ÿþ<html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=iso-8859-1"/> <title>Rose City Rollers News Blast - August 2010</title> <!-- red: #B22222 --> </head> <body bgcolor="#FFFFFF" link="#B22222" vlink="#B22222" alink="#B22222" lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial, Verdana, Sans-Serif;font-size: 12pt;"> <a id="top"></a> <!-- Outer/border table --> <table width="700" align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" bgcolor="#B22222"> <tr> <td colspan="3"> <font color="#B22222">Rose City Rollers</font> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <!-- inner/content table --> <table width="650" align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" bgcolor="#FFFFFF"> <!-- Header Row --> <tr> <td style="width: 5px"></td> <td valign="top" bgcolor="#FFFFFF"> <table width="100%" border="0" cellpadding="2" cellspacing="0"> <tr> <td colspan="2"> <div align="center"> <img src="http://www.rosecityrollers.com/enewsletters/rcrlogo.jpg" width="600" height="150" alt="Rose City Rollers" longdesc="http://www.rosecityrollers.com/"/> </div> </td> </tr> <tr> <!-- Left Header Col --> <td align="left" valign="top" bgcolor="#FAFBF2"> <font size="4" color="#B22222"> <strong>Rose City Rollers News Blast</strong> <br/> <a href="http://www.rosecityrollers.com" style="text-decoration:none;">www.rosecityrollers.com</a> </font> </td> <!-- Right Header Col --> <td align="right" valign="top" rowspan="2" bgcolor="#FAFBF2" style="width: 240px"> <span style="font-size:10; color:#B22222;"> August 2010 Newsletter <br/> Vol 5 Issue 8 <br/> <br/> Quick links: </span> <ul style="padding-top:0px; margin-top:0px; list-style:none; font-size:10; color:#B22222;"> <li><a href="http://www.rosecityrollers.com/events-calendar/" title="RCR Events Calendar">Upcoming Events</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.rosecityrollers.com/job-opportunities/">Get Involved</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.rosecityrollers.com/sponsorship-info/">Sponsorship Info</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.rosecityrollers.com/contact-us/">Contact Us</a></li> </ul> <span style="font-size:10; color:#B22222;"> Connect: </span> <ul style="padding-top:0px; margin-top:0px; list-style:none; font-size:10; color:#B22222;"> <li><a href="http://twitter.com/RoseCityRoller">Twitter</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Portland-OR/Rose-City-Rollers/24173561963">Facebook</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.myspace.com/rosecityrollers">Myspace</a></li> </ul> </td> </tr> <!-- Article List --> <tr> <td bgcolor="#FAFBF2"> <font size="3" color="#000"><strong>In This Issue:</strong></font> <br/> <br/> <font size="2" color="#000"><a href="#featured"><b>Featured Events</b></a></font> <br/> <font size="2" color="#000"><a href="#bouting"><b>Bouting Events</b></a></font> <br/> <font size="2" color="#000"><a href="#events"><b>Upcoming Events</b></a></font> <br/> <font size="2" color="#000"><a href="#vol"><b>Opportunities with RCR</b></a></font> </td> </tr> </table> </td> </tr> <!-- Article Row --> <tr> <td>&nbsp;</td> <td> <!-- article table --> <table width="100%" align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" bgcolor="#FFFFFF"> <!-- Divider --> <tr> <td valign="top"><hr/></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top"> <p> Boy, have we got some fun events planned for you in August. This month, join us at the Oaks Park Hangar for Derby Daze, an entire weekend of derby fun including skate clinics, scrimmages and two bouts. Our all-star team, the Wheels of Justice, is also hosting the Hometown Throwdown at the hangar, where they'll play their rivals, near and far - Bay Area Derby Girls, Rat City Rollers, and Gotham City Rollergirls. Buy your<a href="http://www.rosecityrollers.com/events/upcoming-events/wheels-of-justice-vs-tba/"> tickets</a> now! </p> </td> </tr> <!