FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 20 2009
It is with great pleasure that I welcome to the OSDA our latest league, Chesapeake Roller Derby. Still in the organizational stages with their first season planned to begin in January of 2010, this organization already numbers over 30 people and is growing larger everyday. Skating out of the Baltimore area (Westminster, MD), the league has already acquired a Charity Partner, the American Breast Cancer Foundation, for its opening season plus an incredible facility, Shipley Arena, for its games. Run by Brandy Tomhave and her husband Jeff, I anticipate great things for this league. The OSDA is proud to have them aboard.
It is with further pleasure that I announce Brandy’s addition to the OSDA Executive Board as Co-Director of Events Planning. She will be joining Liz Lazenby in this position. Due to Brandy’s extensive business knowledge as a partner in Black Eyed Susan Skate Shop and her time on the track skating with Charm City in her alter ego of “Marzipain”, the OSDA feels honored to have her accept this position. We feel there can be no better choice to help develop OSDA’s major events for 2010.
One needs only spend a few minutes talking with Brandy and Jeff to realize their love for the “simple game” of Roller Derby. Their faith in the OSDA and their intensity in wanting to do it the “old school” way are incredible. They are sure to spread the cause of OSDA where ever they go. Once again, please join me in welcoming Chesapeake Roller Derby to the OSDA.
Kenneth Sikes
Founder/President, Old School Derby Association
www.oldschoolderbyassociation.com