Sunday, January 9, 2011

Knews - January 2010

•••Team Website

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Member News
--Throughout the year you can send your news and pictures to news@teamkman.org
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Team News - The Atascadero City Council approved a Bike Plan at its 11/23 meeting. Team Member Len Colamarino played a huge part in its fruition. Team Kman also Kongratulates Team Member Ellen Beraud  on her productive and positive years on the Atascadero City Council.  Thanks to members like Len and Ellen, Atascadero is now eligible for federal and state grants which will make cycling easier  and more accessible for everyone in North County.

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Team "End of Year Celebration and 2011 Kick-Off"
When: 6-9 pm, January 29th
Where: Location is Kennedy Atascadero - Park on the North side(the pool side)

What: The Team is providing the meal for Team Members (BBQ Chicken with beans, salad, and bread with chips, salsa and sausage for appetizers). We will also provide beer, soft drinks, and water. Activities include Social, Meal, Team Slideshow, Team Awards, and a short meeting.
Cost: Free for 2010 or 2011 members, Guests and spouses are $12, children are $8.
Chefs: Chefs will be K-Man and Kompany!
RSVP: by 01/23/11  so that we have ample time to shop. Guests are encouraged!
Email: kmanandrobyn@gmail.com to let us know if your coming and your number of guests.
This is going to be an awesome night for catching up with the whole team and setting the stage for a great 2011.
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2011 Membership -  The Board decided to make Membership simple: $75 per individual or $50 if you reside outside the county. For all the membership benefits check out the Membership link on the Team Kman website. With an 84% renewal rate we are definitely on the right track, but we are always open to suggestions. Team K is a non-profit, volunteer-run organization. You may sign up on our website OR at the link in the sidebar OR at our Team Social on January 29th.
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Team K Welcome Wagon Volunteer needed  -  The team needs a volunteer to call all new members, welcome them, and answer questions. If you are interested email Kman at kman@teamkman.org
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2010 Challenge Board Updated -  Check out the 2010 Team Challenge Board. It has been updated. Challengers report any errors ASAP!!
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2011 Challenge Board Posted -  Check out the 2011 Challenge Board. Challenge levels have been set by the mathematical formula: (3 hours per week) X (48 weeks) X 85%. So basically to meet or beat the challenge level you have to do 85% of 3 hours of exercise per week for the duration of 48 weeks.
--TO DO---IMPORTANT: 
If you participated in 2010 you are by default on the 2011 Board. Email challenge@teamkman.org  if you would like to be removed or added to a discipline.
If you DID NOT participate in 2010 email challenge@teamkman.org in order to be added to a discipline(s). For more information check out the 2010 Challenge Board and read our FAQ. If you still have questions call our Challenge Board volunteer Mark Glenesk at 805-610-7572.
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New Networking Link - Team Member Gary Donath and Central Coast Institute for Plastic Surgery is a new Networking Link on our Blog and Team Website. 

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Triathlon -
March 27 -  March Warm Up - AKA March Triathlon Series - The March Warm Up is close by at Lopez Lake, offers sprint and olympic distances, and is a benefit for Cal Poly Triathlon Club. This is a well organized event that is fun for rookie and seasoned triathletes.
April 29- May 1 - Wildflower Triathlon -  Also an awesome event. When you sign up remember to choose Team Kman as your team.

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Swim - We average 20+ swimmers MWF 6am at Kennedy in Atascadero.

Swimmers are encouraged to register with US Masters Swimming for 2011: http://www.usms.org/reg/You will be supporting a national organization that promotes a healthy lifestyle and masters swimming. You will also receive a monthly magazine, an e-newsletter, some insurance coverage, and the ability to join us on trips to swim meets. Your volunteer coaches encourage you to register. Many members have already received their 2011 membership cards.


UPCOMING MEETS:
March 27 - Short Course SCAM Meet at UC Berkeley
July 8-10 - Long Course Championship Meet at UC Santa Cruz
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Bike -
Where are the Rides? - North County Cycling information is found at this link:


UPCOMING EVENTS:
Jan 15 - REGISTRATION opens for the October 1 Levi Gran Fondo
March 12 - Solvang Century and Half - more information
March 26 - Solvang Double - more information
April 16 - Gran Fondo - Monterey - more information
April 30 - Wildflower Century -  more information
May 16 - 5th Annual Team K Koast Ride - Karmel to Paso
May 19 - Amgen Tour rides into Paso - Amgen
October 1 - Levi Gran Fondo in Santa Rosa - more information
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Run  
To be placed on the North County Run Group email list email Robyn Schmidt at runnews@teamkman.org and say, "Please put me on the NC Run Info List".

UPCOMING EVENTS:
--Castle to Coast - January 15
--Chains of Love - Feb 12
--Montana de Oro Runs - Feb 13
--Luv Run in SLO - Feb 14
--Buzz Marathon and Half - Feb 19
--Hares and Hounds - March 12
--SLO Health and Fitness  5K - March 19
Check out all these events at this link
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Maps:
Map to park at (Bethel and Vineyard)  a run meet spot.

Map to Santa Rita and Ridge Road - a run meet spot. We do a variety of mileage and everyone is welcome: Walkers, Sloggers, Joggers, Runners.

Map to Atascadero Kman Cycle and Run
Map to the Schmidt's Home for Team Socials map

Map to the Schmidt's Home  map
Email Robyn if you have run question: runninrobyn@gmail.com 
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