ALL,

PLEASE NOTE THE CRITICAL UPCOMING MEETING TO REESTABLISH THE CENTRAL DIVISION OFFSHORE RACING. TONY CURRIER & CO. HAVE DONE A BANG-UP JOB PREPARING FOR THIS EVENT THAT INCLUDES CITY OFFICIALS FROM HOST CITIES, OFFICIALS FROM THE NEW "WORLD OFFSHORE" ORGANIZATION (APBA/SBI), SPONSORS, RACE TEAMS AND VOLUNTEERS.

IF YOU ARE PASSIONATE ABOUT BRINGING OFFSHORE BACK TO THE CENTRAL DIVISION, IT IS IMPERITIVE YOU ATTEND AND SHOW YOUR SUPPORT FOR THE MOVEMENT AND BRING YOUR CONSTRUCTIVE IDEAS TO THE FLOOR.

FOR DETAILS, PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING INFO FROM EARLIER POSTS FROM BRIAN BUNCH.

HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!
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Past, present and potential Central Division racers are invited to attend the inaugural meeting of a racing organization striving to put Divisional racing back on the map in the Midwest....

The Mission:

Develop and maintain a professional Offshore Racing Association to support
sanctioned racing in the Central Division. This association’s goal will be
to secure former, present and future race sites in the Great Lakes region,
to attract participation from all Offshore sanctioning bodies, and fund
operations through active solicitation of event sponsors and race producers.

Agenda:

o Discuss race sites for the Central Division / Representatives for each site
o Uniting all racers, volunteers, members, sponsors, etc...
o Class structure
o Membership
o Proper voting for positions on the board
o Open discussion for questions, concerns, and ideas

We are anticipating attendance from Race Teams from Southeastern Michigan,
Ohio, Kentucky, and Illinois, as well as potential sponsors and producers.
Members of the Media are also welcome. Snacks and light fare will be
served, and a Cash Bar will be available.

The meeting to be held on Feb. 15, 2005 @ 7:30 pm

Location:

The Voyageur Restaurant
525 S. River Road
St. Clair, MI 48079
http://www.mapquest.com/maps/map.ad...&searchtab=home

Inexpensive accomodations in the immediate area of the meeting are available from:

River Crab
1337 river rd
St. Clair, MI 48079
810-329-2236
http://www.mapquest.com/maps/map.ad...&searchtab=home

St. Clair Inn
500 N. Riverside Ave
St. Clair, MI 48079
810-329-2222
http://www.mapquest.com/maps/map.ad...K8M%2bbBirf0zDc

There is a LOT of momentum behind the effort to revive Central Division racing. Whether you're a racer, team owner, promoter, potential sponsor or fan, you won't want to miss this meeting. Please join us in the resurrection of Central Division racing in the Great Lakes.

For details, contact Tony Currier at (810) 326-0502.
...or myself at 313 283-8148

Thanks,
Brian
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Brian Bunch

Tony, Brian and others:
Great plan. I support your mission and agenda. I am sorry I can not attend, but here are my comments/suggestions:
1. Find a way to consolidate classes. There are not enough boats in the Mid-West to support 5-7 classes. Do you have to mirror APBA/SBI?
2. Work to improve on the current P-Class rules. It can be accomplished. You have my suggestions.
3. Kill TV. It drains revenue that can invested in better ways that will grow the sport.
4. Consider smaller to no purses. In my opinion, this is not why racers race.
I look forward to reading the meeting minutes.

Sprague

Is this meeting associated with the Blue Water Offshore Racing Assoc.??? Or is this the new USA Offshore Group??
I saw in the local paper Blue Water Offshore is putting on an OSS / Silver Cup race on the same weekend, as they have for the last ten years.
If this meeting is for the USA group, why is it necessary to have two race site producers. Blue Water has produced the country's finest Offshore races for the last ten consecutive years. in 2000 there were 97 boats, in 2004 there were almost 50 OSS and Silver Cup boats present. in 2004, there was 5 hours of uninterrupted racing on the St Clair River.

WHAT GIVES?????

An enthusiastic Offshore fan
Gus

I wouldn't miss it!!! But you didn't answer my question!

Gus

Inspector Clouseau I presume!

Gus,

Being such an enthusiastic fan and board member, I would have thought that your fellow supporters would have clued you in. Let's keep it real Scott!!

An enthusiastic Racer!

Tony Currier - "The Pressure's On"

I thought that was good detective work. Nothing like hiding behind a screen name....and getting busted.

Hi Mark,

You are one up on me. Obviously, you know who I am. I only know who you are from here on OSO. We have never been introduced, at least that I am aware of.
Please let me address your concerns regarding my agenda.
1. I am a very enthusiastic Offshore fan. I have been attending races since the early eighties. If it’s too fast, you’re too old!!
2. If anyone really wants to know who I am, show up Tuesday and ask. I have nothing to hide.
3. I asked the question in my first post in this thread because a couple of local people asked me if the meeting was for the Blue Water Offshore Racing Association. I figured there may be some other fans, racers, promoters, etc., that may have the same misconception. I’ll admit I may not have asked to have this situation cleared up in the most politically correct manner.
4. I am speaking for myself.
5. I am almost competent at typing, this is taking forever!!! (I am doing this myself.)
6. I do get breaks at work, lunch, etc.
7. I have invested significant time and money supporting the local (St Clair, Algonac, Port Huron) races.
8. I have had the nickname Gus for a very long time. It’s a very long story.
9. Yes, I am a member of the BWORA. I have been since 2000.
If anyone has any questions, please ask them here, I will answer as soon and as plainly as possible.

Thanks,

Gus
(Scott)
PS. I still haven’t seen an answer.
PSS. I have been open and honest here, have you??

Dear scott
Are you a board member( just confused. )


Tony Currier - The Pressureson On

No.

Scott