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Team Shell is completely run by volunteers. Although we all enjoyed a successful team effort in 2009, it didn’t just fall into place on its own.  Accolades go out to the 2009 planning team that were integral in Team Shell’s success.  All of us have full-time jobs at Shell, and committed our time and dedication to Team Shell in our “free time” and many late nights. 

If you volunteered to help with the team when you registered on the Team Shell zoomerang site, you’ll soon be receiving an email from either me or another planning committee member.  We appreciate your enthusiasm and support, and look forward to working with you to make 2010 a fantastic success for Team Shell.

2010 Leadership Team    

Afif Halal - Team Captain Mark Poindexter - Team Sponsor

Planning Committee

The members of the Team Shell Planning Committee for 2010 with their responsibilities are:

Alan Bazard - Safety Nancy Guerrero - Treasurer Emily Koch - MS150 Weekend
Mark Livingston - Fundraising Thor Hanson - Website Michael Mahoney - Jersey & Legal
Andrea Haley Barnes - Social Events Jason Barnes - Social Events Tracy Bush - Social Events
Eric Thiede - Ride Marshals & Safety Chris Holan - CP Training Series (lead) Don Wisdom - CP Training Series
Paul Thornton - CP Training Series    

The committee meets regularly to develop plans for Team Shell activities – including events, on-bike safety clinics, communications and other matters to support a successful BP MS150 ride for Team Shell members. If you want to serve on the Planning committee please contact us at: Shellcyclingteam.com

Web and Yahoo eGroup Sites

Thor Hanson is webmaster for the Team Shell website and Pat Phelps is moderator for the Team Shell Yahoo eGroup. Please feel free to contact us if you have questions, comments, corrections etc. for the Team Shell website or Team Shell Yahoo eGroup.

Ride Marshals

 Eric Thiede will once again be the Head Team Shell Race Marshal. Based on our team size, Team Shell needs a minimum of 10 ride marshals to comply with MS safety requirements; there is no maximum and more is better. In 2009 we had 15 Ride Marshals.

2009 Team Shell Ride Marshals - 2010 RM's to be announced
Nathan "Burke" Ashley  Thomas Boronow   Jon Cooper

Brad Flauaus 

Afif Halal Thor Hanson
Sean Komatinsky Jason Maloney  Mario Menendez  
Patrick Phelps David Rodriguez    Everett (Tom) Swint
Eric Thiede Doreen Wells Matt Zerafa

Ride Marshals are registered cyclists who act as both Good Will and Safety Ambassadors for the BP MS 150 Recommended Rides and the BP MS 150. Requirements to be a ride marshal include:

  1. Must be 18 years of age.

  2. Be passionate and knowledgeable about safe cycling and be willing to work with fellow cyclists to promote safe cycling.

  3. Have completed at least two (2) BP MS 150 rides from Houston to Austin within the last 5 years.

  4. Provide proof of current CPR/First Aid Training. The National MS Society provides training, if you don't already have certification, but it must be completed BEFORE you can perform any Ride Marshal functions such as supporting any BP MS 150 Recommended Rides.

  5. Be able to support at least two (2) BP MS 150 Recommended Rides during the training season (Jan - April).

  6. Complete a hands-on (8 hr minimum) cycling safety class provided through various resources (including the National MS Society).

If you are a first-time ride marshal, complete the NMSS Ride Marshal Registration Form .  Veteran ride marshals should have received a sign-up email from Brian Hatt with a veteran RM link. After completing the Ride Marshal registration form please read and familiarize yourself with the Ride Marshal Manual and the Ride Marshal Code of Conduct.

If you register to be a Team Shell Ride Marshal, let Erid Thiede know.

If you participate in the CP training series or in an MS Recommended Ride as a Ride Marshall, your fee is waived.

Team Shell Volunteers needed to support training rides and  MS150 Weekend, April 16-18

 

Team Shell is a wholly volunteer-run operation.  Volunteers have always been and will continue to be the cornerstone of our success. Please help us maintain the tradition by either volunteering yourself or by encouraging friends and/or family members to volunteer for one or more of the events below.

SAG Driver duties involve road support to riders as well as the ability to transport both a rider and their bike between rest stops.for both the CP and Team Shell training rides.

Rest Stop duties involve manning the rest stops, cheering the riders as they arrive, replenishing food and drinks, etc.

MS150 Weekend duties include a variety of activities in Houston, LaGrange and Austin, such as signing in riders, camp set up and take down, loading/unloading/driving the luggage truck, cheer squad, etc. Emily Koch is coordinating logistics and volunteers for MS150 Weekend.

Volunteers under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

 If you are interested in helping, or have a friend, colleague, spouse, or neighbor (or you miss the MS150 deadline) – please consider this opportunity.

To register as a Team Shell Volunteer: CLICK HERE.