CSUS February Newsletter 2009

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CSUS FEBRUARY NEWSLETTER
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In this issue:
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- Chapter in Focus: Santa Barbara
- Prep School 2009!
- Sebastian Inlet Pro Outreach
- Feb. CS Store Specials!
- Report from Surf EXPO
- CS Winter Retreat


Chapter in Focus: Santa Barbara
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Santa Barbara has a lot of history, it is the first CSUS chapter
started, way back in 1984! Matt Coleman has been the chapter
director now for three years and was a grom in the original
chapter. His passion to serve comes from seeing himself in the
young surfers, where he came from, the importance that CS role
models played in his own life and a desire to pass on that
heritage of serving Jesus in love.

SB is known currently for picking kids with leadership potential,
grooming and discipling them to have an impact for Christ in the
influential SB surf scene. Full of frothing groms between the
ages of 12-17, trips like their annual Jalama campout are always
a lot of fun! Check out their blog at
christiansurferssb.blogspot.com/
[http://christiansurferssb.blogspot.com/], contact Matt at
mateocoleman@gmail.com [mateocoleman@gmail.com]for info on
chapter meetings and upcoming events and check out
christiansurfers.com [http://www.christiansurfers.com] for more
on Matt's interview and pics of the chapter!



Prep School 2009!
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2009 CS Prep School is gonna be AWESOME! IF you are ages 13 to
17 and you want to learn to love others more - keep Prep School
in mind. Check out last years Prep School
[http://www.christiansurfers.com/prepschool/] and start packing
for this year. More details to follow in February!


Sebastian Inlet Pro Outreach
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First off, let's thank the Cocoa Beach and New Smyrna chapters
for assisting CS Sebastian Inlet
[http://www.cssebastianinlet.com/] at the Sebastian Pro and
providing security on two of the coldest nights of the event! A
special thank you to Connie Howard, she was at the event almost
every day with homemade cinammon rolls, French toast and chili.

The Praise Report was that CSSI was able to serve the competitors
and spectators throughout the event with great appreciation. We
had over 30 people sign up for the email list, sold a dozen CS
tees and passed out over 40 Noah's Arc DVD's. We also had some
great conversations with with the surfers and others attending
the event. Thanks again for everyone who committed time and
effort to the event!


Feb. CS Store Specials!
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You will be entered to win a Board Shaping Kit from Greenlight
Surfboard Supply by making any purchase from the CS Online Store
[http://christiansurfers.bigcartel.com] during the month of
February. Drawing will be held March 1st and the winner will be
notified by email.

This eco-friendly board shaping kit uses sustainable materials,
comes with an instructional video and online shaping support.
This is great for all ages and any skill level. For more
information, visit www.greenlightsurfsupply.com
[http://www.greenlightsurfsupply.com]


Report from Surf EXPO
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Surf EXPO may have been the best tradeshow to date. As always we
had many meaningful conversations with thousands of individuals
at the show, but the highlight was our new service opportunity.
We printed up some very noticeable florescent color shirts and
told the different exhibitors that the individuals wearing them
were at the show to help. In love we were able to assist many
different companies in breaking down their booths.

CSUS was also able to give away 500 evangelistic DVD's, 450
Channel magazines as well as hundreds of stickers and brochures.
The last day of the show we had the opportunity to worship with
Vero Beach Calvary Chapel in an early morning service. These same
things will be taking place in San Diego at the ASR Show.




CS Winter Retreat
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March 6-8 CS Huntington Beach and Newport Beach are putting on a
winter retreat at Mammoth Mountain, CA. There are 65 total spots
available and are going fast! The cost includes transportation,
lodging, breakfasts/lunches and a worship banquet/catered dinner
Sat. night. To register online and for more details go to
www.christiansurfershb.com/trips-events.
[http://www.christiansurfershb.com/trips-events]