Allen Iverson – Race Marshal – Medford, Oregon
Sandi Iverson – Race Chute Boss
Sandi and I have been actively involved in the Sled Dog Sprint Racing world since the winter of 1978 racing at Sisters & Diamond Lake. For a few years prior to 1978 we were active spectators of the sport.
It did not take long for us to completely immerse ourselves into the Mushing lifestyle maintaining a Kennel of 25 to 35 dogs to keep our 4 teams on the trail in a competitive manner. Normal winters would see us at races from Falkland, BC South to Markleeville, California. Some years you could find us at the Oregon Coast and East to Heber City, Utah, Leadville and Gore Pass in Colorado. We did not travel as far as some did but we were traveling with our school age kids and needed to get them home for school.
During these years we were also very active with the Southern Oregon Sled Dog Club. We held almost every office there was for years on end. As officials with SOSDC we were active with putting on races at Diamond Lake, Lakeview, Castle Lakes Nordic Center, McCloud and the Sterling Creek Meadow. This involved all phases of race management from the entries, trail layout and site prep, Race Day management and site cleanup on Sunday. Some of the races were ISDRA sanctioned events and we took care of all the reporting to track the championship points.
As the Kids grew older and lifestyles changed maintaining the kennel, training and traveling the race circuit became impossible. So the decision was made to sell out. We still loved the dogs, the people and the sport in general. So it has worked well to help as we can as race officials at various events throughout the West…
We appreciate the opportunity to lend a hand or grab a line or two as needed…
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Doug Marks, DVM – Head Vet – Turlock, California
I was born in Omaha, NE and have lived in ND, IL, NY, AL and finally moved to CA in 1977 after graduating from Auburn University with my degree in veterinary medicine. I have been married for 37 years to Cathy and have 3 adult sons and a daughter-in-law. I enjoy camping, hiking, fishing and the outdoors.
Education:
· Graduate Berry High School , Hoover , AL 1970
· Auburn University, AL 1970-1977
· Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, with High Honors, Auburn University , AL June 1977
Professional activities:
· Member of Northern San Joaquin Veterinary Medical Association, 1978-present
· President, Northern San Joaquin Veterinary Medical Association, Stanislaus County , CA (1986)
· Past Area Representative and Past Vice President, Northern San Joaquin Veterinary Medical Association.
· Member of the American Veterinary Medicine Association, 1980-Present
· Lifetime Membership Award, Stanislaus Wildlife Care Center , 2003
· Veterinarian for the Stanislaus Wildlife Care Center, CA 1980-present
· Veterinarian for California State University , Stanislaus, Turlock , CA 1985-present
· Staff veterinarian, Olive Animal Clinic, Turlock, CA July 1977-Aug. 1981
· Partner/veterinarian, Del Puerto Animal Clinic, Patterson , CA July 1979- Sept. 1984
· Partner/veterinarian, Olive Animal Clinic, Turlock , CA Aug. 1981-Sept. 1984
· Owner/veterinarian, Olive Animal Clinic, Turlock , CA Sept. 1984- June, 2003
· Partner/owner/veterinarian, Monte Vista Small Animal Hospital, Turlock, CA July 2003-present
· Veterinary exams pre-race for 2007 and 2008 Iditarod Sled Dog Races
· Staff trail veterinarian for the 2008 Iditarod Sled Dog Race March 1 to March 16, 2008
Professional Associations:
· AVMA; American Veterinary Medical Association
· CVMA; California Veterinary Medical Association
· NSJVMA; Northern San Joaquin Veterinary Medical Association
· ISDVMA; International Sled Dog Veterinary Medical Association
· SWCC; Stanislaus Wildlife Care Center
· IWRC; International Wildlife Rehabilitation Council
Other Activities:
· Stanislaus Statesmen, Turlock , CA 1978-79
· Member of Monte Vista Chapel, Turlock CA since 1980
· Lay Youth Leader, Junior High Youth Group, Monte Vista Chapel, 1989 to present
· Member Turlock , CA Noon Rotary Club, 1989-present
· Turlock Chamber of Commerce Best of Turlock, CA; Youth Involvement of the Year, 2007
Boy Scout Activities:
· Eagle Scout 1969
· Ranger, Philmont Boy Scout Ranch, NM June 1970- August, 1970
· Advisor, Crew to Philmont Scout Ranch 50 mile backpacking trip, July, 1975
· ASM, Troop 451, Turlock , CA 1978-1981
· ASM, Troop 451, Turlock , CA 1992-1995
· Scoutmaster, Troop 451, Turlock , CA 1995-present
· Excellence in Scouting, Troop 93, Hoover , AL 1990
· Involved in re-organize Troop 451, Turlock , CA 1992
· Led 12 Boy Scouts on a 50 Mile backpacking trip, Emigrant Wilderness, 1995
· Involved in Organizing Boy Scout Crew 451, Turlock , CA 1999
· Boy Scouts of America, Turlock , CA , Silver Beaver Award (adult leader award), 2000
· Boy Scouts of America , Organized Veterinary Medicine Explorer Post, 2003
· Led 8 Boy Scouts on Troop 451 high Adventure trip to the Lake Tahoe , CA area, Aug. 2006
· Led 11 Scouts on a 60 mile backpacking trip to Philmont Scout Ranch June-July 2007