Parent Information Night

Fall 2014Niskayuna Rowing

Tonight’s Agenda• Welcome – Dave Davenport• Program Overview – Molly Grygiel• Head of the Mohawk – Sean Ryan• Travel and Chuckwagon- Scott Meade• Fundraising-Molly Grygiel• Team Breakout Meetings – Coaches

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Board of Directors - July 2014 to June 2015

Executive Committee and Parent Representatives

President: Richard Marine1st VP: David Davenport2nd VP: Gerry LampmanTreasurer: Chris MasonSecretary: Margaret Blohm

HS Parent Rep: Tammy MolinaMod Parent Rep: Dawn Tonneau

At-Large MembersSean RyanMichael O'HaraDenise PadulaJim SinkusBlair RaymondRick RutlandCarl LeGereCathy SalamoneKaren LombardoDebbie Cituk

Monthly Board Meetings Open to All Members – Next: 9/17@7pm

Where to get information?

•Crew Information Night•Email – Parent Representatives•Email – Coaches•Email – info@niskyrowing.org or

volunteer@niskyrowing.org•Web – NiskyRowing.org•Facebook – facebook.com/NiskyRowing•Twitter- @niskyrowing•Attend Board meetings•Socialize at the Boathouse and Regattas•Parents Guide

Student Information Release• We seek to publicize the accomplishments of

our rowers.– NCSD district newsletters, Daily Gazette, WNYT

online, NiskyRowing.org, our Facebook page, twitter, etc.

• We publish seasonal membership directories– Student name, parent name, email, phone

number

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Student Information Release• Information release policy consistent with

NCSD• You may opt out in writing.– See web site for form.

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Athlete Code of Conduct• Agreement by Signing Grey Card• Read the Athletic Handbook• Prohibits– Hazing, Bullying– Drugs, Alcohol, Tobacco– Cutting Classes– Fighting– Much More– Extends to the Internet

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Parking 101

What to bring - What to Wear

Team Uniforms

Orders must be placed before 9/15

Required tank and trunk OR Unitard

Head of the Mohawk

• October 4th -This is Our Home Regatta• Transition Year

– Last Year of Collaboration with ARC– We will Run Regatta Alone Going Forward– Last Year for FNR Chair

• Need a Transition Regatta Chairperson• Looking for someone to Head Concessions• At least 30 Volunteers Needed

– Need marshalls, timers, food servers, traffic cotrol, etc.– There is a job for everyone– Email to sign up on Voluteer Spot coming soon

• Cleanup and Training Day is Sunday – September 28

Travel and Chuckwagon

Scott Meade

Away Regattas• Tail of the Fish- Saratoga• Head of the Housatonic- Shelton, CT

and/or

• New England High School Regional Championships- Worcester, MA

• Head of the Charles- Boston• Head of the Fish- Saratoga• Fall Mod Champs- TBD

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Home Regattas• Head of the Mohawk• Spartan Sweeps

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Regatta Expenses• Program fees cover everything except Head of

the Charles.– Girls have a guaranteed 8+.– Boys are in the lottery for an 8+.

• More information in mid-September.

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Chuckwagon• Food Costs Included in Program Fees– All away regattas except Head of the Charles

• Each team will again “own” one regatta.

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Chuckwagon Volunteers• What Volunteers Do We Need?– Volunteer to tow Chuckwagon.– Volunteers to prep food ahead.– One coordinator to oversee each regatta.– 3 volunteers at a time to cook, serve and clean up.• Over 60 HS Families• 2 Hours per Family for the Season

– We will make sure you don’t miss your child’s race.

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Transportation• Rowers must ride the bus to the regatta.• Remember, your rower may have to help load

the trailer or take down the Chuckwagon.• Your rower will likely want to stay and cheer

on teammates.

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Transportation• Rowers may only leave the regatta on the bus,

or with their parent or guardian.– Exception: parents who file an authorized driver

form may take other rowers home, with a note from their parents.

• Sign rowers out at the food tent.

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Other ways to support our team

• Order thru Amazon Smile and choose Friends of Niskayuna Rowing

• Order Car Wash tickets from Hoffmans Car Wash- email to follow

• Spring Season letter writing campaign

THANK YOU

Will be available during Coach meetings and by email