, was a great hammer thrower. He's made a great comeback from heart surgery of several years ago. Date: 12/04/2004 Ken Weinbel of Seattle, who Mathews succeeded as MT&F chairman in 2000, was a great hammer thrower. He's made a great comeback from heart surgery of several years ago.
P14 Gordon Edwards, who will run the 2006 masters nationals in Charlotte, North Carolina, presented a proposal to allow timed finals in events that previously required prelims and finals. He lost. Date: 12/04/2004 Gordon Edwards, who will run the 2006 masters nationals in Charlotte, North Carolina, presented a proposal to allow timed finals in events that previously required prelims and finals. He lost.
P15 Edwards, retired track coach of Charlotte Christian School, launched the
the Carolina Masters Track & Field Club. Date: 12/04/2004 Edwards, retired track coach of Charlotte Christian School, launched the
the Carolina Masters Track & Field Club.
P16 A show of hands decided whether USATF Masters T&F would recommend a rule change on timed finals to the USATF Rules Committee. Date: 12/04/2004 A show of hands decided whether USATF Masters T&F would recommend a rule change on timed finals to the USATF Rules Committee.
p17 Craig Masback, the chief executive officer of USATF, stopped by to speak to the masters and take questions. He didn't get off easy. Date: 12/04/2004 Craig Masback, the chief executive officer of USATF, stopped by to speak to the masters and take questions. He didn't get off easy.
p18 In the middle of his remarks, he had to take a call. At first he thought it was an important call from his wife. Turns out it dealt with a friend's funeral. Date: 12/04/2004 In the middle of his remarks, he had to take a call. At first he thought it was an important call from his wife. Turns out it dealt with a friend's funeral.
p19 Masback said USATF Masters T&F didn't have the numbers to command a lot of attention of corporate sponosrs -- but said, hey, you can keep the money you raise. Date: 12/04/2004 Masback said USATF Masters T&F didn't have the numbers to command a lot of attention of corporate sponosrs -- but said, hey, you can keep the money you raise.
p20 Masback wasn't afraid to tackle controversial questions, like: Why are there more LDR masters than track masters? His answer: Track is harder. Date: 12/04/2004 Masback wasn't afraid to tackle controversial questions, like: Why are there more LDR masters than track masters? His answer: Track is harder.
p21 Masback described the USA Track & Field Foundation, whose goals include supporting masters track. He said George Mathews insisted that "masters" be mentioned in the mission statement. Date: 12/04/2004 Masback described the USA Track & Field Foundation, whose goals include supporting masters track. He said George Mathews insisted that "masters" be mentioned in the mission statement.
p22 A meeting of the minds (or mind-meld) of Mathews and committee secretary Bob Cahners, whose term has ended. Date: 12/04/2004 A meeting of the minds (or mind-meld) of Mathews and committee secretary Bob Cahners, whose term has ended.
p23 Sandy Pashkin, the USA Masters team manager, also has taken over record-checking and ratifying duties from the legendary Pete Mundle. She's a former New Yorker now living in Oregon. Date: 12/04/2004 Sandy Pashkin, the USA Masters team manager, also has taken over record-checking and ratifying duties from the legendary Pete Mundle. She's a former New Yorker now living in Oregon.
p24 Chart showed reasons for masters outdoor nationals allowing timed finals in events such as the 800 and 1500. Date: 12/04/2004 Chart showed reasons for masters outdoor nationals allowing timed finals in events such as the 800 and 1500.
p25 Bob Fine and Andy Hecker share many personality traits -- they both speak their mind and know their s--t. Date: 12/04/2004 Bob Fine and Andy Hecker share many personality traits -- they both speak their mind and know their s--t.
p26 Dr. Ivan Black (left) chats with world record holders Nolan Shaheed and Bill Collins (right). Shaheed and Collins were both age-group track athletes of the year. Date: 12/04/2004 Dr. Ivan Black (left) chats with world record holders Nolan Shaheed and Bill Collins (right). Shaheed and Collins were both age-group track athletes of the year.
p27 In the Hilton lobby, Louise Tricard of Florida held court. She wrote the book on American women's track and field -- literally. She's writing a companion book -- covering 1980 to the present -- right now. Date: 12/04/2004 In the Hilton lobby, Louise Tricard of Florida held court. She wrote the book on American women's track and field -- literally. She's writing a companion book -- covering 1980 to the present -- right now.
