Fun Stuff

League Videos:

RCSA Cascade Cup Teaser #2

RCSA Cascade Cup Teaser #1

RCSA Open Division Video 2007

RCSA Women’s Division Spring Ball 2007 Video

RCSA All Star vs Police Charity Game

League Merchandise:

Rose City Cafe Press Website

Shop RCSA branded clothing and merchandise at cafepress!

League Photo Albums:

RCSA Photo Albums

Go To Our Photo Albums

thanks to all those who contribute photos to this site, especially Brian Robb of Brian Robb Photo

Uniform Vendors:

Our very own League Sponsor, Witham and Dickey offer a full line of t-shirts and jerseys.

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Please contact Michelle Unger 503.736.0111


In addition, Blue Inc has recognized the RCSA as an organization worth their Advertising in their Just Out Ad in the March 20th 2009 Issue:

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Saturday, April 11th

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Kicking off Saturday, April 11th at 11am, some of our Women’s and Open Division teams are scrimmaging on the beautiful home fields of Hillsboro Gordon Faber Sports Complex. Even if your team isn’t scrimmaging, come out and enjoy the day with us!

Then that evening…

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Join the RCSA at CC Slaughters for the 2nd annual JOCK NITE. This year, CC’s is dedicating the ENTIRE EVENING to the RCSA. Proceeds will go to benefit the RCSA as we welcome CC’s as a League Sponsor! There will be wild contests (I recommend wearing a jock if you want to win best tush…hint hint), raffles, and a team cheer competition, so come ready to yell! Saturday, April 11th, 9pm to Midnight. Wear your team uniform and represent!

Then the following week…

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The E Room throws open the doors for RCSA Members for our Opening Ceremonies Party on Saturday, April 18th starting at 7pm. Gifts, Prizes, (Courtesy of the RCSA, Coors Light and Adidas), some Special 15th RCSA Anniversary Recognition Presentations, and Entertainment by Sinn Savvy Productions! Lets pack the E Room and kick off the season right!

AND THEN FINALLY…

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The RCSA, 28 teams strong, makes history with our 15th Season. 14 Women’s and 14 Open Division Teams COME OUT SWINGING, Sunday, April 19th at Gordon Faber Sports Complex in Hillsboro. Fans, Family, and Friends of Oregon’s Biggest LGBTQ Sports Association are invited to come and enjoy a great day of Softball with the RCSA. Games begin at 10 am and run continuously through the day.

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#1: 10:30am Practice: SUNDAY: Liberty High School, 21945 NW Wagon Way, Hillsboro, OR
#2: 12:30pm and 1:45pm Games: SUNDAY: Field # 2, Hillsboro Stadium Complex, 4450 NW 229th Ave, Hillsboro, OR

SATURDAY, MAY 30TH:
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COME BID ON THE RCSA OPEN DIVISIONS MOST ELIGIBLE BACHELORS! BE THE HIGHEST BIDDER AND WIN WHATS IN THE BACHELORS “MYSTERY ENVELOPE”! JELLO SHOTS AND 50/50 RAFFLE TOO! 9PM TO MIDNIGHT  THIS SATURDAY AT CC SLAUGHTERS! ALL TO BENEFIT THE RCSA OPEN DIVISIONS WORLD SERIES BOUND TEAMS AND OUR PLAYER FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FUND!

SATURDAY, MAY 3OTH AND SUNDAY MAY 31ST:

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ADIDAS PROUDLY SUPPORTS THE RCSA BY OFFERING 50% DISCOUNT AT THE ADIDAS EMPLOYEE STORE THIS SATURDAY AND SUNDAY ONLY 11AM TO 4PM.  YOU MUST SHOW YOUR RCSA MEMBER ID CARD TO RECEIVE THE DISCOUNT.  ADIDAS PORTLAND CAMPUS EMPLOYEE STORE ONLY!  5055 N. GREELEY, PORTLAND OREGON.

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SEE MAP FOR STORE LOCATION AND PARKING

CASCADE CUP PICK UP PLAYERS:

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WANT TO PLAY IN THE CASCADE CUP BUT YOUR TEAM ISN’T?

