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May 27, 2025 Newsletter

The official end of racing happened this last weekend with the MFr8+ and WJr4+ rowing strong at the SRAA Nationals Regatta. Now we are ready to wrap up the season and forge ahead to next year!

1. END-OF-YEAR BANQUET TOMORROW
2. BRING YOUR OLD WOODSON GEAR TO THE BANQUET TOMORROW!
3. SUMMER ERG RENTAL – PICK UP TOMORROW
4. REVIEW PROPOSED BOARD FOR NEXT YEAR
5. THE WOODSON CRAFT SHOW NEEDS YOU!
6. WE STILL NEED VOLUNTEERS
7. 2025-2026 SCHOOL PHYSICAL
8. CALENDAR AT-A-GLANCE

SUPPORT THE TEAM!

1. END-OF-YEAR BANQUET TOMORROW
Please plan to join us in celebrating a wonderful season! This is more than just an end-of-season celebration; coaches will present awards, we will recognize our seniors and attending parents will have an introduction/vote for next year’s new board members! RSVP and see you at 7p in Cafe A!

2. BRING YOUR OLD WOODSON GEAR TO THE BANQUET TOMORROW!
Are you graduating and won’t be wearing your uni any more? Do you have old Woodson Crew/Rowing spirit wear that you no longer wear? Or perhaps you’re looking for a community conscious way to clear up those overflowing drawers? We can help. We will collect your gently used spirit wear for intra-team recycling (think Tag Days) or resale. All items will be reconditioned and washed. If offered for sale, they will be sold for a fraction of the retail price to benefit the team. Help other up & coming Woodson families sport their support without breaking the bank. We will have a box available at the End-of-Year banquet to collect your donations. THANK YOU!

3. SUMMER ERG RENTAL DEADLINE AND PICK UP TOMORROW!
The team has a limited number of ergs available for athlete rental over the summer. The erg rental form will close at 9am tomorrow (5/28), so act now! The cost to rent an erg will be $200.00 (pre-paid). Pick up will be at the end of season banquet on Wednesday, 5/28. Ergs will be returned prior to the start of winter conditioning in October 2025. Reserve your erg here: https://woodsonrowing.org/erg-rental/

4. REVIEW PROPOSED BOARD FOR NEXT YEAR
In accordance with Article X, Section 2 of the by-laws for the C.G. Woodson High School Rowing Boosters Association, here is the slate of candidates to be voted on during the Annual Association Meeting (aka our end-of-year banquet) on Wednesday, May 28. Names marked with an asterisk will be NEW to their role on the board for the 2025-2026 school year. THANK YOU!!! If you are interested in filling any of our vacancies, please reach out to any of the existing Board Members on Slack!

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
President: Tim Schnelle
Senior VP: VACANT
VP Activities: Maz Chinoy
VP Comms: Jenn McRobbie
Treasurer: Doug Glenn*
Secretary: Andi Knopp

COMMITTEE CHAIRS
Fundraising: Alexis Sutter*
Membership: Cindy Tomlinson*
Service & Volunteering: Lisa Veigel
Equip & Logistics: Riz Ramakdawala
Uniforms & Sportswear: Monica Chacon*
VASRA Rep: Michael Chase
Woodson Boosters Liaison: Gloria Totten*

5. THE WOODSON CRAFT SHOW NEEDS YOU!
We have a CRITICAL support role to fill immediately. We are seeking someone to shadow Gail Lee for our MAJOR FUNDRAISER, the Woodson Craft Show. Please reach out to Gail for info on how to fulfill your volunteer requirements before the next season even begins! 

6. WE STILL NEED VOLUNTEERS
As a reminder, failure to meet your volunteer credits by the end of the season will result in a $200 per credit charge. Questions about the status of your family’s fulfillment of volunteer requirements should be sent to Lisa Veigel, Volunteer Coordinator. Click any of the links below to fulfill your current volunteer credits:

7. 2025-2026 SCHOOL PHYSICAL
Each year, it is required that all student athletes have a completed VHSL physical on file before participating in sports. Completing that physical at the end of the school year  means that you won’t run into rushing to get a physical at the start of the crew season next year!

To aid in that end, the Athletic Training Programs at various high schools in NoVA hold a Sports Physical Night. The goal of Sports Physical Night is to provide a complete pre-participation examination screening that will leave student athletes with a valid VHSL physical for the entirety of the 2025-26 school year. The cost for the physical is $50. 

The Athletic Training Program receives no funding from FCPS, and this event is their ONLY fundraiser for the year. ALL proceeds go towards helping the program purchase supplies. 

Sign up for an appointment for a physical here. Even If you cannot make the Woodson event on June 10, sign up for another school’s event using the same form.

NOTE: There is a NEW VHSL Physical Form for the 2025-2026 school year! Make sure that you use the NEW form (it says April 2025 in the top right corner), whether you take advantage of the Athletic Training Program’s event or use your own doctor.

8. CALENDAR AT-A-GLANCE
This calendar is constantly updated as events are added. Scroll here for a quick rundown of what’s up and coming. Where relevant and/or available, links are provided for more information. You can also see a visual representation of our calendar on our website: https://woodsonrowing.org/calendar/

SUPPORT THE TEAM!

VIEW AND UPLOAD PHOTOS: Visit our Woodson Rowing photos page for more information on how you can help protect our legacy with photographs!

REP THE TEAM WITH PRIDE!

There are many ways for you to shop and benefit the team all while sporting your support! See our Spirit Wear Page for more info!

SPONSOR WOODSON ROWING!

Visit our Sponsorship Page or contact Woodson Rowing Fundraising.

FEELING GENEROUS?

No amount is too small or too big and is a HUGE part of our successes!!
Visit our Donors page for information on how your donation will be used!

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