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ODBC Practices

The Oshkosh Dragonboat Club is suspending practices due to lack of University representation. Currently the University is actively seeking anyone interested in serving as a University representative to the team. For more information please contact Matt Suwalski at suwalskm[@]uwosh.edu.

 

Boat Cleaning – Sun May 16th @ 5:30 PM

Upcoming club events:

May 16th @ 5:30 PM – Cleaning the dragonboat (UWO Aquatic Center)

 

ODBC Club Meeting – Thu Apr 29th @ 6 PM Players in Oshkosh

FYI. We are planning to have our first club meeting of the season on Thursday April 29th @ 6PM at Players in Oshkosh.

Additional Dates:

  • Sunday, May 2nd – Looking to get the boat out and clean it (TBD UWO Aquatic Center)
  • Thursday, May 20th – First Club Paddle (Tentative) TBD
 

***WIN A FREE ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP***

Become a member of the Oshkosh Dragonboat Club for FREE!!!!  From Feb. 1st, 2010 through April 1st, 2010, whoever sells the most candy bars will receive a free annual membership for the 2010 season.  Contact us for details on how to obtain your candy bars.

 

Competitive Team (Need 5 more)

The ODBC competitive team is looking to head to Racine, WI this summer for their Dragonboat Festival. The team has compiled some good members already, but are currently 5 people short for a full boat. If you are interested please contact Rod at odbcteam1@gmail.com.

 

Spring / Summer ODBC Practices Times

Beginning in May 2010 ODBC will practice:

- Team practices Thursday @ 5:30 PM

- Competitive Practices Sunday @ 5:30 PM

 

Membership Dues Changes

The board has approved changes to the 2010 Membership Dues.

- UWO Alumni & Staff $40

- UWO Student Rate $10

 

Oshkosh Holiday Parade

Thank you to all of you that participated in the Oshkosh Holiday Parade last night.

For the members that couldn’t make it, we a great time and had the dragon boat all decorated with snowman, presents, lights, garland and even a tree.

We were also the winner of the Grand Marshal’s Award for the parade.

Dragon Boatingly,
George

odbc parade

odbc parade 2

grand marshal award

marshals award ribbon

 

Thank You for a Great 2009 Dragonboat Season

The Oshkosh Dragonboat Club would like to thank everyone for their particpation in the 2009 Dragonboat season. We are looking for to the 2010 season and will be back on the water next Spring.

For more information or any questions please contact us at OshkoshDBC@uwosh.edu.

Oshkosh Dragonboat Club

www.OshkoshDBC.com

 

Paddling Practice – Tues Sep 15

We will be having upcoming practices / club paddles on Tuesday Sep 15th @ 5:30 PM at the UWO Aquatic Center.

Congrats to the new ODBC Exec Board:
- President: Rod Halbleib
- Vice -President: Brian Trost
- Secretary: Melissa Stewart
- Treasurer: Kim Green
- Communications: Matt Suwalski
- Operations: George Paul

The club is open to students, faculty, staff, and members of the community. It is an opportunity to meet weekly and enjoy the sport of Dragonboat racing on the Fox River. Bring a friend or feel free to stop by and try it out.

To learn more about the club please check out our website at: http://www.oshkoshdbc.com/

Oshkosh Dragonboat Club

UPDATE: The practice scheduled for Sun Sept 13th has been canceled.