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Fall 2014 Niskayuna Rowing Parent Information Night 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 2 Board of Directors - July 2014 to June 2015 Executive Committee and Parent Representatives President: 1st VP: 2nd VP: Treasurer: Secretary: Richard Marine David Davenport Gerry Lampman Chris Mason Margaret Blohm HS Parent Rep: Tammy Molina Mod Parent Rep: Dawn Tonneau At-Large Members Sean Ryan Michael O'Hara Denise Padula Jim Sinkus Blair Raymond Rick Rutland Carl LeGere Cathy Salamone Karen Lombardo Debbie 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 5 Student Information Release • Information release policy consistent with NCSD • You may opt out in writing. – See web site for form. 6 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 7 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 14 Home Regattas • Head of the Mohawk • Spartan Sweeps 15 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. 16 Chuckwagon • Food Costs Included in Program Fees – All away regattas except Head of the Charles • Each team will again “own” one regatta. 17 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. 18 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. 19 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. 20 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