It was exciting to have the opportunity to travel to St. Andrew’s to participate in the Noxontown Pond #2 regatta. If you haven’t seen the results, they are posted on our social media accounts, or you can find them here: Girls’ Results and Boys’ Results. LOTS of information this week, as usual. Read below to find out more!
P.S. We made $124.38 (15% of sales) at our Toby’s Homemade Ice Cream fundraiser last week – and Toby graciously agreed to MATCH! Please share Toby’s good grace, spirit and ice cream where you can as a thank you!!
1. *NEW* WOODSON CREW NEEDS YOU!
2. *NEW* RESTAURANT FUNDRAISER AT CHIPOTLE, WED APR 12, 5-9pm
3. *NEW* TRI-MEET REGATTA THIS WEEKEND
4. SEE AND SHARE PHOTOS
5. TEAM DINNER, FRIDAY, APR 14
6. UNIFORMS
7. VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
8. SHOW YOUR TEAM SPIRIT!
9. AT-A-GLANCE
10. FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA
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- *NEW* WOODSON CREW NEEDS YOU!
Did you ever want to be the President when you grew up? Now’s your chance! The WTW Crew Nominating Committee is looking to fill three crucial roles for next year. Current volunteers filling these roles are all either term limited or have graduating seniors. If you have interest or want to know more, please contact Catherine Backmeyer, the Nominating Committee Chair, on Slack or at [email protected].
- President (currently Tarek Rizk): The President manages the “business” of the team, to include contracts for the coaches and being the primary point of contact for outside organizations as well as the Principal and Director of Student Activities at Woodson. An ideal candidate is passionate about the team and its growth. You will work directly with other Executive Committee members and members of the Board of Directors to ensure the team is running smoothly.
- Fundraising Chair (currently Alice Wang): The ideal Fundraising Chair is willing to manage a team of volunteers who help organize and coordinate fundraising activities for the team. You work closely with the VP for Communications and the Volunteer Chairperson. You also sit as a member of the Board of Directors and help guide the team in support of the team’s financial plan.
- Volunteer Coordinator (currently Michelle Byman): The Volunteer Coordinator works directly with the Executive Committee, other members of the Board of Directors and VASRA to offer volunteer opportunities to the crew membership. Developing appropriate sign-up genius lists and logging volunteer participation are the primary duties of this role. This is a great position for someone who would like to fulfill their own volunteer commitment on their own time and has good organizational skills. You also sit as a member of the Board of Directors.
- *NEW* RESTAURANT FUNDRAISER AT CHIPOTLE, WED APR 12, 5-9pm.
Please join us this Wednesday, April 12 from 5-9p at Chipotle to raise money for the team! The address is 9506 Main Street, Fairfax, VA 22031.
Your online ordering code is: 9R32DM6. Please note that fundraiser online ordering is only valid through pickup during the scheduled date, time, and assigned restaurant. Ordering delivery for fundraisers is not permitted at this time.
Make sure you show the fundraiser flyer OR tell the cashier at checkout that you are there for a fundraiser before you pay! If you don’t tell the cashier, we won’t get credit for the sale.
- *NEW* TRI-MEET REGATTA THIS WEEKEND
This weekend’s Tri-Meet is a travel meet to the Anacostia River in DC. Usually only 3 teams compete so it is a fast moving, fun regatta. If you have family members that can’t watch you/your athlete race because of the hike to the stands at Sandy Run, make sure they put this regatta on their schedule. For this regatta, spectators park alongside the river and enjoy a view of the races just steps away from their cars. LOTS of details to follow in the Thursday newsletter, but check out the set up here: Anacostia Park.
- SEE AND SHARE PHOTOS
Please share any photos you took at the St. Andrew’s Invitational with the team! Send photos to our Team Photographer, Colin, at [email protected] AND [email protected] (please send to both email addresses for now) so he can upload the photos into our team photos on SmugMug.
Athlete and team spring sports photos are available for purchase. You can purchase directly through the website and they will be mailed home to your home!
Boys Crew: https://vando.imagequix.com/s1305752355
Girls Crew: https://vando.imagequix.com/s1975033298
- TEAM DINNER, FRIDAY, APR 14
With spring break being over, we are back to our pre-regatta team dinners. This week’s dinner is on FRIDAY, APR 14 in Woodson Cafeteria A. We need ONE more chaperone this Friday. Sign up here.
- REMINDERS:
- Dinner is for athletes only and will be served around 7:15p.
- NO DRINKS PROVIDED. Athletes bring your refillable water bottles.
- Athletes: plan to help clean up at the end of the meal.
- Pick up athletes between 8:30-9:00p.
- UNIFORMS
Cheryl Urban, Sportswear Chair, will be at the team dinner (Friday, April 14) with any remaining uniforms, tech shirts and other orders from both 776BC and Boathouse that have not already been picked up. Please make separate arrangements with her via Slack or email ([email protected]) if you need these items before Friday!
- VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Gentle reminder that if you sign up for a volunteer job, we need you to be there! If you are unable to fulfill a job at the last minute, please put out a notice on Slack so that your shift can be filled as quickly as possible. Questions? Contact our Volunteer Coordinator, Michelle Byman.
- TEAM DINNERS: In order for Friday night dinners to run smoothly, we need parent volunteers to help set up, chaperone, clean, and pick up our meal order.
- VASRA REGATTA JOBS. Feel free to check back frequently, even if shifts appear to be full, in case others are unable to fulfill their duties. Our next VASRA regatta is Saturday, April 22. If you sign up to drive a launch, you must have completed the recent launch driver training and additional practice as necessary.
- VOLUNTEER AT COLLEGIATE REGATTAS! VASRA is looking for more Sunday collegiate rowing volunteers. Please see links below for more info and to sign up:
- SHOW YOUR TEAM SPIRIT!
Be ready for regatta season with your WT Woodson Crew spirit wear. A portion of the proceeds goes directly to the team, so you will benefit the team while showing off your team pride. Shop for items for rowers, as well as for parents, family, and friends. Visit the store today!
- AT-A-GLANCE
April
- Restaurant Fundraiser – Chipotle: Apr 12, 5-9pm
- Team Dinner @ Woodson Cafeteria A: 7:15p, Apr 14
- REGATTA – Tri-Meet at Anacostia River: Apr 15
- Team Dinner @ Woodson Cafeteria A: 7:15p, Apr 21
- REGATTA – Ryz Obuchowicz at Sandy Run: Apr 22
- Team Dinner @ Woodson Cafeteria A: 7:15p, Apr 28
- REGATTA – Al Urquia at Sandy Run: Apr 29
May
- Team Dinner @ Woodson Cafeteria A: 7:15p, May 5
- REGATTA – VSRC (State Championship) at Sandy Run, Day 1: May 6
- Team Dinner @ Woodson Cafeteria A: 7:15p, May 12
- REGATTA – VSRC (State Championship) at Sandy Run, Day 2: May 13
- Restaurant Fundraiser – Noodles & Co: May 17, 4-8p
- REGATTA (Qualifiers only) – Stotesbury Cup at Philadelphia, PA: May 19-20
- REGATTA (Qualifiers only) – SRAA Championships at Oak Ridge, TN: May 26-27
- End-of-Season Banquet for athletes and families @ Woodson Cafe A: May 31
- FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA
Contact [email protected] to get signed up for our weekly communication and our Slack community.