-- Divider --> <tr> <td valign="top"><hr/></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top"> <p style="font-size:14pt;color:#B22222;"> <a id="featured"><u>Featured Events</u></a> </p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td>&nbsp;</td> </tr> <!-- Article --> <tr> <td valign="top"> <p style="font-size: 12pt;color:#b22222; text-decoration:underline;"> Skate-o-thon</p> <p style="margin-top:0px;"> <strong>Saturday, July 31 1:30-3pm <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps/place?cid=11424693522040311580&q=oaks+amusement+park&hl=en&cd=1&cad=src:ppiwlink&ei=k_lpS6GAPJeKsQPYyuTaBA&sig2=ghroYZcTwznqhV8Ze58b_w">Oaks Park Hangar</a> </strong> </p> <p> <b>Help the <a href="http://www.rosecityrollers.com/teams/wheels_of_justice/">Wheels of Justice</a> on their way to Nationals!</b> <br /> <br /> The Wheels of Justice have trained hard and skated harder to move up in rankings to 6th in the country! Now is your opportunity to help your hometown team keep the momentum rolling all the way to The Women's Flat Track Derby Association's Western Regionals in Sacramento, then on to Chicago in November for the WFTDA 2010 National Tournament! The skate-o-thon will cover a nine-mile loop from Oaks Park, down the Springwater Corridor, across the Steel Bridge, through the Tom McCall Waterfront Park, across the Hawthorne Bridge and then back to Oaks. Click <a href="http://www.chipin.com/contribute/id/4dd654a5b9313bbf">here</a> to donate. </p> <center> <img alt="Skate-o-thon" src="http://www.rosecityrollers.com/files/9912/7870/3567/Skate-o-thon-bw.png" /> </center> <p> <a href="#top" style="font-size: 10pt;">Return to top</a> </p> </td> </tr> <!-- Divider --> <tr> <td valign="top"><hr/></td> </tr> <!-- Article --> <tr> <td valign="top"> <p style="font-size: 12pt;color:#b22222; text-decoration:underline;"> Fresh Meat Tryouts</p> <p style="margin-top:0px;"> <strong>Thursday, August 12 6:15-8:30pm at <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps/place?cid=11424693522040311580&q=oaks+amusement+park&hl=en&cd=1&cad=src:ppiwlink&ei=k_lpS6GAPJeKsQPYyuTaBA&sig2=ghroYZcTwznqhV8Ze58b_w">Oaks Park Hangar</a> </strong> </p> <p> Wanna play for the Rose City Rollers? Show us what you got! This is your opportunity to join our competitive training program. Details about our <a href="http://www.rosecityrollers.com/events/upcoming-events/fresh-meat-tryouts-summer-2010/"> tryout </a>process and all you need to know about becoming a Rose City Roller derby skater is on our <a href="http://www.rosecityrollers.com/events/tryouts/tryouts-faq/"> Tryouts FAQ page</a>. Be at the hangar early enough to get your paperwork filled out and your gear on! </p> <p> <a href="#top" style="font-size: 10pt;">Return to top</a> </p> </td> </tr> <!-- Divider --> <tr> <td valign="top"><hr/></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top"> <p style="font-size: 14pt;color:#B22222;text-decoration:underline;"> <a id="bouting">Bouting Events</a> </p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td>&nbsp;</td> </tr> <!