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Monday, April 28, 2014

APCA Dragons Sign Up - Update 4/28/14

Hello Team,

So far we now have 65 folks signed up
We only have 40 spots at this time so I'll be sending out email and Evite to confirm their attendance.
However, we may need to add 3rd boat if we have over 60 people who are committed for the race.

Thank you.

Thomas Yoo
Captain/Coach/Dictator
949-874-8088

Monday, April 14, 2014

APCA Dragons Sign Up

Hello Team,

We are filling up our spots fast and furious.
I have 2 boats so far this year which means I have 40 spots.
We have 33 spots reserved so please respond ASAP since we'll need to know if we need to expand or not.

Thank you.

Thomas Yoo
Captain/Coach/Dictator
949-874-8088

Thursday, April 10, 2014

APCA Dragons at 2014 Long Beach Dragon Boat Festival‏

Hello APCA Dragons & prospective team members!

It's time for Dragon Boating!

We would like to get solid count of people who can participate this year so I am sending this out to folks on my list before I send it out as company-wide distribution.  (I have general info for our new paddlers below)

Please email team captain (Thomas Yoo) at apcadragonboat@yahoo.com if you can make it to our practices and races for this year.

If you are AT&T employees then please sign-up through AT&T Volunteer Match site. 

Most important date to remember is the race day July 26 & 27.
You should be available for both full days.

You do not have to attend all practices but strongly encouraged.
All beginners are strongly encouraged to attend first and/or second practice session to learn the basics.
Also, if you want to participate in APCA Dragons but don't want to paddle then we do have non-paddling position for you, such as drummer, logistics manager, equipment manager and photographer/videographer.

Practice Times:
5/10/2014          10:00am-1:00pm    Boat    3 & 5 & 7
5/17/2014          10:00am-1:00pm    Boat    3 & 4 & 5
5/24/2014          No Practice
5/31/2014          10:00am-1:00pm    Boat    2 & 7 & 2
6/07/2014          No Practice
6/14/2014          No Practice
6/21/2014          10:00am-1:00pm    Boat    4 & 5 & 4
6/28/2014          10:00am-1:00pm    Boat    3 & 5 & 5
7/05/2014          No Practice
7/12/2014          12:00pm-2:30pm    Boat    4 & 5 & 9
7/19/2014          12:00pm-2:30pm    Boat    3 & 4 & 5


Race Times:
Saturday 7/26/14 7:00am - 5:00pm (approximate time frame)
Sunday 7/27/14 7:00am - 4:00pm (approximate time frame)

Please contact me if you have any questions and look for latest info in our blog http://apcadragons.blogspot.com,  Facebook: APCA Dragons and on Twitter: APCA_Dragons.

Also, if you are receiving this email and you want to be off this distribution list then please let me know.

Thank you.

Thomas Yoo
APCA Dragon Boat Team
Mobile 949-874-8088
Office 714-247-0583

Asian Pacific Islanders for Professional and Community Advancement
Southern California Chapter
GENERAL INFO:

Dragon Boat racing is an ancient Chinese tradition that is popular internationally to this day. It involves keen coordination, focus, and strength.

Join the APCA Dragon Boat team for fun, health, and networking because Your Health Matters. We are looking for paddlers and hospitality crew from May 10 through July 27.

For additional information, contact team captain/coach, Thomas Yoo at apcadragonboat@yahoo.com. We will provide PFD (lifejacket) and a paddle but we do recommend getting your own PFD if possible. Paddlers usually wear swimsuit underneath their regular clothes but any workout clothes that can get wet is fine. Feel free to contact me if you have any questions or concerns.

We will only have limited practices for the Long Beach Dragon Boat Festival (http://www.lbdragonboat.com/) so I hope you can make to all practices plus both race days. This will be fun & exciting opportunity if you haven't experienced the race before.

Items to bring for practice:
Required- Signed SCDBC Waiver form (I will bring some extra at practice). This is required before you get on the boat.

Recommended- sunscreen (sun protection), sunglass (eye protection), hat (additional sun protection), water (it's a workout), towel (to dry yourself since you'll get wet), quarters (if parking at meter lot)

Optional- folding chair (if you want comfortable place to sit), change of clothes (if you want to get out of wet clothes), sandals/aqua shoes (some folks like it barefoot, other sandals, I like the aqua socks), snacks (especially if you didn't have time for breakfast), water gloves (it's nice to have them to grab on to the paddle)

Where to meet:
Our first practice for the Long Beach Dragon Boat Festival race will be on Saturday 5/10/14 Time: 10:00am at the Mother Beach/Marine Park, Long Beach. When using your GPS, type-in 5739 Appian Way, Long Beach, CA 90803, which is about, where the entrance to the meter parking is. This is metered parking lot and the parking fee is enforced starting at 10:00am. (15 min = 25 cents) There is also free parking area which is linked below on Google map along with our meet location at the park. This is roughly our meet spot at the park on page 1. Free parking area (Boy Scout Parking) is shown on page 2:click here.

Paddlers must be able to attend at least 4 practice sessions beginning May 10 through July 19 (Saturdays) and must attend both full days of the festival on Saturday July 26 and Sunday July 27. Paddlers will be asked to sign a waiver. A practice time varies. Normal start time is 10:00am or 12:00pm and end time is 1:00pm or 3:00pm. Festival times are 7:00am to 5:00pm.

I recommend that new paddler come on time so that we can go over the dragon boat basics. You can also follow us on Facebook APCA Dragons and/or twitter @APCA_Dragons and/or blog at http://apcadragons.blogspot.com/

Thank you and let's have fun!
We hope to see you out on the water.
Thomas Yoo
APCA Dragon Boat Team
Mobile 949-874-8088
Office 714-247-0583

Asian Pacific Islanders for Professional and Community Advancement
Southern California Chapter