One of the most important aspects of our volunteer organization is our coaching staff. Without them, we'd have a bunch of athletes running aimlessly around, kicking balls into the road, and otherwise causing havoc! The time and effort put in by our coaches is enormous, and it seems only appropriate that they receive all the assistance that we can provide. To that end, the board is please to announce the creation of the position of Coaching Director.
The coaching director will oversee the coaching staff, provide technical and logistical support, and work to develop a larger base pool of available coaches. To read the full description of the position, check out the Director of Coaching General Responsibilities and Job Description. And if you are interested in the position, please apply using our Volunteer Application, and plan on attending our next board meeting on Wednesday, August 15th at 6:30. We will be making a selection at this meeting, so all applications must be recieved prior to that meeting.
In other news, Registration of the 2012-2013 for the Buffaloes and Bandits, as well as the Supporter Membership, is up and running. You can register here. If you registered last year, use the same log in and password, most of your information has been saved!
Finally - I will begin transition from the President's account to the Secretary's account shortly. We will try to monitor the President's email account, however, until the club has a President, responses may be slow or missing altogether. Of course, if you are interested in the position, PLEASE attend the upcoming board meeting!
Looking forward to a great upcoming season. And I hope to see some of you at Lowes in Lacey for the Barbarian's Car Wash today!
Sunday, August 5, 2012
Friday, July 13, 2012
AGM this Sunday
Final reminder (unless I send another one tomorrow) - Budd Bay Rugby's Annual General Meeting will be held this Sunday, from 1-4 pm, at the meeting room at Cabela's. You can order lunch and bring it in to the meeting room if you'd like.
We have a lot to get through - so please be prompt! Some of the items we will be covering include:
We have a lot to get through - so please be prompt! Some of the items we will be covering include:
- Season Wrap-Up
- Changes to the By-Laws
- Increases in Dues
- Awards
- Election of new Board Directors
Tuesday, July 10, 2012
Vote, Projector and Cabelas
Don't miss out on your last chance to vote! The Budd Bay Brother and Sister are given out to the single outstanding Male and Female who best exemplified the spirit of Budd Bay Rugby over the year - based on your votes! Click here to vote. Deadline for voting is 7/11, so get them in before it's too late!
Does anyone have a projector that we could borrow for the AGM? We've found a location, and it comes with a screen, but no projector! We'd like to save on printing costs by projecting the materials instead of printing out packets.
As for the location - the AGM will be at 1:00 pm at the conference room at Cabelas. That's right - you can get lunch, drinks and any fishing supplies you might need all while helping to set the course for the future of Budd Bay Rugby!
See you there!
Does anyone have a projector that we could borrow for the AGM? We've found a location, and it comes with a screen, but no projector! We'd like to save on printing costs by projecting the materials instead of printing out packets.
As for the location - the AGM will be at 1:00 pm at the conference room at Cabelas. That's right - you can get lunch, drinks and any fishing supplies you might need all while helping to set the course for the future of Budd Bay Rugby!
See you there!
Sunday, July 8, 2012
Reminders and New Info
One week until the AGM! I hope everyone is planning on attending. I've run into a little hick-up on the location, so please bare with me while I sort that out. I promise to provide at least an hour's notice...
Of course - the date hasn't changed - next Sunday, July 15, from approximately 1-4 pm (contingent on location availability!).
There will be a lot of important items discussed at the AGM, including:
A few other items to wrap up this gorgeous weekend we just had:
Barbarian Garage Sale Fundraiser:
Barbarians are having a fundraiser garage sale on Sat, July 21st at:
1220 Devon Lp NE, Oly
Donations will be accepted starting 7/17. Contact Della Durr at mom4jo@comcast.net for more info.
Interested in being a host parent?
If you are interested in hosting a Japanese student, please see the following request for help:
I am writing to you in hopes that Budd Bay Rugby might be able to help us with an urgent need for volunteer host families for students from Okinawa. The Okinawa Times Newspaper and Compass USA are bringing 60 teens from Okinawa to Olympia July 23 to August 20 and we are still in need of 7 more volunteer families to host these amazing kids and their adult escort.
In the past rugby clubs have been very open to hosting students. Would it be possible to check with Budd Bay members to see if anyone would be willing to open their hearts and homes to one of the student below?
The students participate in English classes and activities Monday-Friday from 8-5 at the United Olympia church. They would be with their families in the evenings and on weekends. We ask families to simply make the student a member of their family for the few weeks they are here. No need to make special plans. Although families are volunteers, we do provide a $40 per week stipend to help offset the cost of food for the student. Families can host for either 2, 3 or 4 weeks, whatever works for their schedule.
Any help you could possibly lend would be greatly appreciated.