-- Article --> <tr> <td valign="top"> <p style="font-size: 12pt;color:#b22222; text-decoration:underline;"> Hometown Throwdown</p> <p style="margin-top:0px;"> <strong>Friday-Sunday, August 13-15th at <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps/place?cid=11424693522040311580&q=oaks+amusement+park&hl=en&cd=1&cad=src:ppiwlink&ei=k_lpS6GAPJeKsQPYyuTaBA&sig2=ghroYZcTwznqhV8Ze58b_w">Oaks Park Hangar</a> </strong> </p> <p> Three days jam packed with bouts featuring FOUR of the finest all-star roller derby teams from around the country  the <a href="http://www.bayareaderbygirls.com/">Bay Area Derby Girls</a>, New York's <a href="http://www.gothamgirlsrollerderby.com/">Gotham Girls Roller Derby</a>, Seattle's <a href="http://ratcityrollergirls.com/">Rat City Rollergirls</a>, and of course, Portland's own <a href="http://www.rosecityrollers.com/teams/wheels-of-justice/"> Wheels of Justice</a>! Tickets and details <a href="http://www.rosecityrollers.com/events/upcoming-events/wheels-of-justice-vs-tba/"> here</a>.&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li>Friday, August 13th, 7 pm (doors open at 6 pm): Bay Area Derby Girls vs. Gotham Girls Roller Derby, followed by Wheels of Justice vs. Rat City Rollergirls at 8:30ish (after party at <a href="http://www.bossanovaballroom.com/">Bossanova</a>)</li> <li>Saturday, August 14th, 6pm (doors open at 5 pm): Bay Area Derby Girls vs. Rat City Rollergirls, followed by Wheels of Justice vs. Gotham Girls Roller Derby at 7:30ish - you won t wanna miss this one! (after party at <a href="http://www.crushbar.com/">Crush</a>) </li> <li>Sunday, August 15th, 1pm (doors open at 12 noon): Gotham Girls Roller Derby vs. Rat City Rollergirls, followed by Wheels of Justice vs. Bay Area Derby Girls at 2:30ish (after party at <a href="http://www.roccospizza.org/">Rocco's Pizza</a>) </li> </ul> <br /> Tickets for Friday & Saturday are $16.00. Sunday tickets are $12.00<br /> OR<br /> Save money with a <b>3 day pass for $35.00</b>. Get them <a href="http://www.rosecityrollers.com/events/upcoming-events/wheels-of-justice-vs-tba/">here</a>. <br /> <br /> <center> <img alt="Hometown Throwdown" style="" src="http://www.rosecityrollers.com/files/9112/7862/4007/08.13-15.10.jpg" /> </center> <p> <a href="#top" style="font-size: 10pt;">Return to top</a> </p> </td> </tr> <!-- Divider --> <tr> <td valign="top"><hr/></td> </tr> <!-- Article --> <tr> <td valign="top"> <p style="font-size: 12pt;color:#b22222; text-decoration:underline;"> Derby Daze Double Header</p> <p style="margin-top:0px;"> <strong>Saturday, August 28 6pm at <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps/place?cid=11424693522040311580&q=oaks+amusement+park&hl=en&cd=1&cad=src:ppiwlink&ei=k_lpS6GAPJeKsQPYyuTaBA&sig2=ghroYZcTwznqhV8Ze58b_w">Oaks Park Hangar</a> </strong> </p> <p> Check out the double header that's part of RCR's jam packed Derby Daze weekend! <a href="http://atomiccityrollergirls.org/">Atomic City</a> of Tri-Cities, WA will be taking on <a href="http://www.lavacityrollerdolls.com/">Lava City</a> of Bend, OR followed by RCR's <a href="http://www.rosecityrollers.com/teams/axles_of_annihilation/"> Axles of Annihilation</a> vs. <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Bakersfield-CA/DERBY-REVOLUTION-OF-BAKERSFIELD/132615893648"> Derby Revolution</a> of Bakersfield, CA. Tickets are $16 General Admission and $22 for a Rockstar guaranteed seat, get tickets <a href="http://www.rosecityrollers.com/index.php?cID=685"> here</a>. </p> <p> <a href="#top" style="font-size: 10pt;">Return to top</a> </p> </td> </tr> <!-- Divider --> <tr> <td valign="top"><hr/></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top"> <p style="font-size: 14pt;color:#B22222;text-decoration:underline;"> <a id="community">Community Involvement</a> </p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td>&nbsp;</td> </tr> <!