[Sportsandrec] Fw: [T at H] Fwd: Tandem program f/t Blind starting in Palo Alto

[Ron & the bears]

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Bob Sutterfield" <bob at sutterfields.us>
To: "Multiple recipients of list" <tandem at hobbes.ucsd.edu>
Sent: Wednesday, February 25, 2009 11:06 PM
Subject: [T at H] Fwd: Tandem program f/t Blind starting in Palo Alto


:> ------ Forwarded Message
: > From: Liz Jessen <liz_msj at earthlink.net>
: > Reply-To: Liz Jessen <liz_msj at earthlink.net>
: > Date: Wed, 25 Feb 2009 17:05:19 -0500 (EST)
: > To: <wwbc at svbcbikes.org>, <wtr1977 at yahoo.com>
: > Cc: Jessen Elizabeth <Elizabeth.Jessen at va.gov>, <afdfog at gmail.com>, 
<Kathy.Kelley2 at va.gov>
: > Subject: [wwbc] Tandem program f/t Blind starting
: >
: > Hello all, Once again the Blind Center at the Veterans Hospital in Palo 
Alto
: > is gearing up for its 2009 tandem cycling season. Over the past few 
years
: > we¹ve had a small but successful tandem program at our blind center to
: > introduce folks to the fine sport of cycling. This year we have been 
tapped on
: > the shoulder by the United States Association of Blind Athletes (USABA) 
who
: > would like to partner with us to provide an even larger program this 
year. We
: > are currently in the planning stages however I¹d like to share a few of 
the
: > ideas that are on the table and ask for tandem captain volunteers that 
could
: > help with the effort. Start up Plans: 1. Increase number of available 
tandem
: > captains of all abilities. 2. Equipment maintenance and acquisition (Big
: > thanks to Bell Sport for their donations over the years) 3. Intro to 
tandem
: > class 4pm every Thursday 4. Once a month, (4th Sunday of each month)
: > coordinate a large group tandem and adaptive cycling ride (March 22nd 
will be
: > our first ride). 5. Partner with other local agencies that serve the 
blind on
: > the peninsula to open up the opportunity to the local community folks 
too. 6.
: > Club name competition We currently have several tandems to use, however 
if you
: > have your own that is great. We will also train new captains 
(prerequisite is
: > being confident and having good cycling skills). The USABA is always 
scouting
: > for Para Olympic potentials so come join the fun and help us introduce 
cycling
: > to folks that have acquired sight loss or other disabilities. If you are
: > interested in becoming a volunteer for our tandem and adaptive cycling 
program
: > at the VA please contact Kathy Kelley at 650-493-5000 ext 64387 or email 
us.
: > Kathy.Kelley2 at va.gov Elizabeth.jessen at va.gov If you are available 
tomorrow
: > 2/26/09 from 1pm - 3pm we will have a presentation by the USABA and Para
: > Olympics. Location of meeting will be 3801 Miranda Ave, Palo Alto, 
Building 48
: > room A208. Pass this along to anyone you think might be interested. 
Thanks Liz 



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