Community Rowing, Inc. Newsletter

Weekly

February 23, 2016

'What Works' Summit Coaching Conference 2016

Volunteers Needed

Share your enthusiasm for CRI and the sport of rowing on Friday & Saturday, February 26th & 27th!

We have (4) volunteers spots still open. 'What Works' Summit 2016 a one of a kind experience. It is a great opportunity to draw participants into the engaging and welcoming community that is CRI.

Open opportunities:

Saturday

6:30-8:30am Registration Set up

8-9am Speaker Assistant (Weight Room)

1-1:45pm Speaker Assistant

2-3pm Speaker Assistnat

Click the link below and sign up for a time that works best with your schedule. All help is appreciated.

http://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0944abaf2da7fa7-2016

Best,

Matt Lehrer & Theresa Fitzpatrick

CRIRowstudio in the News

WCVB Channel 5 Chronicle & MeetMeOutside

Following a really great piece last Thursday on Chronicle which featured CRI and #CRIRowStudio, we'll be in the news again this week on another WCVB Channel 5 show.

Filmed back in January on Martin Luther King Day by a crew from Channel 5, the segment featuring CRI will be aired twice tomorrow, February 24th, on the WCVB Channel 5 morning news between 5:00 and 7:00am. The piece will most likely re-air over the weekend as well.

Our Rowstudio Drop-in classes are part of a segment that highlights 'MeetMeOutside' - a dating app that focuses on unique indoor date ideas.

CRI 2016 Spring Party

Saturday, April 30, 2016

CRI Women's Competitive Team

Information Sessions/2016 Season

Interested in CRI's Competitive Women's Team? If you miss the thrill of racing, training with a team, watching the sunrise, and winning medals, then come join us!

Find out more information by attending one of our two upcoming information sessions! Come learn about the tryout process, our practice schedule, and the regatta plans for the 2016 season. You'll also have the opportunity to hear from current team members what rowing on a masters team is like. And of course, snacks will be provided!

Information Sessions will be held on:

February 23rd at 6:00AM
March 7th at 6:30PM

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to one or all of the team captains:

Lindsey Angione: langione@gmail.com
Jessica Frey: jfrey2@wellesley.edu
Lee Ford: lee.ford214@yahoo.com

We look forward to meeting you!

CRI Para Rowing

Call For Volunteers!

We are searching for dedicated volunteers to help support para athletes in both rowing/bowing needs and equipment handling. We have many different session times available to volunteer with during the week that will fit your rowing ability and schedule!

There is a required information and training session that will take place on March 10 from 6:45-8:15pm in the CRI classroom. If you are interested in volunteering with CRI Para, please rsvp to jenny@communityrowing.org by March 7th.

Any questions about volunteering or para rowing can be directed to Jenny Sichel at jenny@communityrowing.org.

We will see you soon!

Dredging of the Sandbar

Work Continues

We are happy to let folks know the exciting news that work to dredge the sandbar at the Faneuil Brook Outfall (the area of the Charles across from the Charles River Motel) has begun. After a brief pause in work, dredging will begin again on Thursday. It is hoped the the work of removing the sandbar will be complete in the next week or so.

The dredging will remove sand (mostly from the road) which has built up over time. Removal of the sand which has created a shoal will lead to improved water quality and navigation in that section of the river. The sand and debris removed from the river will be deposited to special enclosures at the Herter Park parking lot where it will drain. Once dewatered the sand will be trucked away.

#CRIRowstudio

Drop In for Some Special Deals

Word is spreading about our drop-in rowing sessions at #CRIRowstudio, have you dropped in yet?

Currently we are offering two special deals:

Bring a Friend/Drop in for FREE!

Haven't been to the CRIRowstudio yet? Would you like to give it a go? If you want to attend a class and bring a friend, your first class is free! Please email Nonna or to set up your free 'Drop-in' to CRIRowstudio.

Snowflake Walk-In Special!

Waking up in the morning or leaving work in the evening and notice snowflakes in the air? If it is snowing at the time you walk-in for a class you may take the class for $15 ($5 off the regular price).

Offer is for walk-ins only. Questions? Email Nonna.

Classes meet Monday-Friday mornings 6:00am, and evenings at 6:30pm.

To read more about drop-in classes at #CRIRowstudio, visit the CRI website Drop-in Rowing page.

Been to the CRIRowstudio already? Want to sign up for a pack of 10? Sign up at:

www.mindbodyonline.com

Youth Recreational Rowing

Are You a Rower, Would You Like to Coach?

Introducing youth to rowing is a huge part of our mission here at CRI. Would you be interested in
sharing your enthusiasm for rowing with a new generation? Our youth recreational rowing
programs are a fantastic opportunity to teach young people what rowing is all about.

We offer programs weeday afternoons after school, weekend days and summer weekday mornings
and afternoons.

Be a part of bringing rowing to all. Interested? Contact nonna@communityrowing.org

Facilities Survey: Please Let Us Know What You Think

Submit by February 26th

Please take this opportunity to share your thoughts about our facilities here at the boathouse. Dave Snowdon would like to collect the information by February 26th.

As individuals and community members we treat the coming of each new year as an opportunity for a clean slate, fresh start, and new prospects. With this new year the CRI facility team is already underway on a number of facility wide organizational renovations. We believe with your input we can collectively create a more enjoyable and efficient boathouse. CRI and the Facility Team encourage you all to take the time to review this survey and help us stay true to our resolution to make The Harry Parker Boathouse truly amazing.

Coach Survey:

http://tinyurl.com/CoachFacilitySurvey

Member Survey:

http://tinyurl.com/MemberFacilitySurvey

Thank you from Dave!

2016 Programming...

Our Season Starts SOON, are you signed up?

It is never too early to plan for spring and summer!

We look forward to seeing you around the boathouse and on the river soon.

www.communityrowing.org

Spring & Summer CSA Shares

Siena Farms at CRI

Siena Farms is selling their CSA shares for pickup at CRI this spring and summer. Currently you can receive a 10% discount on regular prices by signing up by Feb. 1st!

For more information, contact Susan Turner at: Susan@sienafarms.com

Upcoming Special Events

'What Works' Summit Feb 26-28

Setting up for the What Works Summit will begin early on Friday 2/26. There will be no regularly scheduled classes taking place after 8:15 am.

Saturday, February 27th, the Community Room will be unavailable.

In This Issue

CRI Youth Rowing Open House Monday Feb 29th

'What Works' Summit Volunteers Needed

CRIRowstudio in the News Again!

Raise Your Oars for CRI 2016 Spring Party

CRI Women's Competitive Team Information Sessions

CRI Para Rowing Call for Volunteers!