2012 Depue Reunion

[John Schubert T*A*R*T]

This thread seems to have gotten away from the thread title so I'm going to try & bring it back. We are actively planning the 2012 Boat Racers reunion to be held on Wed. through Sat. during the Pro national championships which are usually held the last week in July or the first week in August. Would someone in the know please post the correct dates. Stay tuned to this thread for the official registration form that will allow you to register, forward your registration form or down load & print it & mail it to the address on form. You'll also be able to either paypal your registration fee to an e-mail address noted on the registration form or mail a check with your mailed registration. Just as a teaser, below is a picture of the front of the polo shirt, yes polo shirt with a collar, which will have the same art work on the back as the 2007 reunion but with the date changed to 2012. Also below is a picture of the optional cap which will have the 2012 reunion logo embroidered on the cap. This is the same logo as on the front of the polo shirt but will be screened on the shirt.
Anyone interested in helping make this one of the best reunions ever please e-mail boatracersreunion@wi.rr.com

[racnbns]

John---

Glad to be of service and think we are starting early enough to do it justice.

Bruce

[John Schubert T*A*R*T]

After some mis-information, Depue will be hosting the 2012 Pro nationals dependent upon a bid being submitted to the Pro commission at the APBA national meeting & approved by the commiission & BOD. Knowing that, we are proceeding with the plans to have our second Boat Racers Reunion during the nationals.

Watch for the formal announcement & registration form later this month.

[Karen Cadle]

Just wanted to thank everyone that has been working on the reunion and wish Wayne Baldwin a Happy Birthday today :D

[John Schubert T*A*R*T]

Just a heads up. I had planned on opening registration this month but the pending lease of the VFW to a private individual, a cousin to the Depue Men's club president, won't be finalized until after the 1st of the year. At that time if the lease goes through I'll be in contact with the person who will be leasing the facility to determine if we can use the hall for our reception. Once that has been determined and if there are any fees I'll open registration.

Hope everyone has a great holiday season. For the New Years resolution be sure to include your attendance at the reunion.

[John Schubert T*A*R*T]

The Reunion is a GO!. Most of the final details have been resolved. Look for the registration form to be posted here with instructions how to complete the form, e-mail it to Shirley Summers & send fees through PayPal. If not familar with PayPal or computer electronics, you can print the form, fill it out & send it to the address on the form with your fees. Remember, you can order optional shirts & burgundy reunion caps with a very nice gold logo. The sample hat is pictured but will be burgundy. The shirt will have the year changed to 2012.

There will be a big gathering on Friday at The VFW Hall host by a local company with their famous Pig Roast. During this reception there will be the silent auction that was so successful at the last reunion, some other fund raisers & we will have a boat racers Calcutta which will be based on the top 5 drivers from 2011 high points and the top 4 participated classes from 2011 plus the big 1100 hydro. DEtails of how the Calcutta will work, how the auction for the driver of your choice will be conducted & details of proceeds will be announced at the Friday reception.

Register as soon as the form is up. If you want to make a committment now, e-mail boatracersreunion.com

[Mark75H]

Download, print, follow instructions

[Gene East]

My check is in the mail!

I would urge everyone who plans on attending, to register as early as possible.

There is no "seed money" for this event. There are up front expenses for this event that need to be paid ASAP.

No one on the committee should be expected to cover these expenses "out of pocket".

It will be worth attending just to see Charlie Bradley and Alan Ishii get a hair cut!!

These 2 Broken Down Old Boat Racers have been growing their hair for 2 years. They will be donating their hair to "Locks of Love". Good job guys!

I'm looking forward to seeing everyone!

Come join the fun!

[Lee Sutter]

Hi Everybody!!!

I agree with Gene.

I will be mailing my registration next week too. I'm really looking to seeing everybody (young and old) at DePue.

Thank you John for making this happen!!!

Lee Sutter

[Mark Suter]

Thanks for getting this started, Gene. I think it is important for those of us who plan to attend to register early and thereby help the Reunion Committee in the planning of the event. My registration will be in the mail tomorrow.

