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August 23, 2011

Kristin Hedstrom

CRI Rowers Represent USA at World Championships

Kristin Hedstrom and Chris Massey Compete at
World Championships

Kristin Hedstrom and Chris Massey, CRI rowers both, represented the USA at the 2011 World Championships. Kristin rowed in the Sr. Women's Lightweight Quad and Chris rowed in Men's U23 Quad.

Read more about their stories by visiting the links below:

Read more about Kristin

Click Here for more information on Chris at Worlds

Cast Your Votes for Boston's Most Valuable Blog!!

Please Support CRI Advocate and Friend Steven Miller

Vote for Steve Miller's blog in CBS Boston Most Valuable Blogger Awards 2011!

Steve Miller's blog is titled, "The Public Way: Transportation, Health, and Liveable Communitities," and has been nominated as "one of Boston's most valuable blogs" in CBS Boston's 2011 contest.

You can read the latest posting at: Liveable Streets Blog

To Steve's surprise and pleasure, his blog has been selected as one of the finalists in the "Local Affairs" category.

To get to the next step, his blog needs our votes. Voters do not have to be Boston residents, or even a regular reader. Already underway, voting runs through September 9th.

Simply go to:

Vote Steve's Blog #1

Vote early, vote often, vote once every day!!

Executive Director on Local Radio

Bruce Smith interviewed for MYOB Radio Show during
Boston Business Journal event at CRI

To hear what Bruce had to say, visit:
Bruce Smith Interview August 23, 2011 MYOB Radio Show

Broadcast Tuesdays between 2-3 PM "Mind your Own Business" Radio Show provides advice, information and connections for entrepreneurs, service providers and established companies.

CRI's Coaches Appreciation Night
Celebrating Ethan Curren's 20th Anniversary

Harry Parker Boathouse

Saturday, October 1, 2011

6pm - 10pm

6:00pm - 7:30pm

Sculling Pavilion

Wine & Beer, Apps. & Silent Auction

7:30pm - 10:00pm

Main Boat Bay

Buffet Dinner w/ Live Music & Dancing



Casual Chic

Cost

Includes dinner, drinks, music and fun for all!

Adult----$50*

Anyone over 18 years



Teens---$20*

Anyone 11 years old to 18 years old

*Sign Up Before September 15th and save $5 per ticket!
Tickets Sold Online

Click Ticket Image Below

Consider Volunteering for the Head of the Charles

Join the fun, become one of the many volunteers who help make the Head of the Charles such a great regatta.

You can sign up on the HOCR site at:
Get Involved/Register On-Line

Corporate Rowing Volunteer Opportunities

TO VOLUNTEER CONTACT: leigh.communityrowing@gmail.com

Upcoming Corporate Rowing Event

We will need volunteer dock attendants, rowers and coxswains for all events listed below.

Wednesday, September 7th

Volunteer Meeting & Setup: 11:00am

Rowing Event: 12pm - 2pm

2 Volunteer Rowers Needed

2 Volunteer Coxswains Needed

Tuesday, Sept. 13^th

Volunteer Meeting: 12pm

Time of rowing program: 1pm - 3:30pm

Company: Doncasters, Inc.

Tuesday, Sept. 20^th

Volunteer Meeting: 12pm

Time of rowing program: 1:00pm - 3:30pm

Company: Sword Insurance

Saturday, Oct. 15^th

Volunteer Meeting: Thursday Evening - TBA

Time of rowing program: 9:00am - 11:30am ROWING

12:00pm - 1:30pm LUNCH (maybe)

Company: World Presidents Organization (WPO)

Wednesday, October 19^th

Coxswain Meeting: Monday, October 17th - Time TBA

Volunteer Meeting & Setup: 5:30am

Time of rowing program: 7:00am - 11:00am

Company: Lanxess from Germany

Thursday, October 27^th

Time of rowing program: 9am - 12pm Rowing &

12pm - 1:30pm Lunch in Meeting Room

Rumble on the River Music &

Rowing Festival Volunteer Opportunities!

When: Sunday, September 18th

TO VOLUNTEER CONTACT: leigh.communityrowing@gmail.com

Approx. Times Listed Below

8am - 12am Setup Volunteers

11:00am - 3pm Event Volunteers

2:00pm - 6:00pm Event Volunteers

5:00pm - 8pm Breakdown Volunteers

Setup Volunteers

Help with setup of:

-Vendor Stations

-Beer Garden Area

-Signage

-CRI Grill Area

-Volunteer Check-in Area

Event Volunteers

-Band Care

-Dock Attendants

-Parking Attendants

-CRI Programs Table

-Beer Garden Check-In

-CRI Welcome Table / Check-in

-CRI Grill Area

-Volunteer & Coaches Care

-CRI Outreach Programs Table

Breakdown Volunteers

-Beer Garden Area (tables, chairs, cleanup)

-Vendor Stations (tables, chairs, cleanup)

-CRI Programs & Welcome Tables

-CRI Grill breakdown

Free Barge Ride Volunteer Opportunities
TO VOLUNTEER CONTACT:

ellen@communityrowing.org if you would like to help out.

CRI is offering free barge rowing lessons August, 6, 13, 20, and 27, from 10am -12 noon. We are looking for volunteers to help out with rowing, instructing, collecting waivers, etc. This is a great way to promote the program and help get people excited for the Rumble on September 18th.

Yoga Flyer 2011

Private Events at the Boathouse

Events Over the Weekend

Saturday, August 27^th

Birthday Celebration - CRI Member Russell Schneider

12:00pm - 2^nd Floor CLOSED

2:00pm - Setup Begins

8:00pm - 1:00am Event

1:00am - 2:00am Breakdown

Any Questions Please Contact:

leigh.communityrowing@gmail.com

In This Issue

CRI Rowers at World Championships

Vote for Liveable Streets Blog

Celebrating Ethan Curren's 20th Anniversary

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