-- Article --> <tr> <td valign="top"> <p style="font-size: 12pt;color:#b22222; text-decoration:underline;"> Wheels Wash Wheels </p> <p style="margin-top:0px;"> <strong> Saturday, August 1st 11am-5pm at Voodoo Too </strong> </p> <p> Come get your wheels washed by your favorite all-star team, the <a href="http://www.rosecityrollers.com/teams/wheels_of_justice/"> Wheels of Justice</a>, at <a href="http://voodoodoughnut.com/locations.php">VooDoo Too</a> located at 1501 NE Davis St. Help the Wheels raise money for travel expenses on their journey to the WFTDA Regional and National tournaments this fall. Suggested minimum $5 donation. There will also be a silent auction featuring items from some of your favorite skaters! </p> <p> <a href="#top" style="font-size: 10pt;">Return to top</a> </p> </td> </tr> <!-- Divider --> <tr> <td valign="top"><hr/></td> </tr> <!-- Article --> <tr> <td valign="top"> <p style="font-size: 12pt;color:#b22222; text-decoration:underline;"> Derby Daze 2010</p> <p style="margin-top:0px;"> <strong>Friday-Sunday, August 27-29th at <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps/place?cid=11424693522040311580&q=oaks+amusement+park&hl=en&cd=1&cad=src:ppiwlink&ei=k_lpS6GAPJeKsQPYyuTaBA&sig2=ghroYZcTwznqhV8Ze58b_w">Oaks Park Hangar</a> </strong> </p> <p> Bigger and Better than last year! We ve planned this summer s jam-packed derby weekend retreat right here at the Oaks Park Hangar. Don't miss all the action: <ul> <li>Opening night Carb Load and Jam Skate at historic Oaks Park rink</li> <li>Boot camp-style training by Rose City's all-star travel team, Wheels of Justice </li> <li>Open scrimmaging with members of Wheels</li> <li>Referee on- and off-skates meetings</li> <li>A marketing lunch focused on your desired topics</li> <li>Photographers classes focusing on how to shoot the action led by some of the top talent in the NW!</li> <li>Amazing Saturday night double-header bouts and after party</li> </ul> <br /> <center> Derby Daze registration is now open! Go <a href="http://www.rosecityrollers.com/events/annual-events/derby-daze/">here</a> for the full schedule. <br /> <br /> <img src="http://www.rosecityrollers.com/files/8612/6713/2796/derby-daze-2010.jpg" /> </center> <br /> </p> <p> <a href="#top" style="font-size: 10pt;">Return to top</a> </p> </td> </tr> <!-- Divider --> <tr> <td valign="top"><hr/></td> </tr> <!-- Article --> <tr> <td valign="top"> <p style="font-size: 12pt;color:#b22222; text-decoration:underline;"> The Hero's Ball</p> <p style="margin-top:0px;"> <strong>Saturday, September 11 8pm-12am at <a href="http://www.jupiterhotel.com/">the Jupiter hotel</a> </strong> </p> <p> Get ready for the Rose City Rollers' biggest bash of the year and dress up as a super hero! Remember this special date in style - a portion of the proceeds will go to The Portland's Firefighters efforts to erect a memorial for fallen fire fighters. Check back <a href="http://www.rosecityrollers.com/index.php?cID=727">here</a> for more information. </p> <br /> <center> <img style="" height="576" width="576" alt="The Hero's Ball" src="http://www.rosecityrollers.com/files/6712/8020/7719/4x4.png" /> </center> <br /> <p> <a href="#top" style="font-size: 10pt;">Return to top</a> </p> </td> </tr> <!-- Divider --> <tr> <td valign="top"><hr/></td> </tr> <tr> <td>&nbsp;</td> </tr> <!