April 17, 2023 Email Update

Fantastic job at the Tri-Meet! We lucked out with beautiful weather and all of our boats really showed off their hard work. We are back to being on the Occoquan for the next several weeks, so keep an eye out for the Thursday updates re: parking, times, etc. Otherwise, read below for this week’s updates!

1. WOODSON CREW STILL NEEDS YOU!
2. TEAM DINNER, FRIDAY, APR 21
3. LAUNCH BOAT DRIVER NEEDED, SAT., APR 22
4. RYZ OBUCHOWICZ REGATTA, SAT., APR 22
5. SEE AND SHARE PHOTOS
6. SHOW YOUR TEAM SPIRIT!
7. AT-A-GLANCE
8. FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA

ACTION ITEMS FOR THIS WEEK
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  1. WOODSON CREW STILL NEEDS YOU!
    Please become part of the team that helps WTW Crew stay up and running. 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.
  1. TEAM DINNER, FRIDAY, APR 21
    This week’s dinner is on FRIDAY, APR 21 in Woodson Cafeteria A. We still have space for ONE more chaperone this Friday. Sign up here.
  1. LAUNCH BOAT DRIVER NEEDED, SAT., APR 22
    There is ONE volunteer slot available for a launch boat driver (starting around 11:30a) for the Ryz Obuchowicz Regatta this weekend. If you’ve completed launch driver training, please sign up here. If you’ve taken the training but feel a little rusty, please feel free to show up for a practice this week and ride with one of our coaches to boost your confidence!
  1. RYZ OBUCHOWICZ REGATTA, SAT., APR 22
    Heat sheets do not become available until Thursday, Apr 20. However, it appears that 8’s will be racing in the morning for this regatta. That means it may be an early start to the day. Please plan accordingly. More information will follow as soon as it is available.
  1. 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.
  1. SHOW YOUR TEAM SPIRIT!
    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 athletes, as well as for parents, family, and friends. Visit the store today!
  1. AT-A-GLANCE
    April
  • 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
  1.  FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA
    Contact [email protected] to get signed up for our weekly communication and our Slack community.