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Friday, 25 December 2009
Friday, 20 November 2009
God Said No
God said, No.
It is not for me to take away,
but for you to give it up.
I asked God to make my handicapped child whole.
God said, No.
His spirit is whole, his body is only temporary.
I asked God to grant me patience.
God said, No. Patience is a byproduct of tribulations;
it isn't granted, it is learned.
I asked God to give me happiness..
God said, No.
I give you blessings;
Happiness is up to you.
I asked God to spare me pain.
God said, No.
Suffering draws you apart from
worldly cares and brings you closer to me.
I asked God to make my spirit grow.
God said, No.
You must grow on your own,
but I will prune you to make you fruitful.
I asked God for all things that I might enjoy life.
God said, No.
I will give you life,
so that you may enjoy all things.
I asked God to help me LOVE others, as much as He loves me.
God said... Ahhhh, Yes!
finally you have the idea.
(Original source unknown)
Friday, 6 November 2009
2010 Championships entry forms
From: Masters Swimming NSW <admin@mastersswimmingnsw.org.au>
Date: 2009/11/6
Subject: FW: 2010 Championships entry forms
To: Masters Swimming NSW <admin@mastersswimmingnsw.org.au>
Hi All,
Please find attached the information for your members about the 2010
National Championships in the beautiful Apple Isle.
Please pass on the individual pack to you members and keep the Race
Secretaries pack for your reference when swimmers enter the Nationals.
Thanks again for your assistance in disseminating information.
Cheers,
Di
Di Coxon-Ellis
Administrator, Masters Swimming NSW
Try Masters Swimming for fun, fitness and friendship.
Phone 02 8116 9716 Fax 02 8732 1606
Website www.mastersswimmingnsw.org.au
-----Original Message-----
From: Ray Brien [mailto:mastersswimmingtas@bigpond.com]
Subject: 2010 Championships entry forms
Hello All,
I have attached all the necessary forms for individuals & Club
secretaries. Could you please distribute to your clubs. Paper copies
will be posted within the next week to all clubs as well.
The forms are in .pdf & word format. Club
secretaries have the option of downloading the Team manager file from
National web site and entering the information so we can insert it
straight into Meet manager.
Thanks for your help.
Cheers
Ray
Monday, 2 November 2009
Faith and Life enewsletter October 2009
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Sunday, 11 October 2009
Youth Ministry News - October 2009
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Friday, 9 October 2009
Cricket NSW E-News - Airtel Champions League Twenty20 starts tonight!
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A powerful prayer
Friday, 2 October 2009
Faith & Life e-newsletter October 2009
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Wednesday, 30 September 2009
Fwd: Monthly News
From: Masters Swimming NSW <admin@mastersswimmingnsw.org.au>
Date: 2009/9/30
Subject: Monthly News
To: Masters Swimming NSW <admin@mastersswimmingnsw.org.au>
Hi all club Secretaries,
Please find attached the news from MSNSW for September for distribution to your members. Thank you for your continued dissemination of information form this office to all members.
Kind regards,
Di Coxon-Ellis
Administrator, Masters Swimming NSW
Try Masters Swimming for fun, fitness and friendship.
Phone 02 8116 9716 Fax 02 8732 1606
Website www.mastersswimmingnsw.org.au
Monday, 7 September 2009
我要练习!
Saturday, 5 September 2009
Web Site
Friday, 4 September 2009
Hepa Jika
Hepa Jika
© SMP Donovan 2006
Style: Country Rock
Notes: A classic country blues story about a dark haired beauty who will lead you astray.
Well it's a whole other story in a whole other world.
A mess of complications. Let me tell you 'bout the girl.
A whole lot of trouble, a word to the wise,
Don't ever be mistaken she's the devil in disguise.
Oh mercy me, better let it be.
Alabama beauty there staring back at me.
Take a chance, baby wanna dance.
Moving like an alley cat.
I got Hepa Jika next to me.
Well her hair is like a raven, her eyes are black as night,
Ruby lips are threatening to lead me right.
Get me to the station, I gotta leave the state.
Get me on a Greyhound 'fore it is too late.
Oh mercy me, better let it be.
Alabama beauty there staring back at me.
Take a chance, baby wanna dance.
Moving like an alley cat.
I got Hepa Jika next to me.
Well her daddy he's a preacher, her mamma she's a witch,
Her brother is in Memphis on a three year stretch.
Her little kid sister is making eyes at me.
An Uncle in Dubois, an Aunty up in Tennessee.
Oh mercy me, better let it be.
Alabama beauty there staring back at me.
Take a chance, baby wanna dance.
Moving like an alley cat.
I got Hepa Jika next to me.
Hepa Jika
Hepa Jika
© SMP Donovan 2006
Style: Country Rock
Notes: A classic country blues story about a dark haired beauty who will lead you astray.