YOU CAN STILL BE A CASCADE CUP PLAYER BY GETTING ON OUR CASCADE CUP PICK UP PLAYER LIST! THERE ARE SEVERAL TEAMS THAT WILL BE LOOKING FOR PLAYERS TO HELP FILL OUT THEIR ROSTERS FOR THE 2009 CASCADE CUP THIS JULY 4TH WEEKEND.  SEND YOUR NAME, PLAYER LEVEL, POSITION(S) TO Cascade Cup Tournament Director TO GET ON OUR LIST TODAY! OPEN AND WOMEN’S TEAMS, ALL LEVELS!

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HILLSBORO PARKS AND REC LOVES US, BUT SOMETIMES THEY JUST DON’T HAVE ROOM FOR US AT GORDON FABER COMPLEX.  JUNE 7TH, TURNS OUT, IS ONE OF THOSE DAYS!  BUT WHEN SOMEONE SAYS “INCONVENIENCE” WE SAY “ROAD TRIP!”

THE RCSA WILL BE PACKING UP OUR ACT AND TAKING IT ON THE ROAD TO THE WASHINGTON COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS FOR OUR JUNE 7TH GAMES. 873 NE 34th Ave, Hillsboro OR  97124

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THE GOOD NEWS:

WE CAN START EARLIER! 12 NOON INSTEAD OF LATER… HERE IS THE NEW SCHEDULE:

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WE CAN BRING OUR POOCHES! YES, YOUR K-9′S ARE WELCOME AT THE FAIRGROUNDS SO WHY NOT HAVE A POOCH PARADE AND PICNIC.

THE FAIRGROUNDS SNACK BAR WILL BE OPEN JUST FOR US.

THE CHALLENGES:

FIELDS 3, 4 AND 5 HAVE NO FENCES…AND THE BALL WILL ROLL!  THE ONLY TIME IT IS A GROUND RULE DOUBLE IS IF IT ROLLS UNDER AN OBSTRUCTION, SO BE READY!

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PARKING FOR FIELDS 1 AND 3 IS SOUTH ON  NE 25TH AVE FROM NE CORNELL. (BY THE TENNIS COURTS)

PARKING FOR FIELDS 4 AND 5 IS SOUTH ON NE 34TH AVE FROM NE CORNELL. (AT THE MAX STATION)

AND ONE MORE THING…

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JUNE 7TH, 11AM - 11:30AM, RCSA OFFICER NOMINATIONS MEETING BY FIELD #1 (CONCESSION STAND) AT THE WASHINGTON COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS.

THE RCSA WILL BE TAKING NOMINATIONS FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITIONS: 2010 OPEN DIVISION COMMISSIONER, 2010 WOMEN’S DIVISION ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER, 2010 WOMEN’S SECRETARY, 2010 MEMBER AT LARGE POSITION.  YOU  MUST BE PRESENT AT THE MEETING TO NOMINATE FOR THE UPCOMING ELECTIONS.

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OCT 3RD: LGBT FAIR IN THE SQUARE

“A Coming Out Celebration for the LGBT Community’
October 3, 2009, 1pm-5pm
Pioneer Courthouse Square

The Portland Gay Men’s Chorus is sponsoring Gay Fair at the Square, an afternoon of music and conversation with many of Portland’s LGBT non-profit groups, on Saturday, October 3, 2009. The informational fair will take place at Pioneer Square from 1pm to 5pm.

The 125 member Chorus will perform selections from our recently recorded CD On Broadway, plus other favorites from our repertoire at 3:00pm. This is the kickoff event for the Chorus’ new season, “30 Years of Opening Hearts and Minds.”

Gay Fair at the Square will showcase the best of Portland’s LGBT community. Dozens of groups, including Cascade Aids Project, GLSEN (Gay, Lesbian, Straight Education Network), the Q Center, gay sports and arts groups, social and student groups and many others will have representatives and informational booths on the Square.

For additional information contact PGMC at 503-226-2588

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OCT 4th: RCSA FALL BALL FINAL WEEK

RCSA’s Fall Ball Season wraps up on Sunday at Gordon Faber Sports Complex in Hillsboro. Games run from 11am to 5pm, come out and cheer on your RCSA players. Field #6, northern most fields in the complex.

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RCSA: TRANSITIONS

The great ship that is RCSA is changing captain’s.  Yes, Captain Stubing (Jake) is releasing his tight-fisted grip on the wheel.  Incoming RCSA President and Women’s Division Commissioner, Bridget Lahm, is stepping up to guide this big boat into the warm seas of 2010. In addition, new Open Division Commissioner, Nate Larkins, has hit the ground running in preparing for next season too. (okay, some mixed metaphors there.)

