1. Spring Crew Information Night February 20, 2018

2. Agenda Welcome: Jennifer Tobey
Opening Prayer: Christopher Morrison ‘18
Head Coach: Andy Bacas
Head Freshman/Novice Coach: Tom Daley
Season Overview: Jennifer Tobey
Treasurer: Kim Howland
Purple Oar/Erg-a-thon: Peter & Susan Kiley
Volunteers: Kelly Khlopin
Freshman Liaisons: Karen & Chris Ryan
Travel Overview: Maureen Thomas
Uniforms/Gear: Mary Hogan Vasquez

3. Head Coach: Andy Bacas

4. Head Freshman/Novice Coach: Tom Daley

5. Season Overview

7. Sign Up Genius
We served over 3,500 meals last year so it is very important for everyone to R.S.V.P. when we do send a Sign Up Genius
Extended family and friends are always welcome to help cheer on the team but we do need you to include them in your R.S.V.P.

8. Treasurer’s Report: Kim Howland

9. Gonzaga Crew Boosters Financial Report 2018-2019

10. Sources of Revenue: Dues Erg-a-Thon Gonzaga Purple Oar Society
Wreath Sales
Bake Sale/Snow Cone Sales

11. Expenses: Equipment Purchases Repairs/Maintenance Regattas
Transportation/Travel
Boathouse Rent

12. 2017-2018 Dues - Estimates Fall 50 @ 375 (varsity)
275 (freshmen)
Spring 500 (varsity)
400 (freshmen)
Total $68,000
Race Expenses – boat entry fees, truck rentals, tolls

13. Other Revenue for 2017-2018: Erg-a-thon $21,000 Gonzaga 25,000++
Purple Oar Society 15,000
Wreath Sales 6,500
Bake Sale/Snow Cones 1,500
Total $69,000

14. Major Expenses for 2017-2018: Equipment $75,000
Repairs/Maintenance 15,000
Regattas ,000
Transp/Travel 15,000
Boathouse Rent 5,550+
Miscellaneous 15,000
Total $125,550

15. New Equipment New Boat Trailer 6 New Ergs 2 RP3 Ergs 2 New Erg Bikes
24 Painted Oars
8 New Oars
Sound System for Erg Room
New Boat Launch and Trailer

16. Anticipated Rower Expenses – Spring
Varsity
Fr/Novice
Spring Dues
$500
$400
Erg-a-thon Fundraiser
$150
($150 minimum per rower)
Spring Break Training Trip (varsity only)
$750 $0
Varsity Uniform
$53
Boathouse Jacket (optional)
$227
Mid-Atlantics Travel (select boats)
$300
Stotesbury Travel (varsity and first freshman boat)
$325
SRAAs Travel (select boats by qualification)
Youth Nats Travel (select boats by qualification)
$650
Total
$3255
$1,175

17. Purple Oar Society & Erg-A-Thon: Susan & Peter Kiley

18. Erg-A-Thon
15th Annual Erg-A-Thon will be held on Saturday, March 10th, at the home of Pam Fairchild and Winston Leslie ’18
From sunrise to sunset, each team member will take a turn rowing on an erg for 30 minutes
All crew athletes, varsity and freshman/novice, are required to raise a minimum of $150 through pledges from family and friends
Crew families are welcome to come and cheer on the athletes, the team will supply snacks and beverages throughout the day

19. The Purple Oar Society
$300 Donation (or raise $450 at the Erg-a-thon) includes name on Purple Oar Banner and in 2018 Spring Program and a 15 quart galvanized beverage tub with Gonzaga Crew logo

20. The Purple Oar Society
$500 Donation (or raise $650 at the Erg-a-thon) includes name on Purple Oar Banner and in 2018 Spring Program, a 15 quart galvanized beverage tub and bamboo cutting board with Gonzaga Crew logo

21. Volunteers: Kelly Khlopin

22. Gonzaga Crew Boosters 2017-2018
Crew Boosters Officers
Presidents                    Jennifer & Patrick Tobey
Vice Presidents                Kelly & Derek Khlopin
Secretaries/Purple Oar            Susan & Peter Kiley
Treasurer                    Kim Howland
Assistant Treasurer                Sarah Scherer
Freshman Liaisons                Karen & Chris Ryan

