Thanks for nominating me for the board. CTC has had such a positive impact on my life, I am excited to have the opportunity to give back to the club. I have been a member for three years and became a sponsor this past year.  The people are what make this club amazing and I’m proud to be a part of it.

While I may not provide a wealth of racing tips, I do bring a variety of organizational skills to the board position. I have nearly 20 years experience as a CPA. One of my specialties is nonprofit accounting.  I have extensive experience with the myriad of reports required by the various regulatory agencies.

I am familiar with the governing procedures for nonprofits. I have been on several nonprofit boards over the last ten years, holding almost every position.  This experience includes being President and Treasurer of Sierra View PTA and overseeing a budget of $80,000 per year. I also have a fair amount of fundraising and event planning experience  as a result of these positions. I am detail-oriented, organized and trustworthy.

I feel communication is key in making an organization successful. I’d like to facilitate participation in the club by increased communication and hosting special training events to foster friendships.  Thank you for your consideration.

Well Hello CTC

While I probably have met most of you and you might already know me, I thought I would take some time to tell you a little bit about me and what the Club means to me.

I have served on the Board since the first day. I have served on multiple committees, I am the current sponsorship chair, and I was the Vice-President and President for several years. I also have hosted an instructional group ride for over 8 years. 

I have loved watching the Club grow. It always brings a smile to my face when I’m around town and I spot a CTC sticker on one of your cars. In case you didn’t know the Club has grown to over 100 members.

I have been competing in triathlons for about 8 years now. I did my first race while accompanying my wife in Australia for the ITU Worlds. I got talked into doing the mini-sprint. I wish you could have seen me. I had to backstroke and dog paddle for the swim. I was almost the last person out of the water. My legs where killing me. I thought it would be a good idea to go for a 2 hour run the day before. Keep in mind I hadn’t run in over a year. While I was suffering my wife and her friends kept following me around the course yelling encouragement at me. I would never have made it, if it wasn’t for their support.

Shortly after returning home, my friends and I, got together and founded CTC. Since that time I have competed in every distance, including a full Ironman. I have to tell you, that if it was not for the amazing support of the Club I would never have made it, THANK YOU!!

In just one day Wally Marshall (our original swim guru) taught me to swim well enough to take a second place (in my age group) at the Donner Sprint Tri. This was only my second triathlon.

This has been a very short summation of what the Club has given me. If you allow me to, I would really like the opportunity to continue to give back to the Club.

Thank you,

Shawn Hughes, J.D.

As a charter member, I have been involved with the Chico Triathlon Club since the beginning. Back then I sat in awe of all of the athletes that were so talented, yet willing to share all of their knowledge with a guy who was just getting started in the sport. The support I got from the club led me to continue triathlon, eventually convincing my wife and two children to begin racing as well. I’ve met, raced with, and become friends with so many wonderful people from CTC.

I have been on the uniform committee since 2010 and helped to design the CTC logo. As I have gained experience in the sport, I have continued become more involved in the club. I was elected to the board in 2013, serving as a member-at-large, Vice-President, and as the current President.

Since that first meeting in 2009, Chico Triathlon Club has continued to expand in both membership and services offered. It now encompasses a great cross-section of athletes of all ages and abilities. I look forward to being a part of this continued growth as a member of the board.