p28 Tricard once held the open world record for the indoor quarter-mile. She poses with another sprinter/runner of note: Olympian Jearl Miles-Clark. Date: 12/04/2004 Tricard once held the open world record for the indoor quarter-mile. She poses with another sprinter/runner of note: Olympian Jearl Miles-Clark.
p29 Andy Hecker sees injustice and tries to right it. He sees a hurdle and tries to jump it. Date: 12/04/2004 Andy Hecker sees injustice and tries to right it. He sees a hurdle and tries to jump it.
p30 Mathews at one point briefly dropped out of the race for USATF Masters chair. He dropped back in, and won handily on the first ballot. Date: 12/04/2004 Mathews at one point briefly dropped out of the race for USATF Masters chair. He dropped back in, and won handily on the first ballot.
p31 Tom Light, a crackerjack rules expert, said his shirt reflected the way laws and legislation were made. Date: 12/04/2004 Tom Light, a crackerjack rules expert, said his shirt reflected the way laws and legislation were made.
p32 Tom has been a leading light in representing masters interests in the broader USATF Rules and L&L committees. Date: 12/04/2004 Tom has been a leading light in representing masters interests in the broader USATF Rules and L&L committees.
p33 Frank Lulich of Eugene, Oregon, arrived a little late for Thursday's session. He could be excused -- he had just flown in from New Zealand. Date: 12/04/2004 Frank Lulich of Eugene, Oregon, arrived a little late for Thursday's session. He could be excused -- he had just flown in from New Zealand.
p34 Phil Byrne of Massachusetts, a world-champion multi-event specialist, headed the candidate-seeking Nominations Committee. Date: 12/04/2004 Phil Byrne of Massachusetts, a world-champion multi-event specialist, headed the candidate-seeking Nominations Committee.
p35 Suzy Hess, publisher of National Masters News the past several years, ran for re-election as USATF Masters T&F vice chair. Date: 12/04/2004 Suzy Hess, publisher of National Masters News the past several years, ran for re-election as USATF Masters T&F vice chair.
p36 Competition for Hess came from British-born Max Hamlyn, who ran a mile in 4:16 in the days Bannister was active. Date: 12/04/2004 Competition for Hess came from British-born Max Hamlyn, who ran a mile in 4:16 in the days Bannister was active.
p37 Harry Brooks of Amherst, Massachusetts, challenged Mathews for the job of masters chair. Date: 12/04/2004 Harry Brooks of Amherst, Massachusetts, challenged Mathews for the job of masters chair.
p38 Middle-distance runner Mark Cleary of southern Orange County is the force behind the mighty SoCal Track Club. He was the third candidate for masters chair. Date: 12/04/2004 Middle-distance runner Mark Cleary of southern Orange County is the force behind the mighty SoCal Track Club. He was the third candidate for masters chair.
p39 Cleary mostly read from his notes. But he had a lot of ground to cover. Date: 12/04/2004 Cleary mostly read from his notes. But he had a lot of ground to cover.
p40 Ken Weinbel and Suzy Hess passed out yellow folders containing information sheets on George Mathews' candidacy for masters chair. Included was a notepad with the slogan: Let George do it, again. Date: 12/04/2004 Ken Weinbel and Suzy Hess passed out yellow folders containing information sheets on George Mathews' candidacy for masters chair. Included was a notepad with the slogan: Let George do it, again.
p41 The incumbent chair, Mathews stressed his experience, but admitted that he did some learning -- and changing -- on the job since being elected in 2000. Date: 12/04/2004 The incumbent chair, Mathews stressed his experience, but admitted that he did some learning -- and changing -- on the job since being elected in 2000.
42_G Mathews lived a short time in San Diego County, but managed to launch a successful series of throws meet under the Team Thor label. Date: 12/04/2004 Mathews lived a short time in San Diego County, but managed to launch a successful series of throws meet under the Team Thor label.
43_G Brooks detailed an impressive record of corporate titles and board memberships in Massachusetts. He worked for the Spaulding Athletic Co. Date: 12/04/2004 Brooks detailed an impressive record of corporate titles and board memberships in Massachusetts. He worked for the Spaulding Athletic Co.
p44 After speeches that tried to stay at 5 minutes each but tended to go over, the three candidates took questions from the floor. Date: 12/04/2004 After speeches that tried to stay at 5 minutes each but tended to go over, the three candidates took questions from the floor.
p45 Mathews, Cleary and Brooks got along quite well, and spoke positively about their own skills rather than negatively about their opponents. Date: 12/04/2004 Mathews, Cleary and Brooks got along quite well, and spoke positively about their own skills rather than negatively about their opponents.
