OGC Banner Seen at Summer Olympics Site!
By Charlie | June 18, 2010
The Oregon Governor’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports banner hung proudly from May 20th-23rd, 2010 during the 40th United States Masters Swimming (USMS) National Championships which were held in Atlanta, Georgia at the Georgia Tech Aquatic Center, which was the site of the 1996 Summer Olympic Games. It was also the unofficial banner of the Oregon Masters team as we did not have our official OMS banner at the meet. Nearly 2,000 swimmers competed at this meet, which included 35 OMS swimmers who made the long trip to Atlanta, with ORGovFit Chair Charlie Helm among them. The Oregon team finished a surprising 6th place-ahead of several larger teams. Most of us swam personal best times at this incredible facility. About 12 former and current Olympic team members also competed at this meet. I was able to swim warm ups in the same lane with 1984 gold medalist Rowdy Gaines-who is also in my age group, and 2008 gold medalist Cullen Jones. It was a fun and rewarding trip that the Oregon Team won’t forget.
The ORGovFit banner hanging in the Oregon section of the stadium.
Scoreboard with 40th USMS National Championships logo.
Oregon Team with OGC Chair Charlie Helm front row, far left in white shirt.
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Beaverton Teacher Earns Fitness award
By Charlie | December 11, 2009
OGC's Brad Anderson (left) presented the Fitness Leadership Award to Beaverton Teacher Don Zehrung. Also present are Beaverton Schools Superintendant Jerry Colonna and Mayor Denny Doyle.
See the Press Releases link (above) for the full text of the City of Beaverton’s Press Release announcing this award to Mr. Don Zehrung.
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OGC Banner at Astoria CycloCross Race
By Charlie | November 12, 2009
"Coach Mike" and OGC banner at Astoria CycloCross Races
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2009 Senior Fitness Awards Given
By Charlie | November 12, 2009
Clara Williams, 91 years old from Lincoln City, who works out daily as well as getting others involved. She also line dances 3 days a week.
Gillia Peruzzo, 101 years old from The Dalles, who is still very active and an inspiration to others.
Alyce Stephens and Dick Waterman who are both septuagenarians from Hillsboro, who are very active and responsible for getting other seniors involved in various activities.
The 2 Program awards are to:
Touchmark at Mt Bachelor Village, Bend: A full service program involving individual counseling and tracking, partnering with local medical and sports professionals and facilities other than their own in promoting active lifestyles and enrichment.
The Springs at Tanasbourne, Hillsboro: Another full service program for all its community members that has a very high participation rate. It includes up to date facilities and qualified instructors.
Clara Williams, 91, Receives her award from Tom
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OGC Represented at Swimming Championships
By Charlie | November 12, 2009
OCG Banner at OPEN team area at OMS Championship meet
The Oregon Governor’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports was well represented at the recent Oregon Masters Swimming Association Championships which were held in Bend from April 17th-19th, 2009. OGC Vice Chair Charlie Helm had the OGC banner proudly displayed during the meet at his team area all three days. In addition, Charlie’s team-OPEN, which stands for Oregon Pool-less Elite Narwhals, had a great meet from all its’ swimmers and won the team championship for their division.
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