[PacMasterUpdate] Update August 11, 2002

Mon Aug 12 00:23:18 EDT 2002

DOUG HUESTIS RESIGNS

Doug Huestis resigned as chairman of Pacific Masters Swimming. Citing 
incresed demands on his personal time and the increasing demands of 
the growing Burlingame Master Watersports, Doug said that he could 
not devote the time needed to be an effective chairman of this 
organization.

We wish Doug great success with Burlingame Masters and thank him for 
his contribution to Pacific Masters over the years. Rick 
Meyer-Windes, Administrative Vice Chairman, will take over as 
Chairman until a new Chairman is elected.

JOEL WILSON - PACIFIC MASTERS SWIMMING 2002 COACH OF THE YEAR
At the 2002 Pacific Masters Long Course Championships, it was 
announced that Coach Joel Wilson of the Santa Cruz Masters was chosen 
as the Pacific Masters 2002 Coach of the Year.

AUGUST 24-24
PACIFIC MASTERS OFFICE CLOSED
The Pacific Masters Office will be closed from August 13th to August 
21st while Nancy Ridout participates in the 2002 USMS Long Course 
Championships in Cleveland, OH.

UPCOMING MEETS
The main part of the Open Water Swim season is coming up. Meet 
information is on-line for

	Lake Del Valle 2x1 Mile Open Water August 18
Lake Del Valle is a great beginning race. Get a friend, family member 
or significant other to swim in this race.

	Pinecrest Open Water Swim August 24th
RESULTS
Results have been posted for
	The Olympic Club Trans Tahoe Relay
	Pier to Pier Swim
	Santa Cruz Rough Water Swim
	Cruz Cruise
	Donner Lake Open Water

	http://www.pacificmasters.org/comp/results.shtml

Pacific Masters AFFILIATE - LANDS END
Lands End is a maker of fine sports apparel for the active person. 
Click on the link to Lands' End from the Pacific Masters web site 
Lands' End will rebate some of the money of your purchase to Pacific 
Masters.
	http://www.pacificmasters.org

CHANGING CLUBS
You can change clubs at any time. If you change clubs at registration 
time - there is no extra charge for changing club nor is there any 
time between when you competed for your former club and when you can 
compete for your new club.

If you change clubs after registration, you have to fill out a club 
transfer form (there is a $2.00 fee).  You cannot compete for a new 
club within 60 days of competing for your old club, but you may 
compete as "unattached." A swimmer may declare themselves 
"unattached" (for competition) at any time even if they are still 
registered with another club.

2003 CHAMPIONSHIPS
Marcia Benjamin, the scheduling chair, has sent out the 2003 
Championship scheduling forms to all clubs. If you club is interested 
in holding a Pacific Masters Championship - Short Course Yards, Short 
Course Meters or Long Course Yards. Please be sure to fill out the 
forms and return the forms to Marcia. If you want to hold a 
championship and have not received a sets of forms, please contact 
Marcia Benjamin at mailto:msbenjamin at earthlink.net .

JULY PACIFIC MASTERS MINUTES
The minutes of the July monthly meeting of Pacific Masters Swimming 
have been posted to the web site.

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have a good week

michael
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michael w. moore
michael at pacificmasters.org