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Sep 21, 2023 Email Update

Read on to find out how you can help usher in the start to an amazing season. Remember, you can always visit our newsletter archives to catch up on what you might have missed.

1. RESTAURANT NIGHT TONIGHT!!!!!! NOODLES & CO. 4-8p
2. GREEN DAYS START 9/26!
3. PARENT & ATHLETE INFORMATION SESSION, 9/27
4. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: 10/6 FOOTBALL CONCESSIONS
5. **NEW** TAG DAYS 10/7 and 11/11
6. THE 30th ANNUAL CRAFT SHOW
7. ALL THINGS ERG RELATED
8. LOOKING AHEAD: AT-A-GLANCE
9. KEEP UP-TO-DATE AND SPREAD THE WORD!
10. CORPORATE SPONSORSHIP

ACTION ITEMS FOR THIS WEEK

1. RESTAURANT NIGHT TONIGHT!!!!!! NOODLES & CO. 4-8p
Please mention you are supporting the fundraiser or use “GIVING25” in the Coupon Code line at online checkout or via the Noodles Rewards app.

2. GREEN DAYS START 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:

If you are a first-time athlete and have NOT completed a swim test with Woodson Crew, please contact Jenn Ros at [email protected].

If you have never been on the water in a Woodson Crew boat, try to register for your 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).


3. PARENT & ATHLETE INFORMATION SESSION, 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.4. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: 10/6 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 with this fun opportunity (AND get to watch the game)! Sign up here!


5. **NEW** TAG DAYS 10/7 and 11/11
Tag days are Saturday, October 7 and Saturday, November 11 this year. We need all athletes AND parents on deck to make this event a success! On Tag Days, athletes are transported (by volunteer parents) to local neighborhoods. They walk door to door to let Woodson families know about the sport of rowing, how we receive no FCPS funds and therefore rely on dues and donations — and then ask for support. Parents and students, SIGN UP NOW!

Tag Days are our BIGGEST fundraiser of the year. In past years, our athletes have successfully solicited upwards of $20,000 across the 2 days. So, while it might seem a time-consuming event, it helps keep YOUR registration costs down, pay the coaches and maintain our equipment. In addition, a full day of volunteering fulfills TWO of your athlete and/or parent volunteer requirements. For more information and a direct donation link, visit our website: https://woodsonrowing.org/tag-days/


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:

  1. 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!
  1. Spread the word! If you are on Facebook, please share the event page to all people you think might be interested in attending. If you have started holiday shopping this is the place to finish it or if you haven’t started, this is a great place to start!  You can also:
  • Post the details to Next Door or other community sites.
  • Post signs in your yards (preferable on a well-traveled street). These signs can be put up immediately (there is no county statute limiting or prohibiting temporary signs on personal property) so contact [email protected] to request a sign.
  • Ask merchants to put flyers in store windows, bulletin boards, etc.
  • Post flyers at area Rec Centers and Libraries.
  1. 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
Mark your calendars for Saturday, October 28. Return your rented erg and help us clean and fix up the erg shed to get ready for winter conditioning. The cleanup takes place right after erg rental returns. Stay tuned for a sign up genius!


8. LOOKING AHEAD: AT-A-GLANCE
SEPTEMBER:

  • Thu. 9/21: Noodles & Co. restaurant fundraiser, 4-8p
  • Tue. 9/26: Green Days begin at Sandy Run, 4:30p
  • Wed. 9/27: Parent & athlete information meeting, 7:30p, Woodson Cafe B

OCTOBER:

  • Fri. 10/6: Football Concessions Volunteering (parents only)
  • Sat. 10/7: First TAG DAY!
  • 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:

  • Fri. 11/3: Set up for the craft show (more info to come)
  • Sat. 11/4: 30th Annual Craft Show, 10a-4p
  • Tue. 11/7: Wendy’s restaurant fundraiser, ALL DAY LONG!
  • Sat. 11/11: 2nd Tag Day

9. KEEP UP-TO-DATE AND SPREAD THE WORD!
Our best source of new recruits is YOU! Use this QR code to help direct interested athletes. Questions? Email [email protected].

  • Join the newsletter by sending an email to [email protected].
  • 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.

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10. 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 Ana at [email protected].