Sonny Chatham Youth Rider Award

[worcs]

Girls can be nominted to

blazingmx said:

Okay, I finally got all the skinny on this award. It comes from Gene Ficker who is the guy that 1st began the award to honor the late Sonny Chatham.

The official name of the award is "The Sonny Chatham Youth Award". It really has nothing to do with a youths ability to ride, but more of a youths attitude, conduct, roll model to their peers, and unselfishness to help when and where ever needed. The youth must strive to do their best at all times, be a positive influence on others, and be courteous and considerate. I think that this award is fitting to most of our youths at Waco Eagles but unfortunately there is only one award.

Since there was confusion (which I hopefully have cleared up for everyone) I will continue to accept nominations via the forum in this thread only. I will tally all the nominees and the award will be voted at the November meeting. Again, sorry for the confusion.

btw, the reason there are 2 plaques is because one was thought lost a few years ago but was later found after a replacement was purchased. The reason for the confusion was the one of the plaques read "RIDER" on it, which was a mistake.

Past winners:
2002 - Ryan Roberts
2003 - Lee Krumnow
2004 - Brandon Parsons
2005 - Garrett Saulter
2006 - Jason Rich


In addition to the nominees from the meeting, I'll list the ones off the forum below.

The nominees from last nights meeting are;
Curtis Stevens Jr.
Dillon Stevens
Gage Sipe
Tanner Collier

Nominations from the Forum:
Karson Kasberg
Ty Wood
Austin Wood
The Poteet boys
Adam Valenta
Alex Constancio

[team 99#399]

i nominate lee because he is all ways the first won to get there and the last one to leave and he pats every ones back including last place(some times me)

[cyclepop]

Girls can be nominted to

Curt, your back in the running!!!! ;D

[dadwood1]

What are you trying to say Ron? Now, we have Lee "the Flea" and Curt "the Skirt"? ;D

[hanginon]

Now that the award criteria has been cleared up, it will be very easy to nominate. I would like to nominate Gage, Lee and Ty. My son would not be half the rider if it weren't for these three young men. He met them early this year, when he started riding. they went out of their way to make him feel welcome, they befriended him and made him feel comfortable at the track. And last they rode with him even though he was a beginner, stayed with him and taught him how to control the bike through turns, jumps etc.. He's been riding 10 months and he rides like he's been on a bike for 3 years. He & I owe his speed and love for the sport to these three young men. Whether you three win or not, remember that the Kasbergs consider you true ambassadors of the sport and most importantly GREAT FRIENDS. Thank you all for taking my son in.
Sincerely,
Ron Kasberg

[DaddyFlea]

motocrossmaniac7 said:

i nominate lee because he is all ways the first won to get there and the last one to leave and he pats every ones back including last place(some times me)

Thank You yours is the most appreciated nomination and obviously the most sincere. Lee has already been given the award so he is not eligible.

[team 99#399]

I think all of the 85 class this year is a great group of kids,to pick one over another is very difficult.I nominate GAGE SIPE creator of TEAM99.Just by doing that generated fun and unity in a group of kids. Tom Valenta