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Dear CRI Members and Supporters, On behalf of Jane Morse, CRI Board President and Kurt Somerville, Chair of CRI's Campaign Committee, I am honored to announce Community Rowing will name its new $15 million boathouse after Harry Parker, Harvard University's men's varsity rowing coach. Mr. Parker is a Trustee of CRI and longstanding supporter of efforts to bring the sport to a broader and more diverse audience. Click here to read the press release for more details. The dedication ceremony for CRI's Harry Parker Boathouse will be held on Thursday, October 16, 2008 at 5:00pm at our new address: 20 Nonantum Road, Brighton, MA. Next week a formal email invitation will be sent out to all members and supporters. Everyone at CRI is looking forward to this very special event and we look forward to seeing at this great occassion which has been more than twenty years in the making.
Sincerely,
Bruce Smith
Executive Director
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Volunteers Needed for Boathouse Grand Opening The opening ceremony for CRI's Harry Parker Boathouse promises to be an exciting evening that will include guest speakers, a ribbon cutting ceremony, live band and refreshments. As we prepare for this celebration, we are in need of volunteers to assist with the food component and to lead boathouse tours.
Volunteers to Coordinate Food
Maura Glandorf and Gail Silberstein, two former CRI parents have kindly agreed to assist with organizing the food component. At this time they are seeking one volunteer from each program to coordinate food donations and an additional 15-20 volunteers, for set up, serving and clean up. Food is needed for approximately 500 people, so if everyone chips in it will greatly contribute towards a successful event.
CRI will provide the paper products and drinks such as coffee, cider, hot chocolate, etc. Please note that we are seeking food that does not have to be cooked or heated, and food that will not require utensils to serve or to eat. Food donations we're seeking include:
· Cheese and crackers
· Fruit plates
· Finger food
· Bite size edibles
· Cookies
Kindly respond to this email if you are willing to be the lead person for your program or are willing to volunteer for food set up, serving and clean up. Once we have our group of volunteers we will provide additional details. If you would like to volunteer please email Leigh@communityrowing.org For additional questions please feel free to email: Maura@rowersedge.com or Gail@rowersedge.com
Programs: Scullers,Womens Comp Team, Mens Comp Team, GS1 AM and PM, GS2 AM and PM, Girls Comp Team , Boys Comp Team, Girls Novice Team, Boys Novice Team, and G-ROW Boston
Volunteers to Lead Boathouse Tours
CRI board members, Peter Silberstein and Calder Reardon are spearheading the effort to run tours of the new boathouse during the week leading up to and the weekend of the grand opening. The shifts will be two hours each and all volunteers will be invited to participate in an orientation session to learn more about what is involved in becoming a tour guide. If you are interested in learning more about volunteering as a tour guide email Leigh Terry at Leigh@communityrowing.org
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Alyson's Goodbye Party 
Pictured above from left to right; CRI staff members MJ Curry, Ray Houlihan (Alyson's husband), Leigh Terry, Alyson Magian, Leah Mentch, Maura Hammer, and Ryan Banks.
Everyone had a great time last night at Alyson Magian's Goodbye Party. There was a great turn out from board members, the steering committee, and CRI members! Jane Morse, Board President and Kurt Somerville, Steering Committee Chairman both gave tributes to Alyson's 11 years of hard work and dedication to making CRI's new boathouse a reality. Jane also announced the inception of the Alyson Magian Scholarship fund and that it has already raised nearly $8,000 in scholarship money. Anyone wishing to acknowledge Alyson's leadership during such an historical and critical time in CRI's history is encouraged to support the fund in her honor. To make a donation please contact Maura Hammer at maura@communityrowing.org
Everyone wishes Alyson continued success and happiness in all of her future endeavers in Maine. |
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Perkins School 
On Monday, September 8th, CRI enjoyed a beautiful afternoon rowing with students from The Perkins School For The Blind, our neighbors across the river. Photographed above are the athletes from Perkins accompanied by two Perkins staff members and two CRI volunteers, Joan Nash and Jen Feinstein. The program will run every Monday for the next six weeks and strenghten the longstanding relationship between the two organizations. Many thanks to Joan and Jen for getting the program off to such a great start.
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CRI is starting a new Adaptive Rowing Program.
Please contact Ryan Banks at:
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Let us know what is going on in your program-- Send short articles/stories/updates/race results etc., and photos to post in the next e-news!Email leigh@communityrowing.org | |