[John Schubert T*A*R*T]

When completing the registration form, it is important to follow the instruction as they are written on the instruction sheet. Open the instruction document first, either print it or write down the instructions. Then close that document & open the registration form. After you have type in all your required information, remember to go to edit & click on "Select All". Yor form will be shade in some form. Then holding down the ctrl key on your keynoard click on the e-mail address for brucenshirley. This will open your e-mail system with their e-mail address in your "TO" box. Then go to "Edit" on your tool bar & click on "Paste". The completed form will appear in your e-mail message area. Then click on "send".

Please remember after sending your form to go to your paypal account & send your registration fees to boatracersreunion.com.

[John Schubert T*A*R*T]

I am bewildered that registrations aren't coming in as I've heard nothing but positive reponses of attendance. Let's begin registering as we need head counts.

[John Schubert T*A*R*T]

A block of 30 rooms has blocked for the Reunion attendees at the Peru LaQuinta Motel. It's just south of the Peru exit on I-80. The phone number is (815) 224-9000. The rooms that are blocked are doubles but can be changed in accordance with your needs. You'll need to provide a C.C. # when calling & making your registration. The block is for the nights of Wed. July 25 through Sat. July 28. If you arrival &/or departure dates are differen, tell them when you call.

To get the special rate of $70 per night, the normal July rate is $109, you must tell them that you are with the "Boat Racers Reunion" group.

This block will be held until July 1st. If the block isn't taken, then I'll have to cancel the unreserved rooms. I we are very successful in gaining strong attendance, they have agreed to expand the number of blocked rooms.

[Karen Cadle]

Many thanks to all contributing to the Reunion. Will try to electronically complete today, John. If techo challenges prohibit--- will download forms, send check and mail by tomorrow.


Again, many thanks to all BDOBR's, the Reunion Committee, the Racers, Teams and Sponsors that make this possible.

City of Depue, and citizens you've been great hosts for years.

US Title Series... You Rock.

[BILL HOCTOR]

:confused: Copy that Karen.can't bring up the last part of instructions

[Karen Cadle]

:confused: Copy that Karen.can't bring up the last part of instructions


Snail Mail for me --- I was having a tough time following the instructions also. Thank goodness for simple, form, fill out and mail.

Glad we have a committee that covers all the "boats" and racers abilities from --- Hypercarbon, Kevlar, honeycomb, monocoque, fiberglass, composites, carbon fiber…to me wood, cloth, and poly-"bottom"

*Polyurethane --- a unique material that offers the elasticity of rubber :o combined with the toughness and durability of metal... :rolleyes:

[Karen Cadle]

Filled out the registration form and emailed it with information. Sending checks to you, as instructed John. I copied the BRF.com reunion page link to my facebook page along with one of the promo-videos of years of racing. Hope to speak with Alan, start the Reunion Group on Facebook this week to drive traffic to Boat Racing Facts. Appreciate everyone!

[John Schubert T*A*R*T]

Although slow, registrations are coming in. It is important that you register to to guarantee you official reunion shirt (s), optional cap, tickets for 2 free soda or beer beverages & your dinner ticket for Friday night. The dinner ticket will be required in order for attendees to enjoy the catered whole hog pig roast. There will be dinner tickets for sale prior to the Friday night affair on a first come basis, so don't misss out.

We are also planning on a Thursday night reception at the official reunion hotel, the LaQuinta. This will be a BYOB & we will order pizza & collect donations. This will be an excellent opportunity to visit with your boat racing friends & make new ones. The stories & memories will be flowing heavily.

[Karen Cadle]

:D Glad they are coming in John.

[John Schubert T*A*R*T]

When completing the registration form, it is important to follow the instruction as they are written on the instruction sheet. Open the instruction document first, either print it or write down the instructions. Then close that document & open the registration form. After you have type in all your required information, remember to go to edit & click on "Select All". Yor form will be shade in some form. Then holding down the ctrl key on your keynoard click on the e-mail address for brucenshirley. This will open your e-mail system with their e-mail address in your "TO" box. Then go to "Edit" on your tool bar & click on "Paste". The completed form will appear in your e-mail message area. Then click on "send".

