October 9, 2019
Welcome to our new rowers!
Camryn McCarthy
10th Grade
Joe Sayer
9th Grade
Hannah Joy
9th Grade
From Coach Emily: Head of the Christina
With a smaller group than we’re used to, we kicked off the fall racing season this past Sunday on our home course for Head of the Christina. Our only boat for the day, the boy’s varsity 4, came in right around the middle of the pack at 6th out of 13. 
HOC is always a nice way to begin the season, having the comfort of the home course and sizing up some familiar competition. Across the board with the team we have room for improvement with aerobic preparedness, which isn’t terribly surprising- it’s not the fun training! From summers off, the main area of focus as we move forward will be finding the cohesive swing across boats and firming up the aerobic base that will help on these long fall races.
As we move forward through the season, we’re hopeful to get more team members races by getting access to smaller boats. Please be patient with us in this process and trust that we are moving as swiftly as possible to make this happen. Thank you all again for the support you provide to our athletes and our efforts as a team!
Look for a survey in your email this weekend
about fundraising ideas and opportunities.
Please be sure to complete the survey ASAP. Thank you!
Please help share on social media.
Add the October 22 Chipotle Fundraiser to your calendar and be sure to come out and invite all of your friends! Please share on social media.
TICKETS ARE NOW ON SALE AT GVCO.ORG for the BLUE JEAN BALL
Buy your tickets and start talking it up!
The Blue Jean Ball is our big fundraiser and we need
all families to attend and encourage your friends to attend! We're looking for a big turnout

We will also need donations for the auction/raffle.
If you or someone you know has something to donate, please contact Marcy Schell at Marcella.Schell@ogc.upenn.edu
or Jennifer Grobe at jjgrobe@aol.com

Click HERE for a copy of the Save the Date flyer.
Email your friends and share it on social media.
What to Expect at Regattas
Regattas can be a half day or an all day event depending on the number of boats GV Crew enters. The coaches decide which boats to enter in the regatta. Team members will know by the Friday practice if they will be rowing that weekend. A Remind text will be sent out the morning of the regatta giving you the location of our tent.
The Hospitality Tent is a gathering point for team members and parents to wait for their race and have a bite to eat. The Brinton's are hosting the Hospitality Tent this year and they will collect a small fee each week for those who take advantage of the tasty offerings. This amount can fluctuate a bit so just watch for future emails regarding the cost of the hospitality tent.

More info can be found HERE.
IMPORTANT: US Rowing Registration
All rowers will need to renew or obtain a US Rowing membership in order to compete in regattas. Please look for an email in the next day or two and complete the registration ASAP.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS
Navy Day Regatta:
SATURDAY, October 12

Head of the Schuylkill:
SUNDAY, October 27

NOTE CHANGE: We are not rowing in FROSTBITE on Sat. November 9

Braxton:
SUNDAY, November 10

Practices are held at the Wilmington Youth Rowing Association (WYRA) boathouse.


500 E Front St.
Wilmington, DE 19801

M-W-F 3:45-6:15

Saturdays: 10:00-1:00
Questions about GV Crew? Contact John Brewer at gvcrewpd@gmail.com
For additions to the newsletter: Email Robin Brewer at gvcrewm@gmail.com
GVCO
Steps4Hope 5k Run/Walk
Join us at GVHS on Sunday, October 13, 2019 , for the 6th Annual Steps4hope 5k Run/Walk. This timed race is held in loving memory of Jonathan Moules and dedicated to promoting awareness and prevention of substance use disorders. All proceeds will help the foundation continue to provide educational events, grief support and financial resources for those in early recovery.

Cradles to Crayons Philadelphia
GVCO Caring Hands Donation Drive

Dates: October 14th - November 18th
Drop-off Location: GVBL Center


Your donations will support Cradles to Crayons' efforts to provide children living in homeless or low-income situations with the essentials they need to thrive.
NEW GVCO COMMUNITY CENTER
SEE What The New GVCO Community Center Will Look Like - Inside & Outside
Give a little...GET A LOT!
GVCO Funding Director Joan Giombetti is ready to raise the🌡 

GVCO has reached a major milestone & surpassed $2M raised for the new community center! The current total for the capital campaign is now  $2,243,701 !

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