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The FaGowee International, Sacramento Chapter

July 2006
 
3rd ANNUAL FaGOWEE FAMILY PICNIC
& LUAU FUNDRAISER
(to support your race team)
By:  Jim Van Riper

DAY / DATE:       Saturday, July 8, 2006 – 11:00 am
LOCATION:       Rancho Seco Recreational Area – Picnic Site # 2-C
YOUR COST:     Adults:  $12.50     Children under 16:  $ 2.50      Children under 5:  Free

There is also a $5 entry fee at the park ($4 for seniors and disabled), but that entry fee will be reimbursed to you at the picnic site upon showing your paid receipt.  Signups must be made no later than July 1st to receive your entry fee refund.  Contact Jim at 916-721-0892, or e-mail at p2forever@surewest.net

  Come and join your brother & sister FaGowee’s at our 3rd Annual FaGowee Family Picnic.  This year’s outing is being combined with our Annual Luau.  The Luau has traditionally been a fundraiser to help support your race team, and this year is no exception.  Rancho Seco Recreational Area is located adjacent to SMUD’s former nuclear power plant.  There is a 160-acre fresh-water lake, large lawn areas and a large clean sandy beach.  R/V and tent camping sites are available for those who might want to come earlier or stay longer.
Note: If you want to camp, you must make your own reservations.  Reservation information is listed below on this page.  Some of us will be staying in the campground for the weekend.

 THE CLUB WILL PROVIDE:  BBQ pork ribs and hot dogs, the sandwich buns and condiments, potato salad, macaroni salad, baked beans, a sheet cake, a variety of soft drinks & bottled water, the plates, cups & eating utensils. 

YOU NEED TO BRING:  Your friends and family (yes, your kids and grandkids are welcome).  Bring your own adult beverages.  If you would like to bring your favorite side dish to share, I’m sure it would be greatly appreciated.  Bring your ball gloves, bats and a ball for a softball game, your horseshoes, your Frisbees, your swimsuits, your kayaks or canoes and your fishing poles.  

ADDITIONAL THINGS TO DO: Rancho Seco Recreational Area offers everybody a wide variety of things to do for their enjoyment. 

  1. Cast a line from one of the six fishing piers.  The lake sports bass, bluegill, red-ear sunfish, crappie and catfish. SMUD also stocks the lake with rainbow trout, November through March.  (Fishing enthusiasts 16 years and older must possess a valid California fishing license to fish).
  2. There are two boat-launching ramps.  Bring your own kayak, canoe, rowboat, sailboat or electric motor boat.  (Gas-powered boats are not allowed on the lake.)
  3. Pedal-boat and kayak rental is available from May through September. 
  4. Depending on the wind conditions, windsurfing is allowed.
  5. There is a roped-off swimming area along the 36,000-square-foot sandy beach.  Lifeguards are on duty.
  6. There is a General Store available May through September for your incidental shopping needs.
  7. 18 R/V campsites are available.  Each site has a BBQ, fire pit, picnic table, drinking water and electrical outlets.  There is a $15 per night charge for R/V sites and reservations are required.  A sanitation dumpsite is available at the park.  Call 916-732-4913 to make your R/V reservations.
  8. 20 Tent lakeside campsites are available.  Each site has a BBQ, picnic table and drinking water.  There is a $10 per night charge for Tent sites and reservations are required.  Call 916-732-4913 to make your tent camping reservations.
  9. Also available for your convenience:  Coin operated showers, washer & dryers, fish cleaning stations, 3 public restrooms, horseshoe pits and a recreation room are available for overnight campers.

DIRECTIONS:  From Sacramento, take Highway 99 south to the Twin Cities Road/Highway 104 exit.  Go east for 15 miles on Highway 104 to the Rancho Seco Park exit.  Take the first right after passing the two towers to the park entrance.   We’re looking forward to seeing you there.  “AFFAFFA”

 
EPPIE’S GREAT RACE
IS COMING!!!
Date:  Saturday, July 15, 2006 – 8 am to 11 am
Location: Goethe Park
Contact:  Jackie Chesi at 916-344-8413
                  Leave a message with your T-shirt size.

