Jim Leffler Elected Chairman

Jim Leffler, one of the dedicated people who has helped M.O.T.A. throughout the last several years, was elected Chairman.

The goals for the 1979 season were to provide enjoyable competition for all levels of riders, and to further expand the number of enthusiasts attracted to trials riding. There were special demonstrations of trials riding at local events, and increased publicity of our regular events.

In April, M.O.T.A. members were saddened by the loss of sixteen-year-old Senior rider and Trials Demonstration Team member, Diane Szabo, in an auto accident. Showing the dedication and character of which M.O.T.A. members are made of, a Memorial Trial, headed by a Committee consisting of Chuck Howard and Richard Coffey, was planned and well publicized. Volunteers from all clubs set up, worked, and took part in the August trial. Each club donated three trials-related gifts for awards, in lieu of medals. From the tremendous turn out and support of members and spectators, contributions of over $800 were donated to the Diane Szabo Memorial Fund, Girls Athletic Department, Milan High School - a fitting tribute to a fine athlete and friend.

The M.O.T.A. riding season ended with a total of seventeen (17) events held, and for the eight consecutive year, with Bob Hopkins still firmly entrenched in the Number One rider position.