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Stories, Past and Present, from our Northern NJ Region. This month’s story is from the December 1999/January 2000 Pole Position.
It is titled “Life Events” written by Brian Bielanski. In his own words “ I was just told I’m about to have a “Life Event” ... our wedding. That started me thinking about other “Life Events’. It included having a child ... and your first gray hair, to name a few. Another “Life Event” is joining a new region in the SCCA. Now you see, I’m in the TV news business. After college ... I moved to Green Bay, Milwaukee, Minneapolis, Atlanta and now New York. In that time, I’ve been a member of the Milwaukee, Land O’Lakes Atlanta and now Northern New Jersey Region ... After testing the waters, I settled on the Northern New Jersey Region. Then came the “Life Event”. I called Denver and asked to be switched to NNJR. Walt Huber warmly welcomed me. He sent me member info, a couple copies of Pole Position and hooked me up with Diane Case. She’s another in a long string of energetic Flag Chiefs who was all too eager to utilize my services. I dressed in my Pillsbury Doughboy outfit (round guy - wearing white - waving flag) and headed out to Pocono for the ‘Hella Fog Lamp sponsored Fog School.’ I flagged two sessions and enjoyed the social before having to head back to the glamorous (don’t let me kid you) world of TV news ... In September I flagged in New Hampshire. So year one of my “Life Event” was a great success. I met wonderful people and saw some great racing. The Formula Vee races have been particularly great. ’m looking forward to next year ... Find me and say hey. So thank you to all the great people who have welcomed me with open arms.”
NNJR News
• A new NNJR postcard is ready to go! It contains contact information along with information about regional/national programs - road racing, autocross, rally, time trials, hill climbs, and Track Night in America. The cards will be available at the January Region Party and on request.
• It has been a successful year with Solo and Rally leading the way showing a profit to help to grow the region.
• Please consider becoming a volunteer and/or a region member at events in our region and others throughout the Northeast Division.
SCCA News
• The NEDiv National Convention link for registration opens on December 2, 2024.
• The NEDiv Convention Financial Support Request of $3,000 was approved to support education and technology expenses at the NEDiv Convention in February. This will assist in updating and improving our resources at the hotel.
SAVE THESE 2 DATES!
• The NNJR Worker’s Party has a new date, Saturday January 18, 2025. The new date was unanimously approved by the NNJR Board in place of the usual February date. The party will still be held at the Packanack Lake Clubhouse. The agenda will include Worker Appreciation Awards, Solo 2024 Season Awards and a special presentation to our past RE, Peter Schneider, for his years of service as RE.
• The NEDiv Convention will be held on Saturday February 22, 2025 with a Welcome Reception on Friday evening February 21, 2025. We are returning to the Lackawanna Radisson in Scranton, PA. I’m excited to be working on this event again as Chair of the NEDiv Convention. Updates to follow.
THANK YOU! I want to thank our NNJR Board for all their support, work and enthusiasm for our region. Mark Labbancz - Assistant RE, Jason Evangelista - Treasurer, Mikey Albacete - Secretary, Perry Aidelbaum - Solo Chair, Chris Mosley - Trustee, Jeff Lasko - Trustee and Don Yeske - Trustee. Thank you to our Past RE, Peter Schneider, who has continued as Editor of the NNJR Newsletter and Rally Chair. Thank you to Darrell Anthony who keeps our Web Communications working. A special thank you to our NNJR family, our members, who support us at events and activities.
OUR WISHES! Thanksgiving arrived quickly this past weekend and the weather cooperated- cold but no snow. The end of 2024 is approaching as quickly, hard to keep up with all the sales! From all of us, as we cherish our friends and family this holiday, we wish you and yours a safe and beautiful Holiday Season and a fun and successful 2025!
Feel free to reach out to me with any ideas or suggestions at re@scca-nnjr.com. I’d love to hear from you!
Linda
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