e-News April 3, 2007
In This Issue
Directors and Volunteers Wanted
Have some free time? Want to make a difference in the gay and lesbian sport community on a global scale? You CAN make a difference. Join Team Vancouver! We are looking for dedicated and enthusiastic people to be our:
WEB MASTER - You should have experience with web site maintenance and familiar with Dreamweaver HTML Editor, Image editing software like Photoshop or Fireworks, and be experienced in using CSS to format HTML pages. If you know what this means, we want to hear from you...because we don't know what our past web master just said.
SECRETARY - You don't have to wear a dress if you don't want to, but you will have to record the minutes, file the annual report, and set the meeting agenda.
TREASURER - Who said numbers are boring? You play an important part in ensuring our books are up-to-date, write cheques, and prepare a financial statement for the annual meeting
DIRECTORS - You have a flair for marketing and promotions. You're involved with one or more sports team or cultural organization. Or you had a blast at the Gay Games and Outgames and you want to give something back. For whatever reason, step right up. We want to hear from you.
Women are encouraged to apply.
Visit www.teamvancouver.net to join the team.
Team Vancouver’s fiscal year ended March 31 and this is the perfect time to say thank you to our sponsors of the past three years.
In 2006, Team Vancouver sent a combined total of four hundred athletes and cultural participants to Gay Games VII in Chicago and the 1st World Outgames in Montreal. Our members excelled in all areas bringing home medals and personal bests.
Team Vancouver hosted the world in both cities at special events, culminating in a Wednesday night party at Le Drugstore in Montreal that attracted 1,500 guests from close to 100 countries.
In addition to participating in global events, Team Vancouver is an active founding member of both the Federation of Gay Games (FGG) and the Gay and Lesbian International Sport Association (GLISA).
Team Vancouver works to promote a healthy, safe and enjoyable lifestyle through participation in sport and culture on a local, national and international level. This can only be done with the support of individuals, companies and organizations. Thanks to everyone who contributed to the success of 2006 and especially to our sponsors: Vancity, Celebrities Nightclub, Dignity Memorials, The Oasis Pub, Sport Med, Paris Orthotics, and XTRA West.
Team Vancouver memberships for 2007 are now due. You can register online or download the registration form from the website and send it and a cheque or money order to Team Vancouver, 101-655 Moberly Road, Vancouver, BC V5Z 4B2. Membership is $10.00 for the year ($11.50 if done online). Your membership helps Team Vancouver participate in the Federation of Gay Games and The Gay and Lesbian International Sport Association, supports the website and various programs throughout the year. The Team Vancouver calendar ahead includes Calgary’s 1st North American OutGames, The 2nd NA OutGames in 2008, The 2nd World OutGames in Copenhagen, Denmark in 2009 and 2010’s Gay Games VIII in Cologne, Germany.
International same-sex dancers coming to Vancouver
Not So
Strictly Ballroom, Vancouver's only same-sex dance organization, will be hosting
Canada's first same-sex dance competitions on Saturday November 17, 2007 at the
Scottish Cultural Auditorium on Hudson Street in Vancouver B.C. Same-sex
dance competitors from Canada, the US and Europe are expected to take part in
this exciting event. As well, gold medalist dance champions from Gay Games and
OutGames are scheduled to show case on Saturday evening. This event is open to
dancers and spectators alike. Dress up to the 9's encouraged!! More
information will be available soon. If you would like to receive updates, please
send your name, email address and phone number to Pat Hogan, organizer at
soundsfuries@shaw.ca or 604-253-7189.
A few of
Not So Strictly Ballroom's dance students competed in dancesport when it was
first introduced to Gay Games in Amsterdam 1998, again in Sydney's Gay Games in
2002 and most recently in the World OutGames, Montreal 2006.
GLISA North America Launches Website
The GLISA – North America website is now online. Visit www.glisa-na.org.
GLISA – North America is registered in Vancouver, British Columbia and has a board of directors representing sport teams and organizations from across Canada and the United States. Team Vancouver is a founding member of both GLISA and GLISA-NA.
Vancouver Tennis Association: Registration for the new season is April 11/07.
Info available at www.vtatennis.ca
Out For Kicks: Summer soccer registration is April 4/07 at Moxie’s 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm.
Info available at www.outforkicks.ca
Cutting Edges Gay Hockey Team: Score8 was hugely successful!! Next they'll be sending a strong force to the NA OutGames in Calgary in April!
Info available at www.thecuttingedges.com
Not So Strictly Ballroom: “Where same sex dancing is not queer!”
Info available at www.gayvancouver.net/nssb
English Bay Swim Club: NA OutGames bound this April plus ongoing regular training sessions here.
Info available at www.englishbay.org/swim
English Bay Triathlon Club: Lees Trail Triathlon. Sat May 26. 500 m swim/ 10k bike / 4k run.
Info available at www.englishbay.org/tri
Mabel League Lesbian Fastpitch: Games beginning mid-April.
Info available at www.mabelleague.com
Vancouver Gay Volleyball Association: VGVA's social event of the year – Spiked 2007 takes place Saturday April 14.
Info available at www.vgva.net
West End Slo-Pitch Association: Opening day for the 2007 season is Sunday April 29th!
Info available at www.wesa.net
Vancouver Front Runners: Pride Run & Walk Sat Aug 4. 10K run/4K walk. Check out upcoming spring and summer events.
Info available at www.vancouverfrontrunners.org
Badminton: Information about the gay badminton club available at www.absolutelybadminton.com
Team Vancouver is a member of The Federation of Gay Games and The Gay and Lesbian International Sport Association.
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