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The Silver Dollar DRAW Representative is Chuck Shadron (yes the announcer...) Check out DRAW's Web Site at http://www.drawfasthelp.org
ALL ABOUT DRAW DRAW is drag racing's charity that provides financial and emotional support to qualified individuals involved in drag racing incidents. From 1985 through December 1999, DRAW provided $1,475,597 in financial assistance to 334 racing families in all categories. In 1999, 37 families received $142,925 in aid. DRAW is a volunteer organization. No one receives a salary and all office work is done from the homes and businesses of the volunteers. Anyone, including racers, fans, sponsors, manufacturers, team owners, track owners and more, can become involved in DRAW. As with any organizations, DRAW is only as strong as the people who support it. DRAW was officially organized following a successful fund-raiser in 1984 for Shirley Muldowney. Members of the drag racing community who handled the recovery fund were very encouraged by the support of racers and fans who generously donated. Then came the question, "If we can help one racer, why not organize our efforts to help all injured drag racers?" As a result, DRAW, a non-profit 501 (c)(3) organization was created to provide financial and/or emotional support to qualified individuals involved in drag racing incidents. DRAW reaches out to every drag racing category and all racing sanctioning bodies. Because the originators of DRAW were women, thus the name Drag Racing Association of Women. F few years after DRAW's inception, membership was opened to men and children, as well. All members have equal privileges. The governing body of DRAW is a 12-member Board of Trustees elected by the membership. Half of the Board is elected each Winter to serve a two year term. Membership in DRAW is open to anyone - male or female - there is no age restriction. The dues are $20.00 per year in the United States and $25.00 per year in Canada. A member receives a DRAW name tag, decal and the monthly newsletter, DRAWing Attention. The appointment of Coordinators for DRAW's seven areas was followed with the introduction of Track Representatives. Track Representatives work with their appointed track to promote DRAW on a local level and provide a convenient communication link between their track and DRAW. Together, Track Reps and Coordinators also keep DRAW's Board informed of happenings in their area. Anyone interested in becoming a Track Rep. should contact their Area Coordinator. In 1988, DRAW introduced its Web Site, http://www.drawfasthelp.org. Visitors to the site will find information on up-coming DRAW activities, injured racer spotlights, the latest news on DRAW, photos and DRAW Merchandise Catalog. One activity all DRAW members are encouraged to participate in is sending cards and letters to the racers listed in our monthly newsletter. "Because We Care" is DRAW's motto. It is through the support of caring and concerned people involved in drag racing that DRAW is able to provide "Fast Help for Fast Friends." If you have questions, need more information, would like to volunteer or need to report an injury or incident, please contact the Silver Dollar Raceway DRAW Representative Chuck Shadron or DRAW, 4 Hance Drive, Charleston, IL 61920; telephone 217-345-6537 or fax 217-348-7844 |
