[Dale McBain]

Hello Everybody!

We have been doing a little research on the weather in mid-June. Historically, it looks like a very slight chance of rain occuring during that time frame west of the Cascades. Historically, the Winthrop area has temperatures in the 75 to 80 degree range during that time frame. So based on my bit of weather research I am suggesting June 17, 18 and 19 for the 2011 Run to The Sun.

As a part of "the Run" is anyone interested in doing a best time rally starting at, for example, Jake's Diner in Snohomish, WA. The route could be Hwy 2 to 97 north on to SML. There will be one requirement for sucessful completion, the participants will need to get a printed cash register receipt or a business card from each check point community that has the towns name on it. Substitute evidence of stopping in the check point community would be a picture of either the driver or co-driver with an employee of a business located in the town in question with evidence in the picture confirming successful contact with the check point community in question. Any speeding ticket will result in disqualification. Failure to get appropriate evidence of reaching any designated town on the route will result in a 60 minute time penalty. There will most likely be 8 to 10 check point along the route you will need to contact. Final starting point, route and check points are up for discussion.

So we need feedback from you all on the proposed date for "The Run" and the proposed Rally idea.

Happy New Year!
Dale McBain
SPF #469

PS- I don't know what color the shirt will be this year.
As we did last year we will be honoring Steve B. and other stroke victims.