Skateboarding Hall of Fame first woman Inductee

Skateboarding Hall of Skate inductees.

Big congrats to Patti McGee. It would of been nice if the women had more categories like the men's did last year. From the 1960's, 70's, 80's. 90's and 2000 it wasn't quite even but I guess one is better than none. Some things never change. They didn't list skaters like Cara-Beth, Lyn-Z Adams Hawkins, Elissa Steamer, Amy Caron, Vanessa Torres and a host of others that should of been listed like some of the younger skaters on the men's side.

I should just be happy we got one woman in. That is the most important thing. I don't want to take away from that. It is truly a great thing. So many skaters that pushed the sport like Cindi Whitehead, Leilani, Terri Lawrence, Terry Brown, Peggi Oki, Kim Cespedes, Laura Thornhill, Robin Logan, Ellen Oneal, Ellen Berryman, Jana Payne, Karrie Cooper and now the next generation.

Six skateboarders have been announced as new inductees into the Skateboarding Hall of Fame. The honored skateboarders are Torger Johnson, Stacy Peralta, Steve Caballero, Eric Koston, Bob Burnquist and Patti McGee. McGee is the Hall of Fame's first female inductee.

The first skaters welcomed into the Skateboarding Hall of Fame, in October 2009, were Bruce Logan, Tony Alva, Tony Hawk and Danny Way. This year marks the second annual induction, which is put on by the International Association of Skateboarding Companies and Skatelab.

Girls Combi Pool Classic girls it's your time go SKATE!

Back in the day at my peak of skating all the skate parks closed and if their were skate contests they usually didn't have any women invited. Now 30 years later it is great to see a women's only skate event. I hope many of you up and comers can make it down to skate.
Girls Combi Pool Classic

Vans Skatepark at the Block of Orange, CA
November 20, 2010

Vans is happy to present the first Girls Combi Pool Classic. Serving up a $10,000 prize purse for the girls, all the best ladies will be in attendance!

Open to the girls that can skate the combi, you know who you are! For pre-registration, please email Don Bostick from World Cup Skateboarding. Once you're approved, you're in! He’ll forward you an official entry form.

Email: don@wcsk8.com

The past Pro Tec Pool Party Champions and the current WCS Bowl Series Champion will be advanced to the Girls Combi Pool Final.

Pro Tec Pool Party Past Champions:

• Cara Beth Burnside 2005, 2006 & 2007
• Mimi Knoop 2008
• Julie Kindstrand 2009
• Lizzie Armanto Current WCS Bowl Champion 2010

Divisions:
Open Amateurs up to 18 skaters– 3 heats of 6
Pro up to 30 skaters– 5 heats of 6
- Top 8 girls from Prelims advance to Final, with 4 pre-qualified skaters.

EVENT SCHEDULE
(subject to change, depending number of skaters)

Friday Nov. 19, 2010

6:00 PM – 9:00 PM – Registration
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM – Practice, welcome party!

Saturday Nov. 20, 2010

8:30 AM – 12:00 PM – Registration and Check in
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM – Girls under 13 Practice
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM – Girls 14 to 20 Practice
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM – Girls 21 & over Practice
12:00 PM - 12:10 PM – Amateur Heat 1 warm-up 6 skaters
12:10 PM – 12:20 PM – 10 minute jam
12:20 AM – 12:30 PM - Amateur Heat 2 warm-up 6 skaters
12:30 PM – 12:40 PM – 10 minute jam
12:40 AM – 12:50 PM - Amateur Heat 3 warm-up 6 skaters
12:50 PM – 1:00 PM – 10 minute jam
12:00 PM – 1:30 PM – Pre qualified skaters practice
1:30 PM – 1:45 PM - Pros – Heat 1 warm-up 6 skater
1:45 PM – 2:00 PM – Intro run & 12 minute jam
2:00 PM – 2:15 PM - Pros – Heat 2 warm-up 6 skaters
2:15 PM – 2:30 PM – Intro run & 12 minute jam
2:30 PM – 2:45 PM - Pros – Heat 3 warm-up 6 skaters
2:45 PM – 3:00 PM - Intro run & 12 minute jam
3:00 PM – 3:15 PM – Pros – Heat 4 warm-up 6 skaters
3:15 PM – 3:30 PM - Intro run & 12 minute jam
3:30 PM – 3:45 PM - Pros – Heat 5 warm-up 6 skaters
3:45 PM – 4:00 PM – Intro run & 12 minute jam
4:15 PM – 4:30 PM – Finals Heat 1 warm-up
4:30 PM – 4:50 PM – Intro run & 15 min. jam
4:50 PM – 5:05 PM – Finals Heat 2 warm-up
5:05 PM – 5:25 PM – Intro run & 15 min. jam
5:45 PM - Awards

