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Sep 14, 2023 Email Update

ots going on!! Read on to find out how you can help usher in the start to an amazing season. Remember, you can always find the newsletter archives on our website.

1. VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES. GET CREDITS NOW!
2. SWIM TEST (FOR NEW RECRUITS ONLY)
3. REMINDER: RESTAURANT NIGHT, THU., 9/21 NOODLES & CO., 4-8p
4. GREEN DAYS BEGIN 9/26
5. PARENT & ATHLETE INFORMATION SESSION, WED., 9/27
6. THE 30th ANNUAL CRAFT SHOW
7. ALL THINGS ERG RELATED
8. SPREAD THE WORD ABOUT WOODSON CREW!
9. LOOKING AHEAD: AT-A-GLANCE
10. KEEP UP-TO-DATE
11. CORPORATE SPONSORSHIP

ACTION ITEMS FOR THIS WEEK

  1. Sign up for VASRA Work Days in September
  2. CRITICAL NEED. Work Football Concessions, on Oct 6th
  3. Recruit vendors for our 30th annual craft show!

1. VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES. GET CREDITS NOW!

  • VASRA Clean up days

VASRA has scheduled Fall clean up days for 4 Saturdays in September. Big thank you to Michael Ewalt and Yoshimi Chase for jumping in and signing up already! Each school is expected to send one volunteer for each clean up day and there are still slots available 9/16 and 9/23, 1-4p and all day on 9/30! Sign up here!

  • Football Concessions

Each season, Woodson Crew is responsible for working the concession stand at a Woodson Football game. Our date is October 6th. There are two shifts to volunteer – 6:15-8:00 and 8:00-9:45 PM. We need 9 volunteers for each shift. Get your volunteer credits early AND get to watch the game! Thank you to Sarah Kline, Catherine Backmeyer, and Amy Mireku for already volunteering. Join the fun –  Sign up here!

  • Become our representative with the athletic boosters

We are seeking a volunteer who is willing to attend the Athletic Booster monthly meetings to represent the interests of Woodson Crew. Meetings are usually once a month for about an hour. If you are interested in this low-stakes volunteer opportunity, please reach out to Lisa, our volunteer coordinator, at [email protected].

2. SWIM TEST (FOR NEW RECRUITS ONLY)

The next swim test is scheduled for Sunday, September 17th, 4:00-5:00p. If you are a new rower or coxswain OR you just want to try out Woodson Crew’s Green Days, you are REQUIRED to pass a swim test certified by Woodson Crew prior to participating in on-the-water practices. Passage of this test is required only once so if you have completed a swim test in prior seasons, you don’t need to do it again.

Swim Tests are held at Audrey Moore Rec Center, 8100 Braddock Road, Annandale, VA.  This Sign-Up Genius has all the info you will need to succeed.

3. REMINDER: RESTAURANT NIGHT, THU., 9/21 NOODLES & CO., 4-8p

Feed friends and family all while benefiting the team on Thursday, September 21 from 4-8pm at Noodles & Company, 10296 Main Street. Valid for pickup, delivery and in-restaurant. Please mention you are supporting the fundraiser or use “GIVING25” in the Coupon Code line at online checkout or via the Noodles Rewards app.

4. GREEN DAYS BEGIN 9/26

Green Days are out of season opportunities for coaches to instruct their student athletes. Rowers and Coxswains are encouraged to attend as many Green Days as possible. Green days begin September 26 and will take place on Tuesdays (4:30-6:30p), Thursdays (4:30-6:30p), and Saturdays (8:00-10:30a). SIGN UP HERE

BEFORE participating, all athletes MUST (without exception) have:

First-time athletes (those who have NOT previously been on the water in a Woodson Crew boat) should try, if possible, to register for their first day on the water on a TUESDAY in order to receive a more thorough orientation to Woodson Crew. After your first day, you are welcome to come on any and all days that fit your schedule.