Hina is 13 years old. She is from Ginowan City and has two older brothers and a dog. Her hobbies include playing violin and she belongs to a tennis club. Her favorite subjects at school are English and PE. She hopes to become an interpreter one day. She is looking forward to visiting an American shopping mall.
Riho is 14 years old and has a 10 year old sister. She loves to sing and hopes to be a singer one day. She wants to improve her English so that she can write songs in English. Her hobbies include playing the piano,volleyball and tennis. She is looking forward to making American friends.
Nanami is 15. She is looking forward to making lots of American friends. She enjoys going to the movies, shopping, cooking, listening to pop music and watching soccer.
Rinna is 13 years old and she has a 9 year old brother. Her hobbies include singing and playing the drums. She likes to play badminton and watch baseball. She is looking forward to learning about the American culture.
Haruka is 14 years old and has a 10 year old brother and a 16 year old brother. She loves ballet and practices every day, while also studying hard at school. She likes listening to classical music and plays the piano. She also enjoys swimming, soccer and baseball. In her spare time she likes doing puzzles, shopping, cooking and going to movies!
Ayane is a cheerful humorous 15 years old boy. He is looking forward to improving his English skills and learning about the history of Seattle. His hobbies include baseball, playing piano,going to the movies and cooking. He enjoys listening to classical, jazz and pop music. He wants to be a doctor in the future.
Escort: Eita Matsudo is a kind 40-year-old junior high computer teacher who lives in Okinawa with his wife and 2 sons. He is chaperoning the group and he enjoys studying English and overseeing his school's karate club. He also enjoys movies, reading, and surfing.
Thank you so much for your help.
Local Coordinator
Of course - the date hasn't changed - next Sunday, July 15, from approximately 1-4 pm (contingent on location availability!).
There will be a lot of important items discussed at the AGM, including:
- new Buffaloes season schedule,
- new RugbyWA registration requirements,
- changes to the structure of the board and the bylaws,
- changes to the Dues policy,
- budgets for the upcoming season, and
- election of a new President and other officers.
A few other items to wrap up this gorgeous weekend we just had:
Barbarian Garage Sale Fundraiser:
Barbarians are having a fundraiser garage sale on Sat, July 21st at:
1220 Devon Lp NE, Oly
Donations will be accepted starting 7/17. Contact Della Durr at mom4jo@comcast.net for more info.
Interested in being a host parent?
If you are interested in hosting a Japanese student, please see the following request for help:
I am writing to you in hopes that Budd Bay Rugby might be able to help us with an urgent need for volunteer host families for students from Okinawa. The Okinawa Times Newspaper and Compass USA are bringing 60 teens from Okinawa to Olympia July 23 to August 20 and we are still in need of 7 more volunteer families to host these amazing kids and their adult escort.
In the past rugby clubs have been very open to hosting students. Would it be possible to check with Budd Bay members to see if anyone would be willing to open their hearts and homes to one of the student below?
The students participate in English classes and activities Monday-Friday from 8-5 at the United Olympia church. They would be with their families in the evenings and on weekends. We ask families to simply make the student a member of their family for the few weeks they are here. No need to make special plans. Although families are volunteers, we do provide a $40 per week stipend to help offset the cost of food for the student. Families can host for either 2, 3 or 4 weeks, whatever works for their schedule.
Any help you could possibly lend would be greatly appreciated.
Hina is 13 years old. She is from Ginowan City and has two older brothers and a dog. Her hobbies include playing violin and she belongs to a tennis club. Her favorite subjects at school are English and PE. She hopes to become an interpreter one day. She is looking forward to visiting an American shopping mall.
Riho is 14 years old and has a 10 year old sister. She loves to sing and hopes to be a singer one day. She wants to improve her English so that she can write songs in English. Her hobbies include playing the piano,volleyball and tennis. She is looking forward to making American friends.
Nanami is 15. She is looking forward to making lots of American friends. She enjoys going to the movies, shopping, cooking, listening to pop music and watching soccer.
Rinna is 13 years old and she has a 9 year old brother. Her hobbies include singing and playing the drums. She likes to play badminton and watch baseball. She is looking forward to learning about the American culture.
Haruka is 14 years old and has a 10 year old brother and a 16 year old brother. She loves ballet and practices every day, while also studying hard at school. She likes listening to classical music and plays the piano. She also enjoys swimming, soccer and baseball. In her spare time she likes doing puzzles, shopping, cooking and going to movies!
Ayane is a cheerful humorous 15 years old boy. He is looking forward to improving his English skills and learning about the history of Seattle. His hobbies include baseball, playing piano,going to the movies and cooking. He enjoys listening to classical, jazz and pop music. He wants to be a doctor in the future.
Escort: Eita Matsudo is a kind 40-year-old junior high computer teacher who lives in Okinawa with his wife and 2 sons. He is chaperoning the group and he enjoys studying English and overseeing his school's karate club. He also enjoys movies, reading, and surfing.
