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The OPIE Award

The OPIE (or O.P.I.E.) award is given to the member
who has done the "oddest" thing during an OPSC trip or event.
It stands for "Odd Person in Existence",
or "Odd People In Excellence".
Nominations are taken from other general club members.

YEAR

AWARD RECIPIENT

REASON FOR WINNING THE AWARD

2006

Dan Vercillio

For being a "Sponge Bob" Slush Cupper

2005

Tony Zasdney

For arriving at a camping trip thinking all equipment is provided.

2004

Pat Clodfelter

 

2000-03

  No information available

1999

Sue Kohlin

For her adventures at the Denver airport while returning from the Keystone Trip.

Bobby Drell ("Hey Listen") was named runner-up.

1998

Larry Kelly

He worked very hard at being odd during the year and deserved this award.

1997

Marcia Kittler

For getting close-lined in the neck by an orange fence-line, at the bottom of the race hill.

1995 & 96

 

No information available

1994

Ann Baruch

Subtitled "Mighty Mouth Award". Ask Ann what she did with all those marshmallows she received with her award.

1993

Dennis Nolan

Subtitled "Rip Van Winkle Award". For the distinction of being able to use his dinner plate as a pillow.

1992

Hans Fiedler

Subtitled "Ben Hur Award" for his chariot ride home from the China Club in Aspen.

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