I can't say 'thank you!' enough to everyone who has had helped with things, including providing suggestions and supportive comments for the upcoming club transition. This is especially true of Dave and Tanya Yeager and Scott Young. These three have been putting some enormous time and energy into ensuring that fencing continues as seamlessly as possible after I leave. You. Guys. ROCK!
Now for upcoming changes:
In September, the club will transfer to their control. Practices will be on Monday and Thursday evenings from 7:00 to 9:00 at IWFC and will be open to fencers of all levels. (Note: No fencing this Monday, September 2, due to Labor Day.) I'll be there as much as I can until midmonth to help with things but they'll be the Official Voice of Fencing Awesomeness as of September 1.
There are many other changes under way, including searching for a new location. A new location means a new name so welcome to the Hampton Roads Fencing Club! And what does any awesome fencing club need? An awesome logo! Submit your ideas for a new club logo to hrfencingclub@gmail.com or bring them to a club practice no later than September 9. For a color palette, use the blue, white, and green of the Hampton Roads flag. If you decide to add more colors, please remember that the more colors there are in a design, the more expensive it is to get done on shirts, patches, etc.
Some key notes to help this transition go smoothly:
* If you've left fencing equipment at the salle, make sure you either collect it or make arrangements for someone to pick it up for you in the immediate future.
* Make sure your account is paid up. It will make it much easier on us all!
* I will not be doing a club equipment order in September after all. I have to stop trying to Do All the Things!!! or I'll never get anything done! If you have questions about ordering stuff yourself, just let me know and I'll help however I can.
* Continue to watch the usual places for updates and information. We'll let you know via these channels as things change -- including if these channels change!
* Although the club swag sale started because I wanted that space back in my car, the sale is still on because now the PFC and IWFC tees, socks, water bottles, etc. are collector's items! Really. Honest. Let me know what you want, either at club or via email, and it's yours if I have it! Tees, socks, and water bottles are $10, patches and key chains are $1.
