My long time friend Dana Brass got married. Had a puppy. And a baby. Went on American Maternity (3 months). Then decided to leave her full-time job as a senior Cirque du Soleil casting scout to be a MOM.
Next decision in this long chain of life events?
She went home to Saskatchewan to coach at her old gymnastics club for a few months.
Coaching is a holiday, after all.
Yup. I’m still the Technical Director / Head Coach at my old gym club. Interim.
We are accepting applicants for the job — replacing me — to start June 1st, 2009.
More information on the job.
Yer more likely to get dooced than make any money scribbling blog posts like this.
But last year I signed a contract with a major American internet publishing company, joining them as a paid part-time blogger.
It looked GREAT … at the time.
Unfortunately the site had problems from the start.
And — in December — shut down with little explanation.
Ah well …
I am looking for a way to convert analog tapes to digital.
One device:
Ion Dual Cassette Tape Archiver
Seems you can buy them in Canada at The Source by Circuit City.
Leave a comment if you know of other options.
by site editor Rick McCharles
This coming weekend I’ll be presenting at the annual conference in gorgeous Nova Scotia.
Hosted by Gymnastics Nova Scotia.
You will be pleased I’m back paying taxes.
Last week I started as “interim” Technical Director at Altadore Gymnastics, the club where I started. And where I’ve spent 21 years of my life.
I’m interim until we hire a new Technical Director:
We are currently seeking a Technical Director who will develop comprehensive gymnastics programs by setting level-specific standards and criteria for the technical development of the athletes and staff. The Technical Director, through leadership, expertise, and extensive knowledge in the sport of gymnastics, will provide expert advice and direction to all programs.
Pay will be commensurate with level and experience.
Resumes can be sent to the Altadore Gymnastic Club via email or mail:
Email: agcexecutivedirector@shaw.ca
or, by mail: Altadore Gymnastic Club Attention: Executive Director Bay 101, 6303 30th Street SE Calgary, AB T2R 1R4
I’m helping with the job search. The ideal candidate would have good people skills, administrative skills and a strong background coaching Women’s Artistic Gymnastics.
I’ve often wondered who is occupying those 5 Star hotel rooms in developing countries.
Are they all doing business and holiday? Or are many some sort of “volunteer”, their tab being covered by some NGO or governmental budget?
This time, it’s me.
The Hotel Cambodiana is drenched at the moment. This is the really rainy season in Cambodia.
I had some drama getting here after arriving for my flight a day late. (Sunday at 2AM does not mean Monday at 2AM.) Happily United Airlines was very helpful. And charged only a $75 ticket change fee.
Next Cathay Pacific bent over backwards to help, putting me on the “standby” list for free. Though I was #24 on the standby list for Vancouver to Hong Kong, by persistence I ended up snagging the very last seat belt. (Called the “Jump Seat”.)
Whew!
Despite communication problems in advance of the course, all was well once I finally got here. I had more than 20 keen gymnastics coaches from across the country at my introductory session this afternoon. It’s very well organized.
Actually, flying to Cambodia via Vancouver and Hong Kong.
So far my volunteer gig for the International Olympic Committee has been VERY disorganized.
Wish me luck.
Rick McCharles 