Texas Independence Relay Information

This isn't a team-related update; however, it is something cool that I'm getting a chance to be a part of with the Texas Independence Relay. Once the rosters start flowing into Jay and Joy Hilscher, we've talked about forwarding them on to me so that the public address announcer can say a little bit about each team before they start.

The e-mail exchange was like this:

Jay,

Something like this - or a little longer?

Next to the starting line are the Battling Bloggers of the Texas Republic, who are captained by Jon Walk and hail from the greater Houston area. Regardless of where they finish tomorrow, they'll certainly be the first to tell the stories of "How Texas Is Run!"

Hey Jon -

Yes! That blurb is exactly the kind I’m looking for. First emphasis would be on something about the team, but then something about the captain would be second in line. Lastly, there could be something about an individual that stands out. It could be a little longer especially when teams aren’t going every minute, but... That would be me being ultra picky (and maybe longer wouldn’t be better... I guess it may depend on what it is that is being mentioned).

I can certainly help as I’ve corresponded a little with all of the team captains. Don’t you think having the announcer guy say a little something about the teams as they’re about to take off would be SUPER COOL!!?! I do. Awesome.

Thanks for helping on this... I think it’s going to be one of the touches that will be small yet make a tremendous impact.

- j

This is just one of the many small detailed initiatives that the Hilschers are taking to really make this a special, fun event. And I'm glad that I've been given an opportunity to help.