Some time today take a minute and visit wcsk8.com:
http://wcsk8.com
Subscribe to the WCS newsletter here:
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Where:

Combi Pool
20 City Blvd W
Bldg. A - Suite 2
Orange, CA, 92868


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Updated Behance Portfolio Page

One of the most popular on-line design portfolio websites that links in with Linkedin. Branding and social media. The best spots the better opportunity and yes it's Free. Added it a few years ago but didn't start really adding images and content until a few weeks ago. It is simple and easy to use.

Congrats to Beckmann's Breads 25 year Anniversary!

Went to Beckmann's Breads 25 year Anniversary last night at the Santa Cruz Bowl.
Had a great time and was proud to have been apart a little part of it. I designed their logo and packaging somewhere back in 1993 with Peter Beckmann and Sharon May, worked with Beth as well. Peter, Sharon and Beth gave many thanks to all the families and people that have made it happen over the past 25 years. Gifts for all departments and many thanks. To another 25! Peter is one of the founders of the Think Local First Santa Cruz org. He's also the person that got me waking up and starting my day with bakers hours.



Think Local First - County of Santa Cruz is a network of independent and locally owned businesses and community organizations joining together to promote economic vitality and preserve the unique character of our community.

I'm not Peggy Oki but I'm cool with the comparison

Back in the day I was often mistaken to be Peggy Oki or Shogo Kubo. I had to argue with a skater back in the 80's that this was really me in this photo taken in 1979. Well I came across this link and thought it was funny I'm still being called Peggy. Well that's an improvement from being mistaken for being Shugo who is a guy. The guy told me it couldn't be me because girls can't skate like that!
On this site longboarder.ru
Translated from Russian to English.

Steve Caballero and I, Winchester Skatepark 1979 photo Michael Goldman.


Peggy Oki Dogtown Z boys skater.

Shogo Kubo styling at Lakewood skatepark. February 1979.
Photo: Jim Goodrich

Dew Tour Championships Las Vegas '10 Results

Posters designed "Studio Number One (SNO) is a Los Angeles-based creative firm where art and design bridge the gap between culture and enterprise. Founded in 2003 by artist Shepard Fairey, the studio has built a reputation as one of the most influential creative agencies in the country. One of the advantages of living in SoCal is getting the rad work. Wish some art projects at that scale would head North like Santa Cruz. Seems most projects are in SoCal or Oregon near Niketown. I have a crew of talented folks that would love to have a chance to do some work like that. Action Sports is a tough market. Try to be in NorCal and a woman owned design business. It can be done. It just takes twice the work and lots of connections.





World Cup of Skateboard complete park final results Dew Tour Championships Las Vegas '10 Results

Skate Park – Las Vegas Results

1. Chaz Ortiz 91.50
2. Ryan Decenzo 89.25
3. Ryan Sheckler 83.10
4. Mario Saenz 82.48
5. Alec Majerus 82.15
6. Timmy Knuth 81.43
7. Philippe Zwijsen 77.95
8. Sierra Fellers 77.50
9. Fabrizio Santos 70.20
10. Greg Lutzka 68.30
11. Robert Lopez Mont 67.85
12. Eli Reed 63.50

Skate Vert – Las Vegas Results
1. Pierre-Luc Gagnon 407
2. Andy Macdonald 357
3. Shaun White 350
4. Bucky Lasek 350
5. Sandro Dias 316
6. Pedro Barros 280
7. Marcelo Bastos 270
8. Bob Burnquist 237
9. Rob Lorifice 233
10. Adam Taylor 225

Skate Vert – 2010 Tour Rankings
1. Pierre-Luc Gagnon 407
2. Andy Macdonald 357
3. Shaun White 350
4. Bucky Lasek 350
5. Sandro Dias 316
6. Pedro Barros 280
7. Marcelo Bastos 270
8. Bob Burnquist 237
9. Rob Lorifice 233
10. Adam Taylor 225

Skateboard Park – 2010 Tour Rankings
1. Chaz Ortiz 414
2. Ryan Sheckler 371
3. Greg Lutzka 358
4. Ryan Decenzo 307
5. Sierra Fellers 257
6. Mario Saenz 244
7. Paul Rodriguez 240
8. Fabrizio Santos 219
9. Bastien Salabanzi 204
10. Danilo Do Rosario 201

Thinking about T.J. Lavin. Thoughts are with his family. Hang in there dude. Get better!

