August 30, 2017 Saline high school commons 6:30 - 8:30 fall Rower Meeting August 30, 2017 Saline high school commons 6:30 - 8:30

Agenda Introduction – bill christen (5 minutes) Fall Program - Coach – fraser Christie (20 minutes) Treasurer – brent Dingman (5 minutes) Contact information & Rent-a-rower – Tammy christen & Carol Wisner (5 minutes) Travel Information – jeff cox (5 minutes) Rowing Clothing – bill christen & Spirit Wear – Jennifer nowicki (10 minutes) Regatta Food Committee- cecyline penny (5 minutes) Team Photography – Heidi Pfannes (5 Minutes) Fundraising – mary hays (5 minutes) Spring Break Trip – Chris Frick (5 Minutes) Questions and Answers - all

Introduction – bill christen Communication – Email Website – Regatta info, calendar, photo https://salinerowing.wordpress.com/ currently being updated

Fall program – Coach fraser christie Fall practice Schedule Practices start September 5 Fall practice is Monday through Thursday, and Saturday Times Mon – Thursday: rowers will gather in high school commons immediately after school Leave High sChool 3:15, travel to boathouse Practice will be 4 – 6 pm, then back to bus loop Rowers will be asked to stay in commons area until time to leave for practice. It is expected of the rowers to use the time to meet with teachers and/or complete homework. Saturday: 9:15 meet in bus loop, practice 10 - 12 Fall regatta Schedule September 23 – Frog Town Regatta (Toledo, OH) September 30 – practice or scrimmage October 7 - scrimmage: Northville and cranbrook October 14 – Head of the grand, (lansing, MI) October 22 – practice or scrimmage October 27-29 – The Leelanau Chase (Leelanau, MI) Sunday racing

FALL PROGRAM – COACH FRASER CHRISTIE Practice Attendance All practices are mandatory Only a parent or faculty member can excuse an athlete from practice Unexcused absences will result in the removal from competition What to bring to practice Practice Clothing Extra Clothing Water bottle and pre-post snacks

Fall program – Coach fraser christie Required forms – http://salineRowing.org/forms-maps-downloads/ Saline Schools Participation form (Link online) Sports Physical (link to form online) Rower Team Transportation Authorization Form (link to form online) US Rowing Liability Release Form (new rowers only) Swim Test Information and Certification Form (new rower only)

Treasurer – brent dingman Fall Season dues - Due September 18 Returning rower $700.00 New/sibling rowers $375.00 Transportation fee $75.00 Pay rowing dues online – https://saline.revtrak.net/tek9.asp?pg=products&grp=20 Select “Rowing Items” Select “Returning Rower Fee” or “First Season/Sibling rower fee” Pay the rowing fee amount online, not the transportation fee

Parent/rower Contact – Tammy Christen & rent a Rower – Carol Wisner Parent /rower contact information – Tammy Christen New contact forms are available Please see Tammy after the meeting if you are not receiving weekly emails and information or email her at tchristen218@gmail.com Rent a rower – carol Wisner Rent a rower enables students and parents to earn money toward their rowing fees Credits are applied to dues only after we receive payment Amounts earned vary from job to job Watch for email opportunities We are looking for a sophomore parent to help coordinate volunteer opportunities

transportation coordination – sue stack Travel Information – jeff cox Transportation – car pooling – sue stack Transportation for the season is provided by upper classmates Carpools are pre-arranged and it is very important to let your carpool know if you will not be at practice Students requiring transportation must: Complete the online transportation form - http://salinerowing.org/assets/forms/transportation-authorization-form.pdf Make a check, payable to “Cash” for the $75 fee and turn this in to sue stack prior to season start Regatta Lodging – jeff cox Group hotels will be arranged for regattas that require lodging These reserved spots often fill up fast

rowing Clothing – bill christen & Spirit Wear – Jennifer nowicki Required race gear – bill christen returning rowers will continue to wear the current uniform New rowers will wear the saline rowing t-shirt Spirit wear – Jennifer nowicki vendor is: Saline Rowing Clothing Order

Regatta Food Committee – cecyline penny Spectator Regatta Food $10 per Adult, $5 per child (non-rower) Payments must be made by 10:00 pm Tuesday for that weekend’s event Payments must be made on line at - https://saline.revtrak.net/tek9.asp?pg=products&grp=20 Separate links for each regatta Regatta set-up and break-down Set up and break down volunteer opportunities available Quick link available on team site homepage

Team photography – Heidi Pfannes Shutterfly Address:www.20172018salinerowing.shutterfly.com Photo Release Team Related Photos for Team Website Candid Shots only on Shutterfly secure website

fundraising – mary hays Great Gatsby fundraiser Thank you! Busch’s cash for education Yard oars and car decals are available on the team website

Spring Break Trip – Chris Frick Week of march 25 Nathan benderson park, Sarasota, FL Rooms reserved at Homewood suites in sarasota Minimum of 20 rowers interested to make the trip viable

Questions and Answers