Date:	Mon, 11 Dec 1995 15:28:36 -1000
From:	dgomberg@ednet1.osl.or.gov (David Gomberg)
Message-Id: <4ails4$eta@ednet1.osl.or.gov>
Organization: Eastern Oregon State College
Subject: Answer - Trivia Question #4


>Kite Trivia Question #4
>
>Who won the very first Edeiken Award from the AKA?
>
>What year was the trophy first presented?
>
>Who was the trophy named for?

The Edeiken Trophy for Kiteflier of the Year, is the highest 
honor bestowed by the American kiting community. It was 
named for Steve Edeiken, an energetic organizer and 
promoter who was active in both the AKA and KTA. Steve 
was killed in a tragic kite accident in Long Beach, Washington.

The first trophy was presented in 1984. Here is a list of winners:

1984 Alfred Chang
1985 David Checkley
1986 Olan Turner 
1987 Tom Castleman
1988 Jack VanGuilder
1989 Tom Sisson
1990 Lee Toy
1991 Charlie Sotich
1992 Bill Lockheart and Betty Street
1993 Margo and Bevan Brown
1994 David Gomberg
1995 Roger Chewning

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David Gomberg                             phone 503-996-3083
Box 113, Neotsu Oregon 97364 USA          fax   503-994-9692


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