I'm out at the airport ready to depart for London before we head off to watch the 2009 Tour de France. This time not with a group of Auckland Grammar and Westlake schoolboys, but with my wife Lorraine.
We're going to meet up with Lorraine's sister and her husband John, who live in the UK, are both keen cyclists and go over to the Tour each year. They were the couple that the school goup rode with in the UK two years ago and then Chris and John also joined us when we climbed Mt Ventoux.
I'll use the Tour De France Tour blog site to update our progress:
http://www.tdftour.blogspot.com/
Monday, July 13, 2009
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Reminder re Meetings
Thanks to those that have confirmed that they are coming along to the Information Evening (23rd February - next Monday night at 7pm). NB. Please don’t forget to bring a plate of nibbles / desert type food on the 23rd to the Information Evening. Boys and parents should attend. Tea and coffee will be provided – so if parents want a beer or wine, please bring your own.
Thanks also to those that have already indicated if they can make it along to one of the Fundraising Information Evenings (either 18th or 26th of February – where AGS cycling can benefit if people wish to join a purchasing program to buy everyday products directly from the manufacturer, who can provide a wide range of cleaning products, bathroom products, cosmetics, nutritional products and sports drinks etc..).
NB. Senior riders, please don’t forget that there is the meeting regarding coaching and training this evening (Tuesday 17th) at 7pm.
As an update, the one day bunch ride (for seniors and juniors) has been shifted from the Saturday to Sunday (now March 15th) to avoid conflicts with a number of our cyclists having other sporting commitments on the Saturday.
Also, just so everyone knows - the fundraiser we were hoping to be involved with on 1 March is now not available to us, as we couldn’t commit to providing the required numbers in time. Thanks to the small number of boys that did offer to help – hopefully you’ll continue to be willing volunteers again, next time there is a need.
Thanks also to those that have already indicated if they can make it along to one of the Fundraising Information Evenings (either 18th or 26th of February – where AGS cycling can benefit if people wish to join a purchasing program to buy everyday products directly from the manufacturer, who can provide a wide range of cleaning products, bathroom products, cosmetics, nutritional products and sports drinks etc..).
NB. Senior riders, please don’t forget that there is the meeting regarding coaching and training this evening (Tuesday 17th) at 7pm.
As an update, the one day bunch ride (for seniors and juniors) has been shifted from the Saturday to Sunday (now March 15th) to avoid conflicts with a number of our cyclists having other sporting commitments on the Saturday.
Also, just so everyone knows - the fundraiser we were hoping to be involved with on 1 March is now not available to us, as we couldn’t commit to providing the required numbers in time. Thanks to the small number of boys that did offer to help – hopefully you’ll continue to be willing volunteers again, next time there is a need.
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Grammar Cycling Meetings & other important dates
Welcome to Grammar Cycling for 2009
Please note the following important events and dates:
Grammar Cycling Information Evening - All current and intending cyclists, plus their parents, should make a point of coming along to this evening, which is a chance to hear about:
· Our plans for 2009
· What is happening regarding coaching and training
· Communications & web site information
· Fundraising initiatives
· Information about a proposed Grammar Cycling Incorporated Society.
Date: Monday 23rd February
Time: 7.00pm for registration / checking contact details - with the meeting approx 7.15 – 8.00pm followed by coffee and nibbles / deserts(a plate from each family would be appreciated)
Venue: Old Boys Sports Pavilion, Mountain Road
Fundraising Information Evening - One of the fundraising initiatives that we will be outlining provides an opportunity for Grammar Cycling to develop an on-going revenue stream, as recurring income, for 2009 and into the future. This is based on a commission on product purchases made by Grammar families – as well as any friends and families who wish to participate.
Please make a point of both parents coming along to one, or the other, of two evenings – for a presentation from Gerry Van der Merve, who will outline the benefits of the Non Profit Fundraising Program and how Grammar Cycling will benefit. Products include cosmetics, cleaning products, bathroom products, health supplements, protein drinks, sports drinks and energy bars. These are all everyday products that everyone is already purchasing now, but this provides an alternative by purchasing direct from the manufacturer who provides safer, cleaner, healthier alternatives. So no extra spending is involved – it’s just a redirected spending program. Please come along (bring other couples along as well if you wish) to one or the other evening to learn more.
Dates: Wednesday 18th February
Or Thursday 26th February
Time: 7.00pm for registration with the presentation approx from 7.10 – 8.10pm
Venue: Old Boys Sports Pavilion, Mountain Road
NB. To assist in organizing these events, could you please confirm by return email, or give me a call, to advise:
1. How many from your family will come along on Monday 23rd
2. Which of the 2 alternative dates (18th or 26th) work best for both parents to come along to hear how you and Grammar Cycling can benefit from the fundraising initiative. Thanks.
Senior Cyclists - Coaches Evening – Tuesday 17th February at the Old Boys Pavilion at 7pm for the Senior Cyclists to go over the training year, the proposed workout schedule and some goal setting.
