Community Rowing, Inc. Newsletter

WeeklyJanuary 20, 2015





Please plan to join us for an inspiring evening celebrating the successes and networking power of women rowers at the 3rd Annual 
Grace, Grit & Glory Gala. 

Saturday, January 31, 2015
7:00 - 10:00 p.m.
Community Rowing, Inc. - Harry Parker Boathouse, 20 Nonantum Road, Brighton, MA

Event proceeds will benefit CRI's G-ROW program for Boston Public School girls.

Keynote Speakers:  

Mary McCagg - Two-time US Olympian, Radcliffe grad, Board Member at the USOC, Publishing Professional and Mother.

Carla Campbell - G-ROW Alum, Swarthmore and MIT grad, Co-Founder of Fresh Food Generation, an inner city food truck with the mission of improving access to healthy, affordable, cooked foods in low-income neighborhoods. 

Tickets are available now through the CRI website:  http://communityrowing.org/grace-grit-and-glory
$75 for adults
$60 for students and adults under 21
Buffet dinner, open bar and dessert/coffee are all included.

Generously sponsored by Dick & Lisa Cashin, Jane and Walter Demers, Cambridge Trust Company and Hemenway & Barnes LLP

 

2015 Grace, Grit & Glory
Call for Volunteers!!

With our Grace, Grit & Glory event less than two weeks away, we are hoping a few more folks will still volunteer. It is never too early in the season to get some volunteer hours in! The volunteer spots are being organized on VolunteerSpot.

Here's how it works in 3 easy steps:

1) Click this link to see our Sign-Up on VolunteerSpot:
2) Review the options listed and choose the spot(s) you like.

3) Sign up! It's Easy - you will NOT need to register an account or keep a password on VolunteerSpot.

Thank you!!

Note: VolunteerSpot does not share your email address with anyone. If you prefer not to use your email address, please contact me and I can sign you up manually.
Virtual Team Challenge Update
CRI Landing in Australia


Keep rowing!  We've landed in Sydney on the east coast of Australia) where the day's high will be 80 with possible thunderstorms.

 

Cambridge Boat Club (CBC) has challenged CRI to see who can row the most meters.  The club that loses flies the winner's flag for two weeks!  Right now we're first place for on-water clubs and 2,928,442 meters ahead of CBC. 

 

Thanks to all CRI rowers who are participating. The VTC is the one club event we have that brings us all together in this great sport.  Whether you've rowed 350,000 meters or 2,000 meters so far, it all counts.  We've got about a week and a half left to the challenge.  Please keep current in logging your meters; if you can't do it after each workout, please log your meters each week.

 

Housekeeping: January 31 is the last day to erg meters.  February 3 is the last day to enter your meters.  ERG ON!


 
CRI Welcomes Kelsea Gusk
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CRI is very excited to have Kelsea join us as our Community Rowing Dietitian/Nutritionist. Kelsea is collaborating with coaches and staff across all programs to support athletes in their fitness and health goals. 

Kelsea attended Boston University from 2005-2009 completing an undergraduate degree in Health Studies, while also competing as a varsity rower. While completing her Dietetics education at Simmons College, she worked as an ACSM Certified Personal Trainer.  She completed her Dietetic Internship with Sodexo in 2011 and has since worked in various clinical and community roles as a Registered Dietitian and Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics Member. Kelsea is a Licensed Dietitian in the state of Massachusetts. 

A rower herself, Kelsea continues to row at the club level and also competes in various running races. She is looking forward to the New York Marathon in 2015. 

Welcome Kelsea!

 

CRI Welcomes Yael Mito
Program & Member Services Coordinator

CRI is pleased to welcome Yael Mito as our Program & Member Services Coordinator. Yael coordinates practice schedules and equipment usage for all of the CRI programs and works with the competitive team coaches on all aspects of travel planning and logistics.

Yael is very familiar with the world of rowing, having started her coxing career in Seattle at the scholastic level. Yael went on to cox at Boston University and has continued competing with masters teams since.

Welcome Yael!