Thank you so much for your help.
Local Coordinator
Thursday, July 5, 2012
Annual General Meeting
Next up in our busy summer schedule is the Annual General Meeting, or AGM. This is our year-end meeting where we address some of the bigger issues that are facing the club, enact new policies, and vote on new board members. Look for a more detailed agenda coming out next week, however, there will be some important topics discussed such as changes to the number of board members, increases in the dues, and elections of serveral new board members (including President!). So, if you're interested in having input on any of these items, please plan on attending! The AGM will be on Sunday, July 15th, at 1:00 PM. Stay tuned for a location.
PLAYERS: Its time to vote on the Budd Bay Brother/Sister. This award is given out to the single outstanding Male and Female who best exemplified the spirit of Budd Bay Rugby over the year - based on your votes! Click here to vote. Deadline for voting is 7/11, so get them in before it's too late!
PLAYERS: Its time to vote on the Budd Bay Brother/Sister. This award is given out to the single outstanding Male and Female who best exemplified the spirit of Budd Bay Rugby over the year - based on your votes! Click here to vote. Deadline for voting is 7/11, so get them in before it's too late!
Saturday, June 16, 2012
20th Annual Tatunka Sevens Tournament Wrap Up
Another great Tatunka Sevens Tournament has come and gone! Despite the gale-force winds, runaway tents and shattered goal posts, all who were there can once again attest to a grand event. In the end, the club made over $2,800 - one of our best tournament fundraisers in a long time!
I would like to thank all the teams who attended:
And those who were instrumental in coordinating, setting up, running booths, cleaning up, taking down, etc:
And now - on to the results! A big congratulations to our winners:
We're already making plans for next year (June 8th, 2013), so keep your calendars marked and we'll see you on the pitch!
Next up is the Annual General Meeting (AGM) - coming up on Sunday, June 15, 2012. Remember - lots of big things happening here - perhaps one of the more important AGMs that we've had in many years. We will be electing new board members, including a new President, modifying the bylaws, increasing dues, setting budgets for the upcoming season, etc. Please plan on attending!
-Kyle
I would like to thank all the teams who attended:
| Men's Competitive | Men's Open | Women's Open |
| Beach | Del Ray | Breakers |
| Oregon Sturgeons | Eastside | Del Ray |
| Pacific Rovers | Ft. Lewis | Mudhens |
| Portland Pigs | ORSU | ORSU |
| Salem Spartans | Shelton | Portland |
| Tacoma | Tacoma 1 | |
| Valley | Tacoma 2 |
And those who were instrumental in coordinating, setting up, running booths, cleaning up, taking down, etc:
| Mary Shero - Tournament Coordinator | ||
| Dan Smith | Joel Swenson | Nick McKenna |
| Matt Carrithers | Dan Dillashaw | Amy Carrithers |
| The Barbarians helping with Concessions | ||
| The Buffaloes helping with Setup, Takedown and Clean Up | ||
| The Evergreen State College | ||
And now - on to the results! A big congratulations to our winners:
| Men's Competitive | Oregon Sturgeons |
| Men's Open | Del Ray |
| Women's Open | Seattle Breakers |
We're already making plans for next year (June 8th, 2013), so keep your calendars marked and we'll see you on the pitch!
Next up is the Annual General Meeting (AGM) - coming up on Sunday, June 15, 2012. Remember - lots of big things happening here - perhaps one of the more important AGMs that we've had in many years. We will be electing new board members, including a new President, modifying the bylaws, increasing dues, setting budgets for the upcoming season, etc. Please plan on attending!
-Kyle
Monday, May 28, 2012
AGM
What a great Spring season we had! Congratulations to all who made this year so successful - continuing our tradition of State Champions, Runner Ups, and National Qualifiers. While we should all take a breath and pause for a few moments, there is still news to share.
The Sevens season is about to get under way - contact your coach if you're interested in knowing more. However, the news today pertains to our upcoming Annual General Meeting. Per our club's Bylaws, the AGM will be held on the third Sunday of July (7/15). The AGM has several focuses, and a complete agenda will be sent out in advance, but one of its main purposes is to elect new board members. This year there will be a number of positions needing to be filled, so I want to give everyone time to think about how they can help serve the club.
The first position open for election will be mine. I have decided, after 4 years on the board and 2 years as President, that it is time to focus on my family (play time with a 9 month old no longer constitutes listening to him while I sit in front of my computer!). Effective August 1st I will step down and the newly elected President will take over. I have agreed to remain available for a time to help transition the new President and/or other new Board members.
Our Secretary, Lena McKown, will be stepping down as well after several years of service. She stepped up and filled a hole without any intentions of it being a long term commitment, and has stuck with it, providing all of the wonderful Board Meeting Minutes that you review each month!
