The twelve people who are attending the games for Team Oregon each get one shirt. They – and anyone else may order additional t-shirts.

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Val is a proud member of Team Oregon 2010 and will be competing in Cologne.

Cathy Schmitz
Oregon

Cologne 2010 will be the third Gay Games I will travel to with my partner Sue, who bowls.  First, in 1998 in Amsterdam and 2006 in Chicago games where Sue got a silver medal in bowling & I volunteered.  After seeing Sue lug her bowling ball through cobbled streets and subways, I joked with friends about a sport with little or no equipment and minimal physical activity.  Darts would be easy, but some would say my aim is brutal.  How about playing bridge, it was a sport in Chicago, but not to be in Cologne.

Cologne will be the first time I participate in an event & I chose chess, speed chess to be specific.  Speed chess is played in 5 minute games, if I only play one game, I will have played.  I only learned to play chess recently when I was recruited by a friend whose child played chess at my church’s grade school to be the club leader.  You didn’t have to know how to play chess, the kids knew how, what they needed was an adult willing to be there and be responsible.  I have been working with the kids for two years now; they have taught me a lot.  I tell them chess is like life, the inevitable is going to happen.  How we prepare for, and react to twist and turns in the road is what makes us who we are.  The kids, both boys and girls are grades two – eight, some are siblings and the older is not always the better player.  Our annual tournament champion was a fifth grade boy this year with two third graders in second and third.  I told them I was traveling to Germany for a tournament and hoped to make them proud and would tell them all about it next fall.

My heritage is centered in the Dusseldorf and Trier towns of Germany and I look forward to seeing relatives who live nearby.  In the 1980’s my cousin Heinz Marx did a tremendous amount of genealogy which traced his great-uncle, my great-grandfather’s immigration to America.  My great-grandparents came to America in 1853 and settled into farming in Wisconsin.

I grew up near Madison, WI where I met my partner, Sue Muzik, and followed her to Portland, OR for school and the beginning of our life together.  I am a Hair designer, Esthetician working as an Independent Contractor and Sue is an Attorney in private practice.  We are active in our community and look forward to representing Team Oregon in Cologne, Germany.

Gay Games VIII will take place in Cologne, Germany, July 31 to August 7, 2010. Athletes and artists throughout the world are training and preparing for this quadrennial LGBT sports & cultural festival.

Leading up to the Gay Games VIII, we are proud to share stories from some athletes competing in this year’s games.

reposted from:  http://thequeertimes.com/

As we count down the few weeks left before the launch of the Gay Games, we are making our final travel-roster for Gay Games VIII in Cologne.

A communication has been sent out to all members of Team Oregon 2010, asking for a final decision on travel status. This is what we have so far. Be sure to check back, as this list will be updated!

ATHLETES ATTENDING THE GAY GAMES FOR TEAM OREGON 2010:

• Betsy Watkins, Swimming
• Brian Sinclair, Tennis
• Cathy Schmitz, Chess
• Debbie Fox, Triathlon
• Linda  Smith, DanceSport
• Michael Chamberlain, Running
• Sandra Gladney, DanceSport
• Staci Patterson, Supporter
• Sue Muzik, Bowling
• Tim McNichol, Running
• Tom Barreto, Tennis
• Valerie Worrell, Bodybuilding

SUPPORTERS – NOT ATTENDING THE GAMES:

• Aaron Hall
• Andrew Brainard
• Anna M Campbell
• Arden Johnson
• Anne Seelye
• Beki Safar
• Bob Baskette
• Bryan Barge
• Cari Zoebelle
• Charles Calabria
• Cheryl Jeanneret
• Dabney Tompkins
• David Tyson
• Gabriela Kandziora
• J Jones II
• Jackie Wheatley
• Jason Enderbury
• Joan Sher
• John Bogisich
• Katherine Fitzgibbon
• Katie Meyer
• Kelley Sharp
• Kyle Sheeley
• Larry Foltz
• LeeAnn Friedman
• Liam See
• Marilyn McNichol
• Melissa G Arnold
• Michelle Lagos
• Nathan J. Hough
• Nicole Langley
• Noel Thomas
• Patrick Groves
• Polo Petaranich
• Reuben Chong
• Ron Pitt
• Richard Ludt
• Rob Patton
• Sara Patton
• Susan Johnson
• Susan Klages
• Ted Ellquist
• Terri Duncalf

Val Gets Pumped

Team Oregon 2010 Get Pumped Meetings ROCK!

This meeting is for all members of Team Oregon 2010 and anyone who is interested in learning more about the effort.

Team Oregon 2010’s mission is to send as many fabulous athletes as possible to the Gay Games in Cologne, Germany. The Games take place during the first week of August, 2010. Team Oregon 2010 plans to hold fundraisers and garner sponsors to help all traveling participants pay their way to the Games.

