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Dear Friends and Members of Club Fat Ass,
No doubt about it... fall has arrived. The air is crisp, some white stuff has fallen in the higher regions and for most, our best races of the year are behind us. Time to start thinking about (gulp!) what we want to accomplish in 2011.
Yes, that means it's also time to get off your fattening behind and join or renew with CFA for the upcoming year.
Great news for renewing members: No inflation in your annual Club membership dues while the number and variety of Club events continues to grow.
Great news if you're thinking about joining: New members who join in October get 2 extra months of CFA events to enjoy.
New to the Club or returning, be sure sign up before the end of December so you don't miss out on the hot, new 2011 Club garment. Everyone who registers between now and the end of November also gets included in a draw for a refund of their dues, so if you're planning to sign up, sign up now!
As race season winds down, be sure to take advantage of a full slate of social events in November: This year our Club social has an entertaining new theme. Don't miss the First Annual Fat Ass Film Festival! It's on 3 November at Kintec Footlabs in North Vancouver. Ever wondered who runs the Club or what goes on in a board meeting? Find out when you join us for the Steering Committee Open House on November 9. Lastly, another social and culinary highlight, the Silly Chili Triathlon, is on 11 November. Details for all events below.
With all the socializing, don't miss the great line-up of fall events with distances ranging from 10km to 50km.
Happy Trails,
Sibylle Tinsel
Chief Executive Fat Ass
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UPCOMING EVENTS
 First Annual Fat Ass Film Festival. Wednesday 3 November - North Vancouver, BC. Join us and our friends at Kintec for an exclusive screening of videos from CFA runs and peak bagging expeditions throughout the year. Who knows... you might be a movie star? Cat-calling and throwing of insults allowed, although we ask that you not hurl peanuts or popcorn unless you plan to stick around and help with the cleanup. There will be voting and awards. If you are willing to  risk running the gauntlet of paparazzi and groupies, at 9:00pm we reconvene with the esteemed directors and movie stars next door at the Taylors Crossing Pub.
If you would like to enter a movie (1-5 minutes) in the festival, please contact Sibylle. This evening is free for members and non-members of CFA, but please sign-up soon as space is limited... Just click here.
 CFA - Steering Committee Mixer: Tuesday 9 November - North Vancouver, BC. There are so many things we could do to make the Club even better... if only a few more people would chip in a few hours per month. If being a part of the management of the Club is something you'd consider, please join us for a Steering Committee Mixer. We'll talk about plans for next year and you'll have the opportunity to ask questions about the roles of the different Steering Committees.
 We really need you! We are especially looking for an enthusiastic person to chair the Event Host, Marketing and Sponsorship committees. Please drop me a line if you can attend.
Silly Chili Triathlon. 11 November - North Vancouver, BC. This event is both something athletic and social to do with your family on the Remembrance Day holiday. It involves a short run, an even shorter swim and a chili cook-off. Beans or no beans. Vegi or road kill. Mild or burns through plate steel. Give it your best shot! Limited space, so please register here soon.
 Go Deep: 13 November - North Vancouver, BC. Join our new Event Host, Reagan White on a challenging but beautiful 20 km or an easier, but equally stunning 12km course on lower Seymour Mountain. Register here.
Seymour Super Fun Run: 27 November - North Vancouver, BC. A late fall challenge on and around the trails of Mount Seymour. Not to be missed. Check it out here.
NEWS
2011 Membership Registration. Club membership registration for 2011 is now open. Yes, that means it's time to get off the couch and join or renew with CFA for the upcoming year.
Great news for renewing members: Your annual Club membership dues won't change and the number and variety of Club events continues to grow.
Great news if you're thinking about joining: New members get 14 months of free CFA events to enjoy.
Be sure sign up before the end of December so you don't miss getting the hot new Club garment. Everyone who registers between now and the end of November also gets included in a draw for a refund of their dues, so sign up now!
CONTESTS
 Refer A Friend Contest. Same contest, same rules, new year. Up-to-date standings here. Check out how to participate in the Refer a Friend Contest.
2010 Traveling Colours Contest. Pictures of your 2010 adventures wearing your Club shirt (any colour) can be posted to Flickr following the instructions here. All submissions to date are posted here. The winner of the 2010 Travelling Colours Contest will receive a full refund on the 2011 membership dues. Second place will go home with a sock package kindly sponsored by business member Kintec Footlabs.
 2010 Point Series. Through a strategic mix of wearing her Club Fat Ass shirt in non CFA events, signing up early for events, collecting garbage and referring new members, Jess Dagg has gained ground on Ean, Reagan, Des and Sibylle. However, the race is still on, watch your back, Jess! The winner will win bragging rights and a pair of new runners! Read about how to collect points. Up-to-date standings here.
CAUSES YOUR CLUB SUPPORTS
Club Fat Ass and our members support a variety of charities, causes and events. Please check them out here.
If you have any causes close to your heart and want to raise awareness and/or funds let us know. A number of CFA Event Hosts use their events as fund raisers. Be sure to consider the special section on the Club website that offers ideas on how to raise money for your favorite cause while hosting a free CFA event.
SPONSORS
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