A few useful twitter sources

Twitter and ways to check your Social Media band width.
Social Media Today
50 best Twitter Guides, Stats, Tips and Tools.

Listorious
Listorious was created by Sawhorse Media in New York City, a company that tells you who matters on the real-time Web by creating fun, engaging, and useful products. Sawhorse's network includes the Oscars of Twittter -- The Shorty Awards, and the leading destination for journalists on Twitter -- Muck Rack. Check out the rest of Sawhorse's network of Twitter curators.
twitter.grader
Twitter Grader is a free tool that allows you to check the power of your twitter profile compared to millions of other users that have been graded.
Just enter your twitter username (password not needed) and you'll get an instant grade and report. It's easy.
wefollow
Digg Founder Launches WeFollow, A User-Generated Twitter Directory
The site has a simple and clean interface, making it easy to find Twitter users with similar interests or in similar industries. It lists users based on the number of followers they have, which is not always the best way to organize Twitter users but makes sense nonetheless. It has gained a lot of traction in a short timespan. Several big names have voluntarily joined the directory including companies such as Google (Google) and celebrities like Ashton Kutcher. It’s important to note that several listings on the directory were added manually, such as The New York Times.
twittgator
Twittgator will give you ONLY search results from Social Networks.
Choices for Real Time Social Search or simply Twittgator Search ALL Social Networks!
Mashable/Social Media Twitter info

Social Media and marketing

I work with clients that have small businesses and show them how they can use Social Media as a marketing tool and benefit. It's not about how much money you spend it is the right time and the right locations. Check the stats on this video.
Does your company have a Facebook, Twitter or Youtube account?

Working on a presentation via Slideshare and Powerpoint

In progress. Always good to keep your portfolio current. I do more than graphic design print work. Can't show some of the graphic collaborations yet. Waiting for Spring 2011 launch.

Maximum Impact Design Works

View more presentations from Maximum Impact Design.

Wefollow Skateboarder

I like being number eight on wefollow in both most influential and most followers skateboarder. Along with skaters like PLG, OneFelix, Rob Dyrdek. Not done by following as many skateboarders as I can but by selecting the ones that really know the sport or have passion for it. And by sharing skateboard news and events that mean something to me. I embraced social media many years ago mainly as a way to communicate about skateboarding and design information with friends. For things like where were going to skate on Saturday morning to what design help information we could share.
Who'd of thought it would lead to working with clients on Twitter, Blogger and Facebook. Online marketing grew and grew. It's the new 411 for information. Used right it can get you work used wrong and no one cares. I'm oldschooler twitter.com/oldschooler.

Tim Brauch Contest Results from WCS8

Pro's
1. Josh Mattson $1000
2. Brad McClain $600
3. Sky Siljeg $400
4. Josh Borden $300
5. Michael Brookman $200
6. Josh Rodriquez
7. Rion Lindermann
8. Daniel Cuervo
9. Jerry Gurney
10. Nate Lindford
11. Matt Boyster
12. Zach Lewis
12. Brian Johnson
14. Mason Merlino
14. Gary Morris
16. Jed Fuller
17. Mike Owen
18. Nolan Monroe
19. Chris Hederson
20. Steve Reeves
21. Roger Mihalko
22. Zach Miller
23. Jeff Taylor
24. Frank Faria
25. Tony Loverde
26. Steve Christensen

Masters
1. Steve Caballero $600
2. Mark Partain $400
3. Steve Alba $300
4. Jeff Hedges $200
5. Gavin Pierce $100
6. Steve Steadham
7. Jason Richardson
8. Brandon Fields
9. Mike Rogers
10. Josh Nelson
11. Jason Haley
12. Dave Duncan
13. Roger Folsom
14. Brent Schneider

Ladies
1. Lizzie Armanto $500
2. Allysha Bergado $300
3. Erin Wolfkiel $200
4. Amee Jay Papelera
5. Evelyn Abad
6. Jordan Abraham
6. Julie Westfall
8. Ashley Espinoza
9. Danielle Gomez
10. Melissa Spillman
11. Nicole Noller
12. Summer Wilcox
13. Kayla Caballero
14. Annika Vrklen

