Green Flag Dinner 2001

Send-Off Dinner
Wednesday, January 23, 2002
76th Floor Columbia Tower

Special thanks to Barrier Motors for sponsoring this event.

Take a look at the fun we had at last year's green flag dinner hosted atop the Space Needle in Seattle.


Returning sponsors for the Team Seattle green flag dinner and Team Seattle contributors, Barrier Motors. Pictured Lisa Cooney, Michael Vena and Jorge Gonzales.	Hosts for the evening Donna and driver Don Kitch. This will be Don's 5th year as a driver for Team Seattle and Donna's 5th organizing the effort.	Driver Dave Gaylord and Jan. This will be Dave's 2nd appearance as a TS driver. Dave is also the guild's treasurer.	Hospital supporters and loyal set up crew. Pictured back Lynne Eskil, Nancy Schenck. Front Barbara Koler and Elna Duffield. Barbara handles all the fundraising efforts for Team Seattle. Nancy and Elna will be the hospital representatives down in Daytona for 2001.

This is Kami's 4th green flag dinner. She has the coveted position of greeting and checking in guests.	Libby and driver Steve Miller. This is Steve's 2nd year as a driver and 5th year as a Team Seattle supporter. Steve is also responsible for arranging the Darigold sponsorship on car # 66.	Mary and driver Dave Parker. This will be Dave's first year as a driver at Daytona.	Tisha Frank and Doug Picha from Children's Hospital and Regional Medical Center join in the fun.

Driver Wade Gaughran pictured with his parents Terrie and Wayne. Close friend and supporter Ray in front. Wade has been a TS driver and supporter for 4 years and handles the preparations for the car. Thanks Wade!	First year driver Justin Marks at the podium. Justin's family Michael & Carole were in attendance as well as Karen his girlfriend. Justin is 2nd in pledges collected for the effort, thanks Justin!	Melissa and Dr. Peter Mortifee. Peter will be serving as the team's medical systems advisor.	Five year supporters Park Place Motors David Bingham Family. Pictured Butch Bochmeyer, Cherish Bingham, David Bingham and Chris Bingham. Chris drove with Team Seattle 3 years ago and will be driving with the Viper team at this year's race.

Jan and driver Mike Oberholtzer. This will be Mikes first year driving with Team Seattle.	Returning team managers Doc and Gloria Doolittle. Don's famous quote, "If you can't have fun with the Doolittles something's seriously wrong with you!"	Scott and Teri-Lynn Fraser. Teri-Lynn will be serving as the team's physiotherapist. "Eight drivers, Daytona's bumps and bangs... Teri-Lynn you will be busy!"	Five year supporters of Team Seattle's effort Dee Dee, Jim and Kami Sutton

Elaine and Carpoint representative Mike Meredith. Mike has been involved with Team Seattle from the get-go and has been instrumental to bringing Carpoint sponsorship to Team Seattle car # 67.	Original Team Seattle members Darryl and Sherri Havens. Darryl garnered a 2nd place in 1998 and 1st place in 1999 at the Daytona 24 hours under the Team Seattle banner. The Haven's are also very involved with Children's Hospital. Will Diefenbach from the RaceNet.Com will be making his 5th appearance with the VIP travelers in Daytona.	Hospital supporters and team Seattle friends Larry and Elna Duffield. This year we will have two Duffields in Florida! "You will be in good hands."	Susan and Steve Haywood. As Don states, "Steve you are on the short list to drive with Team Seattle in 2002!" First year VIP travel guests to Daytona have a lot to look forward to.

Colin Cantrell from SpeedWare Motorsports will be making his first appearance with Team Seattle assisting on Carpoint Car #67. Pictured with girlfriend Nina.	Darryl and Kami at the podium. Kami shares her surgery history with the crowd and Darryl explains what families like the Suttons go through.	Porsche enthusiast Lisa Kalmbach, will be making her 2nd appearance to Daytona with the VIP travel group.	Attorney Robert Jackson and his lovely wife Patti. Auburn Chevrolet owner John Bothell and his lovely wife Julie.

Retired Microsoft executives Eric Hawley and Gwen Lowery. "This is their retirement party kickoff... what better way to start...then in Daytona with Team Seattle!"	More VIP travel guests. Gretchen and Brad Biggerstaff. Special thanks to the Biggerstaffs for collecting pledges from all their associates.	Kate and Peter Johnson, Ixtla and Don Pickering will be joining the VIP travel guests and fun in Daytona.	Getting ready for a superb meal a the top of Seattle's landmark, the Space Needle. Special hospital supporters and guests Tom and Susan Armstrong left front.

Don Kitch concludes the evening with, "what will the tote board say at the end of the race? Every nickel, dime, quarter makes a difference." The end of the night added another $27.00 a lap!	Sally and Dr. Charles Heffron make their first appearance with Team Seattle. We are happy you can join us.	Darigold and KNCB Dave have been huge supporters and media solicitors for Team Seattle. Special thanks to Randy Eronimous and Heather Butler for their timeless commitment and belief in our effort.	Darigold/ KNCB Dave table. The famous beanie baby cows that the children at the hospital received were their creation.