Well it's a whole other story in a whole other world.
A mess of complications. Let me tell you 'bout the girl.
A whole lot of trouble, a word to the wise,
Don't ever be mistaken she's the devil in disguise.
Oh mercy me, better let it be.
Alabama beauty there staring back at me.
Take a chance, baby wanna dance.
Moving like an alley cat.
I got Hepa Jika next to me.
Well her hair is like a raven, her eyes are black as night,
Ruby lips are threatening to lead me right.
Get me to the station, I gotta leave the state.
Get me on a Greyhound 'fore it is too late.
Oh mercy me, better let it be.
Alabama beauty there staring back at me.
Take a chance, baby wanna dance.
Moving like an alley cat.
I got Hepa Jika next to me.
Well her daddy he's a preacher, her mamma she's a witch,
Her brother is in Memphis on a three year stretch.
Her little kid sister is making eyes at me.
An Uncle in Dubois, an Aunty up in Tennessee.
Oh mercy me, better let it be.
Alabama beauty there staring back at me.
Take a chance, baby wanna dance.
Moving like an alley cat.
I got Hepa Jika next to me.
Wednesday, 2 September 2009
New Liverpool Leatherjackets Web Site
A new Liverpool Leatherjackets Masters Swimming web site has now been created at
http://liverpool.donovanconnection.net/
Enjoy!
Monday, 31 August 2009
Fwd: Timekeepers for World Masters Games
From: Masters Swimming NSW
Hallo All,
Please let your club members know about this:
Due to the unprecedented number of entries in the 800m event in the World Masters Games we have had to extend the day considerably and the event will now run from 8.00 am until approx 10.00 pm. While we have plenty of wonderful volunteers for other days this means we are asking for special volunteers for the 800m events on Saturday 10th October.
If you are willing and able to timekeep from 7.30 am until 12.30 pm and again from 5.00 pm until 10.00 pm please let us know. Particularly if you are swimming or supporting swimmers in these events we need your help. Remember the Event can't start until we have enough timekeepers ready to press their buttons at 7.45 am sharp.
Please get in touch with Jamie Turner if you can help. Email: jam13t@hotmail.com or landline 02 9745 1067.
Jamie Turner per
Di Coxon-Ellis
Administrator, Masters Swimming NSW
Try Masters Swimming for fun, fitness and friendship.
Phone 02 8116 9716 Fax 02 8732 1606
Website www.mastersswimmingnsw.org.au
Friday, 28 August 2009
2010 Liverpool Fees - Feedback
We need to set the fees for the coming year and update Masters Swimming by the end of the month. As we have been without a coach for this year this has allowed us to retain an amount at the bank for future coaching services.
- Renewals and new members covering 1/1/10 to 31/12/10 = $85
Friday, 21 August 2009
Prayer
Dear GOD,
I want to thank you for what you have already done.
I am not going to wait until I see results or receive rewards; I am thanking you right now.
I am not going to wait until I feel better or things look better, I am thanking you right now.
I am not going to wait until people say they are sorry or until they stop talking about me; I am thanking you right now.
I am not going to wait until the pain in my body disappears; I am thanking you right now.
I am not going to wait until my financial situation improves; I am going to thank you right now.
I am not going to wait until the children are asleep and the house is quiet; I am going to thank you right now.
I am not going to wait until I get promoted at work or until I get the job; I am going to thank you right now.
I am not going to wait until I understand every experience in my life that has
caused me pain or grief; I am going to thank you right now.
I am not going to wait until the journey gets easier or the challenges are removed; I am thanking you right now.
I am thanking you because I am alive.
I am thanking you because I made it through the day's difficulties.
I am thanking you because I have walked around the obstacles.
I am thanking you because I have the ability and the opportunity to do more and do better.
I'm thanking you because
FATHER, YOU haven't given up on me. AMEN
God is just so good, and He's good all the time.
This morning I knocked at Heavens door, God asked me... My CHILD... what can I do for you?' and I said 'Daddy please protect and bless the one reading this message.' God smiled and answered.... 'Request granted.'
This message is now in your
hands.
What will YOU do with it?
Thursday, 20 August 2009
Fwd: Hills Meet Flyer
From: Masters Swimming NSW <admin@mastersswimmingnsw.org.au>
Date: 2009/8/20
Subject: Hills Meet Flyer
To: Masters Swimming NSW <admin@mastersswimmingnsw.org.au>
Hi All,
Attached is the flyer for the Hills BPS meet in November at the revamped Galston pool.
Please forward to your swimmers as an invitation to the Hills meet.
Also attached is the manual summary sheet for those still using the snail mail entry process.
Thank you for onforwarding the flyer.
Cheers,
Di
Di Coxon-Ellis
Administrator, Masters Swimming NSW
Try Masters Swimming for fun, fitness and friendship.