Ams
1. Chris Russell
2. Cason Kirk
3. Archer Braun
4. Jason Thurlte
5. Drake Riddiough
6. Montes Malaka
7. Tucker Fitzsimons
8. Justin Rivera
9. Koa Cortina
10. Mark Almaguer
11. Sean Fitzsimons
12. Matthew Wilcox
13. Anson Braun
14. Grantron Pingel
15. Rowan Thunder
16. Cody Atwood
17. Jaco Ornellas
18. Jaxson Wyat Chicoine Cottrell

Tim Brauch Contest Results San Jose

Santa Cruz Skate Shop rider Nate Linford

The 12th Annual Tim Brauch Memorial Skate Contest
Sunday, October 3, 2010

World Cup Skateboarding Pros at Tim Brauch
1. Josh Mattson
2. Brad McClain
3. Sky Siljeg
Grandmasters at Tim Brauch
1. Steve Caballero
2. Mark Partain
3. Steve Alba
Ams at Tim Brauch
1. Chris Russell
2. Cason Kirk
3. Archer Braun
Girls at Tim Brauch
1. Lizzie Armanto
2. Allysha Bergado
3. Erin Wolfkiel

I heard the women were ripping!!!



From the World Cup of Skateboarding site.

Great to see so many old skate friends. DP I was surprised to see you up walking around and even dancing a bit. Heal fast.
Congrats Cab on winning the Masters. Some amazing skating today.
Santa Cruz Skate Shop rider was ripping. Nate Linford

Santa Cruz Freelance Camp Oct 2

Only 22 hours left to register Santa Cruz Freelance Camp tickets on-line. I went last year and thought it was a worth every penny. Great networking and inspiring.

Attention: Last year's event sold out at 300 attendees, this year we are limiting the number of attendees to 150. We expect to sell out so buy your tickets now before they sell out!

Freelance Camp Santa Cruz 2010 is the 3rd annual Santa Cruz Freelance Camp. If you are or plan on being a PRO at running your business, this event is for you. Trade notes with your peers, learn how to run your business from multiple perspectives, Share, learn and grow with other like minded professionals in a fun and supportive enviroment. Oh, and get cool SWAG too!

You ask: What is a BarCamp? BarCamp is an international network of user generated conferences — open, participatory workshop-events, whose content is provided by participants. The day consists of sessions proposed by attendees and the schedule is created on site the morning of the event. BarCamp is an ad-hoc gathering born from the desire for people to share and learn from each other in an open environment. It is an intense event with discussions, demos and interaction from participants.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND:
Small Business Owners
Independent Contractors
Freelancers
Consultants
Anyone Running a Professional Micro Business

SOME OF THE TOPICS we imagine might surface (just to prime the pump). Of course, you the attendee will chose the topics on the day of the conference:

* Transitioning from Freelance to Agency
* Balancing Products with Services
* Running 100% Remote
* Freelance Coops & Coworking
* The Art of Subcontracting
* Advanced Toolkits: Project Management Systems
* Finance & Communication
* Beyond the Basic Services
* Long Term Clients
* Start-up Must Haves (Incorporation, Insurance, Accounting, Legal, Real Estate, etc)

WHAT TO EXPECT AT FREELANCE CAMP:

The day will start at 8am with an hour of socializing over coffee and pastries. We will be handing out stainless steel Klean Kanteens to the first 150 registrants at the sign up. We have 120 Kanteens and150 sign ups slots so come early! It is really important you arrive by 9am so you can participate in creating the day’s agenda. At 9am sharp we will give directions on how to propose a topic and then we will create a schedule. The schedule building takes an hour. Come prepared to participate in this dynamic hour long session. This is one of the most important parts of the day! We will be harvesting the minds and expertise of all the people in the room to come up with topics pertinent to freelancers. If you’d like to lead a session you’re going to want to speak up with your topic idea at 9am, when the schedule is being created.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO BRING:

* Your own coffee mug
* A head full of topic ideas
* Your laptop (free wi-fi provided.) If you are not so inclined to arrive with electronic note-taking items a simple notebook and pen will do.
* Lots of business cards. This is a great networking opportunity. You can get a quick turnaround from Zazzle.com if you are in need of cards.

FOOD:

A light breakfast including all the Lulu's coffee you can drink will be provided by Freelance Camp. Snacks will be provided throughout the day. Lunch will be catered and is being sponsored courtesy of the City of Santa Cruz Redevelopment Agency (Thanks Peter! You rock dude.)

VENUE:

The beautiful Museum of Art and History at the McPherson Center in downtown Santa Cruz

75 Front Street, Santa Cruz CA 95066


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