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<div><font size="+1" color="#0000FF"><b>NEW MEET THIS YEAR MENLO
MASTERS LONG COURSE WORLD QUALIFYING MEET</b></font></div>
<div>Menlo Masters is holding a Long Course World Qualifying Meet at
Sacred Heart High School, Atherton, California 22 April.</div>
<div><x-tab>
</x-tab>http://www.pacificmasters.org/comp/06menlolcm.pdf</div>
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<div>The meet is this Saturday. It is a great place to get times for
the upcoming XI FINA World Masters Championships.</div>
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<div><font size="+1" color="#0000FF"><b>MONTHLY MEETING APRIL 19,
2005</b></font></div>
<div>Pacific Masters regular meeting will be the 19th of April
at the Heather Farms, Walnut Creek, California. the meeting start at
7:30.</div>
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<div>The minutes for the all meeting from 2005 are posted, including
the November annual meeting. The minutes for the November Annual
meeting have been posted on the Pacific Masters web site.</div>
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<div><font size="+1" color="#0000FF"><b>RICHARD SMITH</b></font></div>
<div>Richard Smith suffered a heart attack after warming down from one
of his races. Thanks to the quick work of Craig Dennis and Mellissa
Wong, they were able to revive Richard, whose heart had stopped. They
lost his pulse and breathing. Performed CPR and broke out the AED
(defibulator).</div>
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<div>You know he'll be OK because in typical Richard style, when they
asked him what day it was he said, "Of course I know what
G*!-damn day it is!" And, "Get me off of this thing!"
(stretcher), and "Why should I care who the President
is!"</div>
<div>Dick had to go into surgery because the wire that was implanted
dug a hole in the heart. They found this by xray so they immediately
took him to major surgery to patch the hole and transplant the wire in
a different place. They told his wife that it may be 1-2 weeks before
he gets home. They will take him out of CCU when he is well
enough.</div>
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<div>Richard has been a stalwart of Pacific Masters Swimming and our
best wishes for a speedy recovery go out to him and his wife
Joan.</div>
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<div><font size="+1" color="#0000FF"><b>PACIFIC MASTERS SHORT COURSE
YARDS CHAMPIONSHIPS</b></font></div>
<div>The results of the Pacific Masters Championships have been posted
on the web site.Thanks to John King, Kerry O'Brien, Mary Nygren,
Walnut Creek Masters and Try Valley Masters for organizing the
meet.</div>
<div>Congratulations to Walnut Creek Masters who just edged out USF
Masters for the team championships.</div>
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</x-tab>http://www.pacificmasters.org/comp/results.shtml</div>
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<div><font size="+1" color="#0000FF"><b>DAVIS AQUATIC MASTERS STROKE
CLINIC FOR FITNESS SWIMMERS</b></font></div>
<div>This spring's annual stroke clinics hosted by Davis Aquatic
Masters will be on May 13 (Freestyle), May 14 (Backstroke), June 10
(Fly) and June 11 (Breast). Clinics are open to all swimmers. DAM
coaches Rick Powers and Ahelee Osborn and staff will run the clinics
at the Civic Pool in Davis, corner of B St. and 5th, from 1-2:30pm.
Clinics will also cover the turn of that stroke. Cost of each
clinic for non-DAM members is $10 pre-paid or $15 on clinic day.
Contact Rick at <rpswimmer@hotmail.com>.</div>
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<div><font size="+1" color="#0000FF"><b>STROKE ENHANCEMENT CLINIC BY
TEMESCAL MASTERS</b></font></div>
<div><font color="#000000">Attention all Triathletes, Intermediate and
Advanced Swimmers! The racing season is upon us and you can not pass
on this opportunity for the ultimate stoke tune-up!</font></div>
<div><br></div>
<div><font color="#000000">The Temescal Aquatic Masters is hosting
it's 5th Freestyle Stoke Enhancement Clinic, April 22nd and
23rd, with coaching staff to provide both in water instruction,
classroom instruction and underwater video. A small group format with
the ratio of coach to swimmer will not exceed 1 to 6, you will learn
quicker to improve your freestyle mechanics and increase efficiency.
