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November 17, 2015

CRI Volunteer Appreciation

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This past Saturday CRI hosted its first Volunteer Appreciation Event to thank MANY volunteers who helped throughout 2015. In order to carry out CRI's Mission of Rowing for All volunteers are needed. In fact, over 500+ volunteers were needed during 2015. Volunteers signed up to help in the all programs; Adaptive, Veterans, Row Boston, Boat/Repair Bay, Corporate and Youth Teams.

To quote Bruce Smith, "Volunteering at the Harry Parker Boathouse is a special ticket to the kind of satisfaction and happiness that is usually reserved for the very young or the very lucky. Getting together to help others get on the water - whether it is with a para rowing program or a team building event or by working at the boathouse on a special project - has a profound positive impact on other people and it brings new happiness into the world that simply wouldn't exist otherwise. Knowing that you have shared health and community and human connection with others transforms any day of the week into a Red Letter Day."

Five individuals received the Volunteer Appreciate Award for 2015 for going above and beyond what it means to volunteer. Those in attendance also won gift certificates to Starbucks and Chipotle. Help us thank all the volunteers who helped in 2015. It takes a community, a CRI community to make all CRI programs a success!

2015 Volunteer Appreciate Award Winners:

Boat Bay/ Repair Bay:

Presented by: Dave Snowdon dave@communityrowing.org
Winner: Mirana Varfi

It has been 3 plus years of volunteer work for Mirana in the shop and she continues to be a great help to the shop and building operations. While volunteering Mirana helps organizes the facility and maintains the rowing equipment. She adapts quickly to new jobs and is able to complete a wide range of tasks. Mirana's eagerness to learn new trades allows her to work intelligently with composite repairs on shells. Work in the shop can become rather hectic at times with the influx of work and Mirana helps to bring some stability with her calm demeanor and solid work ethic. She is always willing to help whether it is a rebuild of a launch or sweeping the floors. Mirana's time in the shop will never go unnoticed and is a testament to the strength of CRI's volunteer membership.

Corporate Team Building:

Presented by: Jeff Nelson jeff.nelsoncri@gmail.com
Winner: Phil Fontana

Phil Fontana volunteered for more corporate events than I can count. He always showed up early and went home late. He did every job we had and did it with a smile. He even did some jobs we didn't have. When Phil showed up he just went to work, I rarely ever needed to tell him what needed to be done. An example of this is when Phil came to volunteer for an event and during his downtime while waiting for crews to return, he started working on cleaning the old Pocock 8+ we had in racks. It had been stained brown from many years of use on the Charles. It took him about 2 hours but he had it shined up so you could see the white hull again. It looked almost brand new. No one asked him to do it, he just decided the boat needed to be cleaned.

Para Rowing:

Presented by: Jenny Sichel jenny@communityrowing.org
Winner: Andrea Covelli

Thank you to all of the Para Volunteers that have been with the program this past year. Without the volunteers, about 70% of our athletes would never get the chance to row here at CRI. To put it in perspective, out of our 30 ongoing athletes, 21 of them would not know the feeling that we experience with on the water rowing.

This year we would like to honor one that has gone above and beyond for CRI Para. Every time Andrea Covelli walks into volunteer with para, she has a smile on her face and an attitude ready to take on anything we throw at her. From coxing, to bowing a 4x, to just helping an athlete take continuous strokes on an erg, Andrea has contributed so much of her time and energy to CRI Para Rowing. During the course of the past year, Andrea has logged approximately 172 hours volunteering with us and there is no way to thank her enough! So with gratitude in the coaches' minds and joy in the athletes' hearts, congratulations Andrea and all of the volunteers on a year well rowed.

Row Boston:

Presented by: Ariel Handler ahandlercri@gmail.com

Winner: Deigo Rao

Diego Rao is the recipient of the Volunteer Award for Row Boston. Diego has shown exemplary work ethic this year and incredible commitment to Community Rowing. As a volunteer rower and coxswain, he was always eager to help in any way possible. For these and many other reasons, Diego is our Row Boston

Volunteer of the Year.

Military Rowing:

Presented by: Marilyn Koblan marilyn@communityrowing.org
Winner: Fred Jones

Fred Jones service to others within the military program is admirable His commitment to his fellow service members is an example of the connection our military rowers treasure at CRI.

If you have questions about any of these programs or wish to get a head start and sign up to help now, please email any of the Coaches directly. We will ensure you get on the list to volunteer for 2016 programs and events.

We look forward to seeing you at next year's Volunteer Appreciation Event 2016.

Theresa Fitzpatrick theresafitz.cri@gmail.com

Winter Training Registration

Training Starts Soon ... Sign Up While Spaces Last!

Winter Training at CRI. Be Ready for Spring.

Buy Three, the Rest are Free

Registration/class updates:

Triple P w/ Karl M/W/F - Full

Check out these other fantastic opportunities to get fit,sign up while there is still space:

Triple P w/ Skye Elliot - T,Th,Sa 5:10-6:40

For those of you who don't know Skye yet, he is our fantastic Varsity Girls Head Coach. With Skye guiding you through the Triple P training plan, you will be ready to conquer the river in the spring.*Triple P counts as 3 for the 'buy 3'.

Cardio Erg w/ John Sisk - T 9-10:30, Th 9:00-10:30

Whether you're a beginner, someone who just wants to maintain or improve their fitness level, a seasoned veteran trying out for a comp team or trying to get ready for the C.R.A.S.H.-B. Sprints, John will work with you to help you achieve your goals.

