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<div><font size="+1"><b>PACIFIC MASTERS MISSION
STATEMENT:</b></font></div>
<div>As adopted by the Pacific Masters Committee the Mission of
Pacific Masters is:</div>
<div><b><br></b></div>
<div><b>Pacific Masters Swimming welcomes anyone who would like to
gain and maintain fitness through swimming and encourages programs to
foster this mission.</b></div>
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<div><font size="+1"><b>THE PACIFIC MASTERS 2009 COACH OF THE
YEAR</b></font></div>
<div>There were six nominations for Pacific Masters 2009 Coach of the
Year. Linda Gilchrist, AAM, Ray Laughlin, SMMM, Mike Lynch, PCAM,
Daniel Redosko and Mary Ann Nygren, TVM, Jay Christianson, CVAS, and
Dana Kirk, SPAS.</div>
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<div>The letters of the swimmers about their coach were passionate.
Each spoke very highly of their coach and what the coach brought to
the pool each day. The committee of Chris Campbell, Bill Grohe and Stu
reviewed all the nominations and letters of support.</div>
<div><br></div>
<div>The 2009 Pacific Masters Coach of the Year is<b> Linda Gilchrist
of Alameda Aquatic Masters</b>. Linda has been the Coach of Alameda
for the past 30 years. She has worked with her team so each swimmer
can achieve his potential. She was a member of the 2006 XI FINA
Masters World Championships Open Water Organizing Committee.
Congratulations Linda and the Alameda Aquatic Masters.</div>
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<div><font size="+1"><b>OPEN WATER 101</b></font>- <font
color="#FF0000"><b> FULL</b></font></div>
<div>The 2009 Open Water 101 has reached the maximum number of
swimmers that the clas can handle. There is a waiting list - contact
Glenda Carroll</div>
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<div><font size="+1"><b>VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR THE SENIOR
GAMES</b></font></div>
<div>The 2009 National Senior Games (formerly the Senior Olympics)
needs volunteers for swimming and the other competitive sports.
Swimming will be August 1 though 5 at the Stanford swim center. The
time line is for the events to start at 8 am on Saturday and Sunday
and 9 am on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. The competitive day will be
over by about 1 pm on all days except Tuesday, when the 500 Free will
be contested.</div>
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<div>If you can help, please contact Stephanie at 650-323-9400 or
stong@2009seniorgames.org.</div>
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<div><font size="+1"><b>OPEN WATER CHAMPIONSHIPS</b></font></div>
<div>The 2009 PMS Open Water championship will take place at the Santa
Cruz Roughwater Pier Swim, Saturday August 1, 2009.</div>
<div><font size="+1"><b><x-tab>
</x-tab>http://www.pacificmasters.org/comp/09cruzroughwater.pdf</b></font
></div>
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<div><font size="+1"><b>CRUZ CRUISE</b></font></div>
<div>The Cruz Cruise will be Sunday, August 2, 2009. The the cost is
$30/person if the entry is received by 27 July.</div>
<div><x-tab>
</x-tab>http://www.pacificmasters.org/comp/09CruzOWCruise.pdf</div>
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<div><font size="+1"><b>DONNER LAKE SWIM</b></font></div>
<div>Registration for the Donner Lake swim is open. This event is
limited to the first 350 swimmers. You can register on line at:</div>
<div
>http://www.active.com/page/Event_Details.htm?event_id=1731258&as<span
></span>setId=F90C0138-D95D-4178-9007-ED3DD53996E2</div>
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<div><font size="+1"><b>MAAC SUMMER SCM</b></font></div>
<div>Modesto Area Aquatic Club is organizing the 3rd Annual MAAC
Summer SCM. It will be at the Modesto Junior College Aquatic Complex
on Saturday 15 August 2009.</div>
<div><x-tab>
</x-tab>http://www.pacificmasters.org/comp/09maacscy.pdf</div>
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<div><font size="+1"><b>HOT AUGUST CHILL</b></font></div>
<div>The Donner Lake 1/2 mile, one mile and 500 yard Hot August Chill
will be on Sunday, August 16, 2009 at the west end of Donner lake.
