May 5, 2015 Board Highlights
The Saline Rowing Club held our May board meeting last night and here are a few of the highlights from the meeting.
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Salt Springs Sprints – the club is hosting the inaugural Salt Springs Sprints this Saturday, May 9 at the new boathouse. There will be 7 teams competing including our team. We are in the final stages of planning this event and have had lots of help from many of the parents. Those who are volunteering, please meet at the boathouse Saturday morning at 7:00.
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Coaches Report – we had a great showing last weekend at Wy-Hi with boats in 9 of the finals and medaling in 6. The team is working very hard these next few weeks to prepare for the high school championships in Grand Rapids on May 16.
- Regatta Schedule:
- May 9 – Salt Springs Sprints (Ford Lake)
- May 16 – Grand Rapids High School State Championships (Grand Rapids)
- May 23 or 30 – Scrimmage with Forest Hills Northern (Ford Lake for those who are around)
- June 6-7 – Canadian School Rowing Championships (St. Catherines, Ontario for select Varsity and novice rowers)
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Boathouse Opening – EMU will be leading a boathouse grand opening on Thursday, May 14 at 4:00. The invitation has been added to our team website. All are welcome. Our club will be hosting a grand opening this summer to show off the boathouse to alumni and current club members. Look for information in the near future.
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Planning for the Great Gatsby Regatta fundraiser is in full swing. The event is scheduled for Tuesday, August 18 at Mac’s Acadian Seafood Shack. Our next meeting is Wednesday, May 6 at Mac’s at 7:30. Please look for additional information and ways to volunteer.
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Transportation – just a reminder that athletes are allowed to drive to and from home regattas at Ford Lake but are not allowed to drive themselves to and from any away regatta. If your athlete needs transportation assistance, please contact the Transportation Coordinator.
- Finally, the team has one open Board position for the Fundraising Chairperson. We are accepting nominations through May 22. This is a board position through the end of the Fall 2015 season.