It’s volunteer time again.  Mark your calendars and plan to join us as the FaGowee’s volunteer again to help serve the Sacramento County Adaptive Leisure Services by working at the finish line at Eppie’s Great Race, the world’s oldest triathlon. This event is 33 years old this year.  Many of our faithful club members have served in this capacity for over 10 years and we have always had a great time.

FaGowee members “man” (or to be politically correct – “person”) the finish line.  We greet and congratulate the athletes as they arrive at the finish line, remove their bib numbers, staple their tags and record the overall times of the individual contestants or teams.

For our efforts, we receive a T-shirt (SM to XXL), free drink and free food coupons and a free parking permit.  We also receive an abundance of “Thank You’s” from many of the contestants and from the officials.  After the race, we will meet at Diane Wilson’s home for a BBQ and Pool Party.

Last year, our own then-President Eric Schmitt competed in the kayaking portion of this event, and he did quite well.  If you were interested, Eric would like to get a FaGowee team together to compete this year.  He will again participate in the kayak portion of the race, but he needs someone who’s willing to run and another to bike those portions of this event.  Contact Eric Schmitt at 916-782-3158 if you are interested in putting together an official FaGowee Eppie’s Great Race Team.

Eppie's The Great Race Website

DON'T FORGET TO JOIN US AT THE
SOCIAL MEETINGS!
SINCE SUMMER HAS FINALLY ARRIVED, OUR MEETINGS WILL BE POTLUCK/BBQ!!!!
See Page 4 for times and places!

 

 

Board Members

PRESIDENT
Jim Van Riper
721-0892
president@sacramentofagowees.org

VICE-PRESIDENT
Richard Persons
977-0559
vicepresident@sacramentofagowees.org

SECRETARY
Cynthia Barlow
722-1427
 secretary@sacramentofagowees.org

TREASURER
Norman Benedict
985-8523
 treasurer@sacramentofagowees.org

MEMBERSHIP
Karen Fontaine-Benedict
985-8523
membership@sacramentofagowees.org

ACTIVITIES DIRECTOR
Lauri Thompson
987-1817
activitydir@sacramentofagowees.org

RACE
Lee Johnson
457-7743
race@sacramentofagowees.org

NEWSLETTER/ WEBMASTER
Tracee Carter
509-279-8454
newsletter@sacramentofagowees.org

HISTORIAN
Bob McDonald
817-4277

Discount Ski Tickets
 Rob Rice
984-1567
rob@ricero.com

 

