News from San Diego BIG
November 2008
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SIX-MAN BeachFest - Great FUN!
Goals for 2009
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San Diego Beach Improvement Group is dedicated to supporting the beach community and making non-commercial improvements to this precious area of San Diego. We've started our endeavors in Mission Beach. So far in 2008 we have provided new volleyball nets for South Mission Beach and painted poles. We also wrote a letter of support to the City of San Diego in their efforts to obtain a large grant for recycling in the area. Each recycling container that have been installed so far are $1600 and the city has installed 50 as a pilot program with great success.

We have been exploring the need for bike racks in the Mission Beach area and took a short survey that resulted in a 50/50 response. We will need more documentation that bike racks is a real need in the area before proceeding with this project.

If you have any requests or would like Mission Beach to have a special amenity that would make an improvement for everyone's enjoyment, please contact us with your ideas.

Note: A recap of our money and meetings will be posted shortly.
San Diego SIX-MAN BeachFest - Great FUN!
sixmanshots 300+ show for a great time.
Volleyball is where we started. This event is bringing volleyball fun back to San Diego in a BIG way. With
the support of Bud Light, CBVA, Sophie radio, Dig Magazine and many more this event had 43 6-man teams and the costumes were great!

Photos, video clips and a recap is now available at our event home page. Check it all out!....
Goals for 2009
bike boardwalk Finding a great project and more volunteers.
San Diego BIG was created to be supportive of the beach community and the city. I'm finding that the ideas that have been suggested by individuals are very important, but it really takes researching the idea, taking photos, doing surveys and getting feedback from the major groups that live and work in the area are equally important when getting approval to move forward on projects. Most project will need to come from the wish lists of local community groups and the city.

We will be having general meetings every other month starting in November to review projects suggested by the Mission Beach Town Council and San Diego Parks & Rec as well as plan for our two major events: The Summer Social Fundraiser and the San Diego SIX-MAN BeachFest. You can get involved by becoming a member, volunteering or just by showing up at our meetings. Our next meeting will be Wednesday, November 5th, 6pm at Gabbiano's Pizza. See Evite for more information.
Friends Helping Friends
Andre Humanitarian Interests
This section is dedicated to people who have contacted us about people in need. If any of these stories touch your heart string, please go to the links to see how you can help.

Andre:
Andre (Dre) was in a terrible mountain biking accident on July 10th, that has left him paralyzed from the waist down. Friends had a fundraising party on Oct 11th and raised $6000 to help with equipment and services as well as support his family through this difficult transition. "Not bad for a night hang out with friends." Andre is a new father and just starting life with his family, so please visit his blog site and see if there is something we at BIG can do to help! "Andres (Dre) is doing well, working every day on positive energy and his rehab, however still very much confined to a wheelchair."

His Blog link: http://kuldnedraakon.blogspot.com/
 
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Upcoming Volleyball Events
Dual Coed 6s Volleyball Tournament | Dec 6th presented by Shindig
Balboa Park | Adult, corporate and junior teams are welcome. Matches combine one game of Traditional Coed and one game of Reverse Coed formats of play. At least three women and three men per team. Proceeds of this event benefit the Asian American Bone Marrow Program who provide education, assistance and facilitating prompt access to potential marrow and blood cell donors. Register Today!
 
Price: $ 120 per team
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Polar Bear Classic Draw Beach Volleyball Tournament | Dec 13th
South Mission Beach | Men's & Women's divisions: all levels are welcome. Random partners are drawn for two-on-two beach competition. Breakfast snacks, coffee, lunch and a memorial sweatshirt are included. This is a fun end of the year social event for all. Register Today!
 
Price: $ 45 per person, $30 without a sweatshirt
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vball vacations
Volleyball Vacations Trips | January 17-24, 2009 Cayman Islands (Marriott)
February 1-7, 2008 Ixtapa, Mexico (Club Med)
 
Call 310-350-5512 or email HannemannEvents@aol.comfor all pricing and details. Also go to wwww.volleyabllvacations.comto learn all about our amazing vacations. Mention San Diego BIG and get $50 off your next trip.

Have you ever wanted to be coached by the best players in the world while vacationing on a beautiful tropical island? Ever try to hit a ball around the best blockers in the world Phil Dalhausser and Kerri Walsh then have dinner with them and ask them about their Gold Medals?

We have 1 pro coach for every 5 volleyball vacationers. It is a ratio that we are very proud of. Come and see what all the hype is about before both trips sell out. The coaching you will receive from these amazing pros does not happen anywhere else on earth. Nobody can offer what we do and deliver excellence so come and experience the original and first class volleyball vacation.

At the Turks and Caiocs and Ixtapa club med trips all food and drinks (top shelf alcohol) is included. Surround yourself with like minded people from all over the world and meet great friends and create memories that will last a lifetime. Play volleyball all day or party with new friends all night. The choice is up to you at volleyball vacations! See you on the beach.
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Domino's Pizza
DOMINO'S PIZZA: Now offering 2 Large 2 Topping Pizzas & 2 Liter of Coke for $19.99 (On-Line Orders Only). Use coupon code: SDBIG. The website is www.dominos.com.

MISSION BEACH CHIROPRACTIC:
For November & December please bring a can of food in for our food drive and receive 50% off on your adjustment. Contact Valerie Lunnon to schedule an appointment and mention San Diego BIG.

PLASTIC CLOTHING is offering an end of tour clearance on selected items - check out their specials section on www.plasticclothing.com for more than half off these items!


We appreciate your support, your ideas and working with you to make "Life at the Beach Better!"
 
Sincerely,

Laura Hendrickson
Executive Director