Community Rowing, Inc. Newsletter

WeeklyApril 28, 2015
CSA at CRI!!
Sign Up Today, Tuesday 4/28, 5-7pm at CRI



Siena farms will be offering a CSA pickup here at CRI starting this summer! A farm representative will be here on site to sign up interested families and individuals to the CSA Share next Tuesday 4/28 from 5-7pm. 

They will be able to answer all your questions and even offer a discount on the summer share we will offer at CRI. Pickups this summer will be on Mondays from 5-8pm. 

Look for flyers in the CRI lobby for more information. 
Who is this CRI Member?
Bride Magazine 1967



Question:  Who is the CRI member featured in this 1967 Brides Magazine photo?  (Hint:  Ali McGraw, the bride on the left, is not the answer)

Answer:  Ken Hoffman!  Ken is the "groom" on the right.  Did you guess correctly?  

High Bidder on an Auction Item?
Please Pick Up Your Items!!


PLEASE PICK UP YOUR ITEMS BY May 9th.

If you were the high bidder on an auction item, please make plans to swing by the Development Office to retrieve your item ASAP.  

Thank you!

EndureRow Erg Seat
Give Erg #117 a Try!

Yes, the warm weather is finally here but if you find yourself on an erg try 
erg #117.  

EndureRow as lent us a demo seat. More information about the product can be found on their website. They are eager to get feedback on the product!!


 

Ignite the Extraordinary
Your Corporation and Community Rowing, Inc.

 

Please register now for the Ignite the Extraordinary event 

on May 5th ...

The deadline for sign up is May 1st and seats are going fast!!!



 

 

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


 

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!

 

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: nonna@communityrowing.org

Hudson Clinic Dates
Spots Still Available for 5/3

To sign up for Hudson Clinic Dates, register here:

 

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. 

 
In This Issue
CSA at CRI: Sign Up Today 4/28, 5-7pm
Who is this CRI Member?
High Bidder on an Auction Item? Please Pick Up Your Items by May 9th
EndureRow Demo Erg Seat on Erg #117 - Give it a Try!
Ignite the Extraordinary Register Now ... Seats are Going Fast!
CRI Fall Classic Regatta New Name for Rumble on the River
Scholarships at CRI: Please Continue to Share the News
Hudson Clinic Dates Still Available - Sign Up!
CRI's Facebook Page ... Like Us!
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