...are the times that try men's souls...and I'm not even talking about #metoo...nor of the on-going demolition of the American democracy ("American Crisis" indeed!). I'm talking about CALM losing our beloved Head Coach, Tiffany, and our President and Board Chair, Conny Bleul-Gohlke, all in the course of the last couple of months!As a result, we may all be excused for … [Read more...] about These, as Thomas Paine once famously said, …
Archives for February 2018
Sea Fever
[Apropos of this month's profile subject... and, perhaps, open water swimmers? And just because your editor loves to be reminded of this every now and again.]Sea Fever By John MasefieldI must down to the seas again, to the lonely sea and the sky, And all I ask is a tall ship and a star to steer her by, And the wheel's kick and the wind's song and the … [Read more...] about Sea Fever
CALM Advisory Board Meeting January 16, 2018
Attending: Ben Swiggett, Kai Stoeckenius, Jeremy Cohen, Kate Coleman, Sandra Ramos, Kendall Young, Pamela Waxman, Spencer Hawkins Absent: Scott Adams, Kay Van der Have, Jann Ronis Topics covered:Head Coach resignation—what happened? How to keep it from happening again. Progress on hiring a new Head Coach Spring Meet preparation/needs Replacing Board … [Read more...] about CALM Advisory Board Meeting January 16, 2018
A message from the President
by Steve Washburn At the request of the CALM Board, I have prepared this email to update the team following Tiffany’s resignation as coach last month. First, I would like to acknowledge the disappointment we feel in losing such a dynamic and accomplished coach. However, the CALM community is incredibly strong - for many of us, it has come to feel like family – and we are … [Read more...] about A message from the President
Jim Lunt: the Bi-coastal life aquatic
If you don't know long-time CALM stalwart, Jim Lunt, you're probably not a mid-day or Saturday morning swimmer. If you are, you have, at the very least, heard Jim--let's say he has a voice that carries, plus a distinctive and frequently deployed laugh. Jim may be found most weekdays in the 1:20 lane of the "country club" workout at Spieker. He'll be the first to tell you … [Read more...] about Jim Lunt: the Bi-coastal life aquatic