Phone 02 8116 9716 Fax 02 8732 1606
Website www.mastersswimmingnsw.org.au
Tuesday, 18 August 2009
Fwd: FW: National Swim 2010 publicity
From: Masters Swimming NSW <admin@mastersswimmingnsw.org.au>
Date: 2009/8/18
Subject: FW: National Swim 2010 publicity
To: Masters Swimming NSW <admin@mastersswimmingnsw.org.au>
Hi all,
A soft copy of the National Swim information is attached for forwarding to your members.
Thanks for disseminating this information for your club.
Kind regards,
Di Coxon-Ellis
Administrator, Masters Swimming NSW
Try Masters Swimming for fun, fitness and friendship.
Phone 02 8116 9716 Fax 02 8732 1606
Website www.mastersswimmingnsw.org.au
From: Sarah Roach [mailto:om@mastersswimming.org.au]
Sent: Monday, 17 August 2009 4:24 PM
To: 'Di Coxon-Ellis-NSW';
Cc:
Subject: Re: National Swim 2010 publicity
Hi everyone
Rod Oliver is in charge of publicity for the 2010 National Swim and he has asked me to forward on to all Branches a soft copy of the National Swim Brochure. He would like it if you would send a copy to all of your clubs to make sure that everyone receives the information.
Regards
Sarah Roach
Operations Manager Masters Swimming Australia
Level 2, Sports House, 375 Albert Road
Albert Park, Victoria 3206
t. +61 3 9682 5666
f. +61 3 9682 5444
Thursday, 13 August 2009
Fwd: North Sydney meet
From: Masters Swimming NSW <admin@mastersswimmingnsw.org.au>
Date: 2009/8/11
Subject: North Sydney meet
To: Masters Swimming NSW <admin@mastersswimmingnsw.org.au>
Hi All,
Please find attached the flyer for the North Sydney sensational sprint meet to be held in November this year. This is a fun, fast twilight meet so come along and join in the fun swimming 'under the bridge'.
Also attached is the manual summary sheet for those race secretaries still using the old method.
Cheers,
Di Coxon-Ellis
Administrator, Masters Swimming NSW
Try Masters Swimming for fun, fitness and friendship.
Phone 02 8116 9716 Fax 02 8732 1606
Website www.mastersswimmingnsw.org.au
Tuesday, 11 August 2009
DOW Youth August 2009
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Friday, 31 July 2009
Fwd: Monthly News July
From: Masters Swimming NSW <admin@mastersswimmingnsw.org.au>
Date: 2009/7/31
Subject: Monthly News July
To: Masters Swimming NSW <admin@mastersswimmingnsw.org.au>
Hi All,
Please find attached the News for this month. Please forward to all your members and make available on your club noticeboard.
Also attached are the pro rata fees commencing September 1, 2009. Please note that instructions will be sent to Registrars to open the portal for 4 month and 16 month memberships online from September 1.
As well as that we have the calendar of events for 2010 for international, national and branch events (some venues and dates still to be finalised).
Thank you for your assistance in spreading the information.
Kind regards,
Di
Di Coxon-Ellis
Administrator, Masters Swimming NSW
Try Masters Swimming for fun, fitness and friendship.
Phone 02 8116 9716 Fax 02 8732 1606
Website www.mastersswimmingnsw.org.au
Tuesday, 28 July 2009
Greetings from China
We are now into the second week of our travels. Having already been to Tibet, we now find ourselves in Sichuan province.
Unfortunately I am still unable to access facebook or look at pictures on Picasa. However, I think the photo's are still copying up to the web. I lost some photo's when the memory card decided to go haywire (just after I'd finished giving them titles and all, aargh!) but I'm sure there are already way too many.
When you get time, you can have a look (hopefully) at:
http://picasaweb.google.com/SMP.Donovan/Tibet-Qinghai
http://picasaweb.google.com/SMP.Donovan/Sichuan
Tibet was very interesting, and I can report that the food perfectly suits an Aussie palate.
In Sichuan the Pandas are every bit as cute as they seem in the pictures. Mind you, watch out for the claws as they can climb trees and might do a bit of damage.
Visiting Emei Shan tomorrow.
Peace
Sean
Friday, 24 July 2009
Fwd: RAMS Flyer
Find attached the details for the Ryde carnival. In my absence, please organise at training if you want to attend.
See you (soon) in the pool!
Sean
From: Masters Swimming NSW <admin@mastersswimmingnsw.org.au>
Date: 2009/7/24
Subject: RAMS Flyer
To: Masters Swimming NSW <admin@mastersswimmingnsw.org.au>
Hi All,
Please find attached the flyer for the Ryde meet held at the Ryde Aquatic Centre in September.
