RIMAS GEDEIKA, NJ

I was born in Kaunas in 1941. With my family I immigrated to USA in 1950. During my high school and college days, I participated in several Lithuanian student organizations - Ateitininkai, Lithuanian Catholic Student Association and the Lithuanian Student Organization. In both organizations held various leadership positions at the local and national levels. Served in the US Army. Discharged with a rank of Captain. During the past 17 years lived in New Jersey and a member of the LAC. I always had deep passion for sports. Actively involved in enabling the Lithuanian marathon athletes to partake in the 1996 Olympics. Currently president of ARAS Sports Club and chairman of the sports and youth activities Committee in Philly's LAC. Why seeking a seat in the TARYBA--- I am fervently convinced that the best way to maintain our Lithuanian culture and to pass it onto our children is through sports. Sports overcome all types of real and psychological barriers, they allow for friendships to develop; they open doors to better communication and understanding of one another. TARYBA --should be comprised of individuals having different orientations. Athletes should have a voice within this group. I seek to be that voice.

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