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September 1, 2008
Back To School, Time To Train!!!
Well, needless to say this summer season has been a very challenging one. The gas prices were out of control. Companies that were around forever were declaring bankruptcy. This season was the record setting season of home foreclosures. Families found themselves trying to just pay for food. Families had to figure out how to make it through the summer without vacations, or at least "StayCations". With all of this, who can concentrate on training in AIKIDO, never mind anything. The JOB has us strapped to that chair, computer, or just desperately staying afloat to pay the bills, mortgage, oh.... Aikido dues..
The Manasquan Dojo decided to make changes that would benefit the advancement of the dojo during these trying times. Some of the highlights of the meeting were; changing the dojo hours.. done. Starting the DEDICATED MEMBERSHIP program.. done. (So far the program is working well.) DOJO MAT FUNDRAISER.. done. (Still in progress.) I made arrangements for Sensei O'Conner to come down on two separate dates.. done. (Many of you enjoyed his Masterful classes and he will be attending more often!) Increase the Aiki-Kids program with better requirements and recognition for the kids.. done. I indicated that I would dedicate myself to more time to the schedule to make sure we would be successful.. done. I started a BLOG so YOU can post your Aiki-Spirit thoughts which appears to be very successful! Many of you have Aiki-BLOGGED already.
Wow.... yep, I have been a little busy making sure the aforementioned was put into successful action plans. During meetings there are allot of recommendations, but it is usually hard to have those recommendations designed into "action plans" and become successful. I want to thank everyone that has helped the dojo and I in all of these action plans. Without you this would not work!
Now we are "BACK TO SCHOOL"!!! Its time for everyone to concentrate on their training and prepare for the upcoming testing. If you are one of those that has been taking off the summer or just taking your summer training easy... COME BACK... focus! Its time to get back into the groove. All the Aiki-Kids Parents that took off the summer.. bring back the kids!! The kids will be back to school and need a steady, disciplined structure to focus better in their daily activities. They will need it so I can be able to get them ready for their next testing level.
We have several ACNJ events scheduled that are very important, i.e.... ACNJ Formal Dinner and the 30th Anniversary Seminar! See the BLOG for details.
Guess what, come join me... its "TIME TO TRAIN" at our fantastic Manasquan Dojo!!!
Thx,
Dojo-Cho
Tim Vazquez
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