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April 16, 2024 Newsletter

Competition will be ramping back up with the Ryz Obuchowicz regatta at Sandy Run this weekend. Thursday’s newsletter will focus on all the details for that, so read below to find out all the other goings-on we have … well … going on!

1. PARENT LEARN-TO-ROW THANK YOU!
2. FRIDAY NIGHT DINNER VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
3. ATHLETIC BOOSTER SCHOLARSHIPS – DUE DATE 4/24
4. PARENTS OF SENIORS – YOUR RSVP IS NEEDED!
5. JOIN THE NOMINATING COMMITTEE!!
6. STOTESBURY CUP REGATTA UPDATES AND NEWS
7. AT-A-GLANCE AND OTHER LINKS

ACTION ITEMS FOR THIS WEEK
Senior Parents RSVP for Senior Night (4/26)!
Become part of the Nominating Committee (see details below)

  1. PARENT LEARN-TO-ROW THANK YOU! 

Our parent learn-to-row on April 14 was a big success! Major kudos and thanks to Coach Tylander and Coach Mickey for giving 9 parents a taste of what it’s like to be a Woodson Rowing athlete. Additional thanks to the following athletes for taking time on your weekend to support the parents and for showing us how it’s done: Joey Burvis, Madeline Backmeyer, Sarah Backmeyer, Chance Jones, Emma McRobbie, Sania Rizk, Molly Ros, Lilli Strakos and Alessia Tolentino.

Find some photos of the event on our SmugMug site: 2024 Parent Learn-to-Row.

Anyone who took photos, please UPLOAD here.

  1. FRIDAY NIGHT DINNER VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

Two chaperone spots are available for our Friday night dinner on April 19.
Please sign up here.

  1. ATHLETIC BOOSTER SCHOLARSHIPS – DUE DATE 4/24

Woodson Athletic Boosters has a few scholarships for seniors who participated in sports while at Woodson. The applications are due by April 24. Visit the Woodson College & Career Center for the application and more information.

  1. PARENTS OF SENIORS – YOUR RSVP IS NEEDED!

If you haven’t yet, please RSVP if you plan to attend our Senior Night dinner on Friday, April 26 at 7p in Woodson Cafe B. Your RSVP helps Eleanor and Helen (who are also parents to seniors) plan the meal for that night!!

  1. JOIN THE NOMINATING COMMITTEE!!!

We are seeking volunteers to serve on this year’s nominating committee. The nominating committee will identify parents with interest in serving on the Board in the 2024/24 school year and beyond!  If you are interested in serving on the Nominating Committee, please contact Catherine Backmeyer on Slack or at [email protected] to find out more!

  1. STOTESBURY CUP REGATTA UPDATES AND NEWS

The best place to stay up-to-date on all things Stotesbury is on our website at: https://woodsonrowing.org/stotesbury/. 

PARENTS: The Board is in the process of arranging a Stotesbury Q&A meeting that will tentatively take place on May 1 in the evening. Stay tuned for more information, but if you have questions, please post them on Slack in the meantime.

ATHLETES: Both AP Spanish and AP Biology have their AP tests scheduled for May 16, the day we will leave for Stotes. Although line-ups have not yet been set, it is highly recommended that you begin speaking with your teachers now to make alternative testing arrangements.

7. AT-A-GLANCE AND OTHER LINKS
On-the-water practice – click the link for schedule, logistics and more!
2024 Racing Schedule

APRIL

  • Fri. 4/19: Team dinner. Athletes & Volunteers. Woodson Cafe B, 7p.
  • Sat. 4/20: Ryz Obuchowicz Regatta, Sandy Run
  • Wed. 4/24: Panera restaurant fundraiser, 4-8p
  • Fri. 4/26: SENIOR NIGHT & Team dinner. Woodson Cafe B, 7p.
  • Sat. 4/27: Al Urquia Regatta, Sandy Run

MAY

  • Wed. 5/1: tentative Stotesbury Q&A meeting. Details TBD.
  • Fri. 5/3: Team dinner. Truro Clubhouse (note new location).
  • Sat. 5/4: Virginia State Championship (Day 1), Sandy Run
  • Fri. 5/10: Last Team dinner. Cafe B, directly after practice.
  • Sat. 5/11: Virginia State Championship (Day 2), Sandy Run
  • Fri-Sat. 5/17-18: Stotesbury Cup Regatta, Philadelphia, PA
  • Fri-Sat. 5/24-25: SRAA National Championships Regatta, Camden, NJ
        (Only qualifying boats attend.)

RECRUITING: There is always time to recruit and our best source of new recruits is YOU! Use this QR code to help direct interest. Questions? Email [email protected].

CORPORATE SPONSORSHIP/FUNDRAISING:  Visit the Donors page on the website or contact our fundraising team at [email protected].

SHOP AND BENEFIT THE TEAM:
Spirit wear and more!

VOLUNTEER: Visit our  Volunteer Webpage to find out our current needs.

REMINISCE: Current season, previous season or upload your own! Find out all you need to know about
Woodson Rowing photos and videos.

STAY IN THE KNOW: Join the newsletter or Slack by sending an email to [email protected].

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