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"A mistake is evidence that someone tried to do something"
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www.isdra.org
22702 Rebel Road
Merrifield, MN 56465
(218) 765-4297
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Race Veterinarian
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Jerry Vanek, DVM, HuskyVet Consulting, Bemidji, Minnesota
In 1992, Dr. Vanek began volunteering as a race trail veterinarian. Over the
next 13 mushing seasons, Dr. Vanek served as a Chief Veterinarian or Trail Veterinarian
at over 50 sled dog races, more than any other veterinarian in the world. He has
officiated at multiple Iditarods and Yukon Quests, ten Beargreases, and a number
of times at the UP 200, Can-Am Crown, Race to the Sky, Great Trail, and others,
including the IFSS World and Junior World Championships.
Also in 1992, Dr. Vanek joined the International Sled Dog Veterinary Medical Association and became one
of its Charter Board Members when it reorganized a year later. In addition to his
membership on the board, he has served as the ISDVMA’s second president, its public
relations chair, and as the only scientific program chair or co-chair for every
international meeting the ISDVMA has ever held.
In 1993, Dr. Vanek was honored to
serve as the sled dog veterinarian on the Mount Vaughan Antarctic Expedition. |
Race Marshall
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Joel Nelson, Clear Lake, Minnesota
Joel is a principal owner of the
Clearwater Travel plaza, title sponsor of the 2009 East Meets West Dryland Championships
and a former musher.
Joel has raced throughout North America and for years fielded a highly competitive
team in both sprint and mid-distance competitions. Joel was also the winner
of both the 8 Dog and 6 Dog Rig classes at the first East Meets West Dryland Challenge held in 2006
at the Brainerd International Raceway in Brainerd, Minnesota..
Joel has a reputation of being a fair and respected individual who will bring considerable
administrative experience to the role of Race Marshall with the ability to handle situations with diplomacy while following the ISDRA rules.
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Trail Boss |
Pat Flemming |
Lead Announcer
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Merv Hilpipre, Cedar Falls, Iowa
Merv has been a sled dog enthusiast
for over 35 years and raced throughout North America, Canada and Alaska during his
career. Known for buying the best, Merv's dogs have formed the basis for many
kennels in the sled dog world.
Hilpipre Auction Company was founded by Mr. Merv Hilpipre. He started the company
over 52 years ago. The family’s auctioneering tradition was started in 1914 with
the late C.A. Hilpipre, Merv’s father. Over the company’s history there have been
nearly 5,000 auctions conducted.
Merv's rapid-fire commentary and knowledge of sled dogs make him the premier event
announcer for dryland racing. |
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Assistant Announcer |
Mark
Cooper, Elk River, Minnesota |
Chief Timer
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Margaret
Harvey, Oakfrost Kennels, Marshall, Michigan
Margaret Harvey has been an office manager for a real estate office in Marshall, Michigan for 18 years.
She also is co-owner of Oak Frost Kennel Distributors with her husband Rick. Margaret started racing sled dogs in 1987,
and competed in classes ranging from 3- and 4-dog up to 8-dog during the years she raced.
In 1989, Margaret began timing races with the Mid-Union Sled Haulers and when her family began racing with the
Great Lakes Sled Dog Association she volunteered to do timing for that club as well, and soon became Chief Timer
and has held that position for many years. She began using the ISDRA RaceWorks timing program from the time it
was created, and has become proficient with the program and annually conducts training seminars at the ISDRA meeting.
Margaret has held many board positions with the 2 Michigan-based clubs over the years, including President. She is currently the ISDRA Region 6 Director.
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Event Coordinator
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Monica Jendro, Kimball, Minnesota
Monica is the lead organizer and coordinator for the 2009 East Meets West Dryland Championships.
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Head of Hospitality
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LeeAnn Nelson, Clear Lake, Minnesota
LeeAnn is the hospitality coordinator for the 2009 East Meets West Dryland Championships.
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ISDRA Collaborator
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Dave Steele, ISDRA, Merrifield, Minnesota
Dave is the Executive Director of the International Sled Dog Racing Association.
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