Please remember after sending your form to go to your paypal account & send your registration fees to boatracersreunion.com.

When making payment through PayPal, as I prefer, make payment as "Personal Payment". Paying for services means they will deduct a % for fees.

[John Schubert T*A*R*T]

Registrations are coming in extremely slow. If the numbers do not reach expectations especially with vendors, we just might have to cancel the gathering. If you are planning on attending, why wait to register. Remember, there will be tickets to enable you to take advantage of the pig roast & Friday's activities which include the Calcutta.

Let's get going!!!!!!!

[Master Oil Racing Team]

As I mentioned previously, I might not be able to make it., but my entry will be coming in by mail since I don't know paypal. If I can't make it Joe will bring my shirt back, and I am sure there may be a friend or two that can use my drink tickets, or Joe can buy his cokes with them.

What about the vendors though? I'm not sure what that's about.

And what about this John? I liked the way Ron posted his donations to the silent auction. What about a separate thread for donated auction items?. I have several items myself to donate, and it may help generate more items from other racers around the country. It could be under the DePue mainline heading.

[John Schubert T*A*R*T]

As I mentioned previously, I might not be able to make it., but my entry will be coming in by mail since I don't know paypal. If I can't make it Joe will bring my shirt back, and I am sure there may be a friend or two that can use my drink tickets, or Joe can buy his cokes with them.

What about the vendors though? I'm not sure what that's about.

And what about this John? I liked the way Ron posted his donations to the silent auction. What about a separate thread for donated auction items?. I have several items myself to donate, and it may help generate more items from other racers around the country. It could be under the DePue mainline heading.

Wayne,

I need the head count so that I can commit a number to the vendors, i.e., shirts, caps, food, beverages.

The silent auction is what Joe offered to handle. A separate post under this thread would work, but I'm not sure how you can start another stand alone thread. I had Sam Cullis start this one & the web master at hydroracer started the one on hydroracer.

[Master Oil Racing Team]

Okay John, I will just do like Ron and post it under this thread. I thought the Reunion section worked like the encyclopedia.

I get the vendor thing now. At first I thought you meant booths like at a trade show, but DUHH...I get it now. I will put together the list of what people are going to donate when we find out, and send it via e mail.

[Master Oil Racing Team]

OKAY Guys. Now soliciting donations for the silent auction. Please tell us what you can donate for this very worthy cause at the reunion. Ron has posted two items he will offer up, and now I will follow up with some items I am putting up. It would be great if you could post a picture as well, but if not.....well, tell us what it is.

The first item I have will be a new computer printed version of the Bob Hering flip sequence I took in 1976 and as was published in Powerboat that year. There are seven in the set. I will decide on whether or not to add an additional one that is mostly spray. The historical thing about this was that Bob drove Mercs when he lifted off. As near as I can remember, when he came back to racing he was driving an OMC. This was the flip also that led everyone to buying SafeJacs and cutting them up to fit under life jackets and racing styles.

Second is a windbreaker owned by Liz Dortch. Johnny and Liz were both honorary Texans and came to race with us many times. A few months before Liz passed away she asked Johnny to send the windbreaker back to me with some other stuff he was sending. I treasure it as coming from my friend, but I still have several used ones. This was is in immaculate condition and because of the historical value, I wanted to offer it up. The other historical factor is that Lone Star Boat Racing Association was around before NOA and was it's own sanctioning body. It lasted until the mid nineteen eighties. Steve Jones and I worked up the design and had around a hundred made I believe. The stitching on the patch is of the highest quality as is the windbreaker material. It is a tight heavy weave, not a flimsy piece of plastic.

