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    The Robert Feddersen Memorial - Factory Five Legacy Award - Time to Nominate!


    It's time to nominate for the 6th Annual Robert Feddersen Memorial - Factory Five Racing Legacy Award!










    Background on the award from Factory Five:


    Factory Five Racing is proud to announce the ‘Annual Robert Feddersen Memorial - Factory Five Legacy Award.


    Each year, nominations will be accepted from the Factory Five community for those individuals who completely embrace the giving spirit and helpful way of Robert Feddersen and many other Factory Five community members across the nation and around the world. Roberts kind heart will always be remembered through this award and help remind us to give what we can to help others."


    There is a perpetual trophy and description of the award that stays in the trophy case at FFR and has each year's winner engraved on it. Additionally, a beautiful engraved plaque is sent to the winner as an award.


    Here is what the description of the award says:

    "Purchasing a Factory Five kit doesn’t mean you just get a car to build, you are entering a family that shares much more than wrenches, and you make friends that last a life-time. The community, or brotherhood aspect of Factory Five owners, is something that is hard to explain. It will take those who are not expecting it by surprise!



    In June of 2008, the Factory Five community suffered a devastating loss. Factory Five customer, forum friend, and family man, Robert Feddersen, passed away after a sudden accident at home. He was a generous, loving soul who adored his wife Jill and two sons Liam and Alex and was the type of person that always made time for friends and made them a very important part of his life. He was taken too soon from all that loved him.


    Robert was the type of person who would stop everything to help someone in need and often drove hours away to help a fellow Factory Five builder through a rough patch in their build. He was a teacher by profession, but it was also his passion and he was very happy anytime he could help someone understand something new. He wasn’t the know-it-all type of guy. If someone was struggling with part of their build, he would be right along side them if he could while trying to find an answer and helping in any way possible. It actually took him over three years to finish his own Mark III Roadster due partly to the fact that he was very busy helping his friends build theirs. He was also the self-proclaimed ‘Redo King’ who had endless issues with two different engines in his car but would just laugh at his challenges and joke with his friends about his luck.



    Robert was a teacher and lover of life who held his family and friends close. He was a giver of time like there was no other and so many people’s builds were touched by his hands. He truly embraced the philosophy of helping all those that he could and was always happy doing it while asking for absolutely nothing in return. Robert Feddersen was a true friend to our community and will be terribly missed.


    Factory Five Racing is proud to announce the ‘Annual Robert Feddersen Memorial - Factory Five Legacy Award.


    Each year, nominations will be accepted from the Factory Five community for those individuals who completely embrace the giving spirit and helpful way of Robert Feddersen and many other Factory Five community members across the nation and around the world. Roberts kind heart will always be remembered through this award and help remind us to give what we can to help others."


    The past winners are:

    2009 - Greg Marsh
    2010 - Paul Mastroianni
    2011 - Karen Salvaggio
    2012 - David Hodgkins
    2013 - Don Vaught


    So having said that, please nominate those people that you feel had the "way above and beyond, helping, giving spirit and brotherhood" that Robert (as well as the past winners of this award) have shown.

    Please add a post to this thread stating the person's name and possibly the screen name here on ffcars.com or TheFactoryFiveForum.com. Most importantly, please write in as much detail as you think will be helpful why the person would be a great choice.

    Nominations will be accepted until midnight on Sunday, May 11th.


    I'm going to be cross-posting this on both this board and 'the other place' to make sure everyone has the chance to nominate the person they feel so strongly about.

    Thanks!

    Randy

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    Randy,

    PM sent with my nomination.

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    Hi all,

    We're going to extend the deadline until next Sunday, may 11th.

    I know there are a bunch of folks that deserve a nomination,now is the time! :-)

    R

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    The Casey Family would like to nominate Jeff Miller. I suspect most everyone on the forum would agree, so I feel kinda silly pointing out all the reasons. He's a wonderful human being who always takes the time to help any builders in need. Sure he gets paid for painting, but he doesn't charge an arm and a leg (maybe a finger and toe), and he doesn't charge for all the free advice. Two years ago he volunteered at HB. He never sat down. The poor guy was running around everywhere. He may have volunteered other years, but I was too busy brushing my hair and chatting to have noticed. Jeff painted the car for that east coast vs west coast TV build. I have no clue if he was compensated, but he took the time out of his busy schedule to do it. He is an asset to this community with his knowledge, patience and friendship.

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    Ray, and all,

    Thanks for the submissions here and also in PM if you're not comfortable nominating in public here for personal reasons.

    We'll have the nominations open until next Sunday.

    Thanks!

    Randy

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    Randy PM sent.

    EDIT: what the heck, here are my nominations:

    1: Frank Maslowski (frankeeski)
    Frank is always helping other builders in our area, with his stamp being placed on my roadster as well as those of Karen Salvaggio, Mike Casey, John Jones and quite a few others. He is a great reflection of the ideal candidate.

    2: Eric Treves
    Eric took delivery of the first customer 818 and fully documented the build on TheFactoryFiveForum.com. He is always a great help to folks building on the forum, and was a perfect choice to be the build ambassador for the 818. He has helped countless builders by giving advice, posting pics, and generally helping all who ask. Another ideal candidate.

    Thanks for your efforts with this award Randy.




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    I have received so much from so many people, I couldn't possibly name them all. (A very big "Thank You" to all of you)

    That said, I would like to nominate Craig "Mechie3". Between his excellent write-ups, wiring guide, and useful parts, he has helped EVERYONE building an 818.

    Good luck Craig. I hope you win!
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    All,

    Thank you for all the nominations during the nomination period which is now closed. Will look forward to announcing the award at the FFR Open House next month as well as posting here!

    Randy

    Robert, I really miss you man

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