Winterfest - Feb 10, 2018 - The Illinois Vipers Owners Association

Foot of snow, no big deal. Dead of winter, so what. Flu pandemic, whatever. You can’t stop the VOA

Illinois region from getting together and having a good time, no matter the challenges!

About 160 members and guests came together at the Marriot Schaumburg to enjoy an evening of

socializing, a massive number of door prizes, custom viper folders, a benchmark array of Viper

merchandise, 2017 achievement recognition, and a little entertainment. It was noted that Jimmy

Walker was the performance driving Triple Cross and Triple Crown winner, with Steve Anders taking the

top spot in the longest day in 2017. Mark Shuman, performance driving director, announced the rookie driver

of the year to be Jay Karson. Spirit awards were bestowed on those who participated in just about

everything in 2017, including Chris Bond, John Gastman, Ron Friedman, Randy and Tammie Mather, Paul

Krant, Larry and Nancy Friend, and David Livengood. Congratulations!

Gary Grube (VOA IL VP) stepped in to MC the event for our fearless leader and VOA IL President Rob

Buckman, who was recovering at home from surgery. The whole gang signed a poster for Rob to wish him

well for a speedy recovery. The evening wrapped up with a look back at the IL region video contest

winner from 2006 the last time the Viper nation was in Las Vegas. One person from each table was also

chosen to go home with the center pieces that were once again uniquely created by Howie Frank.

Rob and Bonnie extend their thanks for the club support and appreciate the numerous volunteers that helped

organize and execute the Winterfest 2018!

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