The final item this go around is selected photos from my autograph collection. These are photos I took, and many are rejects for publishing, but when I started this collection, I didn't have time to go into the darkroom before a race. I just grabbed some that had already been printed before heading out for a race. What I was after was the autograph. I got this idea too late in my career to get many that I wished I had now, but I a grateful for the ones I have. My collection has grown too big for me to duplicate all of them, so I will hand pick ones from around the country that I think anyone would be proud to have. They will be in plastic sleeves in a three ring leather looking vinyl binder like the one I have my collection in. You can't see it in the first picture because the binder is larger than the scanner screen, but in the second, you can get the idea. It will have a zipper to protect the photos and the sleeves will be archival quality.

[John Schubert T*A*R*T]

I urge everyone to make payment using PayPal. However, payments made so far have been made as purchases. Doing so, PayPal deducts their fee, so we are receiving less then the $40 registration fee. When you make paypal payment, there are 2 side by side boxes. The one on the left says "purchases" the one to the right says "personal". Click on personal & then make payment. No fees are deducted.

Thanks

[Karen Cadle]

Wayne,

Thanks for jumping in with the auction items. Not sure I want to auction the Z prototype at the Reunion. If I do, there will be a minimum on the motor. A couple collectors have offered me cash, but I've turned them down for purely sentimental reasons. It's the only motor I've received to date. Hopefully the promise of more will come through, if not HEY at least I have one :)

John, the electronic registration and payment doesn't seem to be working well for most. My registration, along with Rebel's was mailed and the check. My reservations are also made. In my opinion, the old fashion way sometimes works just as well as the age of "tech"... even if it is slower. I think many folks are just plain busy, and many are still racing and others are just doing the best they can and hoping they will make it to the reunion.

It's great to have the shirts, hats, hog and beer ---- but for me it's everyone getting together at Nationals, and sharing stories, cold beer, tea, soda, snow cones sleeping in the pits and caring not if I eat baloney and cheese sandwiches, or purchase from DePue venders. Everyone I talk to is coming, and just slow to send stuff in due to family, work, finances and care giving reasons.

I'm coming unless health prevents, which I don't anticipate.

[John Schubert T*A*R*T]

It does seem that if you are not using Outlook as your e-mail operating system, the hyperlink process will not work. There are two ways to do it otherwise. Download the form, fill it out & send to the address on the form. You can still paypal the proceeds or send a check.

The other way is to down load the form, fill it out, scan it & e-mail it to the e-mail address on the form that is the address that starts with brucenshirley. You then can paypal the fee or send a check to the address on the form.

[Master Oil Racing Team]

I would not put that motor up Karen. That would be asking too much. Your direct ties to such a historical piece make it a one of a kind item. It's the same as me not offering my Marshall Grant D. Some day, some collector will own it after I'm gone (I hope), but for now I like to look at it. I hope we get more items coming in, but I would never expect anyone to put up a keepsake.

I'll find that link again John and download the form, and send it to Shirley.

[John Schubert T*A*R*T]

Just a reminder that those who are attending the reunion, we have a block of rooms reserved at a discounted rate at the LaQuinta , Peru, Il. At the same exit we used to take to go to the Holiday Inn that was race headquarters in those days. It's boarded up now. The LaQuinta is near the exit south of I 80. Mention "Boat Racers Reunion" when making your reservation.

Please, if you haven't registered, please do so as soon as you can.

[Bob Rusnak]

I would not put that motor up Karen. That would be asking too much. Your direct ties to such a historical piece make it a one of a kind item. It's the same as me not offering my Marshall Grant D. Some day, some collector will own it after I'm gone (I hope), but for now I like to look at it. I hope we get more items coming in, but I would never expect anyone to put up a keepsake.

I'll find that link again John and download the form, and send it to Shirley.

I agree with Wayne. Do not offer it as a auction. Things like this don't come available too often. It is a great piece of our racing history. ...Bob N-96

[Master Oil Racing Team]

I would like to add though, do bring it with you so we can see it.

[Allen J. Lang]

Sis, I have to agree with both Bob and Wayne. Bring it for show, but, make sure it also goes home with you. Memories tied with the engine can not be replaced. I sold all my race equipment when I left racing and still regret it.

