A look at November and a peek at December

*Thursday, 11/07: Ne-waza clinic from Pedro Soriano Sensei. Ne-waza is groundwork (grappling, holding, chokes, armlocks, etc.).

*Monday, 11/11: NO JUDO in observance of Veterans Day.

*Sunday, 11/17: Mojica Judo Tournament. We are seeking members to assist with scorekeeping. Please see Ray Matsumoto, if interested.  Pre-weigh ins are TBD and should allowed at OUR dojo before the tournament.  Click this link for paperwork and info: 11-17-13_Mojica_Judo_Tournament__Forms_with_Waiver.pdf

*Tuesday, 11/19: Monthly board meeting. 7:00pm, upstairs at the JCI.

*Monday, 11/25: Last day of regular judo will be our quarterly shiai and general election. Thanks to everyone who has volunteered to serve GJC!  I have not received any new nominees so once again here is our 2014 Board:

President: Brianna Matsuura

1st Vice President: James Padilla

2nd Vice President: Fernando Montes-Rodriguez

Recording Secretary:  Mary Oki

Corresponding Secretary – Newsletter: Sharyl Oda

Treasurer: Ken Teshima

Auditor: Michelle Deines

Tournament Director:  Ray Matsumoto

Liaison Officer – USJF: Rowena Docuyanan

Yonen Class Attendance: Ray Matsumoto

Shonen Class Attendance: Ray Matsumoto

Hospitality: Mary Fujita and Nikki Langit

Purchasing Agent: Ryan Shiroma

Promotion Coordinator: Nikki Langit

          Public Relations Coordinator: Linda Terao

Yudansha Chair: Ryan Fukuhara and Reuben Chen

Club Coach: Yuki Fujita and Arnold  Sugimoto

*Our year end party is set for Sunday, December 1st. Details forthcoming. Hope to see you there.

*As usual, we will not have normal practices during December, but kata sessions will be available for any member interested. Dates/Times to be determined. Click for some kata examples

*Dues reminder, We are starting a new month. Also, if you can, please remit for December if you won't be there for kata sessions. Thank you.