The next team meeting is scheduled for Tuesday March 3, 2009, 6:00PM at the Regional Training Center in Dublin. Be prepared to discuss leg assignments, travel arrangements and meeting times in Vegas. Light food and beverages will be provided.
Note: The location HAS changed from the DSA to the RTC
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Team Captain's Meeting, Los Angeles Ca
Well the last team captain's meeting was held on Tuesday February 24 at the Los Angeles Police Academy in Los Angeles. I was overwhelmed at the number of people in attendance and the amount of vendors on site to help teams prepare for the event and pick up last minute required items. Team ACSO is geared up and set to go with our flashing vests and magnetic car decals displaying our team number and "caution runner ahead."Our current start time for the race is 1000 hours in Baker Ca. The folks there are very excited to have us for the 25th year anniversary. In addition, the Moose Lodge 808 and Parump Valley Chamber of Commerce have invited all runners and staff to a special dinner celebrating the 25th year of the Baker to Vegas Challenge Cup Relay! The dinner will be held at the Moose Lodge on Friday March 13, 2009 from 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM. If you would like to attend, please let me know by March 5th so I can make a reservation for you.
Additionally, donations of cash and gym equipment were made to the Baker School through the Baker Unified School District as they are in need of a weight room for their student athletes!
More details on the race and our progress will be posted shortly.
Thanks for your support!
Saturday, February 14, 2009
Team Meeting
Tuesday February 17th 6:00PM; Applebee's "The Crossing's" in Dublin.
We will be discussing logistics, more fundraising and last minute details. Please email TeamACSO@gmail.com to let us know you are coming so we can reserve a space large enough to accommodate everyone.
Thanks for your support!
We will be discussing logistics, more fundraising and last minute details. Please email TeamACSO@gmail.com to let us know you are coming so we can reserve a space large enough to accommodate everyone.
Thanks for your support!
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Update #3 February 2009
The account is open and the paypal link established! Everything is starting to fall into place. But now we are facing the biggest challenge yet. Raising funds to support our runners!
Now is the time to put forth our best efforts to garner financial support for us to get to the race. To start, please email your friends, family, co-workers or businesses you know that can assist us in our endeavor and give them the link to this blogspot (TeamACSO.blogspot.com), the race (bakervegas.com) and reference the paypal link on this page to solicit financial support for Team ACSO.
Again any and all support is appreciated. We will be meeting in the next week to shore up logistics. I will keep you posted of the time and date as the information becomes available.
Forging ahead!
Now is the time to put forth our best efforts to garner financial support for us to get to the race. To start, please email your friends, family, co-workers or businesses you know that can assist us in our endeavor and give them the link to this blogspot (TeamACSO.blogspot.com), the race (bakervegas.com) and reference the paypal link on this page to solicit financial support for Team ACSO.
Again any and all support is appreciated. We will be meeting in the next week to shore up logistics. I will keep you posted of the time and date as the information becomes available.
Forging ahead!
Update #2 January 2009
Thank you all for you continued support. The entrance fees have been paid, thanks to a generous donation from the Alameda County DSA and the first set of deposits recieved from runners and support staff. At present we are still working on getting a bank account set up at the SF Police Credit Union located in the DSA building in Dublin. The Credit Union will be operational in about two weeks.
As soon as the account is created, we can begin fundraising efforts. A paypal link will be embedded in this site which will allow anyone who wishes to donate to do so from the privacy of their home at the click of a button! I know this is shorter notice than we would have liked but we are moving along okay and about to pick up the pace with two months to go!
Thanks again for your support!
As soon as the account is created, we can begin fundraising efforts. A paypal link will be embedded in this site which will allow anyone who wishes to donate to do so from the privacy of their home at the click of a button! I know this is shorter notice than we would have liked but we are moving along okay and about to pick up the pace with two months to go!
Thanks again for your support!
Update #1 December 2008
Hello all,
Thank you so much for your interest in running and supporting Team ACSO in the 2009 Baker to Vegas competition.
I apologize for the delay in getting back to each of you. I have been working on securing financial support to raise our initial race fees of $1600. Fees are technically due by the end of December, however there is so much interest in the race, spots are filling fast and we have been urged to get our fees in and paid ASAP to ensure a spot in the race. I have been in contact with both the Deputy Sheriff’s Sports Association (DSSA) and the Deputy Sheriff’s Association (DSA) to garner support with payment of our fees as a non profit donation from either of them; however, the DSSA is focused on providing assistance to youth in our community and I have been unable to hammer out some details with the DSA in a timely fashion. We are still working on making it happen, but also need to look forward so we do not miss the opportunity to reserve a space in the race.
The current plan, as we move forward with fundraising efforts, is to create a bank account whereby people (friends, family etc) who wish to support us financially, can do so with the appropriate tax advantages. Donations would be made via pay pal (or something similar) so supporters can donate with the click of a button from the comfort of home. This would eliminate the need to create an address to mail checks, picking up said checks, taking them to a bank and depositing them. It would also create better oversight for us.
