Parent Information Night Fall 2014 Niskayuna 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 2

Board of Directors - July 2014 to June 2015 Executive Committee and Parent Representatives President:Richard Marine 1st VP:David Davenport 2nd VP:Gerry Lampman Treasurer:Chris Mason Secretary: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:

Where to get information? Crew Information Night – Parent Representatives – Coaches – or Web – NiskyRowing.org Facebook – facebook.com/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, , 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 – 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- to follow Spring Season letter writing campaign

THANK YOU Will be available during Coach meetings and by