[Karen Cadle]

These are the registration forms, and email Commitments Shirley has received as of 03-12-2012:

Tom Berry, John Schubert, Randy Siebring "Rebel", Karen Cadle, "sis", Ralph Donald, June Perry, Charley Bradley, Bruce & Shirley Summers, Duke Johnson, Bob Rusnak, Ray Rodda, Alan Ishii.

If you mailed, or sent your registration form, and you are not listed in the contact sheet, please contact John Schubert or Shirley Summers via email or phone so any timing issues, and/or inadvertent "fouled plugs" can be changed :p

Don't forget we are broken down ole' boat racers, and volunteers --- that "jump the gun", "foul some plugs", and don't "crank over" as easy as we used to!

Hugs to all, and sincere thanks. :)

[Karen Cadle]

Other Pro Racers planning to attend, and whom committee members have spoken with, (some of are committee members): Gene and Norma East, Loren Kaus, *Possibly Dale, Skip Birbarie, Billy Seebold, Tim Chance.


We're pretty sure many active racers will attend, but they are racing and focused on racing... so we hope they can join as time, and business of racing permits!


Committee Members and Pro Racers, please ad yourself and comments as you speak to others, so follow up can be done. Sincere thanks, and hugs to all :)

[Karen Cadle]

Sis, I have to agree with both Bob and Wayne. Bring it for show, but, make sure it also goes home with you. Memories tied with the engine can not be replaced. I sold all my race equipment when I left racing and still regret it.


Very good :) Will listen to my incredibly wise "Uncles", "Brothers" and best friends!

[F-12]

Things are not looking good for us to have the best party on the planet, with the best hydro and runabout drivers of our time. People need to get registered so John can tell how to deal with this. Don't want to have the plug pulled due to lack of interest as I know there are a whole lot of people that will enjoy talking to old friends and legends at a great race. Everyone get on your horse and lets push this through. We will ALL regret not being able to have this time together. John is not 100% yet but if we can do what we need to do here, I'm sure it will help get him back to his energetic self. Please contact me if you don't know how to go about getting on the list. From California to Maine, from Florida to Minnesota, we all have a connection. Let's get together and celebrate a sport that has given us so much, as we have given to support and promote.

[John Schubert T*A*R*T]

Well folks, as of today there are only 33 registrants. If I don't have 100 by June 1st, I'll have to cancel the reunion as the head can't can't support the committments that are required to substantiate the low registration fee of $40.

If you are planning on attending, please register now. Waiting until you get to Depue will not help us to make this a great reunion.

[Gene East]

At last report, registrations are a tad higher than John's most recent post. Don't miss the boat! Time is drawing nearer each day! Many of the "old timers" are going to be there. We're going to be a great time. DON'T MISS IT!
If you haven't registered yet, please do so ASAP. If you're having problems downloading the form; e-mail me at, eastgene@yahoo.com and I'll snail mail you a copy.
I'm looking forward to seeing all the BDOBR's at the big party!
In addition, there will be some pretty good racing going on that weekend.
Come join in on the fun and fellowship!

[John Schubert T*A*R*T]

Hi everyone. We have had a special boat racing friend create & purchase coffee mugs that commenorate the reunion scheduled in July. While we haven't quite come up to the required head count to make this happen, the committee feels that we will get close & have optional plans to ensure it will happen.Below is a picture of the mug. If you are registered, or along with your registration, you can purchase the mug(s) at $12 each. If you aren't registered & don't intend to for personal reasons, then you can purchase a mug for $15. Either indicate on your registration form that you want a mug(s) & include payment at that time. If you don't plan on registering, please e-mail me at boatracersreunion@wi.rr.com of your intent to purchase & paypal the amount plus $7 for shipping to baotracersreunion@wi.rr.com or mail to John Schubert, 6323 Ptarmigan Rd., Racine, WI 53406.

[David Mason]

At this point, I am very uncertain I can attend, as I will most likely be racing in another state. I really want to attend, but I still have memories to make.

Is there a way I can purchase a Hat and shirt ? I have my original one all autogrphaed with some legends, and it is safely put away to preserve. I would really like to get a couple shirts to wear around in the after hours of the boat races.

