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During three or four Bridge Days in the mid-1980s Don "Jake" Jacobson, BASE 304, presented an inscribed plaque to a BASE jumper he felt provided positive support to the BASE community. He called it the BASE Fellowship Award.

Past awardees are Phil Smith, Jean Boenish, and (for some reason) I received one too. There's also one other name I don't recall now.

Anyway, Jake has retired from the sport, and I'm reviving the award this year and will be presenting it to someone at Bridge Day 2004.

It's really no big deal, but it is an affirming way to say we are all brothers and sisters and to recognize those who go above and beyond the call of duty in service to the BASE community.

I've already pretty much decided who's getting it this year, but you can still lobby for yourself, or someone else.

No bribes please, I'm weak that way. . .

Nick
BASE 194

Must one be a jumper?

If not, I'd nominate Joy Harrison. She gives a bunch of her time and energy to us all, pretty much just for love of the community.

If so, I guess I'd nominate Rick _and_ Joy, because they're both going above and beyond in keeping our link to our history alive, and that is one of the only coherent links in our community.

 
Joy's already on the short list . . .

Nick
BASE 194

I doubt that there can be any argument over the continuous contribution of the H-mob to the BASE community over the years but I gotta say...2004 has to be the year of Mr Aiello's son, Tom.

This year more than any, Tom has given generously of himself to the scene. I doubt you can read back through the archives of this year without seeing evidence of Tom's love for BASE. He even goes as far as defending the neon pink Dakine nancies and putting up with all my stupid shit. What a humanitarian!

I nominate Tom. What say ye?

Tom's already on the short list . . .

Nick
BASE 194

I vote for Tom.