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Sep 28, 2023 Email Update

We had a great turn out at the parent and athlete interest meeting last night. See below for a link to the slides if you missed the presentation.

1. PARENT & ATHLETE INFORMATION SESSION SLIDES
2. GREEN DAYS ARE IN FULL SWING
3. *CHECK THIS OUT* EARN VOLUNTEER CREDITS NOW!
● Saturday 9/30 THRU Saturday, 11/4: CRAFT SHOW
● Friday, 10/6: FOOTBALL CONCESSIONS
● Saturday, 10/7: TAG DAY
● Saturday, 10/28: ERG SHED WORK DAY
● Sunday, 10/29: BOATHOUSE CLEAN-UP DAY
● Saturday, 11/11: TAG DAY
4. ERG RENTAL RETURN, SAT. 10/28, 10a-1p
5. LOOKING AHEAD: AT-A-GLANCE
6. THERE’S MORE?

ACTION ITEMS FOR THIS WEEK
Check out all the volunteer opportunities below and sign up!

1. PARENT & ATHLETE INFORMATION SESSION SLIDES

There was an excellent turn out for the parent and athlete information session last night. If you missed the meeting but want to know what was covered, you can find a copy of the slides here: Fall 2023 Info Session Slides. Questions can be directed to the Board President at [email protected]

2. GREEN DAYS ARE IN FULL SWING

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. *CHECK THIS OUT* EARN VOLUNTEER CREDITS NOW!

Questions about your volunteering commitments? Can’t find your newsletter email to know what opportunities are available? Bookmark this webpage so you can always be on top of the volunteer opportunities needed!

For ease, here’s a list of current volunteer opportunities. Click the links to access the various sign up geniuses and do your part! More information on each volunteer opportunity is below:

Friday, 10/6: FOOTBALL CONCESSIONS: Football Concession Sign Up. 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)! 

Saturday 10/7 and Saturday 11/11: TAG DAYS: Tag Day Sign Up. We need ALL ATHLETES AND PARENTS on deck for 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/

Saturday, 10/28, 10a-1p: ERG SHED WORK DAY: Erg Shed Work Day Sign Up. Planned for the same day and time as rental erg drop-off, to make the most of our time! With guidance, help clean the ergs and make sure they are ready for winter conditioning. In addition, it would be very helpful to have anyone with woodworking experience available to help repair the erg shed ramp. 

Sunday, 10/29, 9-11a: BOATHOUSE WORK DAY: Boathouse Work Day Sign Up. Help the team winterize our launches and boathouse. Great opportunity for you to see the inner workings up close and appreciate the scale of things once the spring season begins. This is critical work to enable the team to begin practice in the spring with well maintained equipment!

Friday 11/3 & Saturday 11/4:  THE 30th ANNUAL CRAFT SHOW: Craft Show Sign Up. This is another ALL HANDS ON DECK volunteer opportunity. Both parents and athletes are needed to make this a success. After you select your volunteer job, please consider helping us spread the word using one (or more) of the options below!

  • SHARE: please share the event page to your networks such as your neighborhood Next Door, Facebook Groups you’re a part of, or even just on your own social media. Make sure you also follow the crew team on social media because we already have other content ready for you to share!
  • POST: If you would like to post signs in your yards (preferable on a well-traveled street), contact [email protected] to request a sign.
  • ASK: See if merchants that you frequent will put up flyers in store windows, bulletin boards, etc. Feel free to print yourself (Full page flyer / Half page flyer) or contact fundraising at [email protected] for copies.
  • RECRUIT:  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.

4. ERG RENTAL RETURN, SAT. 10/28, 10a-1p

Return your rented erg to the Woodson Crew Erg Shed (back of school near senior parking) any time during a 10a-1p window. If you can, plan to stay for the Erg Shed Workday going on at the same time!

5. LOOKING AHEAD: AT-A-GLANCE

SEPTEMBER:

  • Green Days beginning 9/26: Every T/Th 4:30-6:30p, Sat 8:00-10:30a

OCTOBER:

NOVEMBER:

  • Fri. 11/3: Set up for the craft show
  • Sat. 11/4: 30th Annual Craft Show, 10a-4p. Volunteer and shop! 
  • Tue. 11/7: Wendy’s restaurant fundraiser, ALL DAY LONG!
  • Sat. 11/11: 2nd Tag Day
  • Thu. 11/16: Winter Conditioning begins. More info to follow.

FEBRUARY 2024

  • Wed. 2/21: On-the-water practice begins. Pull for Woodson!

6. THERE’S MORE?

RECRUITING: Our best source of new recruits is YOU! Use this QR code to help direct interested athletes. Questions? Email [email protected].

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].

REMINISCE AND LOOK THE PART: Share team photos! Downloading is free. Also, show your spirit! Our team store is open year-round.

STAY IN THE KNOW: Join the newsletter (email [email protected]) and Follow us on Social Media!