Get in the Zone w/ Mike Baker - M 9:30-11:00, W 9:30-11:00, F 9:30-11:00

Get in the Zone with Mike Baker. Mike's erg training programs will be individually tailored to your level to meet your fitness goals. Athletes of all levels will feel comfortable knowing they're doing what they need to do in order to improve.

Erg w/ Will Congram - T 9:30-11:00

Open to all levels, this class is designed to help each participant use the Concept 2 ergometer as a practice and training tool for on-water applications. Through exercises both on and off the machine, participants will learn how to optimize the use of breath, posture and major muscle groups to apply power. Each class will consist of a discussion and application of technical goals, pre-row warm-up, and workout on the ergometer.

Theo Rocks the Weights - M 5:10-6:40, W 5:10-6:40, F 5:10-6:40

While teaching the fundamentals of weightlifting, the class will focus on building rowing-specific strength, coordination and the explosive power needed to accelerate boats. Two "core lifts" each day will be supplemented w/ plyometrics & other less traditional lifts. We will cover the basics of pushing, pulling, lifting, balancing, moving & holding weights.

Strength & Conditioning w/ Pat Larcom - T 9:00-10:00, Th 9:00-10:00

For the rower to increase strength & mobility, avoid injuries & increase boat speed. We will master barbell movements: the squat, deadlift & press. Everyone will progress individually from lifting just a PVC Pipe to Bodyweight & Beyond. Be prepared to warmup for 15 minutes using dynamic full body movements, develop strength focusing on two movements each day, then finish with a 5-15 min burner of conditioning. Learn to lift heavy (relative to your experience) and transfer it into boat speed.

Military Erg Cardio Mix w/ Sandra Cardillo - Su 10:00-11:30

Open to all service men and women and veterans. This program provides team camaraderie, fitness and competition training. No cost to military veterans.

Circuit Training w/ Ariel Handler - Mid-morning/days TBD

Ariel's class features circuit training that focuses on a combination of bodyweight and weightlifting exercises. All levels welcome!! The class will work on maximizing strength through short intervals as well as increasing overall endurance levels and flexibility.

Sign Up Today

www.communityrowing.org

IceMelter Indoor Erg Regatta

December 13, 2015

Join us for the December 13th Ice Melter Indoor Regatta Challenge! Fight the Cold and Bring the Heat through fun competition within our CRI family! Diverse event schedule for athletes of all abilities, includes both individual distances and a team relay.

All CRI program affiliates 18 and older are welcome to participate! 100% of Ice Melter proceeds go to CRI's outreach programs. Registration fee goes up after Thanksgiving, so signup today at:

https://www.communityrowing.org/programs/signup

Questions: pjcostas@gmail.com

CRI Employment Opportunity

Business Engagement Associate

CRI is looking for a Business Engagement Associate.

Please read the job description below.

Summary

The Business Engagement Associate is responsible for the recruitment of clients and logistics for the team building programs at CRI. The successful candidate will have a passion for CRI's mission of "Rowing for All" and for sharing the lessons learned from rowing through experiences on the water. In addition, sales experience and a willingness to engage with the Boston business community along multiple channels of communication is key. Position will work directly with CRI's Business Engagement Manager to provide support for all team building events.

Outward Facing Responsibilities

Engage all potential clients with prompt and professional communication that emphasizes care and how their participation fits both their goals and with CRI's mission of "Rowing for All"
Engage new clients from inbound inquiries, outbound contacts and indirect selling partners
Understand and communicate the benefits of different CRI team building programs to clients to find the option to best fit their needs
Walk clients through the entire engagement lifecycle from first contact through follow up activities

Inward Facing Responsibilities

Clear communication with clients and CRI staff, coaches, & community
Generate enthusiasm for individual client teams and CRI mission
Coordinate event logistics with CRI Event Planner & CRI Program Coordinator to minimize disruption of regular CRI programming
Manage online inbound marketing tools and customer resources management tools
Maintain team building webpages on CRI website
Other duties as assigned

Compensation

Full-time position with competitive compensation package.

To apply, please send a resume and three references via e-mail to Matt Lehrer at matt.lehrer@communityrowing.org along with any questions about the position. Desired start date is January 2016.

Save the Date: Grace, Grit & Glory

A Celebration of Women Rowers

Saturday, January 30, 2015

6:00 p.m. - cocktails

7:30 p.m. - dinner and program

More details to come shortly!

CRI Annual Meeting & Call for Board Members

Wednesday, December 9th, 2015

Please mark your calendars and save the date for the CRI Annual Meeting and Holiday Party on Wednesday, December 9th, 2015. Join us as we continue to celebrate 30 years of Community Rowing, Inc.!

Arrival Time: 7:30 pm
Meeting Start Time: 7:45 pm

Food, beverages, and festive holiday cheer will be provided!

CRI custom tees for the first 50 attendees who arrive at 7:30. For planning purposes, please RSVP to lib.diamond@gmail.com. Drop-in's still welcome!

The Board of Directors will be open for elections, and are currently looking for candidates. The board looks for prospective candidates with financial, legal and/or fundraising experience.

Interested candidates should prepare a short (300-500 word) statement addressing why they want to participate on the board and the skills and experience they bring that will benefit CRI (Please also include a headshot with your written statement.)If you are interested, please contact Lila McCain at lila.mccain@gmail.com

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