T. Kenji Sugahara
Thanks so much Norrene! It has been a pleasure. (and you aren't quite rid
of me yet) ;)
k-
On Wed, Nov 15, 2017 at 9:22 AM, Norrene via OBRA
wrote:
> Kenji - Thank you for everything you have done for OBRA over the last
> 10-years, you have been a shining light helping us get through the ups and
> downs of racing bicycles. You've been tough, when you needed to be, but you
> have always encouraged everyone to be their very best and have fun racing.
>
> With that said, Huge thank you, thank you, thank you and THANK YOU.
>
> Cheers
> Norrene
>
>
>
> T. Kenji Sugahara
> November 14, 2017 at 9:58 AM Reply
> Dear fellow OBRA folks-
>
> I just wanted to make this official. After 10 wonderful years, I am
> announcing my retirement as Executive Director to be effective in 6-9
> months. It has been an amazing run with such an awesome community- the
> officials, volunteers, staff, board, teams, promoters, sponsors- and most
> importantly- all of you. I have many fond memories- many of which include a
> number of you. From watching the insanity of the first SSCXWC in Estacada-
> to the epic finishes of Baker City to the muddy messes of Mudslinger and my
> epic fails at the Albany Crit and MHCC Crit to the absolute craziness
> racing around Alpenrose- it has been an absolute pleasure. We have a
> wonderful community, and though we may have had our ups and downs, we went
> through it all together as an OBRA family.
>
> I have had some amazing opportunities arise that I cannot pass up so I have
> decided that this is an opportune time to pass on the torch. Though we
> have faced headwinds that have been mirrored on the national level, we have
> a solid foundation with a great plan to move forward. You will see some
> fairly substantial changes in the organization within the next year.
> During this transition time I will be helping the board conduct a search
> and help on-board the new leader. We will be searching in and outside the
> cycling community to find someone who is a great fit with the organization
> and will be able to take our organization to the next level.
>
> I hope we all remember that we are part of a much larger community and that
> we bring out the best of ourselves in our interactions to those internal
> and external to our organization. Our spirit of competition is built on a
> foundation of fairness and respect. I ask that all of you continue this
> tradition and support our new Executive Director when the time comes.
>
> There are too many people to thank- but suffice it to say- thank you all-
> especially to Candi and Mike who have been there for me. See you out at the
> races!
>
> With much affection,
>
> k-
>
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> Kenji Sugahara
> Executive Director
> Oregon Bicycle Racing Association
> Phone: 503-278-5550
> http://www.obra.org
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Kenji Sugahara
Executive Director
Oregon Bicycle Racing Association
Phone: 503-278-5550
http://www.obra.org