GBM - Important Message from Darwin

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Relays Win Meets!!

Hello Team!

It has been an honor to lead an exceptional club like GBM. Like many of you, my
plate is overflowing with responsibility. Consequently I will be stepping down
from the Presidency at the end of the year and I have asked our more than
capable VP Guy Davis to stand for election by the board to take over in 2013. I
will stay on the board and continue my recruiting efforts and continue to be a
big presence on deck at our meets.

Harvard last March was a GBM breakout meet. We saw the reemergence of Jerry
Bailey, Matt Carrico and Jack Ceckler. We also had several newbies enjoy their
return to the pool with great performances.
I watched several swims from our senior team leaders Phil Read 65+ Dick Arnold
80+ Aagjie Caron 65+. They are a true inspiration to our team. They show for
GBM every single Championship meet. The most impressive part is they swim the
full program and relays. I love you guys! Thanks for your commitment to our Team.

The last day of Harvard came. I had the 200 fly and 100 free. I was swimming
injured and was thinking of staying home to enjoy the 80 degree weather and a
frosty beer. After watching our seniors swim Saturday night I had no right to
lay down and quit on my team. I sucked it up and got to the pool at 2:00 for a
short warm up. I hadn't swum the 200 fly in 25 years. I'm glad I did. I was
very pumped to finish the race and I had a great day on deck with my teammates.

BU will be my final meet as the team President. It would be a great honor to
beat Maine and go out with a 2-1 record. Many of us have children, sports, work
and other commitments. I too am not in top shape. I am not asking for the full
program out of you. Relays do win meets. These alone are HUGE FUN and no
pressure. Anything to help the GBM cause is much appreciated. Remember our Super
Seniors who will without a doubt be on deck. Do it for the love of the Sport and
Team!

This is our meet to win. Last year we lost by only 150 points. That is
equivalent of only 5 more swimmers. TAKE THE PLUNGE!

Please show your spouse this email. They may be the difference to help make the
winning decision for GBM and for you!

If you need a ride we will get you there and back. Send us back an email.

I hope to see everyone on deck Dec 7-9. It's our year to beat the Maine Blue
Lobstahs. We have 2 Orlando based members flying in to swim for us. We are the
hosts of this meet – please help us make it a success!

I do Love this Team!

GO GBM!!!

Darwin

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