[F-12]

Go back in this thread and contact John. He will be able to make this happen and I'm sure you would be willing to donate to this reunion, Dave. Even though you won't be on site, I know you will be there in spirit.

[John Schubert T*A*R*T]

At this point, I am very uncertain I can attend, as I will most likely be racing in another state. I really want to attend, but I still have memories to make.

Is there a way I can purchase a Hat and shirt ? I have my original one all autogrphaed with some legends, and it is safely put away to preserve. I would really like to get a couple shirts to wear around in the after hours of the boat races.

Dave,

Go to the registration form, open & print it & fill in for the optional shirts & hats. Then send to the address therin with your fees. Please be sure to note that it's for shirts & hats only.

[David Mason]

Dave,

Go to the registration form, open & print it & fill in for the optional shirts & hats. Then send to the address therin with your fees. Please be sure to note that it's for shirts & hats only.

Thanks, I will do just that. I really want to be there, as most of my heros in boat racing will be there. Time will tell I guess.

[John Schubert T*A*R*T]

The mugs have arrived. Might have to reorder. Pictures below. $15 plus $4 for shipping if not registered, $12 plus $4 if registered, or we can waive shipping if you want to pick it up at the reunion.

[Gene East]

At this point, I am very uncertain I can attend, as I will most likely be racing in another state. I really want to attend, but I still have memories to make.

Is there a way I can purchase a Hat and shirt ? I have my original one all autogrphaed with some legends, and it is safely put away to preserve. I would really like to get a couple shirts to wear around in the after hours of the boat races.

David,

Hope you and your family can attend the reunion. Please spread the word to all the MOD drivers. If they are not racing that weekend, they are welcome to attend the reunion and mingle among old friends. As you recently stated many MOD drivers are former alky drivers.

You have my contact info and you are welcome to share it with any legit boat racer.

[Karen Cadle]

John, and Committee Members,

Great job on the emails, and phone calls to our friends and racers current and retired :rolleyes: (do we ever REALLY retire from racing)

Below please find the registered list of attendees so far, and it is one HECK of racing legend list

Aderholdt, Jimmy
Austin, Dick
Austin, Dick' father
Baldwin, Wayne
Berry, Tom
Boxell, Bill
Bradley, Charley
Brinkman, Todd
Cadle, Karen
Chance, Ann
Chance, Tim
Donald, Ralph
East, Gene
Erion, Frank
Giles, Bill
Goller, Bob
Greaves, Steve
Harrison, Kay
Herberg, John
Hooghkirk, Cookie
Hurder, Dean
Ishi, Alan
Johnson, Bruce
Johnson, Duke
Krier, Bev
Krier, Richard
Lang, Al
Lytle, Jeff
Maddrell, John W.
McKean, Jim
Meyer, Mitch
Moulder, Tom
Neadeck, Art
Nydahl, Pete
O'Dea, Dick
Perry, June
Rodda, Ray
Rusnak, Bob
Schoch, Jim
Schubert, John
Seebold, Bill
Siebring, Rebel
Stahl, Mark
Stahl, Marty
Summers, Bruce
Summers, Shirley
Suter, Mark
Sutter, Lee
Taylor, George
Trimble, Jim
Van Steenwyk, Bill
Van Steenwyk, Eileen
Williams, Karl
Zam (with Cookie )

If you have not registered yet, but plan to please let us know so we can plan accordingly. Email, or reply via thread. THANKS!

[F-12]

Where are all the people that promised to send in their registrations for this event. You know you want to be there, you know you will have a great time, and you know we are getting close to D-Day. Don't have the plug pulled on the best get together on the racing circuit because you are waiting till friday. Do it now, and be where the legends will gather to enjoy an evening with the best PRO drivers on the planet. See you in DePue.

[Master Oil Racing Team]

What about the current active racers? I would think there would be enough drivers, pit crews and officials to get beyond the minimum. My main computer has been in the shop since last week, so I can't look at my e mails (at least I don't know how) to see where we currently stand.