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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 – [email protected] or
[email protected]•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