Bridget can be reached at: Bridget@rosecitysoftball.org

Nate can be reached at: Nate@rosecitysoftball.org

Jake will continue to be the Open Division NAGAAA Representative, becoming a Resource for the RCSA, not THE source. (yes, just made that up) You will find him on the Lido Deck (back to the Love Boat Metaphor)

A complete list of all the RCSA Officers can be found on our websites under the “About Us” tab.

We are very excited about the upcoming season, and have had more interest from new and returning teams at this point in the year than we can recall.  It is already looking like we will have continued, if not explosive, growth under our new leadership. The RCSA will probably blow past the 30 team mark for 2010.  (Six C teams in the Open Division? Crazy Cool)

So while all of you are enjoying the rainy winter, the RCSA will be very busy getting ready for a banner 2010 S

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IN THIS ISSUE:

1: FALL BALL FINAL STANDINGS

2: WORLD SERIES REPORT and VANCOUVER TOURNAMENT TOO!

3: WOMEN’S NIKE 1/2 MARATHON REPORT

4: HOLIDAY GIFT IDEAS FROM RCSA

5: NORTH END BREW PUB OPENS

ON TO THE NEWS…

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THE 2009 FALL BALL TEAM RESULTS:

A great time was had by the 5 Fall Ball Teams that played our RCSA Fall Ball Season.

1st Place : the Orange Team

2nd Place: the Yellow Team

3rd Place: the Grey Team

4th Place: the Blue Team

5th Place: the Green Team

You can find Fall Ball Pictures at Joey’s Facebook page:

http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#/album.php?aid=144046&id=741520361

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WORLD SERIES REPORT:

Congratulations to all our RCSA Teams that represented us at the ASANA and NAGAAA

World Series in 2009.  The Open Division Haze tied for 9th in the B Division. You can find

photos of the Haze in our own photo albums here:

League Photo Albums:

RCSA Photo Albums

Go To Our Photo Albums

And our great Women’s teams all represented the RCSA as well! Congratulations to

The Swingers, the Fairies, and the Cleats O’ Fire!

VANCOUVER PACIFIC CUP:

Congratulations to Team Martini’s for talking 4th place up in Vancouver BC too!

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WOMEN’S NIKE 1/2 MARATHON / LLS TEAM IN TRAINING:

Our own CoreyAyne completed the 1/2 marathon (13.1 miles) in 2 hours and 08 minutes

raising over $4000.00 for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Way to go, Corey!

You can read all about it at Corey’s page here:

http://pages.teamintraining.org/or/nikesf09/csingleeds

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HOLIDAY IDEAS FROM THE RCSA:

Hey, what better to give (or get) for the softball fanatic in your life than something from the

RCSA Store!

League Merchandise:

Rose City Cafe Press Website

Shop RCSA branded clothing and merchandise at cafepress!

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NORTH END BREW PUB OPENS:

3011 N. LOMBARD, and our Own Martin P. is working there… lets help get them off the

ground by going in and checking them out.

Their facebook page, to become a fan:

http://www.facebook.com/topic.php?uid=166592984853&topic=12795#/pages/North-End-Brew-PubRivergate-Brewery/166592984853?ref=search&sid=712397305.1969708984..1

and some “beervana” talk on the web about the place…

http://beervana.blogspot.com/2009/10/rivergate-brewing-new-north-portland.html

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TABLE OF CONTENTS:

1: RCSA SOFTBALL ORPHANS

2: TEAM OREGON GAY GAMES MEETING

3: ARM STRENGTH  CLINIC

4: NEW PLAYER MEET AND GREET

5: NEW PLAYER SKILLS CLINIC

6: OPEN DIVISION FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FUND

7: LAS VEGAS TOURNAMENT NEWS

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Are you a member of the RCSA but your team disbanded or you find yourself looking for anther team?  The RCSA is here to help you find a new home.  If you are looking for an Open Division Team, contact Mike Bodine, your member at large at mike@rosecitysoftball.org.

Women’s Division members, contact Bridget and Corey at bridget@rosecitysoftball.org and corey@rosecitysoftball.org.

