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Dear Inga,

With spring now fast approaching I would like to take this time to remind all club members of important upcoming events.   As always, to stay informed of the very latest updates check out our Discussion Groups and sign up for our club newsletter.  I look forward to seeing you in person at our club registration and preview night on April 4th.  Keep an eye on our home page for more details.
 
 
 
Sincerely,
 
Michael J. Garvin
President, InlineOttawa.com

Protect Your Valuables
Parking lot thefts

The management of our indoors venue has warned us that there have been several instances of theft in the parking lot of the Multisport center.  When attending indoors practice on Saturdays, please be mindful of this and bring any valuables with you inside.
Club Social Activities
Skating, Skiing and Socializing
Our club social director has been busy organizing several winter events including skiing, ski technique clinics, skating and social events.  To find out more contact social@inlineottawa.com.  Keep an eye on our Social page for upcoming social events.
 
 
Dragon Boat Racing
Be part of the team!
Our club will be entering a dragon boat team this year, be part of the team and support the Carmen Center.  For more details check out our information page.
 
2008 Eddy Weekend
All Eddy All the Time!
For an entire weekend (June 6th/7th/8th) Eddy Matzger will be unleashed at full power. Don't miss this chance to learn all the things Eddy was unable to squeeze into last years time limited training sessions.   It will be all Eddy all the time!  Keep an eye on our home page for more details.
Ottawa Inline Festival
A unique event on NEW pavement! 
Don't forget to sign up for the Ottawa Inline Festival. This year the event will be held on August 31st, and includes a unique team relay event over a sprinting distance.  In addition the triple crown will be held again and as always the event will include family oriented races.  Sign up early and save!  Keep an eye on our home page for more details.
  
Instructional Video Production
Want to be famous?
We are kicking off a video production on basic skating skills.  We need volunteers to hold the camera or be the demonstration skater.  Learn to skate skills will be covered leading up into classic skating and perhaps even double push depending on the time available.  video production is covered, but the actual filming needs volunteers.  Want to be famous?  Contact the prez for more details
Calling All Volunteers
Be Part of our Success
As you know our great club is successful because of people like you and the time and energy you volunteer.  For our 2008 season we will be looking for volunteers to help out with Sunday Bike Day patrolling, learn to skate coaching, Run for Reach and Festival operations.  Help us make our club even better, be more than just a member, be part of our success!  For more information contact: volunteer@inlineottawa.com.
Web Development
Learn Marketable Skills
Ever wonder what the wild world of web programming is all about?  Now is your chance to learn marketable (as in make money!) skills.  Lots of new features will be added this year to our website. If you would like to learn about content management systems, web to database interfacing, PHP, Javascript, CSS and more, then contact our our webmaster: webmaster@inlineottawa.com to find out how you can get involved.
   
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