Strong Showing for Comp Women in Delaware
Diamond States Regatta
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The Competitive Women's team traveled to Delaware over the weekend to compete in the Diamond State Regatta for the first time. A masters regatta, the Diamond States Regatta attracts the best competition from the mid-Atlantic and proved to be an excellent preparation for Masters Nationals in August. The women had a strong showing, coming in first in the 8+ and winning the overall trophy in the 4+!!
Go CRI Women!!!
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Vespolis Named and Blessed Sunday
The Blessing of the Fleet
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Thank you to all our staff and volunteers who put together a fabulous event Sunday afternoon. Despite a bit of wet weather, and one tremendously loud clap of thunder, the assembled crowd witnessed the naming and blessing of our fleet of new Vespoli 8's.
The shells themselves were a lovely sight - shiny and red, set out in slings, adorned with white bows and bottles of champagne sitting at the ready at bow seat. Bruce Smith greeted the crowd, introducing the boat names and the stories behind the names. A Naval Chaplain gave the blessing, followed by the traditional wetting of the boats with bubbly.
The Names are:
1. Charles P. Pieper Sr. 2. Alte Achter 3. Andy Sudduth 4. Robert F. Morse 5. Jane G. Morse 6. Audrey and Mel 7. CRI Me a River 8. Ann Robart 9. "The Brothers" - '72 10. "Howie" Schmuck
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| Good Luck Marquis!!
Echoing Green Fellow 2012
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CRI is thrilled to report the most recent success for Marquis Taylor, who has been heading up our middle school indoor rowing initiative, Let's Row Boston. Earlier this year, Marquis was awarded an Echoing Green Fellowship to help launch an organization he started called Coaching For Change.
As a fellowship recipient, Marquis will be pursuing his dream of using social enterprise to expand educational and economic opportunities for urban teens. The extensive travel and networking opportunities through the fellowship unfortunately mean that he will be taking time away from full time responsibilities here at CRI, but he will continue to consult for the Let's Row Boston program as we expand into four new sites for 2013.
We wish Marquis all the best and cannot wait to see where the fellowship will take him. Go Marquis!!!
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Third Annual Celebration of Women's Rowing
Sunday, September 23rd
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SAVE THE DATE - SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 23 - THIRD ANNUAL CELEBRATION OF WOMEN'S ROWING
The tradition continues. Please plan to join us on Sunday, September 23 for the third celebration of women's rowing and to thank women's national team members who led the way to make women's rowing widely available. We'll put together mixed line-ups at 8:30, row and scull together, and enjoy each other's company at brunch. It's a wonderful, fun morning. All CRI women - junior and senior - as well as CRI men who support women's rowing, family and friends are welcome.
If you can help plan the event and/or help on the day, please email Jane Morse at: jgmorse@morses.net
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Winter Training Survey...
How would you like to train this winter?
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Interested in training programs during the winter at CRI? Please fill out this quick survey to help make our programs better!
Winter Training Survey
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| Quinsigamond Rowing Association
Hosting Events at Master's Nationals - All Welcome
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Wednesday, August 8, 2012 - 5pm-9pm:
Ready, Row! Party!
The Quinsigamond Rowing Association is pleased to welcome rowers to Central Massachusetts. Join them for the free Ready, Row! Party! on Wednesday, August 8, 2012 between 5:00pm & 9:00pm at the Viva Bene Restaurant on Commercial Street in downtown Worcester. All activities are within a short walk or driving distance of most hotels. Reconnect with old friends, collect your race registration packets and enjoy the local flavors. Learn More
Thursday, August 9, 2012- 5pm-8pm:
Masters Carb-Loading Pasta Buffet
Join the folks Quinsigamond folks for a dinner to benefit the QRA rowing programs. Enjoy a carb-rich feast of pizza, pasta, salad and a chance to socialize with rowers from all over! The dinner will be at the Buca di Beppo Italian Restaurant conveniently located just a short walk across the bridge and overlooking the race course finish line. Purchase your tickets online, at the QRA tent at Regatta Point. Relax, fuel-up and enjoy the lake views!!
