The Annual 2002 TAR Patsy Awards and
Christmas Party

As always a wonderful time was had by all at the Annual TAR Christmas Party and Patsy Awards Presentation. Many laughs were had, of course all in fun and not to embarrass or humiliate anyone attending our prestigious night. A common theme throughout the evening seemed to revolve around clothing, or the lack of, and ages of a few members. It was my understanding that all runners wear the least amount of clothing no matter what the function and that we never really get any older, you know, we're runners, right? The most wonderful part of our party is actually seeing our fellow runners in clothes, well, more than the shorty shorts and jog bras. It's a nice evening to spend some time with runners, who are actually not running, instead, enjoying the company of one another. We are an eclectic group and I'm sure if this was your first time to a TAR Christmas Party you've never experienced something quite like it before. We know you can't wait for next years party. Thanks to Jill Pederson, our President, for all of her efforts, Santa for all of his gifts, and Bill Jeffers for a night to remember.

Patsy Award Nominees and Winners

"The First Annual Best Worst Use of Running-Related Rehabilitative Equipment:
Knee Reinforcement Division
"
WINNERS: Ernie Spear and Jill Pederson

"The First Annual Grin and Bare It Award"
Male Nominees: Bill Venner, Ernie Spear, Mark Regan, Bill Jeffers, Dan Olden
Female Nominees: Gen May, Marsha Spear, Heidi Underwood
WINNERS: Craig Bramley and Jill Pederson

"The First Annual Last Call for Geritol Award"
Male Nominees: Bill Jeffers, Dave Harrington, John Pelton, E. John Loucks
Female Nominees: Laura Clark, Candi Schermerhorn, Jill Pederson, Barb Bartwitz, Sally McGuirk
WINNERS: Gerri Moore and Jim Moore

"The First Annual Buddy Can You Spare a Time (?) Award"
Nominees: Chuck Nacy and Sally McGuirk, Dave and Dot Harrington, Dan and Weezie Olden, Bill Jeffers (did it once!)
WINNERS: Regina and Meredith Ellis

"The First Annual New Kids on the Block" Award"
Male Nominees: Jim Goodspeed, Mark Murray, John Moore, Bill Jeffers
Female Nominees: Patty Moore, Beth Joyce, Pam Duell, Deana Endieveri
WINNERS: Ben Harrington and Marissa McGuirk

"The First Annual Bill Jeffers Wanna-Be Award"
Male Nominees: Dan Olden, Dan Larson, Mark Regan, Brian Teague
Female Nominees: Christine Cifone-Clohosey, Heidi Underwood, Sue Dornan, Michelle Leonard
WINNERS: Mark Sager and Joanne Conley

"The First Annual Best Comments Heard at the Races Award"
2002 ABChallenge: "Everybody take their shirts off..." (TAR President Jill Pederson)
2002 ABChallenge: "I got it...I got it..." (Jill Pederson after taking a picture of Running Legend Bill Jeffers doing a quick equipment check on his Speedo).
2002 Lake Placid Half Marathon: "You looked tired..." (Jim Werthmuller describing Running Legend Bill Jeffers' appearance at the four-mile mark).
2002 Goblin Gallop: "There's gotta be a PATSY Award in there somewhere..." (Chuck Nacy, after watching Race Winner Bill Jeffers take out the finish line banner with his head).
2002 Burlington, Vermont, Marathon Team Race: "Allegiance...what allegiance?" (Chuck Nacy)
WINNER: 2002 Santa Claus 10k: Sally McGuirk to Running Legend Bill Jeffers as he struggled to hold on to 2nd place at the halfway mark: "If you win, I'll kiss your ___!"

 

Christmas Party Photo Gallery

 


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