Diemer News

Ever Wonder About the Donut?

2007-05-11T14:02:00.000-07:00

The 18th Annual Brian Diemer Amerikam 5k Race will be held Saturday, June 9, 2007, in heart of Cutlerville. The race is recognized as one of the top Michigan races, and is part of the 35th Annual Cutlerville Community Days festivities sponsored by the Cutlerville Chamber of Commerce. The race’s name sake, Brian Diemer, is all about having a great time as well as doing your best on this 5k course that wanders through tree-lined neighborhoods and the beautiful Pine Rest grounds, ending on 68th Street near the community project “Vision for Division”.

“Brian Diemer is one of the most humble, honest, giving men”, stated Robert Hyde the co-race director and long time friend, “But, he also has quite a sense of humor.” About 10 years ago, that sense of humor showed up in the form of a fun reward offered to any runner who could beat Brian in the annual event- thereby creating the Donut Challenge. The first year of this sugar-coated challenge yielded 20 runners who beat the 3-time Olympian and Steeplechase Bronze Medal winner. Brian even sports a t-shirt with a “donut” bulls-eye on the back to jest with runners coming up from behind. “The idea was if they beat me, I would reward them with donuts, then perhaps I might be able to beat them next year”, Brian shares with a huge grin. The Calvin College Track and Cross Country Coach knows that runners thrive on little challenges, and things that make the race personal and fun. He stated that his team loves to follow him through the race only to speed past at the end and have a laugh with Coach Diemer while eating the donut. Last year, 10 years after the initial “Donut Challenge”, about 3 dozen runners enjoyed the treat.

Additional information regarding the Brian Diemer Amerikam 5k Race is available at diemerrun.com or 616-295-8633.

On your mark - get set

2007-05-11T13:40:00.000-07:00

GO!
On race day, Everett Diemer starts the race with something out of the ordinary.

In years past he's used everything from an air horn, to a Tuba or Trombone. Don't miss race day this year on June 9, 2007 and see what he uses this time!

Long Term Title Sponsor Reflects on Impact

2007-05-11T13:49:00.000-07:00

The Brian Diemer Amerikam 5k Race began 18 years ago when Brian Diemer, 3 time Olympian and Bronze Medal winner, and Amerikam, a corporate leader in technology, manufacturing and community service, came together to form a partnership of skill and volunteer effort to launch a race that now is part of the Corporate Triple Crown Series. The race is also recognized as one of the top Michigan races. It has grown from 320 participants to almost 1,200 in 2006. This year’s race will be Saturday June 9, 2007.

“This long term partnership has been very successful,”
---Amerikam President, Stephanie Leonardos.

It is rare that an event can combine athletic skill, a family-friendly environment, and philanthropic results. The race is part of the Cutlerville Community Days sponsored by the Cutlerville Chamber of Commerce. A portion of the race proceeds are donated to the Guiding Light Mission in Grand Rapids, Kids Hope USA, and Safe Haven Ministries.

"The benefit of the race is strong for the community but also strong for our corporate community at Amerikam. Our volunteer effort represents nearly 100 percent of the workforce. Employees and family members share in the experience and feel the team spirit. We return to work from the race as champions in many ways, and that spirit continues by the way we conduct business, work together, and give back."
---Stephanie Leonardos.

The fast race course will loop runners through the Pine Rest Campus, down the Cutlerville Parade route on 68th Street, and finish at the heart of the Cutlerville Days Celebration.

“I recently met with Mark Eastburg, President of Pine Rest and thanked him for not only their corporate sponsorship but also the privilege of walking and running through the beautiful campus at Pine Rest,”
“The corporate sponsors continue to be a great resource and support. They are making a positive contribution to the community through their sponsorship and we are very grateful,”
---Stephanie Leonardos.

Amerikam has been in business for over 70 years providing patented designs through research and development and manufacturing in the flow control industries with close tolerance precision machining. They serve the plumbing, medical and defense industries. World Headquarters are 1337 Judd Ave. SW. Grand Rapids, MI. Visit Amerikam on the web at www.amerikam.com. The website also offers a link to the Brian Diemer Amerikam 5k website.