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| Eakins Bridge to Bridge Pairs Regatta
Sunday, September 2, 2012
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The Third Annual Eakins Bridge to Bridge Pairs Regatta will take place on Sunday, Sept. 2, 2012 at 9 am. Regsitration is OPEN - please download form (scroll down) and mail in by Aug 19th. Please share this link: www.pairsregatta.com with your club and spread the word to all pairs rowers.
The regatta is sponsored by RowBOC, the Brattleboro Outing Club's rowing program. There are three entrance categories: men's, women's, and mixed. All ages and levels of rowers are welcome to enter this race with pairs boats. Click for registration forms: PairsRegistration.
Boats launch from the RowBOC boathouse on the West River on Spring Tree Road map. The race course is just under a four-mile round trip on the Connecticut River. The start line is near the Hinsdale/Brattleboro Bridge. Competitors then race upstream, turn left around the Chesterfield Bridge stake marker, and return downstream to the start area.
Many thanks to Graeme King of King Boat Works for launching this Regatta. RowBOC is reaching out to all members and friends of the club for volunteers to help with the bbq and blueberry pie making. BBQ Picnic with Grilled marinated chicken, veggie burgers, garden salad, corn on cob and homemade pie. Race entrants eat for Free - $5.00 all others. Prizes include a homemade Blueberry Pie, Vermont Cheddar Cheese, and other edible delights.
Registration fee is $50.00 per boat (2012). There will be a barbecue lunch at the boathouse following the race . $5.00/person - free for racers. Family and friends are encouraged to stand on the pedestrian bridge of Rt. 9 at the Chesterfield turn around to watch the action.
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CRI VETS TEACH CPR: American Heart Association Certification in CPR/AED/FIRST-AID
Dates and times: Choose one option; total class time is 5 hrs.
* Tues. 8/14 and Wed. 8/15, 7:00-9:30 p.m.
* Sun. 8/19, 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
* Tues 8/29 and Wed. 8/30, 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Cost:
$20.00 for CRI Members
$45.00 for non-CRI members
Contact:
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Corporate Rowing Volunteers Needed
Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities
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Volunteers needed as:
Tuesday: 8/7/12 - 10:00am-4:00pm (can do shifts - 3 Barges)
If you are interested in helping out please email Buffy at:
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| PBO Scullers Please Read
August 7th - Pavilion Access Blocked
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On August 7th we will be hosting a corporate row. Access to the PBO side of the sculling pavilion will be blocked by a tent between the Harry Parker Boathouse and the sculling pavilion.
Access to PBO side will be blocked from 10am-4pm.
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| Staff & Rowers Parking Alert
Tuesday, August 7th
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A Corporate Luncheon and Row event will be taking place on Tuesday, 8/7. The entire East side outdoor space will be TENTED. 200 guests are expected with 100 expected to be rowing - parking will be an issue.
CRI has been given the okay to park in the lot at the skating rink so we are asking for staff and rowers to take advantage of that offer.
If you have any questions email Buffy at:
buffy.communityrowing@gmail.com
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Private Events
Upcoming Private Events:
Friday, August 3, 2012 - 2nd Floor closed at 3PM
Rehearsal Dinner
Saturday, August 4, 2012 - 2nd Floor closed at 2PM
Wedding & Ceremony
Monday & Tuesday, August 6 & 7th - Meeting Room 7:30AM-5:00PM
Private Meeting
PLEASE NOTE:
Tuesday, August 7th - Private Corporate Event & Row
East side outdoor space (between Main Boatbay and Sculling Pavilion) will be tented for a private corporate Employee Appreciation luncheon and row.
Tent will be going up on Monday, August 6th beginning at 7:00PM. Tent will be taken down Tuesday, August, 7th beginning at 7PM. Event time is 11:00AM-4:00PM.
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If you have any questions, please contact Buffy Pennick at:
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