This is the first year of the event organized by the Truckee Tahoe
Swim Team. Debbie Meyer will be the Master of Award Ceremonies.</div>
<div><x-tab>
</x-tab>http://www.pacificmasters.org/comp/09donnerow.pdf<x-tab
> </x-tab></div>
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<div><font size="+1"><b>2009 Whiskeytown Lake Open Water
Swim</b></font></div>
<div>The 2009 Whiskeytown Lake Open Water Swim will be on Sunday
September 13th at Whiskeytown Lake (just outside Redding, California).
It is a one and two mile swim. Both swims count in the open water
points competition.</div>
<div><x-tab>
</x-tab>http://www.pacificmasters.org/comp/09redowwhiskey.pdf</div>
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<div><font size="+1"><b>CHANGES IN CALENDAR</b></font></div>
<div><font size="+1"><b>RUSSIAN RIVER SWIM MOVED LAKE
SONOMA</b></font></div>
<div>The 2009 Russian River Swim has been moved to Lake Sonoma. It
will be on the same day. From the organizing committee "Swimmers
itch is a parasite that appears as a skin rash. It is an
allergic reaction to a small parasite that burrows into the
skin. It is common in open bodies of water, especially during
the summer months. It has become more prevalent in the Russian
River in past years. The parasite, also known as cercarial
dermatitis is excreted by snails in the water. With the low flow
coming out of Lake Mendocino, there is a higher percentage of
shallow water and a greater likilhood of these snails in the Russian
River. We have had 1 reported case, and environmental health has
posted signs in our Memorial Beach Park.</div>
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<div>We want happy swimmers, not itchy swimmers."</div>
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<div><font size="+1"><b>SMMM SWIM AND EAT</b></font></div>
<div>The San Mateo Master Marlins Swim and Eat meet will be on Sunday
20 September.</div>
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<div><font size="+1"><b>FRESNO SCY SWIM</b></font></div>
<div>A SCY meet has been added to the calendar - Saturday 7
November at the Clovis North High School Pool. This is the very fast
pool that hosted the 2009 US Masters Swimming SCY Championships. Thank
you to the Clovis Valley All Stars for organizing the meet.</div>
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<div><font size="+1"><b>US MASTERS SWIMMING
CONVENTION</b></font></div>
<div>The 2009 US Masters Swimming convention will be in Chicago, ILL
September 17-20. Pacific is looking for a few more delegates who would
like to learn about the Masters organization and be willing to help
Masters swimming over the next year. A delegate is expected to
attend the House of Delegate meetings, a workshop and the Zone
meeting. You get to meet scores of enthusiastic Masters swimmers who
have been dedicated to make the Masters swimming work.</div>
<div><br></div>
<div>If you are interested in attending and meet wonderful people from
all over the US, please contact Nancy Ridout at
mailto:registrar@pacificmasters.org.</div>
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<div><font size="+1"><b>ELLEN TAIT IN HOSPITAL</b></font></div>
<div>Ellen Tait, the oldest swimmer at the XI FINA Masters World
Championships, is in Stanford Hospital recovering from colon cancer
surgery last July 8th. She is recovering slowly, but doing well. She
may be going to rehab next week. Ellen's daughter, Carol MacPherson,
is the coach of Rinconada Masters.</div>
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<div><font size="+1"><b>Fitness Logs Available for US Masters Swimming
Members</b></font></div>
<div>U.S. Masters Swimming has released a new online service that is
available exclusively for our members. Members may now track their
swimming and other fitness activities via our new online Fitness Logs
(FLOGs) tool. With this exciting new online service, you can log a
wide variety of fitness activities such as swim workouts, running,
weights and yoga on your flog calendar and track your weekly, monthly
and annual totals online.</div>
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Members who are participating in the popular "Go The Distance"
fitness event will also enjoy the convenience of having the data from
their flog automatically included in the monthly event reports</div>
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<div><x-tab>
</x-tab>http://www.usms.org/features.php?id=142</div>
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<div>-michael</div>
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<div>michael w. moore</div>
<div>michael@pacificmasters.org</div>
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