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MONDAY, JANUARY 25TH: Team Oregon 2010 Get Pumped Meeting

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.

Host:
Type:
Network:
Global
Date:
Monday, January 25, 2010
Time:
6:30pm - 8:00pm
Location:
Flying Cat Coffee
Street:
3041 SE Division
City/Town:
Portland, OR

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SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 6TH: RCSA ARM STRENGTH CLINIC

Want to learn how to improve your arm strength in 4 weeks? Would you believe that it is as easy as dedicating 25-30 minutes of your day to some simple arm strengthening exercises? Cole Reynolds, Coach of the Slammers, will guide you through a workout designed to strengthen your rotator cuff, so you can not only throw harder, but decrease your risk of injury during the season. This is a free softball clinic for all RCSA members, all you need to bring is yourself and a 5 lbs weight. If you do not have a 5 lb weight, NO PROBLEM! Just bring a tennis ball can filled with sand and it will suffice! We look forward to seeing all of you at the skills clinic.

When: 12 noon, Saturday, Feb 6th

Where: Overlook Park, South East Corner (by the softball field) at Interstate and North Fremont in North Portland.

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Click on the map for a large map to Overlook Park.

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SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 21ST: NEW PLAYER MEET AND GREET

Know someone interested in the RCSA? Tell them about our New Player Meet and Greet. The Officers, Coaches, Managers and Players from both the Women’s Division and the Open Division will be there to talk, answer questions, and give them the information they need to have a great season with us. All levels from beginner to advanced welcome. This event is free!

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Then tell them about our NEW PLAYER SKILLS CLINIC too!

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 28TH: NEW PLAYER DAY

Tell your friends to Grab a Glove, bring some Cleats and join us for this fun filled day at Farragut Park. Dust off their softball skills (or learn new ones). This is not a tryout, as everyone who wants to play will get placed on a team for the 2010 Season. This event is free! Open Division: 12 noon, Women’s Division 2pm.

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Click on the Map for a Full Sized Version of Farragut Park

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FINANCIAL AID FUND FOR OPEN DIVISION PLAYERS IN NEED

This fund, supported by RCSA Open Division members and friends, provides monetary assistance to players who would not otherwise be able to play.  Player fees are going up to $60 per player this year, so the Fund needs your help more than ever! Please consider giving generously within your means to the fund.

If you are a player in need, please apply for aid!  That’s what the fund is for.  It’s all completely confidential and the form can be completed and submitted online.

If you would like to serve on the Financial Aid Committee, please contact David Gunn or any board member, as we have two positions open.

David Gunn  503-819-1462 cell

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SIN CITY SHOOTOUT RESULTS

Congratulations to Dirty Grrlz for talking 4th place in the Women’s C Division, Grizzlies for taking 5th place in the Open B Division, and for Brown Chicken Brown Cow for playing in Women’s D Division at the Sin City Shootout in Las Vegas this past weekend. Way to represent the RCSA!

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February, 2010

From the Desks of:
RCSA Commissioners
Bridget Lahm, Women’s Division
Jake Packer, Open Division

RE:  The RCSA 2010 Season

On behalf of all the Officers of the Rose City Softball Association, we would like to thank you for being a
sponsor of the RCSA in 2009.  We had a very successful year, and we owe a big part of that success to you and
your generous support.

The RCSA grew by four teams in 2009, continuing the growth trend we started back in 2007 to a league high of 28 teams. Even at this early date, there are additional teams organizing for the 2010 season and we expect to surpass 30 teams come spring.

The Regular Season:

We are hard at work preparing for our Regular Season 2010.  The RCSA comes off it’s 15th anniversary season with more momentum then every before and we look to make the next 15 years even better.

Cascade Cup, 2010:

Cascade Cup celebrates 30 years in the Northwest, and Portland is going to make the July 4th tournament a weekend to remember.

The tournament has become a regular favorite for west coast visiting teams. Our amazing fields, our fantastic host bars and street events, the hospitality of our city, and now our signature “Broke + Bat Home Run Derby and Shootout”  combine to make Cascade Cup’s reputation as a great time legendary in the LGBTQ softball circles.

Giving Back to Our Community:

The 2009 RCSA All Stars VS the Portland Police Charity Softball Game on Pride Weekend benefited the Portland Police Cadet Academy and Outside In.

