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Vallejo Aquatic ClubP.O. Box 5846

Vallejo, CA 94591(707) 553-swimwww.vallejoaquatics.org

October/November2008

2007 - 2008 VJO BoardDebbie Rodinsky, President

Angelynne Yee, Vice PresidentDove Butler, Treasurer

Suzanne Barbagelata, SecretaryDiane Powell, MembershipDebbi Tucker, Officials

Debbie Rodinsky, Interim MeetDirector

Debbie Cameron, Newsletter

CoachesCoach Tuffy WilliamsCoach Aaron Jon TochCoach Lesley Toch

Shark Attackhe Official Newsletter of the Vallejo Aquatic Club

President Debbies Opening Address VJO parents & swimmers:

We have justfinished our Novembermeet: what an excitingtime! We had 71 VJOswimmers participate, thelargest number anyone(Tuffy) can remember for aNovember meet. Thenumber of parents workingthe meet was astounding.

A thank you goes out toevery parent, sibling, andfamily member thatdonated items for thesnack bar or hospitality, aswell as those that workedas runners, marshals, headtimers, clerk of course, in

the snack bar, hospitality,and computer room.

A special thank youto Pam Henderson forcoordinating our swim capsfor Breast Cancer.Between the swim capsand the penny war thattook place at theHalloween party, VJO willbe sending about 700.00 tothe Susan G Kolmancharity. Way to go Sharks!

If you have notdone so yet, please take afew minutes to say helloand meet our new coach,Lesley Toch.

Something nethis year, the coachinstaff and the board hatried to schedule a socievent every month. FNovember it is a trip inSan Francisco to check outhe Academy of Scienmuseum and for Decembeour team Christmas PartStay tuned for additioninformation. Do not forgabout our can food drivand buy a bag fundraisfor the Contra Costa SolanCounty Food Bank.

Go Sharks!

Swim Caps/Penny War bring in big bucks in the fightagainst breast cancer

WANTED: Talented Shark to perform National Anthem at upcoming meet please see Debbie

Rodinsk for more information

Some called it Witches vs Warlocks; some called it the Battle of the Sexes, but in the end, Susan G. Komenfor the Cure was the big winner of VJOs 2008 Penny War. The donation totaled $248.12 with the final tally being:Witches: $103.77 in change minus $28.00 in bills for a War Total of $75.77Warlocks: $72.35 in change minus $44.00 in bills for a War Total of $28.35

Warlocks: dont forget to bring more green next time!

In addition to the Penny War donation, VJO swimmers also purchased and proudly wore swim caps bearing thepink ribbon. An additional $500 was raised in this fundraising effort.

TOTAL FUNDS RAISED: $748.12 WAY TO GO, VJO!


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Coach Tuffy

decision of how best to move forwardShall we be fearful? Shall we hopeful? Or shall we feel the inspiratioto challenge our team and ourselves tobecome better?

The answer, of course, is yours tdecide.

Thoughts from the Deck

because the challenge exists to makethings better. Obviously, then, onescharacter and frame of mind determinehow readily he brings about change andhow he reacts to change that is imposedon him. King Whitney Jr.

After a presidential election in whichthe rhetoric swirled around the motif of

change, I thought it would make afitting topic for this months newsletter.

VJO has undergone some monumentalchanges over the past month. Each and

every one of us have coped with it inour own way and when I first read theabove quote, I thought it spoke to howa lot of us might be feeling. Thedifferent and new bring the gamut of emotion, and these responses arehealthy and natural.

Sometimes change is positive ornegative, sometimes it inherently just is.Regardless of our feelings about thatchange, we are ultimately left with the

Coach Aaron Jon

Change has considerablepsychological impact on thehuman mind. To the fearful it isthreatening because it meansthat things may get worse. Tothe hopeful it is encouragingbecause things may get better.To the confident it is inspiring

Many Thanks!

I would like to thank all theswimmers who attended the

Vacaville, Reno and Vallejomeets.

The team needs to swim inas many meet as possible now.

In the Spring time with high schoolswimming and many senior trial andfinal meets there are not as many agegroup meets for you to attend.

We will be trying something new thisyear. With the help of Mrs. Tucker (ouronly starter) we are arranging short (4hr.) Saturday meets. These will besmall meet with 3-5 invited teams.When we firm up the dates I will needyou and your parents to help with themeet. You will be swimming and yourparents will be helping to run the meet.This will provide a great opportunity for

you to swim and for your parents to tryout new jobs. My hope is that thesesmaller meets will encourage you signup and swim in meets during thesummer.