p46 Cahners and a USATF Membership Services staffer helped conduct the chair election on Thursday, Dec. 2, 2004. Date: 12/04/2004 Cahners and a USATF Membership Services staffer helped conduct the chair election on Thursday, Dec. 2, 2004.
p47 Pink and yellow slips were handed out, with one being used for the chair election and the other for vice chair balloting. Date: 12/04/2004 Pink and yellow slips were handed out, with one being used for the chair election and the other for vice chair balloting.
p48 Suzy Hess and vice chair rival Max Hamlyn smiled for the birdie after Hess won by four votes. Date: 12/04/2004 Suzy Hess and vice chair rival Max Hamlyn smiled for the birdie after Hess won by four votes.
p49 Jerry Bookin-Weiner, a sprinter and meet director in Colorado, helped count the ballots. Date: 12/04/2004 Jerry Bookin-Weiner, a sprinter and meet director in Colorado, helped count the ballots.
p50 No question about who was running. Date: 12/04/2004 No question about who was running.
p51 Date: 12/04/2004
p52 Rex Harvey of Ohio lent his expertise. He's a technical whiz and vice chairman for stadia of World Masters Athletics. Date: 12/04/2004 Rex Harvey of Ohio lent his expertise. He's a technical whiz and vice chairman for stadia of World Masters Athletics.
p53 Harvey recently finished the latest version of the WMA Age-Graded Tables. Date: 12/04/2004 Harvey recently finished the latest version of the WMA Age-Graded Tables.
p54 Phil Raschker of Georgia congratulates Mathews, who had more votes than his two rivals combined -- thus avoiding a runoff vote. Date: 12/04/2004 Phil Raschker of Georgia congratulates Mathews, who had more votes than his two rivals combined -- thus avoiding a runoff vote.
p55 The new lineup of MT&F leaders: Secretary (and hurdler) Lester Mount of Texas, Treasurer (and vaulter) Joy McDonald, Vice Chair (and thrower) Suzy Hess and Chairman (and hammer guy) George Mathews. Date: 12/04/2004 The new lineup of MT&F leaders: Secretary (and hurdler) Lester Mount of Texas, Treasurer (and vaulter) Joy McDonald, Vice Chair (and thrower) Suzy Hess and Chairman (and hammer guy) George Mathews.
p56 When the election was over, the Internet Cafe (with eight laptops connected to the Internet) were available for posting the news worldwide. Date: 12/04/2004 When the election was over, the Internet Cafe (with eight laptops connected to the Internet) were available for posting the news worldwide.
p57 On Friday, the Big Apple squared off against Beantown for the right to host the 2007 USATF National Masters Indoor Championships. New York's Armory center easily beat Boston's Reggie Lewis center. Date: 12/04/2004 On Friday, the Big Apple squared off against Beantown for the right to host the 2007 USATF National Masters Indoor Championships. New York's Armory center easily beat Boston's Reggie Lewis center.
p58 Bookin-Weiner, Byrne and Fine count the ballots for 2007 indoor nationals. Boston will host the 2006 indoor nationals, however. Date: 12/04/2004 Bookin-Weiner, Byrne and Fine count the ballots for 2007 indoor nationals. Boston will host the 2006 indoor nationals, however.
p59 Mark Murdock gave a pep talk on the upcoming 2005 masters national indoor meet in Boise, Idaho, which he is directing. He had to apologize, though, for a typo on entry forms saying the superweight throw would be held outdoors. Date: 12/04/2004 Mark Murdock gave a pep talk on the upcoming 2005 masters national indoor meet in Boise, Idaho, which he is directing. He had to apologize, though, for a typo on entry forms saying the superweight throw would be held outdoors.
p60 Boise reps tossed out little dolls to the crowd. Outside the meeting room, a table had packets of candy in the shape of potatoes. Date: 12/04/2004 Boise reps tossed out little dolls to the crowd. Outside the meeting room, a table had packets of candy in the shape of potatoes.
p61 Murdock was one of the least formal presenters at the Friday session. He danced in front of the audience showing off the logo on his shirt. Date: 12/04/2004 Murdock was one of the least formal presenters at the Friday session. He danced in front of the audience showing off the logo on his shirt.
p62 Mark Zeug, Mr. Aloha himself, promoted the 2005 masters national outdoor meet at Honolulu with his own brand of pineapple humor and cheerleading. Date: 12/04/2004 Mark Zeug, Mr. Aloha himself, promoted the 2005 masters national outdoor meet at Honolulu with his own brand of pineapple humor and cheerleading.
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