Archive for November, 2009

Passive House Sneak Peak

To WORCA members:

Please join us for the sneak peak and grand opening of the Austria Passive House. It’s with great appreciation to Austrian Passive Group, Austrian government, Resort Municipality of Whistler and Whistler Blackcomb Foundation that this new ‘ultra low energy’ building will be given back to the community of Whistler post games and one of the new tenants will be WORCA.

Date: Thursday, November 26
Location: Main entrance to Lost Lake Park next to the ticket booth.

Community Open House: 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Live Link with Innsbruck: 12:30 pm - 12:50 pm

Beer, bratwurst and other refreshments will be available.

WORCA president - John Blok
PR Director - Vanessa Murphy



Secure your 2010 Test of Metal Spot now!

There is just a month left to get a GUARANTEED Test of Metal spot!

Join Team Diabetes and get your coveted place at the start line ahead of everyone else. In return for raising just $600 for the Canadian Diabetes Association, team members receive

Guaranteed Test of Metal registration

  • Team Diabetes cycling jersey
  • On-line, personalized fundraising page and tools
  • Race day support and other great benefits!

Plus, fundraisers who raise $1,000 or more will be entered to win great draw prizes including a bike courtesy of Rocky Mountain Bicycles and a cycling clothing package courtesy of the North Face!  

Registration deadline is December 11th or when the spots are filled, whichever comes first so register and start fundraising today at www.teamdiabetes.ca!

Questions? Contact Rebecca Taylor at 604-732-1331 ext. 246 or rebecca.taylor@diabetes.ca.

About Team Diabetes
Team Diabetes is the national activity fundraising program for the Canadian Diabetes Association.
As a member of Team Diabetes you will not only support the 3 million Canadians living with diabetes, you will also achieve your personal goals, improve your health and be part of a team that shares the same passion as you! The $22 million raised through Team Diabetes to date has helped the Association promote the health of Canadians through diabetes research, education, service and advocacy. The Association’s strong network of assistance includes volunteers, employees, healthcare professionals and partners in more than 150 communities across Canada.


Bicycle Diaries

Whistler Reads & WORCA meet to discuss Talking Heads band member David Byrne’s new book “Bicycle Diaries” with YouTube concert videos, chapter readings and YOUR cycling adventure stories.

November 25th
7:30-9:30pm
$10 by donation
Please email wr@bookbuffet.com for location information


2010 Board of Directors

WORCA is pleased to present our 2010 Board of Directors:

2010 Board of Directors

Back (left to right): James Brooks (Treasurer), Craig Mackenzie (Director of Youth), Rolo (Director at Large), Dan Griffin (Director of Planning), Kim Myers (Secretary), Steven Boorne (Director of Membership), Tony Horn (Director of Race)
Front
(left to right): Jerome David (Director of Trails), John Blok (President), Benoit Renault (Director of Skills Development), Todd Hellinga (Past President)
Missing: Vanessa Murphy (Director of Public Relations)
Photo Courtesy of Andrew Mitchell

A huge thank you goes out to the outgoing board members - Todd Hellinga, Tracy Howlett, Guy Patterson, Mark Knight, Julie Cummings and Doug Rogers - for all their hard work over the year(s) and to all our members for making 2009 such a memorable year. We’ll see you all in the spring!