Prez Says

     The 2005 / 2006 ski season is over now since summer officially arrived on June 21st, and has pounded us with temps around the century mark. It’s time to re-think our priorities until the snow gods return to the Northern Hemisphere. My suggestion is to think of things related to Summer Fun: Camping, BBQ’s, and Swimming. Your club is offering several events for your enjoyment in July and August. Here is a brief recap of what we are offering. More detailed articles are elsewhere in this newsletter.
     The Annual FaGowee Family Picnic is being held on Saturday, July 8th. This day of frolic and comrade topped with a BBQ will be held at Rancho Seco Regional Park. Bring your friends, family, grandkids, appetites, your canoes, kayaks or just cool off with a quick swim in the cool water of the lake. This event is a fundraiser for your Race Team, so be sure to come and support them by gracing us with your attendance.
     Jackie Chesi is our lady of the month as she takes on the challenge of gathering many of the FaGowee’s together to volunteer to help at the finish line of Eppie’s Great Race on July 15th. We’ve done this every year since I’ve been a member of the club, and it’s always provided to those in attendance with a lot of laughter, joy and satisfaction knowing that we were able to help Eppie Johnson provide donations to the Sacramento County Therapeutic Recreational Services through this event. This program provides the opportunity for those with mental, physical, developmental, sensory and emotional impairments to become involved in an individual or group setting to become involved in social clubs, camps, classes, special events, sports & fitness programs, travel and vocational training programs. It is only a couple hours out of your day to be there with us, so be sure to contact Jackie to let her know of your interest. After the race is over, we will all be migrating to Diane Wilson’s home for an afternoon potluck BBQ and a swim party.
     July 25th is the date of the July General Membership Meeting to be held at the home of Kati White. There is a pool available and we are planning another potluck BBQ. Bring your own meat to BBQ and a potluck dish to share. A lot of useful information regarding our upcoming events will be discussed, so be sure not to miss this meeting.
     The Annual Abalone Dive & Dine camping trip to Mendocino is scheduled to be held at the Caspar Beach R/V Park & Campground from August 17th to the 20th. This is always one of the most successful and most attended of the events we offer every year. Everybody has always had a great time on this trip, and this year shows the signs of being as much if not more fun than in former years. This is your one chance this year to get an all-you-can-eat abalone dinner for a mere pittance of what you’d normally pay if you were to go to a restaurant for an abalone dinner. An average abalone entrée at a restaurant (if you can find it) is $75 to $95 per pound. Be sure to join us for this not-to-be-missed camping trip.
     Don Girard is planning and hosting the Annual Gold Point Ghost Town trip again this year. The dates are set for Oct 6th to the 8th. Don has always made this trip a lot of fun and quite educational as he always plans and leads us on several interesting side trips. Be sure to join us to see just what surprises he has in store again for us this year.
   My Personal Thanks…I want to personally thank the new Executive Board members for taking on the responsibilities of running this club. As previously noted in last month’s newsletter, the elections resulted in Richard Persons becoming our V.P., Cynthia Barlow became our Secretary, and Norman Benedict retained his position as our Treasurer again this year. My thanks to the appointees to the Board, Lee Johnson for accepting the appointed position as our Race Chair and as our International Representative to the FaGowee’s this year, to Tracee Carter for accepting her appointment as the Newsletter and Webmaster again this year, and to Bob McDonald for accepting the position of Historian again this year. I especially want to thank to Lauri Thompson and Karen Benedict for volunteering at the very last minute to serve on the Board as the Activities Chair and Membership Chair respectively. Without their volunteering, those two extremely important offices would have been unfilled. Your Executive Board is here for you, and we’re all looking forward to serving you in the best interest of the club.

READ YOUR NEWSLETTER

Pictures Wanted!!!
Bob McDonald

Summer has arrived and so has the opportunity for pictures! Take pictures of any FaGowee’s having fun so I can include them in our photo albums. The albums are brought to each and every FaGowee function with the photos of our past events, and I depend on you, the general membership, to supply those photos for the albums. So...get those pictures taken so I can add them to our archives. For the sake of ease in creating and displaying the
photo pages, I’d prefer the prints to be 4”x 6” in size. If you have any questions, or photos you’d like to part with, please contact me at 817-4277.

See Photos Online!!!
Snow News is published monthly for the FaGowee International, Sacramento Chapter members. Articles or photos MUST BE to Tracee Carter by the 20th of each month. You may e-mail the information to Tracee at newsletter@sacramentofagowees.org or call (509-279-8454). Editor has the right to edit or omit submitted material because of content or space, with Executive Board oversight.

 

Special Announcements

Membership is now 1/2 Price through September
Karen Fountaine

Singles: $17.50
Married Couples: $20.00
 **subtract $5 if you get your newsletter online**
 Wildcards/Additional Members: $7.50

 

New members

Do you know about our FaGowee Bucks Program???

The FaGowee Bucks Program was established to reward those who step forward
and open their homes to our social meetings, volunteer to organize out
events and outings or those who bring in new members.

You can earn 10 FaGowee Bucks when:

  • You host a social meeting or when you organize an outing or event.  You can earn about one FaGowee Buck for everyone who attends your event of five or more FaGowees.
  • You sign up new members or resign a previous member who has been out of the club over a year.

