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Soap Box Derby Forms Partnership With NORKA Food And Beverage 04.23.2015 International Soap Box Derby President and CEO, Joe Mazur, announced today that the Derby will partner with NORKA, Akron's newest iconic beverage company, for the Gravity Racing Challenge STEM Team Competition and the 78th FirstEnergy All-American Soap Box Derby in July. Read More 1950 World Champion Harold "Butch" Williamson Passes Away 04.20.2015 We were saddened to learn of the passing of 1950 Soap Box Derby World Champion Harold "Butch" Williamson. After overcoming several bouts of rheumatic fever during his childhood, Butch became the World Champion of the 1950 All-American Soap Box Derby. He raced out of Charleston, W.Va. Read More Rally Commission Seeks Membership Applications 03.24.2015 The All-American Soap Box Derby® Rally Commission is seeking applications for membership. Up to three seats on the Rally Commission are open for a one to three year placement. Read More SUBWAY® Challenge Added To Events At 2015 FirstEnergy All-American Soap Box Derby 03.17.2015 International Soap Box Derby President and CEO Joe Mazur announced today that a new SUBWAY® Challenge competition has been added to the racing schedule at the 2015 FirstEnergy All-American Soap Box Derby. Read More International Soap Box Derby Makes Staff Changes To Promote Program Growth 03.03.2015 International Soap Box Derby President and CEO Joe Mazur announced several staff changes that will position the Derby for significant growth over the next several years. Bobby Dinkins has been promoted to the newly created position of Vice President, and Morgan Garner has re-joined the Derby as Event Manager. In addition, Doreen Thorne has been hired as Marketing Manager. Read More International Soap Box Derby Receives $50,000 Grant From GAR Foundation 02.24.2015 The Distribution Committee of GAR Foundation awarded the International Soap Box Derby $50,000 for general operations in 2015 at its February meeting. Read More International Soap Box Derby Board Of Directors Elects New Officers And Adopts Three-Year Strategic Plan 11.14.2014 The International Soap Box Derby's Board of Directors elected new officers at its annual meeting November 13.The Board serves as the governing body of the ISBD and provides management and direction for the non-profit organization. Read More
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