Fundraiser help needed – Sunday 1 March – please volunteer to help marshal at a triathlon on Sunday 1st March. Mr Johnson needs names (boy and / or parents) so we can commit to providing the organizer the required assistance. ($500 to be made for Grammar Cycling.) If you are not one of the cyclists going down to Invercargill for the Track Nationals, please help out on this fundraiser. See Mr Johnson at school – or preferably email him d.johnson@ags.school.nz
One Day Training Camp – Saturday 14th March – likely to be an out and back ride from Auckland Grammar
Two Day Training Camp – Saturday 28th – Sunday 29th March – venue to be advised
Three Day Training Camp – (to be confirmed) likely to be Friday July 17th to Sunday 19th, the last weekend of the school holidays
Please note all the above dates in your diary – more information will be provided on at the meeting on Monday 23rd February regarding selection Time Trial dates, our practice run through, the waterfront racing schedule plus dates for the North Islands and Nationals etc.
Finally, please don’t forget to contact me to advise how many will be coming to the Introduction Evening from your family as well as which of the two alternate dates (Wenesday 18th or Thursday 26th) that suits parents to come along to one of the alternative fundraising presentations. I look forward to hearing from you.
Regards
Richard Justice
Phone: (09) 520 1916
Fax: (09) 520 1814
Mobile: (021) 223 4741
Skype: rjustice
Address: 34 John Stokes Terrace, Remuera, Auckland, 1050
Email: richardjustice@richardjustice.com
Web site: http://www.richardjustice.com/
Please note the following important events and dates:
Grammar Cycling Information Evening - All current and intending cyclists, plus their parents, should make a point of coming along to this evening, which is a chance to hear about:
· Our plans for 2009
· What is happening regarding coaching and training
· Communications & web site information
· Fundraising initiatives
· Information about a proposed Grammar Cycling Incorporated Society.
Date: Monday 23rd February
Time: 7.00pm for registration / checking contact details - with the meeting approx 7.15 – 8.00pm followed by coffee and nibbles / deserts(a plate from each family would be appreciated)
Venue: Old Boys Sports Pavilion, Mountain Road
Fundraising Information Evening - One of the fundraising initiatives that we will be outlining provides an opportunity for Grammar Cycling to develop an on-going revenue stream, as recurring income, for 2009 and into the future. This is based on a commission on product purchases made by Grammar families – as well as any friends and families who wish to participate.
Please make a point of both parents coming along to one, or the other, of two evenings – for a presentation from Gerry Van der Merve, who will outline the benefits of the Non Profit Fundraising Program and how Grammar Cycling will benefit. Products include cosmetics, cleaning products, bathroom products, health supplements, protein drinks, sports drinks and energy bars. These are all everyday products that everyone is already purchasing now, but this provides an alternative by purchasing direct from the manufacturer who provides safer, cleaner, healthier alternatives. So no extra spending is involved – it’s just a redirected spending program. Please come along (bring other couples along as well if you wish) to one or the other evening to learn more.
Dates: Wednesday 18th February
Or Thursday 26th February
Time: 7.00pm for registration with the presentation approx from 7.10 – 8.10pm
Venue: Old Boys Sports Pavilion, Mountain Road
NB. To assist in organizing these events, could you please confirm by return email, or give me a call, to advise:
1. How many from your family will come along on Monday 23rd
2. Which of the 2 alternative dates (18th or 26th) work best for both parents to come along to hear how you and Grammar Cycling can benefit from the fundraising initiative. Thanks.
Senior Cyclists - Coaches Evening – Tuesday 17th February at the Old Boys Pavilion at 7pm for the Senior Cyclists to go over the training year, the proposed workout schedule and some goal setting.
Fundraiser help needed – Sunday 1 March – please volunteer to help marshal at a triathlon on Sunday 1st March. Mr Johnson needs names (boy and / or parents) so we can commit to providing the organizer the required assistance. ($500 to be made for Grammar Cycling.) If you are not one of the cyclists going down to Invercargill for the Track Nationals, please help out on this fundraiser. See Mr Johnson at school – or preferably email him d.johnson@ags.school.nz
One Day Training Camp – Saturday 14th March – likely to be an out and back ride from Auckland Grammar
Two Day Training Camp – Saturday 28th – Sunday 29th March – venue to be advised
Three Day Training Camp – (to be confirmed) likely to be Friday July 17th to Sunday 19th, the last weekend of the school holidays
Please note all the above dates in your diary – more information will be provided on at the meeting on Monday 23rd February regarding selection Time Trial dates, our practice run through, the waterfront racing schedule plus dates for the North Islands and Nationals etc.
Finally, please don’t forget to contact me to advise how many will be coming to the Introduction Evening from your family as well as which of the two alternate dates (Wenesday 18th or Thursday 26th) that suits parents to come along to one of the alternative fundraising presentations. I look forward to hearing from you.
Regards
Richard Justice
Phone: (09) 520 1916
Fax: (09) 520 1814
Mobile: (021) 223 4741
Skype: rjustice
Address: 34 John Stokes Terrace, Remuera, Auckland, 1050
Email: richardjustice@richardjustice.com
Web site: http://www.richardjustice.com/
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