| Men's Comp Team
Climbing the Walls
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The Charles River was frozen so the Men's Comp team took a break from erging and climbed the walls at the Central Rock Gym recently..
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| New Single is Named
"Winter is Coming"
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A new CRI family that just made a generous contribution for the new boat fleet let us know that our first single In the new fleet will be named "Winter is Coming"!
Just as our first big storm arrives, we are getting ready for a wonderful and transformational season at CRI with every rower being "well prepared" for the season with high quality equipment (Game of Thrones House of Stark reference intended!).
The new fleet will be arriving - and it is wonderful that our community is pulling together to make it happen!!!
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The 3rd Annual Grace, Grit & Glory Gala, an inspiring evening celebrating the successes and networking power of women rowers.
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.
The event is sold out but seats may open at the last moment. If you are interested in adding your name to a waiting list, please email:
Generously sponsored by Dick & Lisa Cashin, Jane and Walter Demers, Cambridge Trust Company and Hemenway & Barnes LLP
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| 2015 Grace, Grit & Glory
Still Looking for a Few Volunteers!!
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Grace, Grit & Glory is this Saturday, January 31st. We are still looking for a few volunteers. It is never too early in the season to get some volunteer hours in! Please consider helping with this exciting event. 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.
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| Virtual Team Challenge Update
21 Million Meters! Go CRI!
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Stop shoveling and get back to erging! At 21 million meters, we're #1 in on-water clubs and 2 million meters in front of CBC (Cambridge Boat Club), but about 8 million meter behind where we were last year at this time. We think that's because some of you have not yet logged those hard-earned meters. We have travelled across Australia and are now bobbing gently in the Indian Ocean south of Singapore. Help us reach land in the next few days. The challenge ends on January 31 at midnight.
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!
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| Coxswains Needed
WeCanRow Boston
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WeCanRow Boston is looking for a coxswain to join our dynamic program. Women Enduring Cancer Row (WeCanRow) is a wellness program for women who are breast cancer survivors. The program consists of approximately 35 active members with a range of rowing experience and physical ability. WCR aims to teach and improve rowing skills, build physical strength, and develop teamwork with women who have had similar cancer experiences. Please see the website for more details about the program itself (www.wecanrowboston.org).
We practice on Tuesday evenings from 6-8PM starting April 7th and ending on October 13th. We row out of the Boston University boathouse using a training barge, 8+s, and 4+s. Candidate should have experience coxing both novice and experienced rowers, be comfortable coxing on the Charles, be able to give technical feedback in the boat, and willing to commit to regular attendance.
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| Business Program Committee Meeting
Change of Meeting Date
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There is a date change for the Business Program Committee for the first week of February to Thursday, February 5th at 6:45pm.
Where: CRI Boathouse - 1980 Meeting room
When: New date - Thursday, February 5th 6:45PM, duration 90 min
Contact Jeff Nelson with any questions:
jeff.nelson@communityrowing.org
About Business Program Committee:
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.
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.
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| Re-Name the Rumble ...
Win a Prize!!!
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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 tracy@communityrowing.org 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
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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:
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| Boat Storage Spaces Needed
Got Space?
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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: snowdon.dave.cri@gmail.com |
CRI's Facebook Page is Back!!
Like Us on Facebook
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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.
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| Boathouse Water Supply
Wednesday, Feb 4th
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The water supply at the boathouse will be temporarily interrupted on Wednesday, February 4th, 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 be finished by 10am.
The exact time and duration of the interruption will depend on when the work crew arrives and the time needed to complete their work.
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| CRI Board Meeting Calendar
Dates Available on CRI Calendar
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The schedule of CRI board meetings is accessible on the CRI Website, and can be viewed on the Harry Parker Boathouse Calendar.
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