At each monthly “Get Pumped” meeting, two main things happen:

1. People interested in joining or supporting Team Oregon 2010 can learn more about us and join up!

2. Members can learn about planned activities in which they can participate. Members earn points toward their travel “scholarship” by participating in activities. Of course, this is also a great time to share new ideas.

So, be sure to check us out!

Members earn points just for attending the meeting!

The meetings are held at Vergnetti’s Coffee in Portland, Oregon.
The address is: 3954 N Williams Avenue, Portland, Oregon. (Look for the Pirate Flag)

The meeting starts at 6:30 pm and we work VERY hard to make sure it is over by 8:00 pm.

Be sure to support Vergnetti’s by planning to buy a cup of coffee, tea and/or a pastry.

Thanks!

Join Team Oregon 2010

If you have questions about this meeting please Contact Us.

Richard Ludt is organizing this event.

Orange Crush
Saturday, June 5, 2010
7pm to 9pm
Crush: 1400 SE Morrison, Portland, Oregon

There will be a Raffle for SOME AMAZING gift certificates to some amazing restaurants:

Two tickets to Pink Martini Zoo Show
Full Pink Martini CD Collection
Dinner for two at Ciao Vito,
A certificate to Saucebox,
Dinner at Pizza Fino,
A $100 Design consultation with Interior design maverick, Michael Reper,
A copy of Taggart Seigal’s Film ‘The real Dirt on farmer John’,
Haircut from the Fabulous Michelle Lagos Hair and Makeup Design,
Gorgeous Product From Flux Salon Owner Iciyapi Tate O’Shaughnessy,
A $110.00 signature 90 minute massage from Spirit Body Massage,
A $75 private ballroom/latin dance lesson for two from Austin Buchholz,
and much MORE!

Tell your friends and come out for some dancing, delicious beverages from Woody and his awesome staff at Crush for a Darned Good Time!

Who knows you might just win yourself an amazing dinner, a beautiful plan for your home, a massage AND a makeover!

And you help the athletes get to Cologne, Germany this summer to compete in the Gay Games!

If you’d like to sell raffle tickets for this event at your office or to your friends and family who mught be “shy” about attending such a spicy night out you can pick up a roll of Raffle tickets from me at my office.

Richard Ludt LMT

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Thanks to Rebecca Strack for the great photos!

Wednesday, April 21, 2010
4pm to 10pm
29th and NE Alberta
Portland, Oregon

Here is your chance to support Team Oregon’s drive to the Gay Games in Cologne Germany this July. If you haven’t experienced Bernie’s Bistro @ 29th & NE Alberta Street now is the time.

Kellie and her warm staff know how to put the comfort in “Southern”, and are willing to share 15% of the night’s take with TEAM OREGON 2010!!

The fun starts with Happy Hour from 4:00-6:00 pm, space permitted and combines into Dinner until 10:00 pm close. Reservations are recommended for Dinner.

Bring your friends, call your mom, and put the dog out cuz it’s going to be rocking!

This meeting is for all members of Team Oregon 2010 and anyone who is interested in learning more about the effort.

Team Oregon 2010’s mission is to send as many fabulous athletes as possible to the Gay Games in Cologne, Germany. The Games take place during the first week of August, 2010. Team Oregon 2010 plans to hold fundraisers and garner sponsors to help all traveling participants pay their way to the Games.

At each monthly “Get Pumped” meeting, two main things happen:

1. People interested in joining or supporting Team Oregon 2010 can learn more about us and join up!

2. Members can learn about planned activities in which they can participate. Members earn points toward their travel “scholarship” by participating in activities. Of course, this is also a great time to share new ideas.

So, be sure to check us out!

Members earn points just for attending the meeting!

The meetings are held at Flying Cat Coffee in Portland, Oregon.
The address is: 3041 SE Division, Portland, Oregon.

The meeting starts at 6:30 pm and we work VERY hard to make sure it is over by 8:00 pm.

Flying Cat is owned and operated by a member of Team Oregon 2010. Normally closed on Monday nights, the owner graciously opens her shop just for us once a month. Please bring some money to buy a cup of coffee, tea, and/or something to eat.

Thanks!

Join Team Oregon 2010

If you have questions about this meeting please Contact Us.

We are so excited to be hosting a party for you!!! We are inviting everyone to come down to West Cafe for some wonderful food and drink. In an effort to build team unity we hope all the athletes going to Cologne will join us this evening. We are also hoping to see all of our friends and supporters who have helped us get this far.

So please come down, enjoy some “toe tapping” music and be part of something very special.

Please RSVP by March 7th! Can’t wait to see you.

Questions?
Tim McNichol
503.888.5804
timmcnichol@yahoo.com

Committed Athletes are to be recognized here.

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