While I don't claim to know what Blake was thinking, I appreciate his call tonight. At the time of his announcement we were surrounded by severe thunderstorm and tornado warnings. In fact at least one Minnesotan was killed by a tornado this evening. <br>
<br>Calling the race early provided anyone who wasn't entirely comfortable with the weather an extra incentive to go home where they might be safer. While it is not Blake's responsibility to protect us from harm, I believe he was looking at the bigger picture and perhaps put safety ahead of race protocol. How can we fault him for that?<br>
<br>Respectfully, <br><br>Beth Frampton<br><br><div class="gmail_quote">On Thu, Jun 17, 2010 at 8:32 PM, Odell Tuttle <span dir="ltr"><<a href="mailto:otuttle@gmail.com">otuttle@gmail.com</a>></span> wrote:<br><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="border-left: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); margin: 0pt 0pt 0pt 0.8ex; padding-left: 1ex;">
<div>WYC Race Committee,</div><div><br></div>I respectfully request that the PRO refrain from announcing a race cancellation prior to the officially allowed time. This practice results in people leaving the club area early, and prevents the opportunity for a PRO change-of-mind if the situation changes. As I observed tonight, it also creates unnecessary opportunities for protest. I request that the PRO consider postponement on the water or ashore until it is absolutely clear that the weather will not improve. <div>
<br></div><div>I realize that the PRO position in our club is an extremely difficult position and comes with many difficult decisions. This message should be considered constructive feedback.<br><div><br></div><div>Thanks,</div>
<div>Odell</div><div><br></div><div><br>-- <br>Odell Tuttle __/)__<br>Chief Technology Officer<br>Healthland<br>1550 Utica Avenue South; Suite 945<br>Minneapolis, MN 55416<br>651.925.7728<br><br>
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