You can spend your FaGowee Bucks on any social event
 (excludes membership fees, fundraising events/activities, race team fees and ski lift tickets)

Attend our social or board meetings and
volunteer your time and earn some FaGowee Bucks!!!

 

 

July Birthdays
2 Eric Schmitt 
6 Ron Tiche
9 Mike Carter
10 Lauri Thompson
12 John Cypher
16 Ted Baden
30 Myra Dal Bello

 

 

Trip, Trips and more Trips
Aug 17th-20th Abalone Dive (SEE PAGE 5) Jim Van Riper
721-0892
Sept 30th - Oct 1st Fall Foothills Getaway (SEE PAGE 6) Tom & Adrianne Parks 391-3160 Andrea Woelfle 487-9052
Oct 6th - 9th Gold Pointe (SEE BELOW) Don Girard
638-7804

 
Gold Point ~ Don Girard
The queue is rapidly forming for Gold Point the weekend of Oct 6th, 7th & 8th. The cost will be $150.00 per person plus or minus.

We are going back to caravanning between Lee Vining and Gold Point again this year. It didn't work out very well last year. I got stuck and everyone beat me to Gold Point. This year you can all follow me so we can all get stuck.

I have found a new and circuitous route. We turn left at Wingard Pass, then right at the radio telescope array, then left at Gearbox Junction and on to Roosevelt Wells where we will lunch, if I can find it. I understand it is a lovely oasis. Then over the hill to Gold Point. I advise 22PSI air pressure in your tires and be sure and adjust your shocks before you leave, There will be plenty of washboards to rattle your teeth.

Thursday night dinner will be back at Mono Inn. Eight O'clock. They have raised their prices a lot so it should be very enjoyable. Dinner last year at the Carson Peak Inn was a disaster. That’s what happens when you go cheap!

More information contact Don Girard @ 638-7804

 

Social Corner
Please mark your calendars now for the following dates. There is always room for more.

July 8th 3rd Annual FaGowee Family Picnic and Luau Fundraiser (FRONT PAGE) Rancho Seco Recreational Area
July 11th Board Meeting @ 7:00 pm ~ Karen & Norman Benedict’s
1021 Mallard Circle, Folsom ~ 985-8523
July 15th Eppie’s Great Race @ 8:00 am-11:00 am ~ Goethe Park (FRONT PAGE)
Jackie Chesi at 344-8413
July 18th Music at the Zoo ~ featuring Mumbo Gumbo $10/person $9/senior.
Bring a picnic lunch or buy food there (no outside alcohol)
We'll meet at 5:15 pm by the exit gates. Lauri @ 837-1603 or email to activitydir@sacramentofagowees.org by July 12th
July 25th Social Meeting @ 6:30 pm ~ Kati White's
9449 Appalachian Cir, Sacramento ~ 363-9000
Aug 8 Board Meeting @ 7:00 pm ~ TBA
Aug 22 Social Meeting/Potluck BBQ @ 6:30 pm ~ Schmitt’s Residence
628 Dawnridge Rd, Roseville ~ 782-3158
Nov 11 “Hop Scotch & the Lotus Flower” @ Coloma Theater. Come root for the sweet, lovely maiden & BOO the dastardly villain ~ Lauri 837-1603


Watch for another San Francisco Day Trip to the Monet Exhibit. Plans are still in the making, but if you are an art lover, this “not-to-be-missed” day
outing should not be missed.

Read the newsletter for more information to come!!!!

 

FaGOWEE EVENT / TRIP REFUND POLICY
Revised, Approved and Adopted at the Executive Board Meeting, October 8, 2003

  1. The following Refund Policy applies to any Club event for which a fee is charged.

  2. You will automatically receive a 100% refund fur any trip or event cancelled by the Club.

  3. If you cancel and someone takes your place from the waiting list, you will receive a refund of the amount you paid, less a cancellation fee. The cancellation  fee will be $10.00 or 10% of the event/trip fee- whichever is more, unless a specific cancellation fee is advertised for the event/trip.

