Community Rowing, Inc. Newsletter

WeeklySeptember 23, 2014
OWL Doing Great Things!
OWL on WBUR Health Blog

 OWL on the Water

OWL On The Water participants come to CRI and learn to row as part of an innovative program that offers rowing on the Charles River specifically for kids with weight issues.

A recent article on WBUR's Health Blog features the OWL program, describing the program, the incredible benefits it offers and how the kids are thriving and learning to be fit.

Be sure to read about OWL at CRI by clicking the article link below:

 


Become part of the CRI family by supporting the CRI Annual Fund.  Annual Fund contributions can be made quickly and easily online by clicking on the blue "donate" button through this link on the CRI website.  Thank you for your support!


 

Meet Your Representatives and Senators
Wednesday, October 1st

Please consider joining a social event at the Watertown Yacht Club where special guests will include Senators and Representatives who's districts touch the Charles River between Watertown Sq. and the harbor. 

Wednesday, October 1, 2014 
Watertown Yacht Club
425 Charles River Rd, Watertown 
6:30PM to 8:30PM

Be sure to come by and help make a big impression on them about the numbers of avid boaters on the Charles, and thank them for their support of the boating community!  
Photos of the Week
Celebration of Women's Rowing 2014
 

 

Rowing and Reading - A Book Event
Wednesday, October 15th

The Wednesday before the HOCR, Newtonville Books will host a rowing related event. Consider stopping by, CRI's local bookstore, Newtonville books to hear writers (and rowers) read from from their books.

Kate Gray is a former rower and a novelist who's written a novel set in the world of high-school rowing. Henriette Lazaridis Power author of The Clover House, one of our very own, will be reading from one of her essays on the sport of rowing. 

For more information on this great rowing related event, click here:


 

Safe & Happy Fall Rowing
A Few Things to Remember

The fall is an exciting season on the river, and a very busy one. The final stretch of our on-the-water season along with college and high school programs and rowers from all over preparing for the HOCR brings a lot of activity to the Charles.

As the mornings grow colder, the hours of daylight shorter please remember to be above all safe and also courteous to all those who share the river.

Demonstrate your best safety and rowing etiquette during every row for a pleasant and memorable fall season.
 
Military Sweeps Team Gear
Online Store Now Open!

If you would like to order CRI Military Sweeps team gear, the online store is now open.

Shop by using this link:

 

Boathouse Water Pressure
We are working on it...
Just a note to inform folks that we are aware of the water issue at the boathouse and that we're working with Boston Water and Sewer. The problem has been determined to be outside our building. 

We will keep you posted on any news...  

 

AmazonSmile
Shop Amazon/Support CRI


Did you know that you can shop at Amazon and support CRI at the same time?  It's so easy!  Simply go to the CRI website, click on the "Shop at AmazonSmile" button on the right side of the home page and then shop as usual.  Through the AmazonSmile donation program, CRI will get a contribution based on your total order.  

 

Volunteers Needed for Corporate Rows
Get Your Volunteer Hours In!
 
Tuesday, October 7
9:30 AM - 2:00 PM
Need: 5 volunteers

Please send email to sharanya@communityrowing.org to sign up!

Thanks
Sharanya
Certified CPR, EAD, First Aid...
HOCR Volunteers Needed

If you're certified in CPR, EAD, and First Aid and would like to volunteer at the HOCR, please contact June Richard at capecodjuner@gmail.com.

Volunteers must have all three identifiers to qualify.

HOCR Emergency Services 
Certified Life Guards/Licensed Ham Operators Needed

The HOCR Emergency Services committee is looking for several currently certified Lifeguards and Licensed Ham Operators to complete the staffing for this year's race.  

If you or someone you know is interested, please contact June Richard, Co-Chair Emergency Services, at: JuneRichard.HOCR@gmail.com

Thank you.
HOCR Housing/International Competitors
Looking for Hosts

If you are interested in housing overseas crews, please email either Anne Buckingham (goannego@gmail.com) or Michelle Jaeger (mjaegs@gmail.com) as soon as possible as we are already getting requests! They will be happy to answer any questions you might have.

Locker Rooms
Closed for Daily Cleaning
Beginning soon, the locker rooms will be closed at 11:00 am daily for a for approximately 45 minutes for cleaning.
Upcoming Private Events
Please Take Note

Friday, September 26, 2014:

5:30 PM - 9:00 PM: Fessenden Crew BBQ under the west end tent

Saturday, September 27, 2014:

8:00 AM: Erg/Community Room closed for cleaning

8:30 AM - 1:00 PM: Boston College Parents Brunch on 2nd Floor

Sunday, September 28, 2014:

9:00 AM: 2nd Floor closed for cleaning

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM: Boston College Ski Team Reunion on 2nd Floor


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In This Issue
OWL on WBUR Health Blog
CRI Annual Fund ... Become a Part of the Family
Greet Your Representatives and Senators at a Social Event October 1st
Photos of the Week: Women's Row & Brunch 2014
Rowing & Reading - A Book Event
Safe & Happy Fall Rowing Be Friendly on the River
Military Sweeps Team Gear Online Store Now Open
Boathouse Water Issues
AmazonSmile: Shop Amazon/Support CRI
Corporate Row Events Volunteers Needed
HOCR Volunteers Needed Emergency Services, First Aid
Locker Rooms Closed for Daily Cleaning
Upcoming Private Events
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