<DIV>John brought up some great points and there are a few others we should discuss as well. </DIV>
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<DIV>I'd like to have a general North Americans update meeting during the upcoming Districts after the racing on Saturday. It's the best (only) time to get the Fleet together. Things to cover include: </DIV>
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<LI>General regatta planning update - we have been working on sponsorship over the summer and have key committee chairs in place. I hope we will have a general plan to present or hand out and I'd like to get additional people involved in the various areas.</LI>
<LI>Meeting schedule over the fall / winter </LI>
<LI>Timing / duration of the regatta; should we schedule three days of racing or four, when to begin (Tuesday or Wednesday), etc. Pros and cons to both formats, would appreciate your input.</LI>
<LI>Reciprocal help - we assist the 24 or Capri fleets with their events, the MYC E Fleet with Nationals, etc. in return for their help during our event.</LI>
<LI>2006 Districts, clinics, etc. - MYC will have the lake through noon that Saturday for the E Nationals. A one day Districts might make more sense given the intense week following, and would allow off-lake participants to arrive on Saturday. A pre-event clinic would be great as well, as would a guest rock star at our winter meeting or the Cool Cup (or both). </LI></UL>
<P>Anything else we need to discuss, please let me know. </P>
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