 

Business Program Committee
Looking for Volunteers


 

We are looking for volunteers for the Business Program Committee to help our new Business Engagement Manager, Jeff Nelson. Of particular interest for this committee are people with experience in the following fields: legal, medical, manufacturing, education, hospitality, finance, construction and media. Business leadership, ownership and or marketing experience is a plus.


 

Where: CRI Boathouse - 1980 Meeting room


 

When: Wednesday, February 4th 6:45PM, duration 90 min


 

Purpose:  We wish to serve our mission of, "Rowing for All" by making our business programs successful and more accessible to the Boston business community.  Please join us to Help Jeff evaluate the current program, determine a re-branding strategy, and then think tank strategy discussions on new ideas and improvements. 


 

Sample topics: rebranding names, internal referral contest, gorilla marketing ideas, and creation of vertical industry value propositions. 


 

If interested, please attend the meeting on the 4th and email Jeff at [email protected]

Re-Name the Rumble ...
Win a Prize!!!

Help us re-name THE "RUMBLE ON THE RIVER" and win a prize!
We are looking for a creative new name for the September CRI regatta currently known as the "Rumble on the River" and need your help!  

Please email three suggested names to Tracy Brown at [email protected] by February 20.  Compiled names will be voted on by the regatta organizing committee and the winner will be announced in late February/early March.  We're offering a gift bag of CRI "swag" and bragging rights to the person who submits the winning entry. 
Masters Scullers - An Invitation
Sculler Camp in Sarasota, FL

Join us in the warmer weather of Sarasota, Florida, for a Master's Sculler camp. The camp will run from the 9th through the 13th of February. The cost will be $500, not including dock costs.

Camp will be one coached session, video review and one additional practice without coaching daily, starting Monday, ending Friday morning.  

For further details, contact Bruce Smith at:
Boat Storage Spaces Needed
Got Space?

We are looking for any local CRI members that would be willing to temporarily provide space to store boats. We have boats which have been sold, and are waiting to be picked up and are looking to minimize the number of boats left outside.

If you or someone you know would be willing to store a boat, please contact Dave Snowdon at: [email protected]
CRI's Facebook Page is Back!!
Like Us on Facebook
 
After a lengthy hiatus, the CRI official Facebook page is back and full of news, photos and fun CRI photos.  Make sure to "Like" us and stay up to date on all the news and fun.  Click here to be forwarded directly to the page. 

 

CRI Board Meeting Calendar
Dates Available on CRI Calendar

The schedule of CRI board meetings is accessible on the CRI Website, and can be viewed on the Harry Parker Boathouse Calendar.

Music in the Community Room
Rules & Etiquette
The music system in the Community Room is to be used by coaches only.
If you are in the Community Room to erg on your own and wish to listen to music, please use headphones.

Thank you.
Saturday Winter Erg/Weight Room Schedule
Please Take Note

The Saturday morning program/practice times over the winter for the youth teams will be as follows. Practices will take place in both the erg and the weight rooms:

Saturday mornings: 7:30-11:30 am

Please be aware that both the erg room and weight room should be clear by 7:30 am on Saturday mornings.


***Youth programs have priority for use of equipment during scheduled practice times -  both weekday and weekend. 

Boathouse Water Supply
January 27, 2015
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The water supply at the boathouse will be temporarily interrupted on Friday, January 27th, due to work being done by Boston Water & Sewer Commission. Showers, toilets and sinks will be unavailable at this time.

The work is scheduled to begin at 10am, and should take approximately 1 hour.

The exact time and duration of the interruption will depend on when the work crew arrives and the time needed to complete their work.
In This Issue
3rd Annual Grace, Grit & Glory ... Join the Celebration!!
Still Time to Volunteer at Grace, Grit & Glory
Virtual Team Challenge Update
CRI Welcomes Kelsea Gusk and Yael Mito
Business Program Committee: Looking for Volunteers
Re-Name the Rumble on the River....
Masters Scullers ... An Invitation to Camp in Sarasota FL
Schedule of CRI Board Meeting Dates Available on HPB Calendar
Music in the Community Room: Rules & Etiquette
Winter Saturday Morning Erg/Weight Room Schedule Please Take Note
Boathouse Water Supply Friday January 27th
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