23. Crew Boosters Activity Coordinators 2017-2018
Chuck Wagon Driver                John Kelley
End of Year Banquet            2 Junior families needed
Erg-a-thon Host                Pam Fairchild
Gala Basket                    Pam Fairchild
Gear/Uniforms                    Mary Vasquez
Grillmaster                    Ron Jaicks
Hospitality                    Patty Jaicks
Launch Drivers                Several Needed
New Rower Dinner Host            Kerrie & Kevin Dent
Photographer                    Lidia Barnes
Quartermasters                Open - 2 Families Needed
Travel Coordinator                Maureen Thomas
Assistant Travel Coordinator        Open
Video                        Frank Vasquez
Webmaster                    Open
Wreath Sales Kate Clukey

24. Gonzaga Crew Boosters 2018-2019
Crew Boosters Officers
Co-Presidents                    Kelly & Derek Khlopin
Co-Vice Presidents            Karen & Chris Ryan
Secretaries/Purple Oar      Danielle Liquori & Greg Klebes
Treasurer                    Sarah Scherer
Assistant Treasurer                Open
Freshman Liaisons                Open

25. Crew Boosters Activity Coordinators 2018-2019
Bake Sale                    Open
Chuck Wagon Driver                John Kelley
End of Year Banquet            2 Junior families needed
Erg-a-thon Host                Open
Gala Basket                    Ashley Chappell &  Macaire Carroll-Gavula
Gear/Uniforms                    Mary Vasquez
Grillmaster                    Open
Hospitality                    Open
Launch Drivers                Several Needed
Name Tags                    Open
New Rower Dinner Host            Open
Photographer                    Lidia Barnes
Quartermasters                Open - 2 Families Needed
Travel Coordinator                Open
Assistant Travel Coordinator        Open
Senior Liaison                Open
Sign Up Genius                 Open
Snow Cone Sales                Open
Video                        Frank Vasquez
Webmaster                    Open
Wreath Sales Open

26. Freshman Liaisons: Karen & Chris Ryan
Look for information s to come from
Look for Sign Up Genius s to come from

27. New Rowers’ Welcome Dinner
New Rowers’ Welcome Dinner – Friday, February 23rd at 7pm
Team tradition to welcome our freshman and novice rowers along with their parents
Chance to talk with the coaches and have questions answered by veteran parents
Thank you to Kerrie & Kevin Dent for hosting
Please be sure to R.S.V.P. via the Sign Up Genius that was sent last week

28. Travel Coordinator: Maureen Thomas
Home phone:
Mobile:

29. Team travel coordinator works with coaching staff and booster leadership to organize and communicate the team travel information to crew team for these specific races during the spring season.
The team travel coordinator serves as the liaison and primacy POC between the team and the hotel throughout their stay.
While dates and times are confirmed, the boats and crews have not yet been selected.
Upon selection, an will be sent to the specific roster of rowers selected to represent the Gonzaga crew team.
Parents will also be advised of availability of hotel rooms and given the opportunity to book hotel rooms if they wish to travel to the race site. However, parents are welcome to make other arrangements or plan ahead and book rooms at their own convenience, if they wish to plan ahead to attend these races.

30. Regattas requiring overnight travel with estimated cost per rower based on 2017 costs*
US Rowing Mid-Atlantics May, 2018 Princeton, NJ $260
Stotesbury May, 2018, Philadelphia, PA $325
SRAA May, 2018 Cherry Hill, NJ $265
US Rowing Nationals June, 2018 Gold River, CA $625
*Costs include estimated hotel room fee per rower, meals and ground transportation.

31. Uniforms/Gear: Mary Hogan Vasquez
Varsity uniforms are $53 this season
Freshman/Novice racing tanks will be provided by the team
The spring crew gear store is now open through the GCHS Bookstore
The store closes at midnight on Thursday, February 22nd

32. Questions?

33. Thank You