Marshall Nordic Bell Award Announced
Posted by Dave Johnson on December 15th 2008 in Marshall Nordic Bell Award, Team Communication
The season of snow has finally fallen upon us! The ushering in of the winter winds brings us the promise of a new Nordic season, the opportunity to spend time with friends and family, all the while setting the stage for the listening, telling, and making of stories destined to last quite some time.
In 1985, Chris VanAllsburg shared the story of The Polar Express with the world for the first time. Annual retellings and cinematic portrayals have endeared the tale to many hearts, which is fitting, for the heart is the very point of the story. Symbolized by a bell in this tale, is the power of belief. Marshall Nordic recognizes that power in belief as well – belief in spirit, team, dedication, integrity, fun, compassion, and above all, self.
Those who have competed in endurance sports such as running, in-line skating, or skiing, are likely to have been cheered on at some point by the persistent clang of the cowbell. That bell’s goal rings the same as the aforementioned – to both recognize and spark spirit.
In the honor of these very bells and the spirit that they encompass, we are excited to announce the Marshall Nordic Bell Award. This award is to be handed out weekly to skiers who demonstrate the power of belief, be it in practice, on the course, and in their daily lives.
Our first recipient consistently goes above and beyond to share both his knowledge and spirit with his teammates. Each day this skier arrives at practice mentally and physically ready. His teammates are always greeted by him with a smile and by name, regardless of what grade level they are in. On Fridays, he can be found helping the junior high ski team. He is truly the embodiment of the power spirit. We are pleased to award the inaugural bell to Thomas!!!!
Ring on, Thomas, ring on!
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