Community Rowing, Inc. Newsletter

WeeklyJuly 30, 2013
Help Support CRI's Mission:  Rowing For All!
2013 Annual Fund Update:

Goal:  $200,000
To Date:  $123,000

 

Please consider a generous gift to the CRI Annual Fund - a crucial instrument which allows us to:
  • purchase needed equipment,
  • maintain our beautiful buildings,
  • provide scholarships,
  • continue our life-changing CRI Outreach Programs for Military Veterans, Adaptive Athletes and Boston Public Schools.  

All we have at Community Rowing has been made possible by the generous gifts of our members throughout the years.  We can't do it without the help of our entire community.

Community Rowing!


Click here to make a quick online donation of support. 

 

If you have already made a gift to the 2013 Annual Fund, thank you!

 

or By Mail:

Community Rowing

Attention:  Annual Fund

20 Nonantum Road

Brighton, MA  02135

Comedian Kelly MacFarland Hits the Charles!
Rowing Session with Coach Samantha
CRI Coach, Samantha Wang, coaches Kelly MacFarland from stand-up funny woman to impressive oars-woman in this installment of "Fit or Fad":

Corporate Row Volunteers Needed
Get Your Volunteer Hours In!!

When: Tuesday, August 6 from 2:30PM-7:00PM

What: Eights & Barges will be used

Who: Need 4 Coxswains, 5 Rowers, 2 Dock Masters

 

When: Thursday, August 8 from 8:30AM-4PM

What: Eights

Who: Need 2 Coxswains, 5 Volunteer Supervisors and 1 Dock Master

Due to the length of this corporate row, all volunteers/coxswains/dock attendants will be provided with food and beverage in the Volunteer Hospitality Suite all day! This corporate row is going to be a lot of fun!!

 

 

Please let me know if you are available for any/all corporate rows in August. Any help is much appreciated.

 

To volunteer, contact Sharanya at:
sharanya@communityrowing.org

 

Thanks

Sharanya



 
An Exciting Volunteer Opportunity for All!!
Adaptive Program Recruiting Volunteers


If you love your time here at CRI, then this is for you! The adaptive program is recruiting volunteers for programs at various times, especially during the day.  We welcome volunteers with any level of experience.  
 
Programs with most needs at this time include Fridays from 10am-12 noon; Wednesdays from 11:30am-1:30pm; Tuesdays and Thursdays from
4:00-6:00pm. 
 
Volunteers will receive training and have the opportunity to enroll in a CPR course at CRI for free.  
 
Responsibilities may include: carrying and preparing equipment, bow rowing in a double, driving a launch, providing basic instruction. Coaches are on the water at all times and provide supervision.  
 
Please register at Outreach Volunteer Registration. Or, email Chris at:
 
THANKS!

 

August - Bring a Friend to Row Month
Adult Intro to Row, We Want Everyone to Try It!!

Do you really enjoy rowing? Well we think your friends will too. August is 'Bring a Friend' month. Encourage your friends to sign-up for Adult Intro to Row and you will get a credit of $125 toward your next program registration.
 
Our upcoming Adult Intro program dates are:

 Aug 13, 2013
Days/Times
  • Tuesday 6:15-7:45 PM
  • Thursday 6:15-7:45 PM

Aug 14, 2013

Days/Times
  • Wednesday 5:45-7:15 AM
  • Friday 5:45-7:15 AM
 
People can sign up here: Adult Intro to Row-Sign Me Up!
 
For questions, or to let me know you have gotten a friend to sign up and want your credit, email Nonna at: nonna@communityrowing.org
CRI Hats for Sale
Available at the Front Desk

Check out the new batch of white, CRI Headsweats Hats at the Front Desk!  Lightweight, snap closure in the back. Perfect for these hot summer days.

$30 each.

Rent-a-Fellow
Jobs for IRL Class of 2014
 
Are you looking for help with jobs around the house, tutoring, babysitting, cleaning or general labor?  Look no further.  Rent-a-fellow supports the fellows at the IRL and gives you competent dependable labor.

 
Rent-a-fellow is $20 per hour for all jobs.  
Email Rent.a.Fellow@gmail.com to hire a fellow or start a conversation. 
Private Events/Meetings
Upcoming Events
 
Tuesday, August 6 - Private Event & Corporate Row
West side outdoor space will be completely tented for a Private Event & Corporate Row.
Event Time:  
10:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Thursday, August 8 - Private Event & Corporate Row
East side outdoor space (between Main Boatbay and Sculling Pavilion), riverside gravel areas, and west side outdoor space will be tented for a private Corporate Row & Luncheon
Event Time: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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(Tents for this event will be going up on Wednesday, August 7 beginning at 5:00 PM, break-down of tents immediately after completion of event on Thursday, August 8.)

If you have any questions please email:
buffy.communityrowing@gmail.com
In This Issue
Annual Fund Update
Comedian Hits the Charles
Corporate Rowing Volunteers Needed
Save the Date!! 4th Annual Women's Row & Brunch Sunday, September 22, 2013
Exciting Volunteer Opportunity for All! Adaptive Program Recruiting Volunteers
August: Bring a Friend to Row Month!!
CRI Hats for Sale
Rent-a-Fellow
Upcoming Private Events and Meetings
Quick Links
 

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