Our 2009 Cascade Cup and Broke Bat Derby proceeds helped our own RCSA Player Financial Assistance Fund and Cascade Aids Project.

The RCSA also donated to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society in 2009.

We, of course, plan to continue our commitment to the greater Portland LGBTQ community by providing a safe, welcoming environment for slow pitch softball, and to be a socially responsible organization.

We hope this small preview has you as excited as we are about the RCSA in 2010, and we hope to continue our great relationship with you as a sponsor in the coming year.

Regards,
The RCSA Commissioners,

Bridget and Jake

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TABLE OF CONTENTS:

1: RCSA BAR BLITZ THIS SATURDAY (FEB 13TH)

2: FREEZE YOUR A** OFF TOURNAMENT PART 2 (FEB 20TH)

3: RCSA NEW PLAYER MEET AND GREET (FEB 21ST)

4: PORTLAND GAY VOLLEYBALL FUNDRAISER (FEB 25TH)

5: RCSA INJURY PREVENTION CLINIC (FEB 28TH)

6: RCSA UMPIRES WANTED

7: HILLSBORO PARKS AND REC WOMEN’S SOFTBALL

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RCSA BAR BLITZ, SATURDAY, FEB 13TH, 9PM. STARTING AT THE RAINBOW ROOM (200 nw 3rd ave)

The RCSA Open Division will be out in force on Saturday Night to raise awareness for our upcoming NEW PLAYER MEET AND GREET and NEW PLAYER SKILLS CLINIC.  Wear your RCSA Team Uniform and join us at 9pm at the Rainbow Room. We will be hitting all the Gay hot spots and handing out flyers about the RCSA.

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9th ANNUAL FREEZE YOUR  A** OFF SOFTBALL PART TWO!

When: Saturday, February 20TH

Where: David Douglas Park Vancouver, WA

Time: Be there at 10:30 am, draft starts at 11:00 am

What: This is a coed super draft slow pitch softball “tournament”. All skill levels are welcome and encouraged to come out and play. This is just for fun and free! (This event is not affiliated with the RCSA, but many RCSA players participate…)

http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/event.php?eid=318433120287 for more info

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Don’t forget to tell all your friends about our NEW PLAYER MEET AND GREET and NEW PLAYER SKILLS CLINICS that are coming up.  Better yet, send em a link:

RCSA NEW PLAYER INFO

The Meet and Greet is Feb 21st at Scandals, the Player Day is Feb 28th at Farragut Park.

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PORTLAND GAY VOLLEYBALL FUNDRAISER, FEB 25TH, HOBO’S

Portland Gay Volleyball is gearing up to host the 2010 NAGVA championships right here in Portland.  They are having a fundraising event FEBRUARY 25TH at Hobo’s. Please click on the invite attached for more information.

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INJURY PREVENTION CLINIC, FEBRUARY 28TH, 2:00PM FARRAGUT PARK

The RCSA will be holding an Injury Prevention Clinic for our current members (while the new players are taking part in the skills clinic) at Farragut Park, Feb 28th at 2pm. Taught by Cole Reynolds,  Coach of the Slammers, it is designed to help you prevent injuries during the upcoming season. The clinic is free to all  RCSA members.

Also, attached is Cole’s Arm Strength Program Notes from the Clinic he held at Overlook Park:  arm-strength-program

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THE RCSA NEEDS UMPIRES, WANT TO LEARN?

Make some extra $ by becoming an ASA Certified Umpire and call games for the RCSA. If you are interested, please contact Bridget at womencommissioner@rosecitysoftball.org.  Hurry, certification classes start soon!

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HILLSBORO PARKS AND REC WOMEN’S LEAGUE ON WEDNESDAYS

RCSA Women’s Division Teams receive the “Hillsboro Resident” discount for Hillsboro’s Wednesday Night Women’s League.  Get a few more games in during the week at your favorite fields (Gordon Faber Complex).  If your team is interested, please contact Gary Wilson of Hillsboro Parks and Rec: Gary Wilson: garywi@ci.hillsboro.or.us

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Click on the Map for a Full Sized Version of Farragut Park

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TABLE OF CONTENTS:

1: BELLA HAPPY HOUR FUNDRAISER (MARCH 19TH)

2: OPEN DIVISION PLAYER ASSISTANCE FUND DEADLINE (MARCH 23RD)

3: “GATOR-AID” FUNDRAISER (MARCH 24TH)

4: OPEN DIVISION SKILLS CLINIC (MARCH 28TH)

5: RCSA SCORE KEEPING CLINIC (MARCH 28TH)

6: NEW PHOTOS IN THE RCSA PHOTO ALBUM

7: ON LINE PLAYER REGISTRATION

8: USA CENSUS GOES GAY

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The Open Division Bella’s invite you to a fund raising happy hour at CC Slaughters Rainbow Room, Friday March 19th 6pm t0 10pm.  Jello Shots, Bella Blue Drink Special and Door Prizes!

