Practice this Saturday (3/13) on the Beach at 9:30am. See below for directions. Given the early start the Skipper would like you to refrain from drinking on Friday night....wait...sorry, I am in comic overload here...too many jokes...all coming at once....must stop...please, help me.
OK, I was thinking about something along the lines of the world starting to spin backwards on it's axis. Do I really need to spell it out for you at this point? Well, you see, because you all drink like sailors on shore leave, every night...oh really, never mind.
Sec-dog.
Monday, March 08, 2004
It's been brought to my attention that some of you 'tards can't find the beach. Hopefully you can find the left button on your mouse, and click here.
Good turnout at the beach this Saturday, thanks to all those that showed up to enjoy the sunshine and get sand kicked in their face. Expect an a.m. practice next Saturday. Details to come later in the week.
This Thursday we are on at Joker's for indoor practice @ 9:30 pm. Directions are here. I know this is close to bedtime for a lot of you, so drink lots of coffee (but steer clear of the donuts). I think we are expecting Bates to join us also, so there will be plenty of cannon fodder....oops, no I mean plenty of numbers. Be there. It's gonna go off.
This Thursday we are on at Joker's for indoor practice @ 9:30 pm. Directions are here. I know this is close to bedtime for a lot of you, so drink lots of coffee (but steer clear of the donuts). I think we are expecting Bates to join us also, so there will be plenty of cannon fodder....oops, no I mean plenty of numbers. Be there. It's gonna go off.
Friday, March 05, 2004
By contrast to the AGM, turnout at last night's pre-season meeting was more akin to a sunny Thursday practice before a home game against Old Gold. It could have been something to do with the energy and vitality being injected by the new exec., or have more to do with the availability of cheap beer....you can decide for yourselves. But, no matter how half-empty or half-full your metaphorical glass might be, the numbers speak well for an encouraging Spring season.
Top of the agenda was our first training session, this Saturday on Higgins Beach at low tide. For those of you not in tune with the lunar cycle that would be right around 3:15pm. The forecast is for overcast skies and temps around 50, so perfect conditions for shaking off those cobwebs. Remember, no matter where the tide might be, you will still get more than a little damp and will get sand in places that no sand should be. So bring a change of clothes, unless of course chafing is something you're in to.
Next week it looks positive that we will begin indoor practice at Joker's on Thursday @ 8pm. That means plenty of Skeeball, and a free slice of cheese pizza and a medium soda for all of you under 12 years old....oh, wait, apparently training is in the big, new indoor arena next door. Oh well, I'm sure they'll let you in the ball pit afterwards if you promise to play nice. Time is money, so be there and ready to go at 8 sharp.
A new fixture has been added for June 5th, against Middlesex Barbarians in Portland. Apparently they're from somewhere in Massachusetts, not England.
On other business, we need to get out there and schlep some advertising for the Maine Collegiate Rugby Championship programs. This is a great fundraiser for the club and for the tournament, so get out there and sell some space. Remember, all donations are tax-deductible, so if any of you are preparing to write a check to the IRS soon, you might want to avoid the same bile-swallowing occurrence next year by writing a check to us now. Download the form for collecting the ads and money by clicking here.
CIPP registrations still need to be completed. For those of you who got too drunk and lost the forms we handed out last night, you can download a nice clean copy here. Like it or loath it, you are required to be registered in order to play for the Eagles, so don't let that be the only thing stopping you from representing your country.
Dues are still due, and for those of you experiencing financial hardship, we urge you to speak with one of our trained credit counselors, who can help you get rid of that high-interest debt, and arrange a manageable monthly payment plan that will allow you to hold your head up high when representing the club. Don't let the burden of how much you owe in dues affect your whole life....call now!
The vacant position of Selector was discussed, and will be addressed and elected at one of the upcoming training sessions. This job requires the vision of a great leader, the objectivity of a judge, the selflessness of a saint, and the thick skin of a contestant on American Idol. All of you who think you are interested in the job should start working on your campaign speeches now.
Lastly, several speeches were given by the Pres, J-Wil and Coach about their hopes and dreams for the season. Without going in to too much detail, the word "comportment" was used by Mr. Pres. and was met with many blank looks. J-Wil has confirmed that even if you have a wife and/or kids, you are still OK, and that he will be switching to decaf. Coach on the other hand will be switching from decaf, and also that he would like to carry a clipboard....or not.
As they said on June 6th 1944, "See you on the beach!", (and don't expect to meet any French people this Saturday either....).
Yereverluvinsec.
Top of the agenda was our first training session, this Saturday on Higgins Beach at low tide. For those of you not in tune with the lunar cycle that would be right around 3:15pm. The forecast is for overcast skies and temps around 50, so perfect conditions for shaking off those cobwebs. Remember, no matter where the tide might be, you will still get more than a little damp and will get sand in places that no sand should be. So bring a change of clothes, unless of course chafing is something you're in to.
