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Jun 22, 2011

SD Digest 6-22-11

Space Dragons,
Congratulations to the Alcan Space Ripple crew!  Check out the results here.

1.  PRACTICE
  • Hope everyone had a nice respite, it's now time to prep for the next tournament -- Big Long Beach!
  • Practice resumes TONIGHT
  • Have you filled out the attendance poll?  This weekend's poll closes tonight at 7 PM

2.  LONG BEACH -- 7/30-31
  • We're 1 1/2 month away from our next tournament, it'll come up quickly
  • Please RSVP via Evite
  • Please check your RSVP on the Evite
  • Please update your RSVP if things change
  • New:
    • No Flake Rule enforced July 3
    • Tournament fee $35 payable to Space Dragons
    • Tentative lunch plans: potluck on Saturday; either Lee's sandwiches or other catered food on Sunday ~$5/person
    • Please list your potluck item on your Evite response!
  • The SCDBC has asked that we help coach Mt. SAC college team, please reply if you are interested in helping out

3.  SAN FRANCISCO -- 9/17-19
  • Want more Space Ripple love?  Join the San Francisco Treasure Island tournament
  • Have you RSVP'd on the Evite yet?
  • Did you make your hotel reservation?  Please update your RSVP with travel and lodging info
  • Did not make your reservation at the Mariott Marquis?  It is now sold out, overflow at the Courtyard down the street: $189 for 1 king, $199 for 2 queens
  • Get your room NOW before the Courtyard sells out, too!
  • Details on the Evite

4.  JERSEYS
  • The long awaited team jersey and 10th year jersey are about ready!
  • Both jersey will be dye-sublimated (i.e. no silkscreen printing to clog up the breathable fabric), each will be $20
  • Both jersey come in long sleeve, short sleeve and sleeveless
  • We're now taking orders to have them ready for Big Long Beach
  • Note that EVERYONE is required to purchase the new team jersey, 10th year commemorative jerseys are optional and may be worn for Saturday races
  • Note that if the new team jersey will not be ready by Big Long Beach, we will order the old-school silkscreen jersey for those whom need/want them and the new team jersey will be deferred until 2012
  • Please email Pearl your order with the following info:
    • Type: team jersey or 10th year
    • Style: long sleeve, short sleeve, sleeveless (for each type if you're ordering both the team jersey and the 10th year)
    • Quantity for each type and style
    • Size for each type and style
    • If the new team jersey not ready in time, do you want to order the old-school jersey
  • All orders must be in by COB next Wed 6/29

5.  SD LADIES NIGHT -- This Friday 6/24 @ 6 PM
  • Wine and cheese @ Marina's, ladies ONLY, female companion of Space Dragons are welcome
  • What to bring:
    • a bottle of wine, cheese or appetizer
    • games, movies, etc

6.  SD BAKE SALE -- Sat 7/2
  • Let's wow the 4th of July crowd with our superb baking skillz!
  • All fundraisers will help to lower fees for everyone, so let's all help!
  • Need: bake items, non-bake items, volunteers to help set up, clean up and sell
  • Email Marina on how you can help!

7.  LAKE GREGORY -- 8/20-21
  • Date announced for Lake Gregory
  • RSVP on the Evite

8.  OTHER EVENTS
  • SD Family Picnic -- Sun 8/14
  • SD Year-end Dinner -- Sat 12/3
  • 2011 Shanghai International Dragonboat Race -- 9/22-26
    • SCDBC is putting a team for this race
    • 10-men boats, 6 paddlers must be of Chinese descent
    • Want to know more?  Ask Jackie about the 2010 race
    • Interested?  Reply to this email
 -- Your Captains