Community Rowing, Inc. Newsletter

WeeklyApril 14, 2015
New Boats Arriving Thursday...
We Need Volunteers!!

Join in the excitement of receiving our first shipment of new boats, by volunteering to help rig this Thursday!

Please join us in rigging and setting up our new fleet of boats so they are ready to for us to row in them!

You can sign up to volunteer through the link below. Thank you!

CRI Para Rowing
Masashi's First Time on the Water!!


Masashi Shinoda gets out on the water for the first time in a double. Bowed by volunteer Richard Martinez, and coached by Beth Noll. 

 

Auction Success!
Thank You 

Thank you to everyone who donated an item, came to the auction or bid online!

In this, the second year of our Auction, we more than doubled our event proceeds.  A huge thanks goes out to the CRI Auction Committee for putting on such a fun and successful event.  

CRI Fall Classic Regatta
Rumble Rename

Congratulations to Rony Sebok for being the winner of our "Rename the Rumble On the River" contest. The new name of the regatta will be *drumroll please* ...

CRI Fall Classic Regatta


With over 50 submissions, the Regatta Committee had lots to choose from!  Thank you to everyone who submitted an entry!

 

Championship Nutrition for YOU
Coaching Education Series



Please join us in two weeks on Tuesday night 4/21 at 6:30PM to hear Kelsea Gusk, CRI's Registered Dietitian, talk about Championship Week Menu Planning for athletes and coaches. 

As part of CRI's monthly Coaching Education Series  events, she will provide suggestions for foods and meals for individual athletes, teams, and coaches to help all perform at their best during championship races. All attendees will leave with food specific recommendations to take home and implement with for your upcoming championship race whether it be later this spring or in the summer.

CRI's monthly Coaching Education Series events always include food and drink with CRI coaches free and others just a $5 entry fee.

 

Hudson Clinic Dates
Spots Still Available for 4/21 & 5/3

To sign up for Hudson Clinic Dates, register here:

 

CRI Scholarships
Please Continue to Share the News

Spring has arrived! Summer is not far away! We are rowing again on the Charles River! 

We would like people to know that at CRI, scholarships are available for everyone who needs them. Many of our programs are full already, but we have space in Adult Learn to Row and Sculling 1, and all of our award winning Youth Summer programs, both recreational and competitive. 

Rowing is awesome, fun and for all! 


Competitive Programs for All Ages at CRI
Competitive Programs for All Ages at CRI


Please help us get the word out that rowing programs are affordable and accessible to everyone, regardless of income. We hope each of you will tell a friend, neighbor, family member, your mailman or hairdresser that rowing is great!


Sign up now for:

Youth Summer Learn to Row and Skills Development clinics, Competitive Youth Summer, Adult Sculling and Sweeps 

For program or scholarship information, contact Nonna at: [email protected]

Ignite the Extraordinary
Your Corporation and Community Rowing, Inc.


 

 

IGNITE THE EXTRAORDINARY

Your Corporation and Community Rowing Inc.


 


 

For innovative and dynamic leaders, business owners and executives, Community Rowing, Inc. and Whit Mitchell will join together for an informational session on High Performance Leadership Development.

  • Explore why athletes benefit from competing and then ultimately succeed in their careers.
  • Learn how their lessons can be applied to improve your effectiveness as a leader. 

When:             TUESDAY, MAY 5TH, 2015 - 10:30 AM to 1:30PM


 

Where:           Harry Parker Boathouse.

                       20 Nonantum Rd. 

                       Brighton, MA 02135.   


 

First, you will get on the water using the best team building application available; rowing!  Then Whit Mitchell, Executive Coach, author and speaker will give a dynamic and engaging leadership presentation entitled "Ignite the Extraordinary".


Whit has worked with diverse groups of executives across Fortune 500 companies, regional businesses and small companies.  He has also partnered with Business Schools at Harvard, Dartmouth and Columbia University for their Executive Development Programs.  His highly interactive 60-min presentation is full of practical and fresh ideas for team dynamics, organizational culture and personal performance that can be applied to any leader seeking to improve his/her effectiveness. 


 

Attendees will also receive a copy of Whit Mitchell's book, Working In Sync.


 


 

Schedule:       


 

10:30 - Arrive and introduction to coaches and rowing

11:00 - Meet on the dock and launch in rowing boats

12:00 - Finish rowing and change for presentation

12:15 - Lunch

12:30-1:30PM - Presentation, Ignite the Extraordinary



 

Please register today, at no cost, while availability lasts at:  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ignite-the-extraordinary-tickets-16471097496


 

Four Oar Rule Lifted
Enjoy!

As of Monday, April 13th, the Four Oar Rule has been lifted.
Please be safe and courteous on the river!
 
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. 

 

Patriots Day Monday
Boathouse Hours

In observance of Patriots Day, the boathouse hours on Monday,
April 20th will be:

5am-12:30pm

No regular programming/classes.

Note: April Vacation Learn to Row will meet Monday, 9am-12pm.
Upcoming Private Events
Please Take Note

Thursday, April 16th
7:00am: Community Room & Weight Room closed for cleaning

8:00am-2:00pm: Children's Advocacy Center Training Program in Community Room

Saturday, April 18, 2015:

4:00 PM: 2nd Floor closed for cleaning

8:00 PM: Set up on 2nd floor

9:00 PM-2:00 AM: Harvard University Zeta Phi Cocktail Party

Thanks
Sharanya
In This Issue
New Boats Arrive Thursday We Need Volunteers to Rig & Set Up!!
Para Rower Masashi's First Time on the Water!!
Auction Success! Thank You!
CRI Fall Classic Regatta New Name for Rumble on the River
Championship Nutrition for YOU - Coaching Education Series Tuesday April 21st
Hudson Clinic Dates Still Available - Sign Up!
Scholarships at CRI: Please Continue to Share the News
Ignite the Extraordinary: Your Corporation and Community Rowing, Inc.
Four-Oar Rule Lifted!
CRI's Facebook Page ... Like Us!
Patriots Day Monday Hours: 5:30am-12:30pm
Private Events: Please Take Note
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