Learn-to-Row Photos

Learn to row was this weekend. The whole thing went off very smoothly, thanks to Adrienne for organizing.

Click here to see the pictures.

Click Here to see as a slideshow.

Here’s what Adrienne said:

“Hello Everyone, I wanted to to say thank you so much to all of the volunteers who came out this weeekend to help with Learn to Row. We had a 100% return rate on Sunday and I know it was because of all of you!

“A special thanks to Chris Reins for planning the training for the group and to all the coaches who helped make it happen: Darius, Jill, Casey, Rebecca, Mike, Ryan, Iva, Tamara, & Robert.

“I also want to thank the coxes on Sunday: Lily, Jill, Ryan, Casey, Robert, DeAnna, Darius, Simon and Susan.

“I appreciate so much all of the help from everyone else who volunteered, whether it was to be a runner for something, organize ergs, lend an erg, do nametags, make the directions, hold the boats, row in the boats, sit in the boats, move the boats, bring food to the party, socialize with the newbies, give encouragement, bring coffee and bagels, and a VERY BIG THANK YOU to Robert for hosting another fabulous Barbecue (and finishing the new deck JUST IN TIME).”

2008 Awards: Polls open!!

The club has gone to the polls, voting on the 2008 awards. Stay tuned for the results, which will be posted here after they’re announced at the Banquet, coming up in a couple of weeks. Here are the awards categories:

1. Male Rower of the Year
2. Female Rower of the Year
3. Novice Rower of the Year
4. Golden Wrench
5. Coxswain of the Year
6. Menace of the Year
7. Unique Fashion Sense
8. Coach of the Year
9. Boat Captain of the Year
10. Officer of the Year
11. Sunshine Award

Good luck to all the nominees!

Jessica is Rower of the Day at Concept2.com

Congratulations, Jessica for being featured as Rower of the Day today at Concept2.com!

 

Fun Race!!

Vijay just called a Fun Race, Saturday January 31st at the Marina! Contact him to enter your boat in the race, and stay tuned for photos / results which I’ll post up here after the race.

Banquet date set

The Banquet will be returning to the first quarter of the year. The date is set for Saturday, February 28th. Should be a great night, starting with cocktails, moving in to food and drink, and including the yearly awards ceremony. Yeah!

Holiday party wrap-up

The Holiday Party went off without a hitch, and from what I can remember was a great time. The venue was awesome, food great and the wine was free-flowing. Here are a couple of pics.

Year-end party

The end of year celebration will surely rock. I hope everyone can make it.

When: Saturday, December 20th, 8pm till past your bedtime
Where: Marriot, Marina del Rey
Parking: lot across the street

More information to follow…

Official Election Results

From Katy:

The election results are in. Congrats to all who won.

The current officers will spend the remainder of the year assisting
the new officers in the transition of duties. The new officers will
take over duties on January 1st.

~Katy

Board Member: Rebecca MacGillivray

President: Gary Bell

Vice President: Adrienne Evatt

Treasure: Casey Corcoran

Secretary: DeAnna Rivera

VP Community Affairs: Barry Fisher

Rigger: Mike McKay

Co-Rigger: Carlos Aquirre

Boatswain: Ryan Reid

Sculling Rigger: Jill Calbi

Sculling Coordinator: Debbie Dutridge

Coaching Coordinator: Chris Reins

Race Czar: Vijay Srinivan

Social Chair: Simon Hunter

Member Rep: Jessica Jacobs
Lauren Quinn
Angela Sumser
Susan Kobilarcsik
Brooke Lawson
Derrick Mathis

Mens’ Speedboat holds first meeting

The new competitive mens’ boat met this morning for the first time at Cafe Buna. Mike, Arthur, Riggs, Ryan, Tim and Simon discussed the boats priorities and strategy over the next year. At the moment we’re going to create one 4+ with the possibility of a second one that can be combined to make up an 8+ if need be. We’re going to focus on 2,000 meter races, and go for gold. Great job, guys! I can’t wait to start training with you (that is, if I make it into the boat!)