  4. If you cancel and there is no waiting list, or no one on the list takes your place, you will receive a refund of the amount you paid less a cancellation fee and less any expenses that the Club incurs due to your cancellation.

  5. If you arrange for someone not on the waiting list to take your place, you will be responsible for full payment to the Club plus any transfer fees or costs the Club incurs because of the change. Other money transactions are between you and your replacement. You must provide that replacement with a note for the trip leader or you must confirm the replacement directly with the trip leader prior to the event/trip. The person who submits payment must request all refunds from the Executive Board in writing within 60 days after the completion of the event/trip. The Executive Board will review the final financial report from the event/trip and may approve refunds in accordance with this refund policy.

  6. Any member may appeal to the Executive Board for refunds greater than provided by this policy if special circumstances warrant.

  7. There will be no refund for events that are designated as "Fund Raisers" unless they are cancelled or rescheduled by the Club.

 

ANNUAL ABALONE DIVE & DINE
By Trip Leader:  Jim Van Riper - 916-721-0892 - p2forever@surewest.net

Get away from it all.  Leave the 100+ summer degree heat of home behind and take the scenic route through the California Redwoods to the cooler weather on the coast north of Mendocino.  Join us as we relax among the redwoods and sunbathe on one of the cleanest beaches in Northern California.  Take a ride on the Skunk Train through some of the most pristine redwood forests you'll ever see.  Explore the quaint town of Mendocino, test the libations at the brewpub in Ft. Bragg and join us for a great abalone feast on Saturday night (there will be BBQ chicken for those who have an aversion to abalone).

 I have reserved 14 R/V sites, and most have full hookup available.  I will assign sites as I receive your reservation monies, so…  First paid, First Taken.  Be forewarned, you snooze - you lose.  I still have a lot of space for tents for those of you who wish to “rough it.” 

WHERE:
             Caspar Beach R/V Park & Campground
             14441 Point Cabrillo Dr, Mendocino, CA 95460		 WHEN:
           Arrive:  Thursday, Aug 17, 2006
           Depart:  Sunday, Aug 20, 2006

 YOUR PARTICIPATION COSTS:

  • R/V Camping Fees:  $33 per night - most sites have full hookups available.  Those staying in R/V sites will be responsible for paying their own camping fees to the R/V Park.  The R/V campers will pay the club the "Saturday Night Dinner Only" fees for their attendance.

  • Tent Camping Fees: Members: $40 ea.     "Wildcard" Guests: $40 ea.    Other guests:  $50 ea.

  • Saturday Dinner Only:  Members: $25 ea.    "Wildcard" Guests:  $25 ea.    Other guests:  $35 ea.

  • Divers:    FREE  (Please note:  "Divers" are defined as those who actually physically go under the water and return with abalone for consumption by the attendees at the Saturday Night Dinner.)

  • Children 15 & under: FREE (Children must be accompanied by an adult)

  • Pets:  The campground charges an additional $2 per night per pet.  It is the responsibility of the pet owner to pay this fee to the park.

PLEASE BRING: Your own firewood & camping equipment, warm clothes as it can be cool (hey - you're at the ocean), lawn chairs, towels, soap, etc.  BYOB!!!  You're on your own for all meals except the Saturday Night Abalone Dinner. 

NEARBY THINGS TO DO: Including, but not limited to:  Kayaking sea cave tours, Skunk Train, Botanical gardens, Pt. Cabrillo lighthouse, Mendocino Village, Noyo Harbor Fishing Village, magnificent redwoods, river canoeing, golf & tennis, many fine restaurants, bicycling, scuba diving, fishing, beach combing, shell collecting, horseback riding, blueberry picking and wine tasting at several of the local wineries. 

STILL NEEDED: Volunteer Divers, Volunteer Cooks, and lots of Happy Campers. 

