eric aldinger
I know for a fact Kenji is earning six figures from his OBRA salary.
Granted most of those digits are on the right of the decimal, and there is
a negative sign in there somewhere.
On Thu, Feb 7, 2013 at 9:03 AM, Seth May wrote:
> As some of the numbers I put together for the officials training, I also
> do a comparison of OBRA and USAC numbers. These are for 2011, since 2012
> isn’t available yet for everyone.****
>
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>
> Nationally, OBRA Accounts for (2011):****
>
> 7.7% * of all registered racers****
>
> 13.8% of all cycling events****
>
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>
> * OBRA is likely higher since OBRA is reporting unique riders purchasing a
> yearly license. The USAC counts are non-unique, meaning that a rider is
> double counted if they register for a mountain and road license. ****
>
> Source: OBRA Statistics from Candi/Kenji, USAC 2011 Annual Report****
>
> --****
>
> Seth****
>
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>
> *From:* obra-bounces@list.obra.org [mailto:obra-bounces@list.obra.org] *On
> Behalf Of *Candi Murray
> *Sent:* Wednesday, February 06, 2013 9:15 PM
> *To:* obra@list.obra.org
>
> *Subject:* [OBRA Chat] OBRA History and a little comparison****
>
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> I was asked by a couple of riders to detail the history of our
> organization. I have put the following together. There are a few riders,
> older than I that might be able to add to it.****
>
> ** **
>
> The Oregon Bicycle Racing Association (OBRA) was started in the late
> 1970s. Called the Oregon Cycling Association (OCA), it was then the
> district association of USCF clubs. The name was changed to the Oregon
> Bicycle Racing Association several years later to avoid confusion with the
> political group, the Oregon Citizens Alliance which was getting much
> negative media attention.****
>
> There was not much activity for the first few years after OCA was formed.
> When Steve Scarich became the USCF District Representative he pushed to
> increase the strength of the organization. Organization was improved and a
> system of collecting fees from races was established. A few years later
> Mike Murray was elected to the board. Murray wanted more racing in Oregon
> so he turned the focus of the group toward making it easier to produce
> quality events. He bought traffic signs, photo finish equipment, PA
> systems, CB radios and more. Since then OBRA has purchased 3 vehicles,
> multiple trailers, 2 Finish Lynx Finish Line systems and much more. There
> are now supplies of equipment stored in Eugene, Medford, Bend in addition
> to Portland.****
>
> Separation from USCF****
>
> Dissatisfaction with the United States Cycling Federation came on slowly
> and climaxed in December 1998 when they fired all 50 Regional
> Representatives in favor of a plan to only utilize 10 people nationwide to
> service the membership. At this same time alternatives to the insurance
> provided by the national governing body became more readily available and
> the question was asked, 'What is OBRA getting back for the dollars that are
> sent to Colorado Springs?' An annual USCF membership ranged at that time
> from $35 to $50 and then the charge for insurance was about twice what was
> available commercially. OBRA figured that Oregon alone was sending about
> $200,000 annually to USAC in USCF and NORBA membership fees and race
> permits and surcharges.****
>
> In exchange OBRA received little in the way of services and now there
> would not even be a local representative. The straw that broke the back was
> when USAC doubled the permit fees for the weekend day series races. To send
> a message to Colorado Springs the series promoters choose to insure with an
> insurance plan purchased by OBRA and to forgo USCF sanctioning. Letters
> were sent to every USAC board, director and staff member explaining why
> OBRA were doing this and further explaining that it was likely that all
> Oregon events would do this unless USAC made changes to address concerns
> over the diminishing level of service. Only one response was received.****
>
> In the fall of 1998 there was a vote of member clubs that was unanimous
> that the OBRA insurance plan would be offered at all events.****
>
> Success****
>
> OBRA membership has swelled to the highest levels ever when David Beede
> contacted OBRA about branching out into mountain bike racing. The
> dissatisfaction among NORBA members was even greater than that from the
> road/track side. They were able to organize a race series amongst the
> mountain bike races and added them to OBRAs email network. This has given
> them a voice that they have not experienced before.****
>
> The OBRA 2012 calendar had over 338 days of racing, offering discounted
> membership to juniors and strongly suggest that the race organizers reduce
> entry fees for those under 18. The Best All round Competition has expanded
> to recognize the outstanding performances in each discipline , a Women’s
> Series was created and Oregon Cup.****
>
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>
> According to OBRA statistics, membership has grown dramatically since 2000.
> ****
>
> 2000- 1738 members****
>
> 2001- 1741 members****
>
> 2002- 1978 members****
>
> 2003- 2335 members****
>
> 2004- 2760 members****
>
> 2005- 2828 members****
>
> 2006- 3296 members, 1014 1-day additional memberships****
>
> 2007 -3452, 2157 1 day****
>
> 2008 – 3900, 2187 one day****
>
> 2009 – 4442, 2230 one day****
>
> 2010 – 4909, 3205 one day****
>
> 2011 – 5004, 4018 one day****
>
> 2012 – 5019m 3531 one day****
>
> ** **
>
> According to Velonews (2006)****
>
> Oregon was ranked #2 in the number of cycling events, only 8 races behind
> California.****
>
> Oregon was ranked #3 in the number of amateur racers, behind only
> California and Colorado.****
>
> Oregon was ranked #1 in terms of the percentage of riders vs. state
> population with Colorado coming in over 50% lower in 2nd place.****
>
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>
> Organization****
>
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>
> The Oregon Bicycle Racing Association is an Oregon Non Profit Corporation
> that has its Constitution and Bylaws on file with the State of Oregon. The
> business and affairs of OBRA are managed by its Board of Directors. There
> are six members of the Board of Directors. Each director is elected to a
> three year term by a majority of club representatives at an annual meeting.
> Two directors are elected each year.****
>
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>
> There are five paid positions:****
>
> Executive Director****
>
> Webmaster****
>
> Assistant Director****
>
> Membership Coordinator****
>
> Equipment Manager****
>
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>
> Fee Comparison****
>
> OBRA****
>
> USAC****
>
> Race Application****
>
> 35****
>
> 25-50 per day + 7% when prize list is over $2000****
>
> Additional Insured****
>
> 5****
>
> 10****
>
> Enndorsements****
>
> 0****
>
> 75****
>
> Insurance****
>
> 1.25****
>
> 3****
>
> Equipment Surcharge****
>
> 0.5****
>
> includes use of all equipment****
>
> n/a****
>
> Admin Surcharge****
>
> 0.6****
>
> na/****
>
> Adult Membership****
>
> 20****
>
> 60-90****
>
> CCX Only Adult****
>
> 15****
>
> n/a, must purchcase full license as above****
>
> Jr Membership****
>
> 5****
>
> 30-60****
>
> CCX only Junior****
>
> 0****
>
> n/a, must purchcase full license as above****
>
> One Day****
>
> 5****
>
> 10****
>
> Team Membership****
>
> 100/35****
>
> $65 refunded if race put on or volunteers****
>
> 150****
>
> Race Director****
>
> 0****
>
> 150****
>
> Mechanic****
>
> 0****
>
> 150****
>
> Coach****
>
> 0****
>
> 150****
>
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Eric Aldinger