[PacMasterUpdate] Pacific Masters Update All Hallows, 2005

[pacmasterupdate at PacificMasters.org]

OFFICIALS CLINIC NOVEMBER 2
The Tsunami hosted Officials clinic on Nov.2 at the Martin Luther 
King pool community room. It is at the corned of Third street between 
Keith and Carroll streets, starting at 6:00 pm. Darryl Woo will be 
leading this clinic. Questions about this clinic can be directed to 
Cris Meier-Windes at 415-285-5659.

PACIFIC MASTERS SHORT COURSE METERS CHAMPIONSHIPS
Pacific Masters Short Course Meters Championships are being held on 
November 4 - 6, 2005 at Heather Farms Park in Walnut Creek. You can 
cheer your friends on.

PACIFIC MASTERS SWIMMING ANNUAL MEETING
The October Pacific Masters Swimming Monthly meeting will be held at 
Danville,  California, Wednesday, November 16th, 2005 at 7:00. All 
clubs are asked to send a representative. All members are invited to 
attend.

To be considered will be the Dispute Resolution. It is proposed to 
change the Administrative Handbook to:

101.9 Dispute Resolution

A. Disputes during competition shall be resolved at the event, if at 
all possible.

B. Disputes arising within a single club shall be filed directly with 
such club and handled pursuant to the clubs rules and procedures.

C. Disputes arising between two clubs shall be attempted to be 
resolved between the clubs. If resolution attempts are unsuccessful, 
both clubs shall file a written summary of their dispute with the 
Chairmen of Pacific Masters Swimming.

D. If a dispute arises outside of competition, or cannot be resolved 
at the event, the complainant shall inform the Chairman of Pacific 
Masters Swimming, in writing, of the nature and details of the 
dispute within 30 days of the incident.

E. The Executive Committee shall investigate any written complaints 
and make a recommendation as to the resolution for action by the 
Pacific Masters Swimming Committee.

  (Items B and C are new)

NEW YEAR REGISTRATION
It is that time again - time to re-register. The 2006 year will be a 
big one for Pacific Masters Members. There will be the three annual 
championships as well as the XI FINA World Championships will be held 
next year at Stanford's Avery Aquatic Center. This will be a great 
time to compete in great competitive conditions.

It is very important that clubs re-register, as we cannot register 
members for a club UNTIL the club is registered.

For athletes that wish to change clubs without an extra cost, you can 
register with a new club without waiting 60 to compete.

Forms that are available are

     Individual Registration Form 
http://www.pacificmasters.org/admin/06memberappform.pdf

     The Club Application  http://www.pacificmasters.org/admin/06clubapp.pdf

     FAQs  http://www.pacificmasters.org/admin/06regfaqs.pdf

     Registration check list 
http://www.pacificmasters.org/admin/06regchecklist.pdf

     Registration instructions 
http://www.pacificmasters.org/admin/06reginstruction.pdf

NOVEMBER-DECEMBER NEWSLETTER
The November-December newsletter is available on line. The newsletter 
includes all the meet sheets for December and a couple for January. 
It also has the individual membership registration.
	http://www.pacificmasters.org/newsltr/05/05novdec.pdf

YOUR ANSWERS ARE HELPFUL TO PACIFIC MASTERS SCHEDULING
Toulomne County Aquatic Masters (TCAM) regretfully decided to cancel 
their pool meet scheduled for Saturday, October 29, 2005. Pacific 
Masters would like feedback from you to assist in future meet 
planning.

1. How far would you travel to a meet?
2. Would you rather attend a one-day meet on Saturday or Sunday?
3. Do you prefer to attend multiple day meets (3-day championship 
meets) or one-day meets?
4. Are there certain times during the year you prefer to attend a 
meet (for example, you only go to meets during summer months)
5. Any other comments on the timing or location of Pacific Masters pool meets?

Please send any responses to MAILTO:barryfasbender at comcast.net

Opportunity Knocks
- Swim for Malaria!
Pacific Masters Swimming encourages you to support the World Swim for 
Malaria, a global grassroots swimming initiative partnering with 
PriceWaterhouseCoopers, Speedo, and Microsoft that can be swum on or 
before December 3rd. The goal is to have a million people participate 
in this event. 100% of all monies raised will go toward the purchase 
and installation of mosquito netting - the single most effective way 
of preventing malaria.

Though we don't experience malaria first hand here in the US, at 
least a million people die from malaria each year. Some put the 
estimates as high as 2.7 million. 70% of the deaths are of children 
under 5. You can find all the information you need at 
http://www.worldswimformalaria including sponsorship forms, how to 
collect and submit donations, the background and goals of this event, 
and the pledges of participation of individuals, groups, Masters 
teams, and corporate organizations around the world.

You can swim this event at Stanford Swimming pool this event on 
December 3rd or you can organize this event at your own pool. Pacific 
Masters encourages you and your friends and teammates to join in this 
effort to make a real difference in the world.


Have a good week

michael

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michael
Michael W. Moore