Benefit from 4 USMS coaches equipped with underwater video to analysis
your stroke and receive the DVD of yourself in the clinic to take
home.</font></div>
<div><br></div>
<div><font color="#000000">To insure your space in the clinic, please
register early by April 15th.</font> You can get more information
and<font color="#000000"> download a PDF entry form at
http://www.temescalmasters.org</font></div>
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<div><font size="+1" color="#FF0000"><b>XI FINA WORLD MASTERS
CHAMPIONSHIPS</b></font></div>
<div>FREE DRAW STRING BAG</div>
<div>The meet book for the XI FINA World Masters Championships is
posted on the 2006 FINA Masters Championships web site.</div>
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</x-tab>http://www.2006FINAMasters.org</div>
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<div>In the meet book is the entry forms. The first 1000 athletes who
register will receive a quality nylon Drawstring Tote bag with the XI
FINA Masters logo when the are accredited at the meet. It does not
make any difference if you register by mail or on line. This
drawstring tote is make of 210D nylon and will be not be available for
sale. If you register now, you can change your times later on-line
(you have to submit your final entry times by 3 June).</div>
<div><br></div>
<div>The on-line meet entry system is still be worked on. Please check
the 2006 FINA web site on 15 Feb for further update. When the on-line
meet entry system is ready, it will be announced in the Update.</div>
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<div><font size="+1" color="#FF0000"><b>LOGO'ED ITEMS OF
APPAREL</b></font></div>
<div>Teams who are interested in special items of apparel, using the
XI FINA World Masters Championships log should contact
mailto:worldmastersproduct@speedousa.com</div>
<div><br></div>
<div>++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++</div>
<div><font color="#0000FF"><b>Pacific Masters
affiliate</b></font></div>
<div><font color="#0000FF"><b>Lands End</b></font><br>
<br>
Pacific Masters entered into a new affiliate relationship with Lands'
End Apparel . Lands' End is a maker of fine sports apparel for the
active person.</div>
<div><br></div>
<div>If you click on the link to Lands' End from the Pacific Masters
web site (like the link above or the link in the navigation bar)
Lands' End will receive a rebate from your purchase</div>
<div><br></div>
<div>The Pacific Masters Logo'ed shirts that meet officials wear are
from Lands End.</div>
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<div><font size="+1" color="#007700"><b>DAM MASTERS GO
TRAVELING</b></font></div>
<div>Davis Aquatic Masters will be taking its 5th annual overseas trip
from Oct. 11-28. This year DAM will go to Singapore for a meet and the
Philippines for an open water swim. Activities will include hiking in
the rice terraced mountains of Luzon Island, 4-5 days of snorkling and
scuba diving off Panglao Island in the Philippines, a visit to
Corregidor Island, of WWII fame and more. Swimmers interested in
joining the DAM group pls. contact Coach Rick Powers at
<mailto:rpswimmer@hotmail.com>rpswimmer@hotmail.com. Cost of
trip with airfare included will be approximately $2,200.</div>
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<div><font size="+1" color="#007700"><b>DORM ROOMS -</b></font></div>
<div>The FINA Worlds Organizing Committee has secured a limited number
of Stanford Dorm rooms. Please note as Stanford says "Dorm Rooms"
are not hotel rooms and Stanford is not in the hotel business. These
rooms are used for students during the academic year and for
conferences during the summer season. More information is at
http://www.2006FINAMasters.org</div>
<div><br></div>
<div>There is a time limit if you want to have a dorm room.</div>
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<div><font size="+1" color="#FF0000"><b>SOCIAL EVENTS NEED YOUR
LEADERSHIP</b></font></div>
<div>Want to help with the parties at the 2006 FINA World
Championships? If so, please contact Anne Cribbs at
anne@2006finamasters.org with your contact info including email.</div>
<div><br>
Event planning responsibilities include<br>
<x-tab> </x-tab>1. Liaison with event company and 2006 Local
Organizing Committee<br>
<x-tab> </x-tab>2. Oversee
marketing efforts and outreach to competitors<br>
<x-tab> </x-tab>3. Recruit
volunteers to help with day of event set up, greeting, and clean
up<br>
<x-tab> </x-tab>4. Provide guidance and inspiration for all to
have a great time!<br>
<br>
Events include:<br>
<br>
<x-tab> </x-tab>1. Ice cream
social<br>
<x-tab> </x-tab>2. Taste of California</div>
<div><x-tab> </x-tab>3. Real
Texas BBQ</div>
<div><x-tab> </x-tab>4. DIne
out in Palo Alto</div>
<div><x-tab> </x-tab>5.
South of the Border Feast</div>
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<div>Have a good week</div>
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<div>michael<br>
Michael W. Moore</div>
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<div>PACIFIC MASTERS CHAMPIONSHIPS</div>
<div>This is the first time in about 15 years, I have not been to a
Pacific Masters Long Course or Short Course Yards Championship. I will
be giving a presentation on the XI FINA World Masters Championships in
Shanghai. I wish all the competitors the best of luck and may everyone
swim well and swim their best. (and have a lot of fun).</div>
<div><br></div>
<div>NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS - HALL OF FAME DINNER</div>
<div><br></div>
<div>The 2006 International Swimming Hall of Fame Honors Recognition
Dinner will be on Saturday, May 13th, 2006 in Fort Lauderdale. This is
the Saturday of SCY Nationals.<br>
<br>
The Hall of Fame will be recognizing:<br>
<x-tab> </x-tab>Jane Asher - GBR Honor
Masters Swimmer<br>
<x-tab> </x-tab>Joe Bottom - USA<br>
<x-tab> </x-tab>Flip Darr -
USA<br>
<x-tab> </x-tab>Carlo Dibiasi - ITA<br>
<x-tab> </x-tab>Tom Dolan - USA<br>
<x-tab> </x-tab>Igor Milanovic - YUG<br>
<x-tab> </x-tab>Susan O'Neil - AUS<br>
<x-tab> </x-tab>Kieren Perkins - AUS<br>
<x-tab> </x-tab>Alison Streeter - GBR<br>
<x-tab> </x-tab>Xiong Ni - CHN<br>
<br>
After the recognition, there is a Bug Greenspan Tribute.<br>
<br>
Information is available at the International Swimming Hall of Fame
Website .<br>
</div>
<div>Tickets for the dinner are $150/person, but it is tax
deductible.</div>
<div><br></div>
<div>The Hall of Fame is a great repository of things associated with
swimming. If you have not been there, it is well worth the effort when
you are in the Miami/Fort Lauderdale area.</div>
<div><br></div>
<div>The Hall is now under new management. Bruce Wigo has done a great
job of putting the hall back into shape. We can all be proud of what
he has done for our sport and we should support the Hall.</div>
<div><br></div>
<div><br></div>
<div>Swim Well - have fun</div>
<div><br></div>
<div>michael</div>
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