This year our Summer Championshipmeet will be in Ukiah, CA. We will be

staying over night and having fun. Thdates are August 7,8 & 9.

Mark your Calendars.Remember to dress warm, wear

hat, shoes and socks.

Tuffy


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Favorite Strokes: ButterflyFavorite Meet Events: 100 Fly and 200 Medley RelayRole Models: Tuffy & Aaron JonFuture Goals: To marry her fianc in July and to continue toimprove as a coach and a teacherHobbies: Cooking, reading, crocheting, writingFavorite Song: Anything by QueenFavorite Movie: The Princess BrideFavorite Book: The Lord of the Rings

If Lesley could change one thing, she woul d like to seemore people recycle.When Lesley grows up, she wants to be a teacher or speechpathologist, although she did comment I have to grow up? Itdoes appear as though she has grown up her brother, on theother handwell you know.

Sabrina Yee Age: 10

Coach Lesley Toch Age: 23

Favorite Strokes: Freestyle or breaststroke

Role Models: Natalie Coughlin

Future Goal: To get at least one gold medal inthe Olympics

Hobbies: Swimming, art & skiing

Favorite Songs: Soak Up the Sun & Bubbly

Favorite Movies: Kit Kittredge & Harry Potterand the Order of the Phoenix

Favorite Books: Warriors Series

When Sabrina grows up, she wants to b e ateacher or a superstar.


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Ashley Sotelo AFavorite Strokes: FreestyleFavorite Meet Events: 50 Free, 200 Free, 50 Back Role Models: None, whatsoeverFuture Goals: To make Far Western times in 50 back and 50freeHobbies: Singing, swimming (duh!), breathing?Favorite Song: Theres A Good Reason These Tables AreNumbered & Camisado by Panic! at the Disco

Favorite Bands: Panic! At The Disco and ParamoreFavorite Book: The SWEEP SeriesIf Ashley could change one thing, she would either like tomake Aaron Jon let her do really easy stuff OR stop GlobalWarmingsounds like the weather will be cooling off soon,doesnt it?When Ashley grows up, shes not really sure what she wantsto be

Alexander Viray Favorite Meet Events: 50 Back, 100 Back, 50 Free,100 Free, 200 FreeHobbies: Playing the guitar, video games, rubikscube, drawing & readingFavorite Song: Viva La Vida by ColdplayFavorite Book: Christmas Jars by Jason F. WrightIf Alex ander could change one thing, he wouldlike people to stop polluting and respect theenvironment.When Alexander grows up, he would like to be ascientist or a photographer.


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Welcome (Back) to the Deck

New Swimmers

Ragnar ElinbergssonBrynja Elinbergsson

Nicolas NicolaiJoshua PhillipsJusteen Singley

Sabrina YeeKim Goyena

Returning Swimmers

Alexander VirayLynea Hall

Jamie PhillipsLucas Guinon

Erin UngerIsabel Grey

LUCKY SCRIP CARD NOW AVAILABLEPlease see Diane or Debbie C. on deck for your card or drop a notein the Cameron file. There is no cost for this card and no need to

register it - just give it to your cashier to scan before they startringing up your groceries.

Halloween Party Brings Out the Best(well, except maybe that moustache that Aaron Jon is sporting)

Nuggets from Napa


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Fast Facts11/3/08: Alumni Brian Domecus was named Mountain Pacific Sports Federation MIKASA Co-Player of theWeek. The senior mens water polo goalie had a season high 16 saves against UC Santa Barbara on November 2. Hecurrently leads the MPSF with 279 saves this year, an average of over 11 saves per game.

New "A" t imes , and faster, from our meet on Nov. 1-2. Congratulations!: Kelley Henderson : AA in the 50 Free, JO in the 1,000 Free Bobby Hilton : A in the 25 Free Samantha Man : A's in the 50 Free & 25 Breast Alyssa Pow ell : AA's in the 50 Free & 50 Breast Dylan Powell : JO in the 1,000 Free, A in the 500 Free Mary Welton : FW in the 1,000 Free, AA's in the 200 Free & 100 I.M.

VJO November Meet Yes, we did get in some swimming, although

its hard to tell from these pictures!

Sea of VJO Blue Takes Over California Academy of ScienceField Trip is a big hit!

Hot Cocoa Nights Off & R unningHot Cocoa Nights resumed the first Thursday in November and

have been smashing successes so far. Thanks to all of theparents who have contributed food, supplies & their time and a

special thanks to Heather & Rebecca Sabio for donating a griddleto keep that hot food coming on those cold winter nights!

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