Identification No. 95-4463138
Tax exempt status: IRS 6-22-1994
Tax exempt status: CA 1-11-1994
The North American Racewalking Institute (NARI) is a non-profit corporation solely concerned with the promotion of fitness and competitive racewalking. The Institute was founded by Elaine Ward under the sponsorship of the North American Racewalking Foundation in 1992. In November of 2007, Tom Eastler and A.C. Jaime assumed responsibility for the Institute to insure the continuance of its many successful programs. (See Contact Us page for their addresses.)
The North American Racewalking Institute (NARI) is a non-profit Corporation solely concerned with the promotion of fitness and competitive racewalking. We are funded by the tax deductible donations of individuals and businesses as well as by grants from charitable foundations. The Officers and Board of Directors of the Institute serve as volunteers so that all donations go directly to the development of promising youth and collegiate athletes with the goal of international and Olympic competition.
Donors of $25 or more receive a tax deductible receipt as well as bulletins with news of the U.S. athletes and their upcoming races. Also includes submaster and masters (30+) championship races, training and health tips.
For donations, make checks payable to NARI and mail them to either of the following persons.
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A.C. Jaime 621 N. 10th Street, Suite C McAllen, TX 78501-4513 956-686-2337 acjaime@sbcglobal.net |
Tom Eastler 300 Mosher Hill Road Farmington, ME 04938 207-778-6703 eastler@maine.edu |
THE AL HEPPNER MEMORIAL FUND
In honor of Al Heppner, an outstanding athlete, journalist and person, an annual award will be made from the Al Heppner Memorial Fund to young athletes who best meet the qualifications set by the Fund's protocol. Set up as an endowment fund, it provides a permanent vehicle for members of the race walking community to aid young race walkers. For more information about the Fund, please see the Protocol and Application Form pages at this Web site.
LIST OF RECIPIENTS
Those who have received Al Heppner Scholarship awards are:
2004 - Anne Favoloise, University of Wisconsin - Parkside 2005 - Maria Michta, CW Post University, NY 2006 - Patrick Stroupe, Central Methodist University, Missouri 2007 - Maria Michta, CW Post University, NY 2008 - Chris Tegtmeier, Concordia University, Nebraska 2008 - Lauren Forgues, University of Phoenix