September 11, 2020
Boathouse Update
We recently checked with the boathouse manager and as of right now, we are still on track for the dock to be repaired before the end of September, but hopefully sooner. Once the materials arrive, the dock can be built in a day or two.
Unfortunately, we cannot give an exact date yet, but you can be sure that both Great Valley and Upper Merion are doing all we can to make that happen ASAP. Thank you for your patience!
IMPORTANT DATES - Mark Your Calendar
Please mark your calendars and plan to join us!

Saturday, SEPT 12 10:00-Noon
TEAM PHOTO during Practice. Wear GV gear or colors!

Sunday, SEPT 20 11:00am-1:00pm
CREW CAR WASH Fundraiser at Re-Max in Frazer.
Sign up for a shift HERE.

TUESDAY, SEPT 22 8:00pm-8:45pm
Fall Fundraiser ZOOM Meeting
Join us to talk about our big Fall Fundraiser, the Blue Jean Ball! We are looking for helpers to collect donations, assemble auction baskets, advertise, and prepare for an online charity auction. We need idea people, folks who know folks, and anyone with a bit of spare time. Please attend and see how you can contribute. Thanks!

Robin Brewer is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: Fall Fundraiser Meeting
Time: Sep 22, 2020 08:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom Meeting

Meeting ID: 879 8958 6830
Passcode: 1ynngn
Volunteer with Great Valley Crew
As you may know, we need "all hands on deck" to keep GV Crew "afloat".

All puns aside, please consider where you may be able to help. Below is a list of volunteer opportunities. You can fill an open spot (we'll help you) or you can contact someone on the list to see if they need help. When certain events, we'll put out another call for more specific opportunities to volunteer.

Program Director: JOHN BREWER - gvcrewpd@gmail.com
The program director works closely with the coaches and the GV Crew Board of Directors to see that everything runs smoothly for GV Crew.

Marketing/Communications: ROBIN BREWER - gvcrewm@gmail.com
Sends newsletters, emails, and oversees social media and REMIND text messages.

Treasurer/Uniforms/Spirit wear: LINDA McCARTHY - mcpip516@gmail.com
Keeps track of income and expenses and reports back to program director and GVCO. Also orders/sells uniforms and spirit wear. Thank you to previous treasurer, Pat McDonald!

Hospitality: OPEN
Coordinates refreshments and hospitality tent for regattas. Also, help plan other team events like start-of-season/end-of-season picnics. You will receive plenty of support from our amazing previous hospitality chairs, Allen and Laura Brinton.

Carpool: ALLYSON BABCOCK - babcock4@comcast.net
Organizes parent carpool for team practices. Has done an incredible job for several seasons already!

Rower Spotlight: VIJAYA PRISSAPRAGADA - p_vijaya76@yahoo.com
Prepare team spotlight features for social media and newsletters. This is a new one, we are looking forward to a more personalized highlight of our team members! Thanks Vijaya!

Fundraising: OPEN
Oversees several fundraisers for the team, including annual Blue Jean Ball.
We need a new chairperson, however, you will have a lot of support from our previous chair, Jen Grobe, as well as others who have helped in the past. Jen has done an incredible job for us in the past and we are so thankful!
COVID Safety Plan

Please read our COVID Safety Guidelines HERE.
Or you can download the PDF HERE
Fall Crew 2020
  • No experience necessary to row with GV Crew! Most rowers start in high school so it's a great sport for trying something new.
  • Boys & Girls Grades 8-12 can join GV Crew. Note: 8th graders can train and practice, but are not eligible to compete in the regattas.
  • There is NO TRANSPORTATION provided to practices or to our regattas in Philly, NJ and DEL. For safety reasons, crew will not help organize a carpool this season.
  • Land Practices will take place at Crossfit Inspire in Frazer.
  • We row out of the John S. Trinsey Jr. Memorial Boathouse in Bridgeport on the Schuylkill River, approximately 20 minutes from GVHS. (see directions below)
  • Practices begin on Monday, August 31, 2020. We will be starting with land practices MON/WEDS/FRI at Crossfit Inspire Frazer 3:15-4:15 and Saturdays 10-NOON
  • PLEASE NOTE:  This is a competitive rowing team, we need your full commitment to all practices. We need the whole team at every practice to ensure we are ready to get on the water once the boathouse reopens. 
Email Updates
Would you like an additional email to receive our newsletter or would you like to unsubscribe? Email Robin at gvcrewm@gmail.com
Boathouse Information
Starting with the Fall season 2020, Great Valley Crew will be rowing out of the John S. Trinsey Jr. Memorial Boathouse which is also home to the Upper Merion Rowing Association.

Many thanks to Marcy Schell for her work in making this happen! The move will cut our travel time to practices in half. The boathouse is also fully equipped with 24 ergs and is part of the Upper Merion John S. Trinsey Jr. Memorial Boathouse Township Park.

The boathouse is located on the Schuylkill River in Bridgeport, just past the King of Prussia Mall. Directions are below in case you want to drive up and check it out.
Questions about GV Crew? Contact John Brewer at gvcrewpd@gmail.com
For additions to the newsletter: Email Robin Brewer at gvcrewm@gmail.com
Great Valley Community Organization
GVCO/GVFL Fall Flag Football
GVCO/GVFL is happy to offer once again Flag Football for Kindergarten & 1st grade Great Valley girls and boys!

For more information, go to:

GVCO/GVFL is introducing new Flag Football leagues for GV high school boys and girls. Check out the new leagues at:
GVBL Winter League 2020-21
GVBL winter basketball registration information will be out by the end of the month. Stay tuned!
GVCO Project Update
GVCO New Field Space!
The playing field, bleachers and equipment shed have taken shape at the new GVCO Community Center property at 51 N Bacton Hill Rd.

We are working diligently to create some parking areas so outdoor programming can begin this fall!
See the Future GVCO Community Center
We need your help to finish what we've started! We will not get the necessary financing to complete the project without raising additional funds.

DONATE NOW to finalize the building of our brand new GVCO Community Center!

The time is NOW.... Together we can make it happen!
GVCO Sponsor
Chuck Barbera Team of Realtors/ RE/MAX Partners with GVCO in "Realtors Giving Back"!
BUYING OR SELLING YOUR HOME?

Over the next year, for anyone who contacts the Chuck Barbera Team at RE/MAX Fine Homes and signs them to serve in the purchase or sale of their next home, GVCO will receive 10% of the real estate commission received!

Let's DO GOOD TOGETHER!!!  
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