Willow Glen Holiday Lights “Light-O” & Potluck Social
Date: (Sat.) Dec. 17, 2022
Location: San Jose, CA
Event Directors: 
- 650.281.5280, - 650.302.4835
Course Setter: Jeff Lanam
Type: C; Evening Score-O course to enjoy the neighborhood holiday lights, followed by a potluck social & awarding of the 2022 BAOC Service Award
Event Write-Up
By , Event Director
After a two-year COVID hiatus, we were able to hold our annual end-of-year orienteering-plus-social event in the Willow Glen neighborhood of San Jose. It was a great opportunity to see the wonderful holiday decorations on people’s houses and yards, and the weather cooperated, too—cool but clear.
There were about 110 total participants, a mix of long-time club members and total newcomers. Many people came out with family and friends.
A good number of club members stuck around afterwards for the potluck social. The food was great, as usual.
Nick Corsano presented the 2022 BAOC Service Award to Steve Gregg, who has made major contributions to the club for over 25 years. Nominations for the award had been submitted by club members, and the recipient was selected by the previous recipients. Thank you, Steve, for your continuing service to the club!
Thanks for making the 2022 Willow Glen Holiday Lights event possible go to:
- Nancy Lindeman for getting the permit and managing the potluck.
- Jeff Lanam for setting the courses, getting the maps printed, and explaining everything to the participants.
- Chuck Spalding for taking care of the website, helping with registration, and managing the scoring.
- Other helpers included Graham Brew (scoring), James Roney (scoring), and Dan Ingram (insurance).
Results
Willow Glen Holiday Lights “Light-O”
San Jose, CA
Saturday, December 17, 2022
60-minute Category 90-minute Category
I’m sorry it has taken me so long to compile the results. I’ve probably spelled a few names wrong (if yours is wrong, write more clearly next time 😉).
I did make several mistakes in the questions, and at least one answer was changed by the homeowner. Both I and the scoring team tried to adjust the scores for that. But as far as I’m concerned, you’re all winners.
Within a tie based on scores, the order is based on the finish time (i.e., from fastest to slowest).
Thanks for coming out. Thanks to Steve Haas, Nancy Lindeman, and everyone who helped.
– Jeff Lanam, Course Setter
60-Minute Competition
Pl Name Score
1 Jason Lee 180
2 Diana, Paul, Clara 150
3 Robert, Lucy, Emily Peters 110
4 Julia & Co 90
5 Toshi Hosaka 60
90-Minute Competition
Pl Name Score
1 Jason Reed 340
2 Beverly Anderson-Abbs, Alan Abbs 260
3 Erica Reed 230
4 Seth & Jeremy 230
5 Vicki Woolworth 210
6 Marc Schneider 170
7 Jim Vickers 170
8 Rex Winterbottom 160
9 Hayley Kennedy 160
10 Tapio Karras 150
11 Robert & Jeanne Strauss 150
12 Roney family 150
13 Eric Rosensweig 150
14 Phyllis, Ai-Lei, Manu, Meglan 150
15 Cora, Reba, Thea 140
16 Zander & Callie Rosenzeig 130
17 James Cook, Andrea Chang,
Alex Newcomer, Sammie Quon 130
18 Ironmike Solo & the Ramble of Doom 130
19 Jane Belcher, Chris, Ang 120
20 Anonymous 100
21 Five Guys 90
22 Smibby 90
23 Naina & Tara Makker, Jeff Kabel 90
24 Gavin Wyatt-Mair 90
25 Staats family 80
26 Joanne, Ada, Blake 80
27 Harry's Hotdog Crew 70
28 Nick Corsano, Esther Heller 60
29 Pascal Vin 60