First I would like to thank Nancy Beattie for all the hard work she has done for the OATCCC during her two years as President. I would also like to thank Ray Russell for his tireless work over the last 27 years as our Treasurer. Ray will be missed but has left his job in the capable hands of Sam Lehman. Thanks, Ray. I would also like to thank Denise Gorski for her work as our secretary over the last 8 years. She will be missed but we hope to keep her around as a District Alternate. Thanks, Denise. Donna Joseph will be our new secretary and brings many years of experience to the position. I am looking forward to working with Sam & Donna in their new positions. Congratulations are in order to Greg Fraunfelter who was voted in as Vice President. Greg was and is instrumental in getting the Indoor Championships going.

 The clinic was exceptional again this year because of Wayne Clark. Wayne will tell you he has many people to thank, but Wayne you are the man that keeps it all going and when we have a clinic of almost 1600 members you always need an exceptional individual in charge.

 Keep checking our website for more information as Bob Hollen and Scott Dorne do a great job of keeping it up to date with information everyone in the sport can use. We already know that we are getting hits from over 27 countries as well as all the hits from the United States. Keep up the great work, guys.

 I hope I will be able to continue to advance our organization and the sport in the next two years. I would like to thank all the people above for their support and also Jason, Buzz, Bob, Neal and Terry.

 To all the coaches out there, I know we don’t do it for the money or notoriety, but for the kids. Keep up the great work in keeping Ohio at the forefront of High School Track & Field in the U.S. 

Vern Kiehl