Our Junior Team Representative, Dan Smith, will also be stepping down. Most of you know Dan due to his 6 or 7 or 8 or 32 (I'm not even sure anymore) years filling just about every position on the Board! Dan will be consolidating his focus to the Vision Fund, where he will be continuing his good work in helping us secure our own fields.
The Vice-President, being a position that is currently not filled, is also up for election, and per our By-Laws, the Members at Large are voted on annually.
That was the long version... The short version is, the following positions need to be filled by some of our wonderful volunteers!
The Sevens season is about to get under way - contact your coach if you're interested in knowing more. However, the news today pertains to our upcoming Annual General Meeting. Per our club's Bylaws, the AGM will be held on the third Sunday of July (7/15). The AGM has several focuses, and a complete agenda will be sent out in advance, but one of its main purposes is to elect new board members. This year there will be a number of positions needing to be filled, so I want to give everyone time to think about how they can help serve the club.
The first position open for election will be mine. I have decided, after 4 years on the board and 2 years as President, that it is time to focus on my family (play time with a 9 month old no longer constitutes listening to him while I sit in front of my computer!). Effective August 1st I will step down and the newly elected President will take over. I have agreed to remain available for a time to help transition the new President and/or other new Board members.
Our Secretary, Lena McKown, will be stepping down as well after several years of service. She stepped up and filled a hole without any intentions of it being a long term commitment, and has stuck with it, providing all of the wonderful Board Meeting Minutes that you review each month!
Our Junior Team Representative, Dan Smith, will also be stepping down. Most of you know Dan due to his 6 or 7 or 8 or 32 (I'm not even sure anymore) years filling just about every position on the Board! Dan will be consolidating his focus to the Vision Fund, where he will be continuing his good work in helping us secure our own fields.
The Vice-President, being a position that is currently not filled, is also up for election, and per our By-Laws, the Members at Large are voted on annually.
That was the long version... The short version is, the following positions need to be filled by some of our wonderful volunteers!
- President
- Vice President
- Secretary
- Senior Team Rep
- Junior Team Rep
- Member at Large 1
- Member at Large 2
I hope each of you are able to thank Dan and Lena who have spent many many many hours over the last few years serving on the board, helping to ensure this club operates smoothly. We will need people to fill their shoes! If you think you may be interested, please reach out to any of the current board members for more information, or plan on being at the AGM.
Again, a more detailed agenda (along with time and location) will follow, however, here's a sneak peak at some of the items we plan to address:
If you can get over the excitement of all that, here's what's coming up in the future:
The 20th Annual Tatunka 7's Tournament will be held on June 9th at The Evergreen State College. This promises to be an amazing event - each year seems to be more pulled together than the last - in no small part to our Tournament Coordinator, Mary Shero. Feel free to shoot her an email if you'd like to get involved, and of course, you can register online.
That news, of course, means that the Sevens season is starting. Practices will resume shortly for those interested in Sevens, with details on the tournament schedule being worked on. Check back on our website for info on the start of the season.
And that's not all - stay tuned for details on the Annual Rafting Trip, Community Events, Fundraisers, and more. This won't be a quiet summer!
-Kyle
PS I want to thank our Fields Coordinator, Rena Carlson, our Senior Team Coordinator, Jennilyn Franklin, our Treasurer, Savannah Parker, and our Members at Large, Mark Baca and Tom Cusack, for their continued work on the Board, and commitment to remaining on the Board next year. Its great to have continuity along with fresh faces!
Again, a more detailed agenda (along with time and location) will follow, however, here's a sneak peak at some of the items we plan to address:
- General Reports by Director
- Dues Increase?
- Bylaws Modification - Change Board Structure
- Community Service Events
- RugbyWA, PNRFU and PCRFU changes
- Awards
- Elections
If you can get over the excitement of all that, here's what's coming up in the future:
The 20th Annual Tatunka 7's Tournament will be held on June 9th at The Evergreen State College. This promises to be an amazing event - each year seems to be more pulled together than the last - in no small part to our Tournament Coordinator, Mary Shero. Feel free to shoot her an email if you'd like to get involved, and of course, you can register online.
That news, of course, means that the Sevens season is starting. Practices will resume shortly for those interested in Sevens, with details on the tournament schedule being worked on. Check back on our website for info on the start of the season.
And that's not all - stay tuned for details on the Annual Rafting Trip, Community Events, Fundraisers, and more. This won't be a quiet summer!
-Kyle
PS I want to thank our Fields Coordinator, Rena Carlson, our Senior Team Coordinator, Jennilyn Franklin, our Treasurer, Savannah Parker, and our Members at Large, Mark Baca and Tom Cusack, for their continued work on the Board, and commitment to remaining on the Board next year. Its great to have continuity along with fresh faces!
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