Please distribute to your competitors and we look forward to seeing many of you at Ryde.
Also attached is the manual summary sheet.
Cheers and thanks for forwarding these on,
Di Coxon-Ellis
Administrator, Masters Swimming NSW
Try Masters Swimming for fun, fitness and friendship.
Phone 02 8116 9716 Fax 02 8732 1606
Website www.mastersswimmingnsw.org.au
Friday, 17 July 2009
Finish at Tsinghua today last (perhaps) photo's
Well it is my last day here at Tsinghua University. It has certainly been an experience.
We had our test this morning and this afternoon we will be doing a few presentations to finalise the course.
I have posted (I think) some new photos to picasa at http://picasaweb.google.com/SMP.Donovan/China2009TsinghuaUnversityAndBeijing# Unfortunately I can't test to see if they have worked because picasa seems to be blocked today. Facebook was blocked about two weeks ago in case you are wondering why no updates to there. Blogspot has been permanently blocked for a few years. Anyway, have a look at the photo's if they got there.
I hope to head off to other parts of China this weekend, so hopefully I will be able to send some pictures as we go.
BTW, I listened to SOO3 on the 2GB podcast. :-) Also the cricket via BBC5. :-)
I have managed to get a few swims in at the Tsinghua Un
See you,
Sean
Tuesday, 14 July 2009
Fwd: MEDIA RELEASE...Don't let the Games begin without you - registrations close 31 July!
A message from Masters Swimming below ...
From: Masters Swimming NSW <admin@mastersswimmingnsw.org.au>
Date: 2009/7/14
Subject: MEDIA RELEASE...Don't let the Games begin without you - registrations close 31 July!
To: Masters Swimming NSW <admin@mastersswimmingnsw.org.au>
Hi All,
Please pass onto all your members so they don't miss out on an opportunity
of a lifetime!
Great motto... 'Fit, Fun and forever young!'
Cheers and thanks for your assistance in sending out this information,
Di Coxon-Ellis
Administrator, Masters Swimming NSW
Try Masters Swimming for fun, fitness and friendship.
Phone 02 8116 9716 Fax 02 8732 1606
Website www.mastersswimmingnsw.org.au
MEDIA RELEASE
Tuesday 14 July 2009
Don't let the Games begin without you - registrations close 31 July!
Time is running out for people to register for the Sydney 2009 World
Masters Games.
There are fewer than three weeks to go before Games registrations close on
Friday 31 July. The Games will see 28 popular sports competitions contested
at 72 venues, including many Olympic sites, throughout greater Sydney from
10-18 October.
"I've signed up for the Games open-water swimming race and urge everyone to
grasp the opportunity that the Games provide to compete at a major
international multi-sport event," Wallabies legend and Games ambassador
Phil Kearns said.
Open to everyone rather than elite athletes, the Games are the world's
largest multi-sport event, attracting more than double the number of
competitors of the Olympics.
To enter the Games people only need to meet their sport's minimum age,
which ranges between 25 and 35 years. Swimming is one of two Games sports
open to people as young as 25, with most of the 28 sports open to people
aged 30 plus.
"It doesn't matter how old or how good you are, everyone's invited to take
part in what's the biggest event of its kind on the planet," Games Chair
Margy Osmond said. "Don't let the Games begin without you - register now
before it's too late!"
Games organisers are expecting 25,000 people to sign up for the Games.
Registrants include a shot-putting, hammer-throwing, discus-chucking
great-grandmother who will turn 100 in August and Olympians from each of
the past 17 summer events.
In addition to the support of many domestic and international sports icons,
including Lord Sebastian Coe, Liz Ellis AM and Murray Rose AM, the Games
enjoy the backing of the Australian and NSW governments, with both of them
contributing $8.5 million in cash towards the staging of the biggest
one-off event in Sydney this year.
With one third of Games registrants expected to travel from overseas,
particularly Canada, New Zealand and America, the Games are projected to
deliver an economic benefit of $48 million to NSW. Among the biggest
winners are likely to be western Sydney regions with Games venues, areas
that are off the beaten tourist track.
Fit, fun and forever young is the motto of the Games, with registrations
open until Friday 31 July at www.2009worldmasters.com.
Media contact
Mark Worwood | Media Manager | Sydney 2009 World Masters Games Organising
Committee
T +61 2 8116 2018 | M +61 408 894 935 | E mark.worwood@2009worldmasters.com
Kind regards,
Media & Communications
Sydney 2009 World Masters Games Organising Committee (SWMGOC)
Level 2, 6B Figtree Drive, Sydney Olympic Park NSW 2127, Australia | Locked
Bag 2009, Silverwater NSW 2128, Australia
T +61 2 8116 2009 | F +61 2 8116 2029 | E media@2009worldmasters.com | W
www.2009worldmasters.com