Participants are responsible for their own transportation, and carpooling is highly recommended. All sessions are at Sandy Run Regional Park (10450 Van Thompson Road, Fairfax Station, VA).

5. PARENT & ATHLETE INFORMATION SESSION, WED., 9/27

Returning and new parents and athletes, join us for an information session on the 2023-2024 season of Woodson Crew. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, Woodson Cafe B, starting at 7:30p. We’ll walk through the plan for the upcoming season, go over dues, transportation, winter conditioning, uniforms and preview what happens on the water in the spring. Bring anyone who is interested in learning more about our sport. 

6. THE 30th ANNUAL CRAFT SHOW

Our annual craft show is back! Mark your calendars now for Saturday, November 4, 2023 from 10a-4p. WE NEED ALL HANDS ON DECK to make this event a success! Here’s what you can do to help:

  • Volunteer at the show!

This show is too big for just a few people to handle themselves. The income generated from the craft show each year helps our program stay afloat (see what I did there). Both parents and athletes are needed to make this a success. Do your part – sign up here!

  • Spread the word!

If you are on Facebook, please share the event page to all people you think might be interested in attending. The craft show is timed wonderfully for getting your holiday shopping done, so it’s an easy sell! Here’s some sample text you can use: “Get your Gift Shopping Lists ready for Saturday, 4 November!  Come to Woodson HS from 10am to 4pm and find a huge selection of crafts.  Everything from soap to woodcrafts, jewelry to glass.  We still have room for more vendors so talk to your favorites and remind them to register.”

  • Recruit artisans/crafters/makers

We always have a pressing need for VENDORS for the Craft Show! Please contact any artisans/crafters/makers in your life and let them know you’d love to see their wares on site at Woodson. OR  – maybe it’s time you follow that dream of making beautiful hats or jewelry. Let us be your foray into the craft world! All Vendors can sign up here: 2023 Craft Show Vendor Registration.

7. ALL THINGS ERG RELATED

  1. Erg Rental Return

Athletes – keep on erg-ing!! Erg rental return will take place on SATURDAY, OCTOBER 28 at the erg shed, prior to the beginning of Winter Conditioning for the 2023-24 season. Stay tuned for more specific information, but meanwhile keep up the hard work!

  1. Erg Shed Work Day

Another fun opportunity to volunteer is tentatively scheduled for Sat., Oct 28 at the Woodson Erg Shed. Help us get our ergs cleaned, fix up the erg shed and get ready for winter conditioning. The cleanup takes place right after erg rental returns. Stay tuned for a sign up genius!

8. SPREAD THE WORD ABOUT WOODSON CREW!

Save this QR code in your phone to help direct interested athletes! Questions? E-mail [email protected].

9. LOOKING AHEAD: AT-A-GLANCE

SEPTEMBER:

OCTOBER:

  • Fri., 10/6: Football Concessions Volunteering (parents only)
  • Tue., 10/10: Chipotle restaurant fundraiser, 5-9pm
  • Sat., 10/28: Erg return and Erg/Shed Workday (more info to come)
  • Sat., 10/28: Final Green Day, 8-10:30a

NOVEMBER:

10. KEEP UP-TO-DATE

There are lots of way for you to stay connected with Woodson Crew:

  • Join the newsletter (if this one has been forwarded to you)!
    Email [email protected] for more info.
  • Reminisce and share team photos! Downloading is free.
  • Show your spirit! Our team store is open year-round. A portion of the proceeds goes directly to the team, helping us to reach our fundraising goals each year.
  • Follow us on Social Media!
    IG: https://www.instagram.com/woodsoncrew

FB: https://www.facebook.com/woodsoncrew
X: https://twitter.com/WoodsonCrew

11. CORPORATE SPONSORSHIP

Stay tuned for exciting new opportunities for corporate sponsorship. In the meantime, if you know of any companies or organizations that would be interested in helping Woodson Crew stay the amazing program that it is, contact our Fundraising Chair at [email protected].