I have been extremely busy over the last few months and have not been
able to spend as much time as I would like focusing on the group. We
are on schedule for training next Saturday 2/16. We have added some
additional members to the group (16 strong and growing), so please
take the time to make them feel welcome. A few things I would like
to address in the new year.

- We need a volunteer that can design a logo for the group
- I am looking for suggestions on changing the website to a group
website with forum capabilities. I would like to register a separate
domain name. Any suggestions for the website? Is there anyone that
is talented in web design that may be able to help out with this?
- Once we get a logo and website down I would like to get some t-
shirts made up for the group.
- We will be belt testing in the new year (following the wmaa
curriculum)
- There is a desire to compete, so there will be additional focus on
sparring
- We need to come up with a set of group formalities (membership
app, rules of engagement, group structure/positions, fees if any,
ect.) Any recommendations?
- We are going to turn the training intensity up a notch. I will
take everyone's experience into consideration and the intensity will
reflect experience with the group.
- We will introduce some of the history and tradition of Arnis into
the group. One of the group positions may be a historian that can
introduce a monthly history tidbit to the group.
- Let me know if you have any other suggestions that you would like
to see.

Thanks,

Guru Brian