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           U L T I M A T E   H A P P E N I N G S            
                 Issue 243 - February 17, 2003              

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      OCUA - The largest ultimate league in the world!      
            (328 teams and 3800 members in 2002)            

                    http://www.ocua.ca/                    

"Sooner or later, those who win are those who think they 
can." ---Richard Bach 

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CONTENTS:

- Sod Farm/Fields Update
- Fields Cell Volunteers
- Reappointment Of President
- Wanted: Help For OCUA's Web Site!
- Bringing Ultimate Into Your Own Backyard!
- Rental Accommodations

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SOD FARM/FIELDS UPDATE

With the recent announcement of the cutback of Mondays in 
summer league from 88 to 80 teams due to lack of fields, a 
number of members have been looking for an update as to what 
is going on with the sod farm issue, and fields in general. 
I had set out to write such an article for this issue of 
Ultimate Happenings, but in the process determined that it 
was getting a little lengthy for inclusion 
here. So, I've opted to put it on the web site:

http://www.ocua.ca/fields/info/sf_status.html

I urge everyone to go have at least a quick browse of this 
important information. There are details of the sod farm 
rezoning process, the city's search for replacement fields, 
and a quick summary of some related processes. There is also 
information on what OCUA has been working on on their own, 
and a few facts regarding the current numbers of fields and 
their allocations.

Hopefully this will help you to be informed. We will 
continue to update the page as developments occur. If you 
have any questions, don't hesitate to contact our General 
Manager, Nick Roberts, or myself.

Cheers!
Ken Lange
OCUA President
president@ocua.ca

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FIELDS CELL VOLUNTEERS

The BoD would like to put out a request for volunteers 
interested in sitting on a Fields Cell. This cell would 
report to the existing BoD Facilities Cell, and would be 
centered around the obtaining and maintaining of all of our 
outdoor facilities. Activities would be diverse, including 
but not limited to the following broad categories:

- planning maintenance for UPI and Sod
- coordinating searches for field space
- developing/researching proposals for potential new field 
  projects
- interacting with city staff on fields issues
- investigating possible private sector deals
- coordination of political efforts

Any interested members are encouraged to apply. Applicable 
experience in these areas should be noted, but is not 
necessary. Please send your application to 
volunteer@ocua.ca, and copy Nick Roberts at gm@ocua.ca.

Thanks,
BoD Facilities Cell
Ken Lange, Gavin Thompson, Nick Roberts

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REAPPOINTMENT OF PRESIDENT

2003-02-11
From: Hollie Last, Secretary of OCUA Board of Directors

At the 6th meeting of the OCUA Board of Directors held 2003-
02-11, members reappointed Mr. Ken Lange as President until 
2003-12-31 in a secret ballot process. 

Mr. Lange has been President of OCUA since Sept. 2000. The 
next election for President will occur in December, 2003. 
Further information can be found in the minutes from the 6th 
meeting of the OCUA Board of Directors (to be available 
shortly), or by contacting the Communications Cell 
communications@ocua.ca 

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WANTED: HELP FOR OCUA'S WEB SITE!

The OCUA web site is currently undergoing a make over and I'm 
looking for players who are interested in joining a working 
group. This working group will be assisting me with the 
overall redesign of the site including the rewriting of the 
content. It would require as little or as much time as you 
have to offer. The plan is to launch the "new site" by May 
1st. If you are interested in helping out, please contact me 
directly at communications@ocua.ca. 

Looking forward to hearing from you!

Robin Kealey
OCUA Director- Communications 

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BRINGING ULTIMATE INTO YOUR OWN BACKYARD!

If you live in Ward 11 (Beacon Hill-Cyrville) and are 
interested in bringing league games closer to where you 
live, please contact me! I am currently looking into the 
process for gaining access this summer to the many suitable 
fields (and new!) that are located within our area. All help 
is welcome!

Not sure if you live in Ward 11? Check it
http://ottawa.ca/city_council/wards_en.html

Vanessa (vlyon@rogers.com)

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RENTAL ACCOMMODATIONS

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Roommate wanted to share a cottage/house on the Ottawa River 
in Aylmer (15 min. away from Ottawa).  Rent is $400.00 or 
$550.00 all included.  Available April 1st or sooner.  This 
house is perfect if you like the outdoors and wildlife. 
Please call or email me at 762-4006. 

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