new name, sounds,
and tastes

charity of choice

management
team

A new name, new sounds, and new tastes

We’ve changed our name to CDPHP Workforce Team Challenge. Capital District Physicians' Health Plan, Inc. (CDPHP®) is our title sponsor, and thanks to them, this event is continuing, growing, and getting better every year.

We’ve updated our event logo and as you can see, our new web site offers 21st century appeal.

To help get you psyched for the challenge, rock music, provided by DJ Brian DeBraccio, will greet all entrants arriving at the Empire State Plaza as they gather with their teams for pictures and warm up before the start.

When you’ve finished the hard part, a new array of nutritious goodies, including fruit and other refreshments, will await everyone who crosses the finish line.

Look for more details to follow.

Charity of Choice

The mission of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Albany is to inspire and enable all young people, especially those from disadvantaged circumstances, to realize their full potential as productive, responsible, and caring citizens.

In every community, young people are left to find their own recreation and companionship on the streets. An increasing number of children are at home with no adult care or supervision. Young people need to know that someone cares about them.

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Albany offers that and more. Club programs and services promote and enhance the development of boys and girls from age 5 to 20 by instilling a sense of competence, usefulness, belonging and influence.

The Boys & Girls Club provides a safe place to learn and grow as well as ongoing relationships with caring adult professionals, life-enhancing programs, character development experiences, opportunity, and hope.

All programs are designed to maximize opportunities for young people to acquire four (4) basic ‘senses’ that are directly related to positive self-esteem and character building:

• A sense of competence — by aquiring new skills, as well as pride and confidence in those new skills and achievements
• A sense of usefulness — through helping others, the club, and the community
• A sense of belonging — feeling welcome, accepted, and secure at the club
• A sense of power and influence — knowing that their opinions are heard and valued

This strategy is incorporated into every interaction we have with young people.

For more information, visit the website at www.bgcalbany.com.
To make an event contribution, download the contribution form.

Management Team

The Hudson Mohawk Road Runners Club, the host organization for the Workforce Team Challenge, has recruited the following respected leaders in road race event management to complete the organizing committee.

The CDPHP Workforce Team Challenge Management Team:

Event Director
Peter Newkirk, President, Newkirk Products, Inc., HMRRC Distinguished Service Award winner and long-time volunteer

Event Treasurer
Joseph A. Richardson, Former Director of the Delmar Post

Committee Members

Marcia and Tom Adams – Sponsorships

Debbie Beach – Communications

Doug Bowden – Water Stations

Nancy Briskie – Refreshments

Tracy Callaghan – Emergency Management

Larry Decker – Registration

Mark French – Charity of Choice

Vince Juliano – Start Line

Bob Malinowski – Site Design

Josh Merlis – Finish Line

Ed Neiles – Scoring

Arlene Reyell – T-Shirt Distribution

Steven Sconifirenza – Results

Ken Skinner – Course Director

Cathy Sliwinski — Volunteers & Public Relations

Jean Harris — Administration