[PacMasterUpdate] Pacific Masters Update Halloween 2007

[Update on Pacific Masters Swimming sent to members and friends.]

IF YOU HAVE MOVED
If you have moved and want to still receive  your copy of Swimmer 
Magazine, please  go to the Pacific Masters On-Line Change of Address 
page. Fill it out and your address will be changed and you will 
continue to receive USMS Swimmer Magazine.
	http://www.pacificmasters.org/admin/members/memberupdate.shtml

DUES INCREASE
The USMS House of Delegates voted a $5.00/year dues increase for the 
next year. These funds will be used for the professionalization of 
the organization.

JUST IN TIME FOR THE HOLIDAYS:
  Pacific Masters is sponsoring a  nutrition seminar for Masters 
Swimmers.  Dr. Clyde Wilson, PhD in
Chemistry and consultant for Stanford Athletic Department, will speak 
to  interested PMS Swimmers at The Olympic Club [address] on 
Saturday,  November 10 from 1-3 pm.  Parking in the neighborhood, 
including  Sutter/Stockton garage, is limited, so please come early. 
He will focus  on nutrition and swimming, and achieving optimal 
workout and race  performance through better nutrition.  See his 
website at  http://thehealthmonster.com for more information.  Please 
come with  questions, feel free to submit them beforehand to
    leianne.crittenden at oracle.com.

PACIFIC MASTERS ANNUAL MEETING
The Pacific Masters Swimming annual meeting will be held 14 November 
at Heather Farms. The Committee will be electing officers for the 
next two years. The slate that has been chosen is
Chairman - Michael Moore
Vice Chair Administration - Joan Alexander
Vice Chair Operations - Barry Fasbender
Secretary - Karen Duggan
Treasurer - Linda Shoenberger
At-Large - Bill Grohe
A member may nominate another member for a position.

We welcome all members and hope you will attend.

NOVEMBER - DECEMBER NEWSLETTER
The November - December Pacific Masters Newsletter has been posted on 
the Pacific Masters website. It contains the 2008 schedule and meet 
information for meets in December and January.
    http://www.pacificmasters.org/newsltr/07/07novdec.pdf


PACIFIC MASTERS 2008 SCHEDULE
The 2008 Pacific Masters Schedule has been posted on the web site.

http://www.pacificmasters.org/comp/schd.html

Currently 35 events are planned for the next year. Included in the 
schedule are short course yards, long course meters, short course 
meters and open water.


REGISTRATION
Pacific Masters members can now register for the 2008 year. The 
registration for is on the first page of the November - December 
newsletter.

The Pacific Masters Committee hopes that you will register early. By 
registerting early, you will continue to USMS Swimmer, your club will 
continue to be covered by USMS secondary insurance (if all the 
swimmers are USMS members), you receive borrowing privileges from 
Pacific Masters Video library and there is a central Pacific Masters 
office to answer your questions:
	http://www.pacificmasters.org/newsltr/07/07novdec.pdf


2008 FINA WORLD MASTERS CHAMPIONSHIPS
The 2008 FINA World Masters Championships are about six months away. 
The early bird accommodations specials are selling fast. There are 
some great deals at a variety of hotels apartments and resorts. You 
would get Free Airport Transfer, Free Daily Event Transport and a 
Free Discount Vouch Book.
	http://www.discoverwest.com.au/masters/

You can also register online:
                  http://www.activeeurope.com/SpecialEvents/Fina2008/
Time to start making those reservations!!!
USMS will have coaching available at the Championships (see end of Update).



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Have a good week
michael
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michael w. moore
michael at mwmoore.org