CONTACT:     Jim Van Riper at 916-721-0892 (p2forever@surewest.net) for more information.  To guarantee your reservations, send your check payable to "FaGowee Ski Club" to me ASAP at one of the below addresses as follows: 

  Abalone Dive & Dine
c/o Jim Van Riper
P.O. Box 7045
Citrus Heights, CA 95621-7045		 OR Abalone Dive &Dine
c/o Sacramento FaGowee Ski Club
P.O. Box 15058
Sacramento, CA 95851

Please note that any refunds for this trip will be made strictly in accordance with the current FaGowee Refund Policy as published in each and every monthly issue of the Sacramento FaGowee Snow News newsletter at www.sacramentofagowees.org.

 

Fall Foothills Getaway
(An unofficial FaGowee Trip)

Everyone is invited for a fun and relaxing weekend!!

     The Inn has 12 elegant rooms with feather beds, down comforters and lovely old antique furnishings. Rooms/suites range in price from $90 to $120 + 10% room tax. Included in the room price is Saturday afternoon wine and hor d’oeuvres, scrumptious Sunday breakfast, hot tub, croquet, putting green, mountain bikes and ping pong. Check out the website at: www.americanriverinn.com.
     This is a really cute town, located between Auburn and Placerville with funky bars/music and is close to an abandoned gold mine. Some of us are going kayaking at Stumpy Meadows on Saturday before arrival at the Inn; others of you may want to make arrangements with the Inn for golf or go fishing or hiking. We will all have dinner at a really charming restaurant that has excellent food and reasonable prices. It is about 5 miles away. We may all want to meet for breakfast or at a winery for lunch prior to our arrival, but we can decide this later.

Please make your own individual reservations with Will, the owner, at 530-333-4499.

For more information call:
Tom & Adrianne Park
391-3160
Andrea Woelfle
487-9052

Also please let one of them know which room you reserved so that they can keep track of you & the rooms.

Website: www.americanriverinn.com
Phone: 530-333-4499
Make reservations with: Will (owner)
10% room tax will be added
Included in the price is:
         Saturday PM happy hour
    Full Sunday Breakfast

 

Room #

Bed Size

Bath

Notes

Rate

Available?

Comments

1

Double

Prvt

$100

NO

Confirmed w/ Will

2

Double

Share

$90

3

Double

Share

$90

NO

Confirmed w/ Will

4

Double

Share

$90

5

K-Trundle

Prvt

Suite

$120

NO

Confirmed w/ Will

6

K-Twin

Share

$90

7

Double

Share

$90

8

Double

Prvt

$100

NO

Confirmed w/ Will

9

Double

Share

Adjoins 10

$90

10

Double

Share

Adjoins 9

$90

11

2 Twins

Share

$90

14

Double

Prvt

Suite-Frpl

$120

NO

Confirmed w/ Will

15

Double

Prvt

Suite-TV

$120

NO

Confirmed w/ Will

 

FWSA Ski Week 2007
 Jan 27 - Feb 3, 2007

Located in the Colorado Rockies, Steamboat Ski Resort is one of North America's largest ski mountains. With 143 trails, 3,600 vertical feet, and nearly 3,000 skiable acres, Steamboat provides a variety of terrain for every level of skier. The trail classification is 13% beginner, 56% more difficult and 31% advanced/expert. There are definitely runs for every skier.
Steamboat is a complete mountain range with Mt. Werner, Sunshine Peak, Storm Peak, Thunderhead Peak, Christie Peak and Pioneer Ridge. Steamboats six peaks are filled with groomed cruisers, bumps, steep, open meadows and legendary tree skiing. The phrase "champagne powder snow" was coined at Steamboat.

Mark your calendars for a great week of skiing, racing, and overall good time!
For information on becoming a "STEAMBOATer" Click Here!
Contact: Debbie Stewart, VP of Travel
430 S.Church St.
Visalia,CA 93277
phone: 559-734-9294
e-mail:gwstewart@progidy.com

 You, as a FaGowee, are automatically a Sierra League member.
Don’t miss this opportunity to have fabulous skiing vacation.
Contact Debbie Stewart to sign up;
also contact Andrea Woelfle (andreajoew@sbcglobal.net)
so that we can coordinate transportation and attendance of FaGowee members.
 

