To the Chico Tri Club Family:

I have passionately served as a member of the CTC Board of Directors for the past 8 years. During my tenure, my commitment to a plethora of committees have held my attention, including vice president, membership, retention, marketing, merchandise, organized volunteers, and sponsorship. I love encouraging all members especially those that are new to the sport. That’s probably how I got my nickname the CTC Cheerleader!

I love my CTC family, the comradery, and the lifestyle. I enjoy setting goals and meeting the challenges of training and competing in a race. I entered my first triathlon 8 years ago. During that time, I have placed in my age group, finished dead last, been disqualified, and experienced the dreaded DNF. Swimming was particularly challenging, as I did not learn to swim until I was an adult. As a child, I occasionally road my bike and ran. My first competition was a sprint triathlon, City of Gold in Oroville, which I embraced whole heartedly, even though I had very little training. While in the water, I suffered a panic attack and pulled my wetsuit half way down to my waist. But that being said I did finish the race and signed up for many more. Since that time, I have embraced this challenge, gained strength, and improved of my stroke. As a result, I completed my first IRONMAN in Arizona 2015, which was a DNF, 55 seconds shy of the swim cut off. I was devastated but signed up the very next morning for the following year. My second attempt in 2016 I finished the whole 140.6 miles!!! The support, expertise, suggestions and passion I have received from my CTC family has been immeasurable! I couldn’t have done it without all you!

I respectfully request your support in allowing me to serve another term on the CTC Board of Directors, as I continue to encourage others, give back to the club, community and live this amazing life of a Triathlete!!! 

I have served on the Chico Triathlon Club board for almost (4) years now and have been happy to see the progression that we have made during that time.  From my first start on the CTC board, I was elected to the Treasurer position and have served in that capacity since that time.  During my tenure I have performed the required duties as the Treasurer (filing taxes, balancing accounts, annual reports, etc.), initiate and spearhead the 'CTC Race Reimbursement Program', and serve on other various side committees in order to support the club. I enjoy the sense of accomplishment and the team camaraderie in serving on the board and would enjoy continuing to do so.

Thank you,

Jason Berry

My experience with this club has been enriching and positive from the start.You, in this club, are my tribe. I am highly motivated to be an involved part of continuing the supportive, inclusive and family friendly nature of our club. I have wanted to run for several years but have been focusing on school and adjusting to changes at work. I am now in the home stretch of my school program and feel that it’s finally time I can fully make this commitment. I am reliable and only make commitments when I can follow through on them. I have a good track record of attendance at events, both athletic and social.

Several years ago, I started triathlon races at the Tri for Fun. The following year I joined CTC. Despite my beginner pace, the members of this club took my training seriously. This had a huge motivating impact on me. In September 2014, I completed my first Ironman 70.3 with amazing support from the members of this club. I would love to assist in the operations of this club and be that support for others.

I am a positive and encouraging teammate. I have great respect for this sport and all of the athletes in it. I would make a great mentor for beginning triathletes, and I love to support advanced athletes. What is most impressive about this sport is the wide age range of athletes.
 
My background includes quite a bit of volunteer experience. For two years I was the volunteer coordinator for The Evening of Wine and Chocolate in Paradise. I have served on the committee for my son’s scout troop as the activities chair, and fundraising chair for 5 years up until he received his Eagle rank. I am one semester away from completing a second masters in social work, showing I have ability and follow through. I currently serve on the Uniform Committee. I could assist in the areas of volunteer coordination, event planning and public outreach and serving on club committees.