Ottawa Pacers Book of Achievement
Mimi Graham

Pacer Member

Category

Elected

1973 to 1978    Club Treasurer
1979 to 1987    OASSA (IASO) board member as Director of Memberships.
1982 to 1983    Registrar and Sanctions Chairman and 2nd Vice-President, making skin suits on the side.
1982    OASSA Team Manager for the Canadian Nationals trials (Regina) and Championships (Winnipeg).

Mimi managed the Pacer skate rental program for 5 years.  Mimi was a Judge/Timer for countless meets, receiving CASSA Level II designation in 1984.  She has been Chief Timer since 1985, officiating at the Canadian Indoor Championships (Kitchener) as well as the Junior Canadians (Ottawa) in 1986.

In 1985 the Graham family (Mimi, John, Steve, Robbie Tanja, Johnny) were awarded the Dietiker Trophy, donated by Walter and Betty Dietiker in 1985 to recognize each year, individuals who most contributed to the sport of speed skating.  The trophy is dedicated to two CASSA Hall of Fame members Harold Costin and Jack Barber (Pacer life member), both of whom pioneered the sport in Ottawa.

Mimi has been a devoted worker for all Pacer activities.