That being said, we still need to raise startup funds and do some initial housekeeping. Thus we are currently requesting the following:
From Runners:
1) $100 deposit – a. This would be used to pay for race entrance fees, until we are able to garner support from the DSA
b. Additionally, money will be used to provide deposits for rooms and or vans and begin securing airfares into Las Vegas. With the prices of gas, flying would be a cheaper option then paying extra days for van rentals and the gas it would take to get to Las Vegas.
c. Depending on the amount of funding we raise over the next few months, this deposit could be returned to runners under the following conditions - Affected runner arrives in Las Vegas and completes their assignment (their leg of the race, barring emergency, or standing by as an alternate) - If a runner is unable to participate and must withdraw, s/he does so prior to January 31, 2009 (barring emergency) - Forfeited deposits will be used to augment associated costs for any new runners we have to plug in.
2) Pace – a. In order to get your estimated pace, chart out a course of approximately 5-6 miles (about a 10K). Run it using a timer then divide the total time by the mileage (i.e. 1 hour 5 minutes = 65 minutes divided by 6 miles = 10.83 min mile.)
b. If you routinely run 10ks or half marathons, then submit your official chip time from the last race you participated in.
c. don’t let this freak you out, we are not eliminating people based on speed, but will help us to determine the level of runners we have and what leg of the race we should cover with whom.
3) Schedule and Duty Station –
4) Two forms of contact information - a. Email (written out)
b. Phone number
From Support Staff (who wish to help out in Las Vegas):
1) $50 deposit – a. again to be used to provide deposits on rooms, vans and airfare etc
b. Depending on the amount of funding we raise over the next few months, this deposit will be returned to support staff under the following conditions - Affected support staff arrive in Las Vegas and complete their assignment - If a support staff person is unable to participate and must withdraw, s/he does so prior to January 31, 2009 (barring emergency) - Forfeited deposits will be used to augment associated costs for any new support staff we have to plug in.
2) Schedule and Duty Station
3) Two forms of contact information - a. Email (written out)
b. Phone number
From Support Staff (those helping out only from here)
1) Fundraising ideas that require little overhead
2) Schedule and Duty Station
3) Two forms of contact informationa. Email (written out)
b. Phone number
From everyone
1) A commitment to raise at least $500 each.
Keep in mind that $500 is not a requirement, but a goal. If we reach that goal, based on our current level of interest, we should have enough to cover our expenses and return the deposits. If any funds remain, they will be rolled over to the following year’s participation.
First and foremost we must get our entrance fees paid, once that happens we can begin moving forward on fundraising, and logistics. In the interim, I will continue to forward information as it comes to me.
Again, please check out the website at http://www.bakervegas.com/ for more information about the event. It is pretty much LA’s version of Urban Shield for runners!
Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions or there is a change in your status.
Thank you for your time, efforts and support.
Thank you so much for your interest in running and supporting Team ACSO in the 2009 Baker to Vegas competition.
I apologize for the delay in getting back to each of you. I have been working on securing financial support to raise our initial race fees of $1600. Fees are technically due by the end of December, however there is so much interest in the race, spots are filling fast and we have been urged to get our fees in and paid ASAP to ensure a spot in the race. I have been in contact with both the Deputy Sheriff’s Sports Association (DSSA) and the Deputy Sheriff’s Association (DSA) to garner support with payment of our fees as a non profit donation from either of them; however, the DSSA is focused on providing assistance to youth in our community and I have been unable to hammer out some details with the DSA in a timely fashion. We are still working on making it happen, but also need to look forward so we do not miss the opportunity to reserve a space in the race.
The current plan, as we move forward with fundraising efforts, is to create a bank account whereby people (friends, family etc) who wish to support us financially, can do so with the appropriate tax advantages. Donations would be made via pay pal (or something similar) so supporters can donate with the click of a button from the comfort of home. This would eliminate the need to create an address to mail checks, picking up said checks, taking them to a bank and depositing them. It would also create better oversight for us.
That being said, we still need to raise startup funds and do some initial housekeeping. Thus we are currently requesting the following:
From Runners:
1) $100 deposit – a. This would be used to pay for race entrance fees, until we are able to garner support from the DSA
b. Additionally, money will be used to provide deposits for rooms and or vans and begin securing airfares into Las Vegas. With the prices of gas, flying would be a cheaper option then paying extra days for van rentals and the gas it would take to get to Las Vegas.
c. Depending on the amount of funding we raise over the next few months, this deposit could be returned to runners under the following conditions - Affected runner arrives in Las Vegas and completes their assignment (their leg of the race, barring emergency, or standing by as an alternate) - If a runner is unable to participate and must withdraw, s/he does so prior to January 31, 2009 (barring emergency) - Forfeited deposits will be used to augment associated costs for any new runners we have to plug in.
