Ski to Sea
Volunteer Profile: Mike Marsh
Role: Volunteer, packet prep/pick-up and finish line
Team: Team of Volunteers
Age: 47

What makes you come back year after year to volunteer for the Ski to Sea?
First, I enjoy doing it, I feel its payback for all the volunteers that put in their time over the years when I was competing. Second, its the people, many of the same faces each year, but lots of new people each year as well.

Present Occupation:
Semi-retired/volunteer, spending a lot of my time at the Sardis Raptor Center in Ferndale.
Mike Marsh is the 2010 Volunteer of Year for Ski to Sea
Length of Employment:
21 years in the software/IT field, retired almost 4 now.

Education:
BS Computer Science, Northern Arizona Univ.

Favorite Sport: Baseball

Favorite Quote:
I don't know who originally stated this, but I think I heard it over 1000 times from a high school history teacher:
"Good, better, best, never let it rest, until your good is better and your better is best"

Favorite Animal: Weimaraner

Last Book Read:
"A Season in Hell" by Jack Higgins, its an older spy novel.

Long Team Dreams/Goals:
Visit all the national parks before I die.

Mike counting during packet prep
How long have you been involved in the Ski to Sea? 4 years.

Do you plan to be in the Ski to Sea race again?
I think my racing days are behind me, but you never know.

What do you like about the Ski to Sea?
The fact that its teams oriented and multiple events.

Mike at Daisy Cafe in Bellingham
What would you tell others about the Ski to Sea?
If you can't compete or volunteer, try cheering the athletes on.


What do you like about the Bellingham/Mt Baker region?Tolerable weather and year round outdoor activities.

Words of Wisdom:
Try challenging yourself, you may be surprised at what you can accomplish.


To contact Mike, send him a message at:mikemarshz@comcast.net
Mike in Bellingham, WA


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