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May 8, 2013

SD Weekly Digest 5/8/13


Teamwork
Whatever we set out to accomplish is easier with teamwork. This has been proven time and time again, whether in a boat, on land, behind a counter … or … hocking wares in a strange yard.

1.  SPACE DRAGONS 2013 YARD SALE –  THIS Sat May 11th!
-   Have you signed up on the evite?
     * No? Then do it HERE!
     * Yes? Did you specify a shift?
-   Start collecting your quality items to Donate to the team for our annual Yard Sale!
-   Spend a few hours helping us make $$$ to keep dues and fees as low as possible!
-   Will need support for 3 shifts:
           -   Setup:       5:45am - 9am
           -   Sale:         8:30am - 12pm
           -   Clean-up: 11:00am -  2pm
-   We encourage everyone to participate somehow: donations, salesmanship, logistics, any or all!
-   $ell, $ell, $ell
-   Practice is still on if enough sign-up, but we need (at least) 8-10 people manning the sale in each shift
-   Practice credit for those that sacrifice practice to work the Yard Sale

2.  PRACTICE - Sat/Sun 9am, Wed 5:30p-Sunset
   - Practice Poll Reminder: Be mindful of the practice poll. We need your poll responses for Sat/Sun practice by Wed 7p to properly notify SCDBC, later responses, while helpful to coaches and captains, do not help us satisfy our obligations to the association, beach monitors and the greater DB community.

** Wed/Sat/Sun Practice Poll (fill it out and keep it updated with changes)!

    NO SPECIAL BOATSat 5/11 (Yard Sale)

3.  Alcan OC-2 Time Trials – Sun May 19 
-   Keep your eyes peeled for signup Doodle!
-   Primary test date is Sun May 19, if that date gets filled up or you absolutely cannot make that date, notify coaches.
-   Remember, time trials are not just for coaches seating data, they are a good way for each paddler to track their own progress throughout the season.

4.  2013 Alcan Dragon Boat Festival (VANCOUVER) – Fri Jun 21 – Sun Jun 23 
-   Still a few slots left!  Sign up HERE! Before it’s too late!
-   We have 2 mixed boats REGISTERED! Plus genders =)
-   WAIVERS: Stay tuned for on-line waiver signing
-   ACTION ITEMS:
    LODGING! (DO THIS NOW)
    * Gather your roommates: ???
    * Fill out the form and email to Zina!

5.  Big LB – Sat/Sun July 27-28 
-   Evite is up!  Sign up yo!
-   3 Mixed boats, Genders, Masters, 500m and 200m races

6.  2013 PDBA CLUB CREW QUALIFIERS (Oakland) – Aug 10-11
-   Evite is up!  Check it out and sign-up if you are interested
-   Winners of these races get the opportunity to represent the US in Italy 2014!
-   Remember the Big Picture!

7.  2013 Treasure Island Dragonboat Races – Sep 14-15
-   Evite is up!  Check it out and sign-up if you are interested
-   Space Dragons Traditional season ender!
-   Remember 2012?  …  Work Hard Play Hard

-- Your Captains