President’s Message – March 1993
Quarks & Clocks But No Club Colors

Question: “Why is the GFTC like an assembly of quarks?” 
Answer: “Because they can only congregate in colorless combinations.” 
Just a little physics joke. Heh, heh. 

Yes, now that you mention it, it has been a slow month, and yes, I am struggling for inspiration here. It seems we are still without Official Club Colors. John Shane, who graciously presided at our February meeting, reports that no action was taken on this vital matter, due to the vacation schedules of our long- suffering “Club Colors, Skiing and Wind Surfing Committee.” Karen Lawrence was on school vacation, and Tony Lee was in Aruba, pressing on in his endless quest for the perfect wind-wave- margarita milieu. Meanwhile, GFTC’s continuing pursuit of chromatic harmony with the universe will resume at the March meeting. 

John also reported that Jack O’Rourke bravely appeared at the last meeting. Many of you may be unaware that Jack was recently placed on the AARP hit list, after his derogatory remarks (Dec.& Feb. newsletters) about senior citizens were unfortunately leaked to Modern Maturity magazine. It’s frightening to realize that somewhere out there are three million blue-haired ladies, driving Chrysler New Yorkers, with Jack’s picture taped to the dashboard. Their orders are to line up his skinny a-ed carcass with the hood ornament and “floor it.” Salman Rushdie has wired his commiserations. 

On a happier note, Lonny Townley has arranged for our club to man (person?) about 25 clocks along the BAA Marathon route this year .In addition to the FREE JACKET given to each volunteer, there will also be a generous contribution made to the club treasury for this service. Anyone interested in working a clock station should contact Lonny immediately at 881-9657. Let’s see, 25 club members get free jackets; why do I think this may be a de facto resolution of the club colors crisis? 

On the subject of volunteering, don’t forget to volunteer your help for the Terrible Ten race on April 4. This, as always, is our premier road race. It has earned a reputation among New England runners, as a “runner’s race.” It features a low entry fee, a tough course, good course management, and plentiful food and prizes. Rich Chesmore and Lonny Townley have done a superlative job of directing and promoting this race over the years. But they need and deserve our help to maintain this tradition. 

There will be an appropriate prize awarded to the first club member who successfully explains the “joke” at the start of this article. (Are you paying attention Tim Heaton?) The earliest postmarked correct entry wins. Science faculty are ineligible, as are the hapless souls who must live with them. 

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