Happy New Year !!!
Here’s to a Healthy, Happy 2013!
1. PRACTICE
2013 Season starts THIS Saturday, January 5th
- That’s right, formal practices start this Saturday, Mark your calendars…
- That also means the beginning of Attendance and late penalties! You like push-ups, right?
- Tentative 9:00am both Sat AND Sun (9:30-11:00 on the water)
- We are still waiting to hear the final word from SCDBC on our 2013 practice times, STAY TUNED!
2. 2013 Dues!
- Have you Heard?!!! ** No Increase ** Our very successful 2012 fundraising efforts helped cancel out increases in registration and tournament fees. What does his mean?
- Dues stay at the low 2012 rate of $100 adult, $50 minor (under 18)
- As always, checks payable to Space Dragons, give to Denise, Roger or Robert
- Thank You Marina and Jeff for being the 1st to pay 2013 Dues! Time for you to pay too!
2a. 2012 Unpaid Dues Reminder
- First-off, we have to say, GREAT JOB with paying your dues and fees in 2012!!! Clap clap clap … Really, the vast majority of unpaid dues are for the YEP and Auction.
- But, let’s help Denise, our devoted accounting officer, close out the 2012 books so we can focus on a successful 2013! If you are unsure if you owe anything, Captains will be sending you a reminder to help you out, we’re helpful like that ;)
3. Jan 1 FUNDRAISER @ THE ROSE BOWL
- Hats off to the Jan 1st New Years Crew! Proceeds will be a great head-start to 2013 fundraising efforts =)
- Major thanks to everyone for waking up early on new years day! Lots of hard work and running around, a few rude customers, plenty of funny moments and too many hot dogs later, I’d say it was a smashing success of a fundraiser. We’ll get our final tally in a few days.
- Let’s also thank our November 24 crew, who raise just a hair over $450 for the team!
4. 2013 Alcan Dragon Boat Festival (VANCOUVER) – Fri Jun 21 – Sun Jun 23
- I know it’s early but this is a B I G D E A L!
- While our regular warm up tournaments, Tempe and Baby LB, are still in play
- Start your plans now for Vancouver. Things to consider:
* Time off: Try to schedule arrival Thu or early Fri to available for a Fri practice in Vancouver!
* Passport: Canada travel requires a passport, it must be valid through Jan 2014(6mo from travel date)
* Travel Costs: Start saving today! One less beer a week is already $200 saved ;)
* Evite: Check out evite and sign up (Yes, Maybe, No) and keep it updated =)
* Questions: Have questions? Need convincing? Ask your favorite vet!
5. CPR Certification for All Steers! – Special Note from Step
RSVP for CPR class on the Evite ALL year-around steers (practice and tournament) will need to be CPR-certified by June 9th. In your Evite response please include your:
Full name
Team name
Specify: steer, coach/captain, or paddler.
Thanks!
- $35 Fee will be covered for steers already certified or who will be certified by CPR class date only
- If you are not a steer, feel free to participate in this opportunity, but you will be responsible for the $35 class fee.
CHARITIES!
6. SCDBC School Painting
- On Saturday, January 19th, the SCDBC is going to use its off-season to give back to the community by working with Compton Initiative to paint a school in Compton. Invite friends and family; the more the merrier! Evite!
-- Your 2013 Captains!!!