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The deadline for applying for the Open Division Financial Aid Fund is March 23rd!  This fund is to help Open Division Players in need to help cover their membership fee.  Apply On Line

And if you have some spare coins… you can help someone else out by donating to the fund.

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The Open Division Gators invite you to their “Gator-aide” fund raiser at CC Slaughters on March 24th starting at 9pm.

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The Open Division holds our annual Skills Clinic for all Open Division Members on March 28th, 12 noon to 2pm at Delta Park #4. (Right by the Batting Cages)  Come learn position skills from the best in our League.  Pitching, Catching, 1st, 2nd, SS, 3rd, and Outfield!

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click on map for large version

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The RCSA holds our annual Score Keeping Clinic, March 28th, 2:30pm to 4pm at the Q Center South Room for all score keepers in the League. Women’s and Open Divisions.  Q Center is located at 4115 N. Mississippi Ave.

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Just posted to the RCSA Photo Album Section of our Website, pictures of the Open Division New Player Day that was held this past Feb.  You can find our Albums on the Fun Stuff Page of both the Women’s and Open Division Websites.

If you have photos of your team or an RCSA event, and would like to get them posted on our website, please submit them to photos@rosecitysoftball.org

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Don’t forget to Register On-Line if you are a RCSA Member for 2010.

Women’s Division Register Here,

Open Division Register Here.

Just follow the easy to use form and you are on your way.

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We are pleased to announce that the RCSA is partnering with the U.S. Census Bureau to help achieve a complete and accurate count of every U.S. resident in the 2010 Census. Conducted every 10 years, the census defines who we are as a nation. It guides critical decisions on the national, state and local levels that affect Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender people. The 2010 Census will be the first to report counts of both same-sex partners and same-sex spouses. Transgender individuals will be counted as the sex they identify.

*The RCSA does not release any information to the Census, but as an advocate of LGBTQ rights, we want to help the LGBTQ Community be aware that the Census matters  in how we are represented for the next 10 years.

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More info on the Census:

City of Portland and U.S. Census Bureau deliver unprecedented outreach to LGBT communities

Portland, Ore. – The City of Portland, in partnership with the U.S. Census Bureau , today released two locally produced Public Service Announcements to encourage Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) households to fill out their 2010 Census forms. Portland is the only city in the nation to produce a public service announcement in partnership with the U.S. Census Bureau to conduct outreach to the LGBT community about the Census and changes to its format.

The project raises awareness of how the 2010 Census will count LGBT households .

The PSAs, April Snapshot and Boxed In can currently be viewed by the public and downloaded from YouTube.

Census Website:

www.2010census.gov

http://www.law.ucla.edu/williamsinstitute/publications/Census2010_Sponsor.html
http://ourfamiliescount.org/


Come to Starky’s before or after your games on Sunday May 23rd between 10am and 7pm
and let the Slammers wash off your dirt and grime … off your car that is!

No games for the C division so come on down and enjoy Starky’s famous Champagne Brunch and get your car washed while you eat!

S P E C I A L S
from 2pm - 9pm

  • $3 vodka Strawberry Lemonade
  • $5 Burger & Fries
  • 50/50 raffle every hour (10-7)

Slammers Car Wash
“We’ll shine anyone’s vehicle!”

