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Fall 2013 Newsletter

Submitted by Sibylle on 9 September, 2013 - 20:19

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Dear Friends and Members of Club Fat Ass,

Oh no... after the summer of a lifetime on the west coast of North America, it's back to monsoon season, falling leaves and the threat of snow on higher trails. Time to think about layering those club t-shirts, packing a headlamp on long afternoon runs and digging-out the gloves.

First, a big, fat "Thank you!" for your response to our little survey about the future of Club Fat Ass. We're at a crossroads as a club... possibly victims of our own success. Of the roughly 100 thoughtful responses, all wanted to see the Club continue. Just about all wanted to keep our "online clubhouse" and were happy with paying modest membership dues to pay for the infrastructure. Nobody offered to manage the Club website, however, and several steering committee roles remain unfilled.

Your Steering Committee has given this a lot of thought. Our conclusion: The Club needs to be self-managing.

Some changes you can anticipate for 2014:

there will be no annual membership dues
the "online clubhouse" will move to Facebook

Happy Trails,

Sibylle Tinsel
Chief Executive Fat Ass

UPCOMING EVENTS

Bagger Challenge. 1 April - 25 October - North Shore Mountains, BC Canada. See how many North Shore peaks you can run up and bag in a summer. Start racking up points now by bagging the snowless Howe Sound Island peaks. Find out more here. We are also looking for GPS data of previous bagging adventures to share with all Baggers this year.

Photo left: Andy being silly...or is he trying to tell us something....

Photo right: Finding a route around a rather large puddle on Ann's Get Your FA Off the Couch course

Ann's Get your FA Off the Couch: 20 October - North Vancouver, BC. A fun run on winding trails and back roads of lower Seymour Mountain. Two distance options, the "Old Chesterfield" 20 km or the "Cushy Couch" 10 km. Enjoy the fall atmosphere in a temperate rain forest. Not a member yet, take out a free trial membership to see what we are all about. More info and registration here.

Photo left: Karl, the event host, toughing it out along a beautiful shoreline during a previous Seawall 100.

Seawall 100: 26/27 October - West Vancouver, BC. An urban 100 miler, mostly on the Seawall path from the Dundarave Park in North Vancouver to UBC. Enjoy an ultramarathon challenge with minimal concerns for wild beasts, altitude or elevation gain. 'Could be described as the easiest 100 miler in North America if there is such a thing as an easy 100 mile run. Custom distances of 25-50-75 miles. Find out more here.

Photo right: Negotiating the rocky, rooty, muddy and wonderful trails of the North Shore during the Sweet Go Deep.

Sweet Go Deep: 3 November - North Vancouver, BC. Join Event Host, Reagan White on a challenging but beautiful 20 km or an easier, but equally stunning 12km course on lower Seymour Mountain. Register her e.

Photo left: Action Jackson whipping up a mean "no beans" Texas chili.

Silly Chili Triathlon. 10 November (date to be determined, might also be on the 11th) - 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. Veggie or road kill. Mild or burns through plate steel. Give it your best shot! Limited space, so please register here soon.

Seymour Super Fun Run: 23 November - North Vancouver, BC. A late fall challenge on and around the trails of Mount Seymour. Tell your Mama you'll be coming home all wet and muddy. Check it out here.

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NEWS

The Future of The Club. Yes, changes in the wind... but not until 2014.

Your Steering Committee has given this a lot of thought. Our conclusion: The Club needs to be self-managing.

Some changes you can anticipate for 2014:

there will be no annual membership dues
the "online clubhouse" will move to Facebook

If you are a Facebook guru and could spare a bit of time, we'd sure appreciate some coaching. We're also looking for enthusiastic runners with a bit of spare time to participate on the Steering Committee. Please contact me if you can lend a hand.

Two for One Shirt Sale. Cheaper than shopping at the Sally Ann! Next year might see different Club colors... or no colors at all. We're blowing out the controversial "I may be a Fat Ass, but I'm in front of you!" blue and black technical t-shirts. Limited quantities and colors. A "must-have" for every ultrarunner's t-shirt drawer. A great gift for your Mom. Ther perfect present for that friend or co-worker who needs a kick in the tail to get active. Get your Club Fat Ass colours now for only $25 for 2. Buy now here.

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PAST EVENT RESULTS AND REPORTS

For the latest reports and results, please click 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.

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