Next week it looks positive that we will begin indoor practice at Joker's on Thursday @ 8pm. That means plenty of Skeeball, and a free slice of cheese pizza and a medium soda for all of you under 12 years old....oh, wait, apparently training is in the big, new indoor arena next door. Oh well, I'm sure they'll let you in the ball pit afterwards if you promise to play nice. Time is money, so be there and ready to go at 8 sharp.
A new fixture has been added for June 5th, against Middlesex Barbarians in Portland. Apparently they're from somewhere in Massachusetts, not England.
On other business, we need to get out there and schlep some advertising for the Maine Collegiate Rugby Championship programs. This is a great fundraiser for the club and for the tournament, so get out there and sell some space. Remember, all donations are tax-deductible, so if any of you are preparing to write a check to the IRS soon, you might want to avoid the same bile-swallowing occurrence next year by writing a check to us now. Download the form for collecting the ads and money by clicking here.
CIPP registrations still need to be completed. For those of you who got too drunk and lost the forms we handed out last night, you can download a nice clean copy here. Like it or loath it, you are required to be registered in order to play for the Eagles, so don't let that be the only thing stopping you from representing your country.
Dues are still due, and for those of you experiencing financial hardship, we urge you to speak with one of our trained credit counselors, who can help you get rid of that high-interest debt, and arrange a manageable monthly payment plan that will allow you to hold your head up high when representing the club. Don't let the burden of how much you owe in dues affect your whole life....call now!
The vacant position of Selector was discussed, and will be addressed and elected at one of the upcoming training sessions. This job requires the vision of a great leader, the objectivity of a judge, the selflessness of a saint, and the thick skin of a contestant on American Idol. All of you who think you are interested in the job should start working on your campaign speeches now.
Lastly, several speeches were given by the Pres, J-Wil and Coach about their hopes and dreams for the season. Without going in to too much detail, the word "comportment" was used by Mr. Pres. and was met with many blank looks. J-Wil has confirmed that even if you have a wife and/or kids, you are still OK, and that he will be switching to decaf. Coach on the other hand will be switching from decaf, and also that he would like to carry a clipboard....or not.
As they said on June 6th 1944, "See you on the beach!", (and don't expect to meet any French people this Saturday either....).
Yereverluvinsec.
Thursday, February 12, 2004
Alright gents, grab your socks and drop your....extracurricular activities, spring is right around the corner, and we all know you want to be looking in great shape for the beach by the end of March. Shame there won't be anyone else around but your team mates to admire the 15lbs. you put on over the winter.
If you want to relive your exploits of the Fall, come to the Club Meeting on March 4th. Be at Gritty's @ 7pm, and no doubt the beer and bs will be flowing.
Indoor practice starts on March 9th, which leaves us just one month before our first game. Watch this space for the location and time.
Respect yourself and get in shape. Respect your teammates and be there.
If you want to relive your exploits of the Fall, come to the Club Meeting on March 4th. Be at Gritty's @ 7pm, and no doubt the beer and bs will be flowing.
Indoor practice starts on March 9th, which leaves us just one month before our first game. Watch this space for the location and time.
Respect yourself and get in shape. Respect your teammates and be there.
Friday, January 23, 2004
Just like a rainy Tuesday practice the turnout was modest at last night’s AGM, with all the usual suspects being present. Now that Will & Grace is in syndication it appears that it is even harder for some of you to pry yourselves off the couch, so it was left to those stalwarts present to continue the task of keeping the club out of bankruptcy and off the bottom of Division II.
Thanks to the streamlined numbers the incumbent President, James Hendrix, was able to move quickly on to New Business, although soon hit a snag when he brought up a proposal to amend the By-Laws to expand the size of the Club’s Executive Committee. Since a quorum of (paid up) members is required to amend the By-Laws, the motion was tabled until such a rare alignment of the planets should occur. Some alcoholic inducements may be required to pull this off.
Moving on, and demonstrating uncharacteristic geniality towards its fellow man, the Club agreed to closer ties to both the Maine Quad Rugby Team and the Portland Youth Rugby Team. Although details of what this would actually entail were a little sketchy, it was felt neither group could possibly be doing this to get their hands on our money (or lack of), and that both relationships could only strengthen the organization as a whole. As I said, details of next steps were a little vague, but there was some talk about writing down “how we do this in Ireland” and offering that up for review.
Mad props go to Matt Winch for handlin’ tha scratch. Our income statement showed modest progress in the right direction, and while our coffers aren’t exactly swelling, some minor puffiness has been observed. Of course things could have been a lot rosier but for the wealth of dues that are still unpaid. Ah well, as they say in Lewiston, plus ce change, plus ce même chose.