NEED ADVERTISING SPACE? WANT TO SELL SOMETHING?

Several club members have recently made inquiries as to the possibility of placing personal advertisements in the Snow News. The Executive Board addressed that question at the January ’05 Executive Board Meeting. Effective immediately, we will be accepting personal advertisements for publication in your newsletters.

If you have something to sell or if you want to advertise your business, you can now place your personal advertisement in the Snow News, and your cost of placing each ad will be as follows:

AD SPACE SIZE:

MEMBER PRICE:

NON-MEMBER PRICE:

Business Card Size (2-1/8”H x 3-1/2"W)

$ 5.00 per month

$10.00 per month

¼ Page Size (4”H x 3-1/4”W)

$10.00 per month

$15.00 per month

½ Page Size (4”H x 6-1/2”W)

$15.00 per month

$20.00 per month

The Usual Small Print:

  1. Personal ads will be published one-time per month for the above-indicated prices. Please include your payment along with your ad and mail it to the FaGowee post office box.
  2. Your ad and payment must be received at the FaGowee post office box on or before the 10th of the month to be included in the following month’s newsletter.
  3. The Publications Editor has the right to refuse any advertisement that may be deemed inappropriate.

 

In Loving Memory of:


Vern Zwahlen
July 19, 1943-May 22, 2006

The poem was provided by Marilyn Miller. It was read at the service and dedicated to Vern. The Board would like to convey its sorrow.
The Dash Poem by Linda Ellis

I read of a man who stood to speak
At the funeral of his friend.
He referred to the dates on his tombstone
From the beginning to the end.

He noted that first came his date of his birth
And spoke the following date with tears,
But he said what mattered most of all
Was the dash between those years.

For that dash represents all the time
That he spent alive on earth...
And now only those who loved him
Know what that little line is worth.

For it matters not how much we own;
The cars, the house, the cash.
What matters is how we live and love
And how we spend our dash.

So think about this long and hard...
Are there things you’d like to change?
For you never know how much time is left.
(You could be at "dash mid-range)

If we could just slow down enough
To consider what’s true and real,
And always try to understand
The way other people feel.

And be less quick to anger,
And show appreciation more,
And love the people in our lives
Like we’ve never loved before.

If we treat each other with respect
And more often wear a smile...
Remembering that this special dash
Might only last a little while.

So, when your eulogy's being read
With your life’s actions to rehash...
Would you be proud of the things they say
About how you spent your dash?

 

July 2006

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

            1
2 3 4

Independence Day

 5 6 7 8

Family Picnic
9 10 11

Board Meeting

 12 13 14 15

Eppie's Great Race
16 17 18 19 20 21 22
23 24 25

Social Meeting

 26 27 28 29
30 31          

July Events

7/8 - 3rd Annual FaGowee Family Picnic & Luau Fundraiser
             11 am @ Rancho Seco Recreational Area ~ 721-0892
7/11 - Board Meeting @ 7 pm ~ Karen & Norman Benedict's 985-8523
7/15 - Eppie's Great Race @ 8 am -11 am ~ Jackie Chesi 344-8413
7/18 - Music at The Zoo @ 5:15 pm (meet) ~ Lauri Thompson 837-1603
7/25 - Social Meeting Potluck/BBQ @ 6:30 pm ~ Kati White's 363-9000
 

August 2006

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

    1 2 3 4 5
6 7 8

Board Meeting

 9 10 11 12
13 14 15 16 17

Abalone Dive

 18

Abalone Dive

 19

Abalone Dive
20

Abalone Dive

 21 22

Social Meeting

 23 24 25 26
27 28 29 30 31    

August Events

8/8 - Board Meeting @ 7 pm ~ TBA
8/17-8/20 - Abalone Dive @ Casper Beach ~ Jim Van Riper 721-0892
8/22 - Social Meeting Potluck/BBQ @ 6:30 pm ~ Eric & Shirley Schmitt's 782-3158