Update from the Exec

Hello Synergists,

We are in the throes of figuring out funding for 2008 camps for our U22 riders, putting in clothing orders, arranging casino dates, getting through membership
selection -- so much to do!

In light of this, I want to get a few points of information out there to make things clear (mostly for myself)

1. Camps:
Information I have on who's attended what camp and how much has been invoiced vs. paid have been unclear in some cases. I want to bring everyone up to speed on what I understand to date in the hopes that others will help me fill in the holes.

Camp #1 - Tucson (ABA)
attendees: Graham Courtney, Brad Knapik
fees: $950, $300 deposit paid by athlete.
Synergy will cover camp expense (approvals pending), travel expense covered by athletes pending confirmation from athletes that this is the case (Graham, I already have this from you).

Camp #2 - Victoria (ABA)
attendees: Caeli Barron, Graham Courtney
fees: $450
Synergy will cover camp and travel expense (approval pending)

Camp #3 - Penticton (NCC)
attendees: Trevor Kisell, Gina Kisell, Patrick Walsh, Derek Walsh, Elise Walsh, Brad Knapik
fees: $800
Synergy will cover camp expense (approvals pending), any additional travel expense covered by athletes.

Camp #4 - Penticton (ABA)
attendees: none to date.
If you are planning to go to this one, please let me know ASAP.

If I have missed anyone, please let me know.

2. 2008 NCCP Coaching Courses and ABA Commissaire Courses:
NCCP Level 1 Road (Edmonton, March 8/9) - will cover travel expenses
NCCP Level 2 Road (Calgary, May 10/11)
ABA Road & Track Commissaire Course (Calgary, March 15)
ABA Road & Track Commissaire Course (Edmonton, April 5) - will cover registration

If anyone is planning to attend any of these please let me know as we will be able to reimburse your registration fees.

3. Licenses:
I sent 12 license applications to Edmonton yesterday:
cp, Reid, Frank, John, Devon, Sherwood, Trevor, Gina, Patrick, Derek, Elise, Bailey.

Felix, Craig D., Craig G. already have theirs.

Brad had an application in for the Tucson camp for which I assume the ABA will invoice us, but I will find out for sure.

Caeli, Graham - did you need to do this as well prior to the Tucson or Victoria camps? Please let me know whether you have already received your license or not.

For all others, keep in mind that I need ALL your documentation (club membership and payment, ABA license application) by the end of March. Please do not delay this as you will only be making things more complicated for me than they already are.

4. For any 2007 members that know they are NOT returning for sure in 2008, also please let me know as we have a waiting list for spots unless you have already done so.

Thanks
Reid

Updates - forms due March 31

I sent off 12 ABA license applications today in addition to the four that have already been received for early season racing. I encourage the rest of you to have your ABA license applications in to me by March 31. I will be sending one more regular post package to Edmonton on April 1.

As for club membership application forms and payments, please remember that the deadline is March 31. I will be processing ALL cheques received to date and up to March 31 on April 1 as well.

Any athletes participating in the spring training camps in Penticton must have their ABA license by the time of the camp, so if you haven't already done so, get your forms to the club mailbox or me directly ASAP.

Thanks
Reid

Pre-meeting update

All forms for the 2008 season are now posted on the blog. This includes the membership application, out-of-province travel funding form (inter-club), and a document on "Goal Setting and Self Motivation" that I think all of us will find interesting.

See you all on Wednesday, 7pm at the IBM Canada Building!