On the subject of scratch, an update of our non-profit status was given, which didn’t take all that long. Our two pronged strategy of hitting up rich people and holding fundraisers has stalled on both fronts, and much wailing and gnashing of teeth followed. Nuff said about that, we’re all hoping that an injection of new blood can get this rolling again, and we’ll all be rolling in it by this time next year. Or rolling in something, anyway.
Last, but by no means least, came the election of new officers, which was again made simpler by the meager numbers. While at times it took a while to find a willing victim, all votes went through uncontested, and there was pretty much a job for anyone who wanted one. True democracy in action – those Iraqis could learn a thing or two from us. New officers were as follows:
Club President – Jim Gooch
Secretary – Tom Lovering
Treasurer – Matt Winch
Captain – Jason Willey
Vice-Captain – Andy Nelson
Coach – Mike Quinlan
Social Chairman – Mark Fournier
Match Secretary – CB Brady
Recruitment Nazi – Fred Haymen
Fred’s Henchmen – Bernie & Marcos
Non-Profit Committee Director – Jimmy Hendrix
Fundraising Director – Mike DeSalle
Big ups go to those departing officers for all their hard work this year. Jimmy Hendrix has suffered his duties manfully, and Al “Proxy” Parks has even made a few meetings, or so I heard. Andy Nelson aged 15 years and is looking forward to his retirement, Matt Winch kept a tight fist on his purse strings, and ours (oh, it’s a “man wallet”), and CB Brady gave us something to do each weekend. If I’ve missed anyone, I apologize. Get used to it.
The next Club meeting will be held on Thursday, March 4th, hopefully after some kind of practice. All hail the New Order, long may they reign!
Yer everlovin' sec.
Thanks to the streamlined numbers the incumbent President, James Hendrix, was able to move quickly on to New Business, although soon hit a snag when he brought up a proposal to amend the By-Laws to expand the size of the Club’s Executive Committee. Since a quorum of (paid up) members is required to amend the By-Laws, the motion was tabled until such a rare alignment of the planets should occur. Some alcoholic inducements may be required to pull this off.
Moving on, and demonstrating uncharacteristic geniality towards its fellow man, the Club agreed to closer ties to both the Maine Quad Rugby Team and the Portland Youth Rugby Team. Although details of what this would actually entail were a little sketchy, it was felt neither group could possibly be doing this to get their hands on our money (or lack of), and that both relationships could only strengthen the organization as a whole. As I said, details of next steps were a little vague, but there was some talk about writing down “how we do this in Ireland” and offering that up for review.
Mad props go to Matt Winch for handlin’ tha scratch. Our income statement showed modest progress in the right direction, and while our coffers aren’t exactly swelling, some minor puffiness has been observed. Of course things could have been a lot rosier but for the wealth of dues that are still unpaid. Ah well, as they say in Lewiston, plus ce change, plus ce même chose.
On the subject of scratch, an update of our non-profit status was given, which didn’t take all that long. Our two pronged strategy of hitting up rich people and holding fundraisers has stalled on both fronts, and much wailing and gnashing of teeth followed. Nuff said about that, we’re all hoping that an injection of new blood can get this rolling again, and we’ll all be rolling in it by this time next year. Or rolling in something, anyway.
Last, but by no means least, came the election of new officers, which was again made simpler by the meager numbers. While at times it took a while to find a willing victim, all votes went through uncontested, and there was pretty much a job for anyone who wanted one. True democracy in action – those Iraqis could learn a thing or two from us. New officers were as follows:
Club President – Jim Gooch
Secretary – Tom Lovering
Treasurer – Matt Winch
Captain – Jason Willey
Vice-Captain – Andy Nelson
Coach – Mike Quinlan
Social Chairman – Mark Fournier
Match Secretary – CB Brady
Recruitment Nazi – Fred Haymen
Fred’s Henchmen – Bernie & Marcos
Non-Profit Committee Director – Jimmy Hendrix
Fundraising Director – Mike DeSalle
Big ups go to those departing officers for all their hard work this year. Jimmy Hendrix has suffered his duties manfully, and Al “Proxy” Parks has even made a few meetings, or so I heard. Andy Nelson aged 15 years and is looking forward to his retirement, Matt Winch kept a tight fist on his purse strings, and ours (oh, it’s a “man wallet”), and CB Brady gave us something to do each weekend. If I’ve missed anyone, I apologize. Get used to it.
The next Club meeting will be held on Thursday, March 4th, hopefully after some kind of practice. All hail the New Order, long may they reign!
Yer everlovin' sec.
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