2) Pace – a. In order to get your estimated pace, chart out a course of approximately 5-6 miles (about a 10K). Run it using a timer then divide the total time by the mileage (i.e. 1 hour 5 minutes = 65 minutes divided by 6 miles = 10.83 min mile.)
b. If you routinely run 10ks or half marathons, then submit your official chip time from the last race you participated in.
c. don’t let this freak you out, we are not eliminating people based on speed, but will help us to determine the level of runners we have and what leg of the race we should cover with whom.
3) Schedule and Duty Station –
4) Two forms of contact information - a. Email (written out)
b. Phone number
From Support Staff (who wish to help out in Las Vegas):
1) $50 deposit – a. again to be used to provide deposits on rooms, vans and airfare etc
b. Depending on the amount of funding we raise over the next few months, this deposit will be returned to support staff under the following conditions - Affected support staff arrive in Las Vegas and complete their assignment - If a support staff person is unable to participate and must withdraw, s/he does so prior to January 31, 2009 (barring emergency) - Forfeited deposits will be used to augment associated costs for any new support staff we have to plug in.
2) Schedule and Duty Station
3) Two forms of contact information - a. Email (written out)
b. Phone number
From Support Staff (those helping out only from here)
1) Fundraising ideas that require little overhead
2) Schedule and Duty Station
3) Two forms of contact informationa. Email (written out)
b. Phone number
From everyone
1) A commitment to raise at least $500 each.
Keep in mind that $500 is not a requirement, but a goal. If we reach that goal, based on our current level of interest, we should have enough to cover our expenses and return the deposits. If any funds remain, they will be rolled over to the following year’s participation.
First and foremost we must get our entrance fees paid, once that happens we can begin moving forward on fundraising, and logistics. In the interim, I will continue to forward information as it comes to me.
Again, please check out the website at http://www.bakervegas.com/ for more information about the event. It is pretty much LA’s version of Urban Shield for runners!
Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions or there is a change in your status.
Thank you for your time, efforts and support.
Team ACSO Needs You!
Every year, for the last 25 years, the Los Angeles Police Department has hosted a relay race called the Baker to Vegas Challenge Cup Relay. The race began with 19 teams as a way for police officers to improve their physical fitness. This year 250 teams have entered. Of those 250, four are from outside the United States and includes Australia, Germany, Royal Mounted Canadian Police and Calgary, Canada. The race begins in Baker, California and ends in Las Vegas, Nevada. Though the course is 120 miles long, each of the 20 legs is only 5-7 miles in length. This race has been described as “highly competitive” and promotes camaraderie, physical fitness, pride and team work. Former participants have also stated that the race is extremely fun and challenging.
The Alameda County Sheriff’s Office previously participated in the race but has been inactive for the last several years. We would like that to change by resuming our participation in 2009.
I wanted to take a moment to invite you to participate with “Team ACSO” in the 2009 Baker to Vegas Challenge Cup Relay race. We are seeking both runners and support staff to become involved as well as assistance with fundraising efforts and other tasks in support of our participation. Please note that runners must be sworn staff, but support staff may be civilian staff and/or volunteers.
Though the race is not scheduled until the weekend of March 14-15, 2009, race entry deadlines are fast approaching. Please respond to this email as soon as possible if you are interested in participating.
Send emails to csass@acgov.org or TeamACSO@gmail.com. Please make sure that “Baker to Vegas” is in the subject line, and that you indicate whether you’d like to participate as a runner, support staff, or would simply like to assist with fundraising efforts or other tasks in support of our participation.
Thank you for your time and support.
The Alameda County Sheriff’s Office previously participated in the race but has been inactive for the last several years. We would like that to change by resuming our participation in 2009.
I wanted to take a moment to invite you to participate with “Team ACSO” in the 2009 Baker to Vegas Challenge Cup Relay race. We are seeking both runners and support staff to become involved as well as assistance with fundraising efforts and other tasks in support of our participation. Please note that runners must be sworn staff, but support staff may be civilian staff and/or volunteers.
Though the race is not scheduled until the weekend of March 14-15, 2009, race entry deadlines are fast approaching. Please respond to this email as soon as possible if you are interested in participating.
Send emails to csass@acgov.org or TeamACSO@gmail.com. Please make sure that “Baker to Vegas” is in the subject line, and that you indicate whether you’d like to participate as a runner, support staff, or would simply like to assist with fundraising efforts or other tasks in support of our participation.
Thank you for your time and support.
Welcome!
Welcome to the Team ACSO Does Baker to Vegas Website! Here you can track our progress, post encouragment, helpful hints and donate to the cause. We are very grateful for any and all support you can give.
To gain more information on the Baker to Vegas Run, please follow the link below to the official site and read up.
If you would like to donate, please do so by clicking onthe paypal link entitled "Donate." You can donate any amount you wish, and again anything is appreciated.
Thank you in advance for your support.
Team ACSO
To gain more information on the Baker to Vegas Run, please follow the link below to the official site and read up.
If you would like to donate, please do so by clicking onthe paypal link entitled "Donate." You can donate any amount you wish, and again anything is appreciated.
Thank you in advance for your support.
Team ACSO
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