-- Upcoming Events Row --> <tr> <td valign="top"> <p style="font-size: 12pt;color:#B22222;text-decoration:underline;"> <a id="events">Upcoming Events</a> </p> <p style="font-size: 12pt;color:#B22222;"> <strong>SAVE THESE DATES:</strong> </p> <ul style="font-size:12pt;"> <li>Sep. 4-5th Axles of Annihilation at <a href="http://www.rosecityrollers.com/index.php?cID=686">Spudtown Throwdown</a></li> <li>Sep. 25th Axles of Annihilation in Tacoma</li> <li>Oct. 1-3rd <a href="http://www.rosecityrollers.com/index.php?cID=687">West Region Playoffs</a>, hosted by the Sacred City Derby Girls in Sacramento, CA</li> <li>Oct. 15 <a href="http://www.rosecityrollers.com/index.php?cID=688">Wheels of Justice vs. Chicago's Windy City Rollers</a> @ The Hangar at Oaks Park</li> <li>Oct 16th RCR's <a href="http://www.rosecityrollers.com/index.php?cID=689">Axles of Annihilation vs. TBD</a> @ The Hangar at Oaks Park</li> <li>Nov. 5-7th <a href="http://www.rosecityrollers.com/index.php?cID=690">WFTDA Championships</a>, hosted by the Windy City Rollers in Chicago, IL </li> <li>Dec. 3rd <a href="http://www.rosecityrollers.com/index.php?cID=691">Rose City Newbies vs. TBD</a> @ The Hangar at Oaks Park</li> <li>Dec. 4th <a href="http://www.rosecityrollers.com/index.php?cID=692">Rose City Newbies vs. TBD and High Rollers vs. TBD</a> @ The Hangar at Oaks Park</li> </ul> <p style="font-size: 12pt;"> Learn More on the <a href="http://www.rosecityrollers.com/events/calendar/" title="RCR Events Calendar">Events page</a>. <br /> <br /> <a href="#top" style="font-size: 10pt;">Return to top</a> </p> </td> </tr> <!-- Divider --> <tr> <td valign="top"><hr/></td> </tr> <!-- Volunteer Row --> <tr> <td valign="top"> <p style="font-size: 12pt;color:#B22222;text-decoration:underline;"> <a id="vol">Volunteer Opportunities with RCR</a> </p> <p style="font-size: 12pt;"> The Rose City Rollers need you! Rose City is currently looking for volunteers to keep our fast-paced, skater owned and operated 501c3 non-profit organization running smoothly. Check out job opportunities <a href="http://www.rosecityrollers.com/volunteer/">here</a> or email us at <a href="mailto:volunteer@rosecityrollers.com">volunteer@rosecityrollers.com</a>. Not only will you be earning the adoration of 100+ derby girls, but you'll be building valuable resume skills and will receive a tax deduction for your time. </p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td>&nbsp;</td> </tr> <!--sponsorship row --> <tr> <td valign="top"> <p style="font-size: 12pt;color:#B22222;text-decoration:underline;"> Sponsorship Opportunities with RCR </p> <p style="font-size: 12pt;"> The Rose City Rollers are proud to offer local businesses a tremendous opportunity to align their brand with Portland's fastest growing all-female sport - roller derby. RCR's fifth season of bringing derby to the masses will offer unprecedented exposure to niche markets for Portland brands. Get in on the action! Check out sponsorship packages and a promo video <a href="http://www.rosecityrollers.com/sponsorship/sponsorship-info/">here</a> or email us at <a href="mailto:sponsorship@rosecityrollers.com">sponsorship@rosecityrollers.com</a>. <br /> <br /> <a href="#top" style="font-size: 10pt;">Return to top</a> </p> </td> </tr> <!-- Divider --> <tr> <td valign="top"><hr/></td> </tr> </table> </td> </tr> <!-- About RCR footer --> <tr> <td bgcolor="#FAFBF2" colspan="3"> <table width="100%" border="0"> <tr> <td width="10px"></td> <td valign="top"> <a href="http://www.wftda.com/"> <img src="http://www.rosecityrollers.com/files/8712/4915/0879/wftda-100-trans.gif" width="100" height="152" alt="WFTDA Logo" hspace="6" align="right" border="0"/> </a> <span style="text-decoration:underline;">About Rose City Rollers</span> <p style="font-size: 12pt;"> The Rose City Rollers develop women of attitude, athleticism and passion to play a hard-hitting sport of speed and skill. 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