Complete Agenda Package - Town of Hilton Head Island

HILTON HEAD ISLAND
Ms. Terri Mahoney | Bluffton, SC
I just heard that Hilton Head Island is being considered to host an Ironman Triathlon in 2014. What
an unbelieveable opportunity! I recently participated in the World Championship Triathlon 2013,
in Auckland, New Zealand. What an amazing experience, and to think that an event of similiar
prestige, could be hosted right here in our community is wonderful. It's a great way to bring the
community together. Of course the financial benefit to our community is obvious. Over ten million
dollars — it's well worth pursuing. Not to mention the local charities that could benfit from such
an event. I am a triathlon enthusiatist, a healthcare worker, a small business owner and community
member and implore you to support this event!
Mr. R. Allen McWhirt, CPO | Georgetown, SC
My name is Allen McWhirt; I have been involved in triathlons for 5 years and have competed in
and completed Ironman Florida. I can attest to the fact that the people involved are upstanding
citizens who value the opportunity to be a part of such an inspiring human feat as the Ironman.
The athletes and volunteers are very conscience of the community and properties that sponsor
the events as well as bringing significant monetary benefits to the local economy. Because the
event takes place over a minimum of 3 days and is a family supported endevour it is common for
2 to 5 persons to accompany the athlete over the course of the event creating a unique opportunity
to expose many families to the Hilton Head Islands. I feel that Hilton Head would be a fantastic
venue for such a competition and is needed as it would be the only IM on the lower East Coast.
Please consider that amazing opportunity as I am ready to sign up as a competitor or volunteer
TODAY!
Ms. Jennifer Pfuhl | Hilton Head Island, SC
My name is Jennifer Ramsay Pfuhl. I work as a customer service representative at Maptech
Packaging, Inc. I also teach yoga and dance. I support Hilton Head’s hosting of an Ironman
competition. This event would be great for local businesses, generating 12-15 million dollars of
revenue for Island businesses over 5 days. Perhaps many of the competition’s participants and
spectators would return to Hilton Head for future visits, too. It is also a wonderful opportunity
for community building and charitable contributions. I would be willing to volunteer my time to
assist in administrative efforts, and my expertise in Yoga to help the participants care for their
bodies and minds.
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