The club WILL survive. It might not be the biggest this year that
it has ever been. But there will be more people than there were
for a couple years when Willson Sensei had only one or two
students... He kept it going while dealing with his medical
issues, managing a business and a family. It may not be easy
without a real instructor there a few times each week. But it
will work out.

As for the demonstrations, let's play it by ear. I think it is
most important that we have people doing things as often as
possible. So just 2 or 3 people can get up at a time and do
a couple kata and maybe some basic kumite. But we should do
that many times. Everyone please practice the kata you know
to be prepared.

Thanks,
Jon

Josh Martin wrote:

> It looks like the club may survive after all. I will make the OPERS
> event and look forward to training with everyone again. Has anyone
> contacted Mark McCarrol regarding room times and availability for the
> club classes? If not I can send him an email request. As to the demo,
> Sensei do you have any preferred kata that you would like to demonstrate
> at OPERS? Sensei, I would also like to talk with you about a few other
> details regarding the club. When you have a moment could you please
> call me at 831-566-4839.
>
> Thank you,
>
> Josh Martin
>
> ----- Original Message ----
> From: Jon Keeling (JKASV) <Jon@...>
> To: UCSCShotokan@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Thursday, September 11, 2008 10:37:02 PM
> Subject: Re: [UCSCShotokan] Re: Fall Festival, Sep 23
>
> daniel schperberg wrote:
>
> > Greetings,
> >
> > If this demonstration actually takes place, I am willing to travel down
> > to Santa Cruz and help out with setup, or participate. My current plans
> > however will very likely lead me far away from Santa Cruz... into
> > Southern California. Thus I will not be able to train in Santa Cruz.
> > Still I very much want to come and help out.
>
> The demonstration( s) WILL take place. There is no "if" about it.
> I have at least one of my own students from Redwood City planning
> to take part as well (purple belt) and may get one other black
> belt to also join us.
>
> I hope everyone who is reading this can make it, at least if
> they are within driving distance.
>
> Thank you,
> Jon Keeling
>
>
>