SBG Bulletin: Monday, December 5, 2005
Here is this week’s news: Â
1. December Calendar Online
2. Gym Holiday Food Drive Begins!
3. Holiday Gifts - last call!
4. Gym Holiday Party for December 10
5. Ninja Night - Friday, December 16
6. Rumble at the Roseland on December 17
7. Great Weekend in L.A. at the 5th American International TournamentÂ
1. December Calendar Online Â
Updated gym calendar for the month of December can be found at www.impactjj.com/sbg/calendars/gymcalendar_dec_05.pdf.Â
There is A LOT of stuff going on this month:Â
8 - Holiday gift orders due
10 - Gym Holiday Party / Potluck
14 - End of Canned Food Drive
16 - Ninja Night
17 - Rumble at the Roseland
21 - Belt Testing for Cubs / Big Cubs
Due to the holidays, the gym will be closed from Friday, December 23, through Sunday, January 1, 2006. Classes resume on Monday, January 2.Â
2. Gym Holiday Food Drive Begins!Â
The 2nd Annual SBG Holiday Canned Food Drive officially begins today.Â
Last year we brought in over 150 cans … 156 to be exact … to contribute to the Oregon Food Bank. This year, let’s see if we can break 200..Â
 As a part of our community service commitment, Cubs Club members will receive one green community green star for 20 can donated; two stars for 50 cans. For grown-ups, big thanks for making a difference in our community.Â
The Food Bank prefers vegetables, fruit, and soups. On especially high order this year is baby food. Please no ramen … as the nutritional value is quite low.Â
Thanks in advance for helping out those in need.Â
3. Holiday Gifts - last call!Â
Check out the holiday gifts sets available at www.impactjj.com/sbg/gift_sets.html.
Orders need to be in by Thursday, December 8, in order to get the gear in times for the holidays. This is a great way to help support the training martial artist in any household.
Also, gift certificates for membership are also available and make a fun, unique holiday gift.
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$5.00 Mouth Guards
$15.00 SBG Short Sleeve T-shirt
$20.00 SBG Long Sleeve T-shirt
$45.00 SBG Blue Hoodies
$29.00 Kids Training Gloves
$35.00 Shin pads
$49.00 Adult Boxing Gloves
$75.00 Leather Boxing Headgear
Mention the code word “EGGNOG” when you make any pro shop purchase between
today and December 15th and SAVE 10% off the above prices!!!
(It pays to read the newsletter!)
Also, another great idea is purchasing a membership gift certificate for a friend — it can be for either group classes, privates, or a combination of the two. Give a truly unique gift - and one that will give the recipient health, fitness, and fun — all in one! ! !
***Feel free to forward this URL to someone who might be shopping for you! They may appreciate the help. : )
4. Gym Holiday Party for December 10Â
It is time for the Annual SBG Holiday Party.
When:
Saturday, December 10th, 4 – 10pm
Where:
Tom and Coby’s House
2650 NW Bauer Woods Dr., Portland, ORÂ 97229
Why:
To have a great time with fun folks - to eat, to drink, to talk, to laugh, to be merry! ! !
What to bring:
It will be a potluck, so bring your favorite dish. We will need snacks, drinks, salads, main dishes, and deserts.
Parents:
We ask that you please accompany you child or teenage … this is meant to be a family affair!! We will be having lots of fun, breaking the traditional Holiday Piñata, eating and drinking, and sharing good times together. EVERYONE is welcome.
Maps will be on the front counter. If you have any question, please give me a call at 503.350.3926.
Friday, December 16th is our next Ninja Night (a.k.a. Parents’ Night to go out and finish up your holiday shopping!).
What:Â Â Â Â Â Â Ninja Night — Extended class, games, pizza party, movie, and LOTS more!
When:Â Â Â Â Â Â Friday, December 16
Time:      6 – 11 pm
Who Can Come:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Any youth student (Little Cubs, Cubs, and Big Cubs). Each student may register to bring one friend (non-SBG student) with them! What a great way to make a new friend this school year!
Cost:Â Â Â Â Â Â $20 if you register by Wednesday, December 14. $35.00 per person after the 14th / at the door.
Movie:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â To be announcedThis should be a great time together to celebrate the holidays, the coming of winter break, and the end of the year. Be sure to sign-up soon! ! ! Friends are half-price.
6. Rumble at the Roseland on Saturday, December 17Â
What: Rumble @ the Roseland XVIII
When: Saturday, December 17, 2005
Where: Roseland Theater, Portland, Oregon
Time: Doors Open @ 6PM and Fights Start at 7PM
Tickets: Safeway TicketsWest, www.ticketswest.com, 1-800-992-TIXX
SBG Fighters: Andy Lukesh, Armand Debruge, James Davis, Omar Santiago, and Daryl Cutler.
You wont want to miss this one … it is going to be a BLAST. Come down and support our team … be sure to wear you BLUE SBG Shirt! ! !
7. Great Weekend in L.A. at the 5th American International TournamentI was in L.A. this weekend to referee at the 5th American International Championship. It was a pretty fun experience. I ref-ed over 50 matches, got to hang out with some great talents in the gi and no-gi competitive world, saw tons of great wrestling, and trained with one of my first jiu-jitsu coaches - Chris Haueter.
Beaverton’s very own Jimmy Tang - he started at Beaverton close to 5 years ago … and has been living in LA for the last 3 years (he trains at Jean Jacque Machado’s school and is a purple belt now) - took 3rd place in the Mens’ Advanced Light Weight Division. Way to go JIMMY! ! !I’m hoping that we can take a troop of Beaverton folk down to compete in one of next year’s tournaments — I know we would tear it up … and have a great experience too. After that, who knows what is next … maybe Brazil? ? ?