Donations Gladly Accepted. Generous ones get an extra “shine”
Raising funds for the World Series in Columbus, OH.

brought to you by:

2913 SE Stark St.

Please come and join the Seahorses at CASEY’s LOUNGE
(610 NW Couch - corner of Couch & 6th)
- THIS FRIDAY (5/21)
- 9:30pm
Our Fundraiser is called JERSEYS and JOCKSTRAPS!
- We will be selling general raffle tickets & jell-o shots
- You can also enter a separate raffle to win an I-Touch
Wear any Jersey,Jockstrap or BOTH! –   and get a free general raffle ticket for each.
We hope to see you there!!!
- The Seahorses
*David, Darren, Chad, Eric, Lex, Christian, JT, Trevor,Ang, Rick, Daley, Patrick & Jason
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SATURDAY, JUNE 12TH 10AM

HELP THE RCSA BUILD OUR PRIDE FLOAT!

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MAP TO FLOAT BUILDING LOCATION:

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CLICK ON MAP FOR LARGE VERSION

SATURDAY, JUNE 12TH 9:30 PM

BID - A - BACHELOR RCSA OPEN DIVISION FUND RAISER

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THAT’S RIGHT, IT’S THAT TIME OF YEAR AGAIN, WHEN YOU CAN BID ON THE HOTTEST BOYS

OF SUMMER!  BE THE HIGHEST BIDDER AND WIN GIFT CERTIFICATES TO SOME GREAT LGBTQ ESTABLISHMENTS.  WHO YOU TAKE THERE IS UP TO YOU….

PROCEEDS BENEFIT THE RCSA OPEN DIVISION PLAYER FUND AND WORLD SERIES BOUND TEAMS.  COME AND SUPPORT YOUR ATHLETES!

SUNDAY,  JUNE 13TH:

DON’T FORGET, CASEY’S (610 NW COUCH) IS THE HOST BAR FOR AFTER GAME FUN THIS SUNDAY. GET IN THERE AND HANG OUT WITH THE SWEATY THIRSTY JOCKS OF THE RCSA!

CASCADE CUP PICK UP PLAYERS:

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WANT TO PLAY IN THE CASCADE CUP BUT YOUR TEAM ISN’T?

YOU CAN STILL BE A CASCADE CUP PLAYER BY GETTING ON OUR CASCADE CUP PICK UP PLAYER LIST! THERE ARE SEVERAL TEAMS THAT WILL BE LOOKING FOR PLAYERS TO HELP FILL OUT THEIR ROSTERS FOR THE 2010 CASCADE CUP THIS JULY 4TH WEEKEND.  SEND YOUR NAME, PLAYER LEVEL, POSITION(S) TO Cascade Cup Tournament Director TO GET ON OUR LIST TODAY! OPEN C AND D TEAMS!

THURSDAY, JUNE 17TH:

RCSA GRIND SPONSOR’S X.K. AUSTIN AND DAVID PROUTY HOLD A BENEFIT ART EXHIBIT FOR THE JEFFERSON HIGH SCHOOL GAY/STRAIGHT ALLIANCE.

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SATURDAY, JUNE 19TH:

RCSA ALL STARS VS THE PORTLAND POLICE ANNUAL CHARITY ALL STAR GAME

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Come and support your RCSA All Stars as they take on the Portland Police in our Annual Charity Softball Game.  $5.00 Donation will benefit the Q Center and the Portland Police Cadets. 12 noon at ERV LIND STADIUM.

MAP  OF ERV LIND STADIUM:

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SUNDAY, JUNE 20TH

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9:00am Pride Parade Sunday!

Wear your uniform and help put the final touches on our RCSA Float, and then march with us in the PRIDE PARADE.

Meet at the RCSA Float set up area (Berth 118) on Couch between 11th and 12th Ave at 9am.

MAP TO RCSA SET UP AREA:

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And don’t forget….

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JUNE 20TH, 10AM - 11:00AM, RCSA OFFICER NOMINATIONS MEETING WHILE WE FINISH BUILDING THE PRIDE FLOAT.

THE RCSA WILL BE TAKING NOMINATIONS FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITIONS:

2010 WOMEN’S DIVISION COMMISSIONER,

2010 OPEN DIVISION ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER,

2010 OPEN SECRETARY,

2010 JOINT TREASURER,

2010 JOINT MEMBER AT LARGE POSITION.

YOU  MUST BE PRESENT AT THE MEETING TO NOMINATE FOR THE UPCOMING ELECTIONS. PLACE: RCSA PRIDE FLOAT SET UP AREA.

AND ALL WEEKEND:

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Be sure to support SCANDALS and RED CAP’S PRIDE BLOCK PARTY!

AND:

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CC SLAUGHTERS BEACH PARTY!

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